/* =========================================================
   All About A Smile — Website Prototype
   Design system: luxury medical / spa
   Swap palette below to match your existing brand colors.
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* --- Brand palette: matches About a Smile (sky blue, warm cream, navy) --- */
  --bg:           #FFFFFF;   /* clean white */
  --bg-elev:      #FFFFFF;
  --bg-deep:      #F5EEE2;   /* warm cream — for section warmth */
  --bg-cream:     #F5EEE2;   /* alias */
  --ink:          #1F3753;   /* deep navy (your headline color) */
  --ink-soft:     #324A66;
  --muted:        #6B7785;   /* cool slate body */
  --line:         #E2E8EE;   /* cool hairline */
  /* Accent (primary): your soft sky blue — repurposed from the old gold slot */
  --accent:       #6B9CB7;   /* deeper sky for type accents */
  --accent-dark:  #4A7A95;
  --accent-soft:  #DDEDF5;
  /* Blue family */
  --blue:         #A8C8E8;   /* primary sky blue — exact color from your logo */
  --blue-dark:    #4A7A95;
  --blue-deep:    #1F3753;   /* navy */
  --blue-soft:    #DDEDF5;
  --blue-bg:      #EAF3F8;
  /* Cream family */
  --cream:        #E8DCCB;   /* warm sand (button color) */
  --cream-dark:   #B89F7E;
  --cream-soft:   #F5EEE2;

  /* --- Typography --- */
  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:  'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* --- Scale --- */
  --container: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --radius: 2px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(26,22,18,.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(26,22,18,.04);
  --shadow:    0 6px 24px rgba(26,22,18,.06), 0 24px 60px rgba(26,22,18,.08);

  /* --- Motion --- */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; color: inherit; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 .5em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-dark); }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.container-narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 64px 0; }
.section-deep { background: var(--bg-deep); }
.section-blue { background: var(--blue-bg); }
.section-ink  { background: var(--ink); color: #D9D2C5; }
.section-ink h1, .section-ink h2, .section-ink h3 { color: #FAF6EF; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: '— '; color: var(--accent); margin-right: 4px; }
.lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-style: italic;
}
.divider-gold {
  width: 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 0;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.center .divider-gold { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #FAF6EF;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #FAF6EF; }
.btn-ghost {
  padding: 14px 0;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { letter-spacing: .22em; color: var(--accent-dark); }
.btn-light {
  background: #FFFFFF; color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.btn-light:hover { background: var(--blue-soft); border-color: var(--blue); }

/* ---------- Navigation ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100px;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.brand {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.brand { gap: 14px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.brand:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.brand img.logo {
  height: 72px; width: 72px;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #FFFFFF, 0 10px 26px rgba(31,55,83,0.20);
  animation: nav-logo-float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nav-logo-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0)   rotate(0deg); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-1deg); }
}
.brand:hover img.logo {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .brand img.logo { animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .brand img.logo { height: 60px; width: 60px; } }
.brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .brand-text { display: inline-block; } }
.brand-mark {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; flex: 0 0 28px;
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.brand-mark::after {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 36px;
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
  height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
}
.nav-cta { padding: 13px 22px; font-size: .76rem; }
.nav-links { display: none !important; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #FFFFFF; }
.nav-toggle .bars {
  position: relative;
  width: 18px; height: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.nav-toggle .bars::before,
.nav-toggle .bars::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1.6px; background: currentColor;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), top .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle .bars::before { top: 2px; }
.nav-toggle .bars::after  { top: 8px; width: 70%; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bars::before { top: 5px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bars::after  { top: 5px; width: 100%; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .virtual-chip { display: none; }
}

/* ========== Mega-menu dropdown ========== */
.mega-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 100px; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(31,55,83,0.10);
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform .42s var(--ease), opacity .42s var(--ease);
  z-index: 49;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mega-menu.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.mega-menu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 56px;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 64px 28px 56px;
}
.mega-menu-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue-soft);
}
.mega-menu-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.mega-menu-col li { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mega-menu-col li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mega-menu-col a {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: block;
  transition: color .2s var(--ease), padding-left .25s var(--ease);
}
.mega-menu-col a:hover { color: var(--blue-dark); padding-left: 6px; }
.mega-menu-col a small {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.mega-menu-foot {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 22px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.mega-menu-foot-inner {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px;
}
.mega-menu-foot a { color: var(--ink); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue); padding-bottom: 1px; }
.mega-menu-foot a:hover { color: var(--blue-dark); }

.mega-menu-backdrop {
  position: fixed; inset: 100px 0 0 0;
  background: rgba(31,55,83,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .42s var(--ease);
  z-index: 48;
}
.mega-menu-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .mega-menu-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 44px 24px 36px; }
  .mega-menu-col a { font-size: 1.35rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .mega-menu-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 32px 22px 28px; }
  .mega-menu-col h5 { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 90px 0 110px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-eyebrow { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent-dark); }
.hero p.lead { max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.hero-meta {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 28px;
}
.hero-meta div small {
  display: block;
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero-meta div strong {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink);
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .hero-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ---------- Photo placeholder (refined) ---------- */
.photo {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(168,200,232,.55), rgba(245,238,226,.65) 50%, rgba(31,55,83,.10) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.7), transparent 55%),
    var(--blue-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.photo::after {
  /* subtle warm noise via SVG */
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 .12  0 0 0 0 .10  0 0 0 0 .08  0 0 0 .12 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.55'/></svg>");
  background-size: 280px 280px;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: .35;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.photo-tag {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px; bottom: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(26,22,18,.55);
  background: rgba(250,246,239,.78);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.photo-portrait { aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.photo-tall    { aspect-ratio: 3/4; }
.photo-wide    { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
.photo-square  { aspect-ratio: 1/1; }
.photo-hero    { aspect-ratio: 5/6; min-height: 520px; }

/* navy corner accent on hero photo */
.photo-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; right: -14px; width: 64%; height: 64%;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-deep);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--blue-deep);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: .55;
}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card {
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--accent-soft);
}
.card .num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--accent-dark);
  letter-spacing: .12em; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block;
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.card p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: .98rem; }
.card .more {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ---------- Grids ---------- */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Section header ---------- */
.section-header {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px;
  align-items: end; margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 0; max-width: 560px; }
.section-header p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 460px; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .section-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } }

/* ---------- Locations split ---------- */
.location {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.location:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.location-img { min-height: 460px; }
.location-body { padding: 80px 60px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; background: var(--bg-elev); }
.location-body h3 { font-size: 2.25rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.location-body .sub { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-dark); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.location-body address {
  font-style: normal; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.location-body .meta { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.location.reverse > .location-img { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .location, .location.reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .location.reverse > .location-img { order: 0; }
  .location-body { padding: 56px 32px; }
}

/* ---------- Doctors block ---------- */
.doctor {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0;
}
.doctor-body { padding: 60px; background: var(--bg-elev); border: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.doctor-body h3 { font-size: 2.25rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.doctor-body .credential { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-dark); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.doctor-body p { color: var(--muted); }
.doctor-body ul.creds { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 24px; }
.doctor-body ul.creds li { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); padding: 6px 0; display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.doctor-body ul.creds li::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 50%; margin-top: 10px; flex: 0 0 6px; }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .doctor { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Quote / Testimonial ---------- */
.quote {
  max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
}
.quote q {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-style: italic;
  display: block;
  quotes: "“" "”";
}
.quote q::before { content: open-quote; color: var(--accent); margin-right: 4px; }
.quote q::after  { content: close-quote; color: var(--accent); margin-left: 4px; }
.quote cite {
  display: block; margin-top: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-style: normal;
}
.quote cite strong { color: var(--ink); margin-right: 8px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Credentials strip (legacy text style) ---------- */
.creds-strip {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.creds-strip span {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.creds-strip span + span::before { content: '·'; margin-right: 56px; color: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- Affiliations grid (proper "logos" strip) ---------- */
.affiliations-section {
  background: var(--blue-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue-soft);
  padding: 64px 0;
}
.affiliations-eyebrow {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.affiliations-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 18px;
  max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) { .affiliations-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .affiliations-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

.affil-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-soft);
  padding: 24px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  min-height: 130px;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
}
.affil-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(31,55,83,0.08);
}
.affil-card .acronym {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.affil-card .full-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ---------- Blog cards ---------- */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 36px 28px;
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.blog-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--blue-soft);
}
.blog-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(168,200,232,.55), rgba(245,238,226,.55) 60%, rgba(31,55,83,.10) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.7), transparent 55%),
    var(--blue-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.blog-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 .12  0 0 0 0 .10  0 0 0 0 .08  0 0 0 .12 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.55'/></svg>");
  background-size: 220px;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: .25;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-card .blog-cat {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  z-index: 2;
}
.blog-meta {
  padding: 24px 26px 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1;
}
.blog-meta h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.blog-meta .excerpt {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.blog-meta .stats {
  display: flex; gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}
.blog-meta .stats span + span::before { content: '·'; margin-right: 14px; color: var(--blue); }

.blog-card .blog-thumb img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- Article (single blog post) ---------- */
.article-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(380px, 50vh, 560px);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.article-hero img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.article-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,55,83,0) 0%, rgba(31,55,83,0.35) 60%, rgba(31,55,83,0.65) 100%);
}
.article-body {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: -80px auto 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 56px 56px 64px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.article-body .meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.article-body .meta span + span::before { content: '·'; margin-right: 16px; color: var(--blue); }
.article-body h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.7rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.article-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.article-body p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.2em;
}
.article-body p strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.article-body .lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue);
  padding: 12px 0 12px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.article-body ul { padding-left: 20px; margin: 18px 0 24px; }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.article-body .source-note {
  margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7;
}
.article-cta {
  background: var(--blue-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-soft);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.article-cta h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.article-cta p { margin: 0 0 18px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .article-body { padding: 32px 24px 40px; margin: -40px 16px 0; }
}

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #FAF6EF;
  padding: 100px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: #FAF6EF; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(250,246,239,.72); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 40px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.cta-banner .btn-primary { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); }
.cta-banner .btn-primary:hover { background: #FFFFFF; color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  background: #142440; color: #A8B6C7; padding: 80px 0 36px;
}
.footer a { color: #C9D5E1; }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 56px; border-bottom: 1px solid #243857;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.footer h4 { color: var(--blue); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer ul li { padding: 5px 0; font-size: .92rem; }
.footer .brand { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 1.6rem; }
.footer-tag { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: #A8B6C7; margin-top: 12px; max-width: 320px; line-height: 1.6; }

.social-links { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 22px; }
.social-links a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: rgba(168,200,232,.16);
  color: #C9D5E1;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.social-links a:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.social-links a svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 28px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: .82rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.footer-social {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(168,200,232,.16);
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #142440;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-social svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

/* ---------- Page hero (sub-pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  padding: 80px 0 64px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg-deep);
}
.page-hero .container { max-width: 880px; text-align: center; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ---------- Service list (Services page) ---------- */
.service-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr auto;
  gap: 60px; align-items: start;
  padding: 56px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.service-row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.service-row .num { font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--accent-dark); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: .14em; }
.service-row h3 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.service-row p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 620px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.service-row dl { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 4px 18px; font-size: .88rem; max-width: 620px; }
.service-row dl dt { color: var(--accent-dark); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; padding-top: 4px; }
.service-row dl dd { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); padding: 4px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.service-row .badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-dark); border: 1px solid var(--accent); padding: 8px 14px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.service-row .badge.blue {
  color: var(--blue-dark); border-color: var(--blue);
}
.eyebrow.blue { color: var(--blue-dark); }
.eyebrow.blue::before { color: var(--blue); }
.service-row.featured { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-bg), transparent 60%); padding-left: 28px; padding-right: 28px; }
.note-card {
  background: var(--blue-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-soft);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue);
}
.note-card h4 { color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.note-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; }

/* ========== Video placeholder (matches photo, with play affordance) ========== */
.video {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(74,110,131,.22), rgba(207,221,229,.50) 50%, rgba(26,22,18,.18) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.6), transparent 55%),
    var(--bg-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.video::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 .12  0 0 0 0 .10  0 0 0 0 .08  0 0 0 .12 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.55'/></svg>");
  background-size: 280px 280px;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: .30;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.video:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.video .play {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 92px; height: 92px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(250, 246, 239, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.video .play::after {
  content: '';
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-left: 18px solid var(--ink);
  border-top: 12px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 12px solid transparent;
  margin-left: 5px;
}
.video:hover .play { background: var(--accent); transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.06); }
.video:hover .play::after { border-left-color: #FAF6EF; }
.video .vtag {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  background: rgba(250,246,239,.84);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-soft);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.video-wide   { aspect-ratio: 16/9; min-height: 380px; }
.video-square { aspect-ratio: 1/1; }
.video-tall   { aspect-ratio: 4/5; }

/* ========== Intro curtain (home page reveal) ========== */
.intro-curtain {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: #A8C8E8;  /* exact match to logo's blue */
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: curtain-rise 0.9s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1) 1.4s forwards;
}
@keyframes curtain-rise {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-105%); }
}
.curtain-logo-wrap {
  position: relative; z-index: 3;
  animation: logo-pop 0.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) 0s both;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.curtain-logo-wrap img {
  width: min(92vmin, 960px);
  height: min(92vmin, 960px);
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: block;
  /* radial mask — feathers the rounded square edges into the sky background */
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 38%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 52%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 70%, transparent 85%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 38%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 52%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 70%, transparent 85%);
}
@keyframes logo-pop {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.96); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.curtain-cloud {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 1;
}
.curtain-cloud.c1  { top: -120px; left: -180px; width: 720px; animation: cdrift-l 11s ease-in-out infinite; }
.curtain-cloud.c2  { top: -80px;  right: -200px; width: 700px; animation: cdrift-r 13s ease-in-out infinite; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.curtain-cloud.c3  { bottom: -100px; left: -160px; width: 640px; animation: cdrift-r 10s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -3s; transform: scaleX(-1); opacity: 0.75; }
.curtain-cloud.c4  { bottom: -120px; right: -180px; width: 700px; animation: cdrift-l 12s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -2s; opacity: 0.85; }
.curtain-cloud.c5  { top: 14%; left: 6%; width: 360px; opacity: 0.7; animation: cdrift-l 9s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -5s; }
.curtain-cloud.c6  { top: 22%; right: 4%; width: 380px; opacity: 0.65; animation: cdrift-r 10s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -1s; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.curtain-cloud.c7  { top: 60%; left: 12%; width: 320px; opacity: 0.6; animation: cdrift-r 8s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -4s; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.curtain-cloud.c8  { top: 70%; right: 8%; width: 340px; opacity: 0.55; animation: cdrift-l 11s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -2.5s; }
.curtain-cloud.c9  { top: 5%; left: 38%; width: 280px; opacity: 0.45; animation: cdrift-l 9s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -6s; }
.curtain-cloud.c10 { bottom: 8%; right: 32%; width: 300px; opacity: 0.5; animation: cdrift-r 10s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -1.5s; transform: scaleX(-1); }
@keyframes cdrift-l {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0) translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(28px) translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes cdrift-r {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0) translateY(0) scaleX(-1); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(-28px) translateY(-10px) scaleX(-1); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .curtain-logo-wrap img { width: 86vmin; height: 86vmin; }
  .curtain-cloud { width: 380px; }
}
body.intro-active { overflow: hidden; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .intro-curtain { display: none; }
}

/* ========== Cloud decoration (drifts gently upward) ========== */
.has-clouds { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cloud-decor {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.78;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cloud-decor.tl { top: -30px;    left:  -40px; width: 380px; animation: cloud-float 14.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.cloud-decor.tr { top: -20px;    right: -60px; width: 440px; animation: cloud-float-flip 17.6s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -4s; }
.cloud-decor.br { bottom: -40px; right: -60px; width: 480px; animation: cloud-float 16s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -2s; }
.cloud-decor.bl { bottom: -30px; left:  -50px; width: 380px; animation: cloud-float-flip 20s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -8s; }
.cloud-decor.cm { top: 30%; left: 60%; width: 320px; animation: cloud-float 15.2s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -6s; opacity: 0.55; }
.cloud-decor.tm { top: -10px; left: 40%; width: 320px; animation: cloud-float 17.2s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -5s; opacity: 0.62; }
.has-clouds > .container,
.has-clouds > .container-narrow { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

@keyframes cloud-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-28px); }
}
@keyframes cloud-float-flip {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0)       scaleX(-1); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-28px)   scaleX(-1); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cloud-decor { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ========== Blue-on-beige refinements ========== */
.divider-blue {
  width: 48px; height: 1px; background: var(--blue);
  border: 0; margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.center .divider-blue { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.section-header h2 .accent-blue { color: var(--blue-dark); }
.text-blue { color: var(--blue-dark); }

/* hairline inset rule between sections, blue */
.rule-blue { border: 0; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blue-soft) 30%, var(--blue-soft) 70%, transparent); margin: 0; }

/* a small inline cloud bullet for special list items */
.cloud-bullet {
  display: inline-block; width: 22px; height: 14px; margin-right: 10px;
  background: no-repeat center / contain url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 44 28'><g fill='none' stroke='%236E94A8' stroke-width='1.4' stroke-linejoin='round'><circle cx='12' cy='15' r='6'/><circle cx='22' cy='10' r='7.5'/><circle cx='32' cy='15' r='6'/></g></svg>");
  vertical-align: -2px;
}

/* gold-card hover gets a subtle blue stripe alternative */
.card.blue-stripe { border-top: 2px solid var(--blue); }
.card.gold-stripe { border-top: 2px solid var(--accent); }

/* feature-story (cloud ceiling) */
.feature-story {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) { .feature-story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }

/* ========== Resource grids — forms + trusted links ========== */
.resource-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) { .resource-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; } }

.resource-card {
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.resource-card.tinted { background: var(--blue-bg); border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.resource-card .meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.resource-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 0 0 10px; color: var(--ink);
}
.resource-card .intro { color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: .95rem; }

.resource-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.resource-list li { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.resource-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.resource-card.tinted .resource-list li { border-color: var(--blue-soft); }
.resource-list a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 4px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: .98rem;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease), padding-left .25s var(--ease);
}
.resource-list a:hover { color: var(--blue-dark); padding-left: 8px; }
.resource-list a .lbl { flex: 1; }
.resource-list a .ext {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.resource-list a::after {
  content: '→'; color: var(--blue-dark);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.resource-list a:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ========== Specialty quick-jump tabs (Services page) ========== */
.specialty-tabs {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px;
  margin: 8px 0 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .specialty-tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; } }
.specialty-tab {
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 40px 36px 36px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.specialty-tab:hover { border-color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.specialty-tab .num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.specialty-tab h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0; font-size: 1.7rem; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--ink);
}
.specialty-tab .meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.specialty-tab .meta::after {
  content: '→'; color: var(--blue-dark); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.specialty-tab:hover .meta::after { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ========== Virtual consult — chip + option cards ========== */
.virtual-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  margin-left: 12px; margin-right: 4px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.virtual-chip:hover { background: var(--blue); color: var(--ink); }
.virtual-chip::before {
  content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-dark); animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .85; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: .35; }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .virtual-chip { display: none; } }

.virtual-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue);
  padding: 14px 0;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.virtual-link:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.virtual-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.consult-options {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) { .consult-options { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } }

.option-card {
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 52px 44px 44px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
}
.option-card:hover { border-color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.option-card .icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--blue); border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}
.option-card h3 { font-size: 1.95rem; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.2; }
.option-card .meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.option-card p { color: var(--muted); flex: 1; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.option-card .badge-tip {
  position: absolute; top: 28px; right: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-dark);
  background: var(--blue-soft); padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.option-card.featured { border-color: var(--blue); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-soft) 0%, var(--bg-elev) 60%); }
.option-card .btn { margin-top: 28px; align-self: flex-start; }

/* ========== Professional portrait treatment ========== */
.portrait-pro {
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(31,55,83,0.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(31,55,83,0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.portrait-pro img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.portrait-pro .photo-tag { z-index: 2; }
.portrait-caption {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ========== Smile Gallery — case cards ========== */
.gallery-filter {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.pill:hover, .pill.active {
  background: var(--ink); color: #FFFFFF; border-color: var(--ink);
}
.pill.blue:hover, .pill.blue.active { background: var(--blue-deep); border-color: var(--blue-deep); }

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 36px 28px;
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.case-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--blue-soft);
}
.case-pair {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.case-photo {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(168,200,232,.45), rgba(245,238,226,.55) 60%, rgba(31,55,83,.10) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.7), transparent 55%),
    var(--blue-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.case-photo + .case-photo { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.case-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 200 200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 .12  0 0 0 0 .10  0 0 0 0 .08  0 0 0 .12 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.55'/></svg>");
  background-size: 220px;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: .25;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.case-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 5px 10px;
}
.case-tag.after { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue-dark); color: var(--ink); }
.case-meta { padding: 24px 26px 28px; }
.case-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-dark);
  display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.case-meta h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 10px; color: var(--ink);
}
.case-meta .case-detail {
  font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 14px;
}
.case-meta .case-detail span + span::before { content: '·'; color: var(--blue); margin-right: 14px; }

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .service-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .service-row .badge { justify-self: start; }
}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq details {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 22px 0;
}
.faq details:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--ink);
  padding-right: 12px;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: '+'; color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.6rem; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq details p { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 760px; }

/* ---------- Form ---------- */
.form { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.field { display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.field label {
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-dark); font-weight: 500;
}
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font: inherit; font-size: 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 150px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--blue-soft);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; } }

/* ---------- Steps (New patients) ---------- */
.steps { counter-reset: step; }
.step {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr; gap: 32px;
  padding: 36px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  counter-increment: step;
}
.step:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.step::before {
  content: '0' counter(step);
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2.6rem; color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.step h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; max-width: 640px; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .step { grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; gap: 18px; } .step::before { font-size: 2rem; } }

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 12px !important; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 24px !important; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 48px !important; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.text-muted { color: var(--muted); }
.serif { font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.italic { font-style: italic; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE OPTIMIZATIONS
   Touch targets, font sizing, layout safety
   ========================================================= */

/* iOS Safari: prevent input zoom by ensuring 16px+ font on inputs */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  /* Section padding tightens on mobile */
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .section-sm { padding: 44px 0; }
  /* Hero spacing */
  .hero { padding: 56px 0 72px; }
  .hero-grid { gap: 36px; }
  .hero-meta { margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 22px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 14px; }
  .hero-actions .btn, .hero-actions .virtual-link { width: 100%; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  /* Buttons: enforce 44px+ touch target */
  .btn { min-height: 48px; padding: 14px 24px; }
  /* Cards stack more naturally */
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { gap: 18px; }
  /* Container side padding tightens */
  .container, .container-narrow { padding: 0 22px; }
  /* Reduce big page-hero padding */
  .page-hero { padding: 56px 0 44px; }
  /* Doctor section stacks properly */
  .doctor { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .doctor-body { padding: 36px 28px; }
  /* Location body padding tighter */
  .location-body { padding: 44px 24px; }
  /* Service rows stack cleanly */
  .service-row { padding: 36px 0; }
  /* Form spacing */
  .form { gap: 18px; }
  /* CTA banner tightens */
  .cta-banner { padding: 64px 22px; }
  /* Footer columns stack */
  .footer-bottom { font-size: .76rem; }
  /* Smaller nav-toggle padding on phones */
  .nav-toggle { padding: 11px 18px; font-size: .72rem; gap: 10px; }
}

/* Force iPhone safe-area handling for sticky nav */
@supports (padding: max(0px)) {
  .nav-inner { padding-left: max(22px, env(safe-area-inset-left)); padding-right: max(22px, env(safe-area-inset-right)); }
}

/* Ensure all interactive elements have minimum 44px touch target */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .pill, .resource-list a, .mega-menu-col a, .nav-links a {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .resource-list a { padding: 18px 4px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE STICKY BOTTOM CTA BAR (highest-converting pattern)
   ========================================================= */
.mobile-cta-bar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .mobile-cta-bar {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: 90;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 10px 14px max(10px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar a {
    flex: 1;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all .25s var(--ease);
    min-height: 50px;
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar .cta-call {
    background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink);
    border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar .cta-book {
    background: var(--ink); color: #FFFFFF;
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar a svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
  /* Push body content up so the bar doesn't cover the footer */
  body { padding-bottom: 76px; }
  .footer { margin-bottom: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Before/After Slider (gallery featured case) ---------- */
.ba-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 0.884 / 1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(31,55,83,0.10);
  user-select: none;
  touch-action: none;
  cursor: ew-resize;
}
.ba-slider__img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: block;
}
.ba-slider__overlay { clip-path: inset(0 50% 0 0); }
.ba-slider__divider {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(31,55,83,.4);
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ba-slider__handle {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(31,55,83,.28);
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
}
.ba-slider__label {
  position: absolute; bottom: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  color: var(--ink);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ba-slider__label-before { left: 14px; }
.ba-slider__label-after  { right: 14px; }

.featured-case-caption {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}

/* ---------- Compact slider variant for gallery grid cards ---------- */
.case-card .ba-slider,
.ba-slider--card {
  max-width: none;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--cream);
}
.case-card .ba-slider .ba-slider__img,
.ba-slider--card .ba-slider__img {
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.case-card .ba-slider .ba-slider__handle,
.ba-slider--card .ba-slider__handle {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 14px; border-width: 1.5px;
}
.case-card .ba-slider .ba-slider__label,
.ba-slider--card .ba-slider__label {
  font-size: .56rem; padding: 3px 8px; bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: .22em;
}
.case-card .ba-slider .ba-slider__label-before,
.ba-slider--card .ba-slider__label-before { left: 8px; }
.case-card .ba-slider .ba-slider__label-after,
.ba-slider--card .ba-slider__label-after { right: 8px; }


/* ---------- Portrait-format video frame (for phone-shot tour clips) ---------- */
.video-portrait-frame {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.video-portrait {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(31,55,83,.18);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .video-portrait-frame { padding: 18px; }
  .video-portrait { max-width: 280px; }
}


/* ---------- Every-age strip (home page) ---------- */
.age-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.age-tile {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 6px;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.age-tile img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.age-tile figcaption {
  position: absolute; bottom: 12px; left: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}
@media (max-width: 920px) { .age-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .age-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; } }

/* ---------- Reviews CTA (home page) ---------- */
.reviews-cta {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.reviews-cta-stars {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 8px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.reviews-cta h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.reviews-cta p { margin-bottom: 24px; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- Location-img: render uploaded photo over the styled placeholder ---------- */
.location-img { position: relative; }
.location-img > img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}
.location-img .photo-tag { z-index: 2; }
.photo-wide { position: relative; }
.photo-wide > img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}
.photo-wide .photo-tag { z-index: 2; }


/* ---------- Editorial single-photo blocks (home page scroll) ---------- */
.editorial-photo {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(31,55,83,.08);
}
.editorial-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .editorial-photo { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: 10px; }
}


/* ---------- Photo-led feature sections (Lemchen-Salzer rhythm) ---------- */
.photo-feature {
  margin: 88px 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.photo-feature__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 560px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.photo-feature__content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.photo-feature__content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.6vw, 46px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.photo-feature__content p {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.route-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.route-buttons .btn { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: .82rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .photo-feature { margin: 56px 0; }
  .photo-feature__img { max-height: 360px; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .photo-feature__content { margin-top: 28px; }
}


/* ---------- Floating Google review CTA ---------- */
.review-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  z-index: 60;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 18px 10px 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(31,55,83,.16);
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}
.review-float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(31,55,83,.22);
}
.review-float .star {
  color: #fbbc04;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.review-float.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(14px);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .review-float {
    bottom: 86px;
    right: 12px;
    font-size: .74rem;
    padding: 8px 14px 8px 11px;
  }
}


/* ---------- Contact Us sub-menu (mega menu) ---------- */
.mega-menu-col .mega-sub { list-style: none; margin: 2px 0 10px 14px; padding: 0 0 0 14px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line, #e6e9ec); }
.mega-menu-col .mega-sub li { margin: 0; }
.mega-menu-col .mega-sub a { display: block; font-size: .88em; padding: 5px 0; opacity: .82; }
.mega-menu-col .mega-sub a:hover { opacity: 1; }


/* ---------- Two-column info layout (location + Japanese pages) ---------- */
.two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; } }


/* ---------- Japanese typography (ja page / lang="ja" content) ----------
   Modern JP conventions: Noto Sans JP body, Zen Old Mincho display,
   generous line-height, proportional kerning (palt), never italic. */
:lang(ja) { font-family: 'Noto Sans JP', 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: 'palt'; }
:lang(ja) h1, :lang(ja) h2, :lang(ja) h3, :lang(ja) .eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Zen Old Mincho', 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-style: normal; letter-spacing: .04em; line-height: 1.45;
}
:lang(ja) p, :lang(ja) li, :lang(ja) summary { line-height: 1.95; letter-spacing: .02em; }
:lang(ja) .btn { font-style: normal; }