/* ============================================
   ANCHOR PSYCHIATRY — Style System v2
   Concept: French Blue · Cream · Gold · Black
   Palette: #3D6B9E French Blue, #F7F3EA Cream, #C9A84C Gold, #1A1A1A Black
   Fonts: Cormorant Garamond (display) + DM Sans (body)
   ============================================ */

/* ---- Design Tokens ---- */
:root,
[data-theme='light'] {
  /* Surfaces — warm cream */
  --color-bg:               #F7F3EA;
  --color-surface:          #FDFAF3;
  --color-surface-2:        #FEFCF7;
  --color-surface-offset:   #EEE9DA;
  --color-surface-offset-2: #E6E0D0;
  --color-divider:          #D8D2C0;
  --color-border:           #C8C2AE;

  /* Text */
  --color-text:             #1A1A1A;
  --color-text-muted:       #5A5649;
  --color-text-faint:       #9C9585;
  --color-text-inverse:     #FDFAF3;

  /* Primary — French Blue */
  --color-primary:          #3D6B9E;
  --color-primary-dark:     #2C5180;
  --color-primary-deeper:   #1E3D62;
  --color-primary-light:    #D6E4F5;
  --color-primary-pale:     #EBF2FA;

  /* Accent — Antique Gold */
  --color-gold:             #C9A84C;
  --color-gold-dark:        #A8882E;
  --color-gold-light:       #F0DCAA;
  --color-gold-pale:        #FAF3DF;

  /* Utility */
  --color-black:            #1A1A1A;
  --color-success:          #3D6B9E;
  --color-error:            #8B2E2E;

  /* Type scale */
  --text-xs:    clamp(0.72rem,  0.68rem + 0.2vw,  0.85rem);
  --text-sm:    clamp(0.875rem, 0.82rem + 0.3vw,  1rem);
  --text-base:  clamp(1rem,     0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.125rem);
  --text-lg:    clamp(1.2rem,   1.0rem  + 0.8vw,  1.6rem);
  --text-xl:    clamp(1.6rem,   1.2rem  + 1.4vw,  2.5rem);
  --text-2xl:   clamp(2.2rem,   1.4rem  + 2.8vw,  4rem);
  --text-hero:  clamp(2.8rem,   1.5rem  + 5vw,    5.5rem);

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;  --space-2: 0.5rem;   --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;     --space-5: 1.25rem;  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;     --space-10: 2.5rem;  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;    --space-20: 5rem;    --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-32: 8rem;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm:   0.25rem;
  --radius-md:   0.5rem;
  --radius-lg:   0.875rem;
  --radius-xl:   1.5rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows — blue-tinted */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 4px rgba(28,45,75,0.07);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 20px rgba(28,45,75,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 48px rgba(28,45,75,0.14);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.18);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: 200ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Content widths */
  --content-narrow:  640px;
  --content-default: 980px;
  --content-wide:    1200px;

  /* Fonts */
  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
}

[data-theme='dark'] {
  --color-bg:               #0F1520;
  --color-surface:          #141D2E;
  --color-surface-2:        #182233;
  --color-surface-offset:   #111929;
  --color-surface-offset-2: #0D1422;
  --color-divider:          #1E2D46;
  --color-border:           #253653;
  --color-text:             #EDE8DC;
  --color-text-muted:       #8A95A8;
  --color-text-faint:       #4A5568;
  --color-text-inverse:     #0F1520;
  --color-primary:          #6B9FD4;
  --color-primary-dark:     #5588C0;
  --color-primary-deeper:   #3D6B9E;
  --color-primary-light:    #1A2E45;
  --color-primary-pale:     #111D2E;
  --color-gold:             #D4B060;
  --color-gold-dark:        #B8922A;
  --color-gold-light:       #3A2E10;
  --color-gold-pale:        #1E1A0A;
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* ---- Base Reset ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
}

body {
  min-height: 100dvh;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

img, picture, video, canvas, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
ul[role='list'], ol[role='list'] { list-style: none; }
input, button, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { text-wrap: balance; line-height: 1.15; font-family: var(--font-display); }
p, li { text-wrap: pretty; max-width: 68ch; }
a { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; }

::selection { background: var(--color-gold-light); color: var(--color-black); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }

a, button, [role='button'] {
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition),
              border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0;
  margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap; border-width: 0;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* ---- Layout ---- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--content-wide);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(var(--space-5), 4vw, var(--space-12));
}

.section { padding-block: clamp(var(--space-16), 8vw, var(--space-32)); }
.section--alt { background: var(--color-surface-offset); }
.section--dark {
  background: var(--color-primary-deeper);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}
.section--navy {
  background: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: clamp(var(--space-10), 5vw, var(--space-16));
}

.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: block;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section--dark .section-title,
.section--navy .section-title { color: var(--color-text-inverse); }

.section-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.section--dark .section-desc { color: rgba(253,250,243,0.7); }

/* ---- Gold Divider ---- */
.gold-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  margin: var(--space-5) auto;
}
.gold-rule--left { margin-left: 0; }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.75rem;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(61,107,158,0.35);
}

.btn--gold {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-pale);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn--outline-cream {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.btn--outline-cream:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border-color: transparent;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--color-surface-offset); color: var(--color-text); }

.btn--sm  { font-size: var(--text-xs); padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem; }
.btn--lg  { font-size: var(--text-base); padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem; }

/* ---- Header ---- */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: color-mix(in oklab, var(--color-bg) 94%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-divider);
}

.header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  height: 76px;
}

/* ---- Logo ---- */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo:hover { text-decoration: none; opacity: 0.88; }

.logo__mark { flex-shrink: 0; }

.logo__wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo__anchor-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  font-style: italic;
}

.logo__sub-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* ---- Nav ---- */
.nav { margin-left: auto; }

.nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  list-style: none;
}

.nav__link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); background: var(--color-primary-pale); text-decoration: none; }

.header__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Burger */
.nav__burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
}
.nav__burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-divider);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { display: block; }
.mobile-menu ul { list-style: none; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.mobile-menu li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-divider); }
.mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .nav, .header__actions .btn--gold { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: flex; }
  .header__actions { margin-left: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .header__actions { display: none; }
}

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.hero {
  padding-block: clamp(var(--space-16), 8vw, var(--space-32));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-10), 5vw, var(--space-20));
  align-items: center;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: block;
}

.hero__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-hero);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero__heading em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero__body {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-divider);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.trust-item svg { color: var(--color-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

.hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 660px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}
.hero__img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Floating credential card */
.hero__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-6);
  left: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  max-width: 200px;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero__badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.hero__badge-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Gold corner accent */
.hero__img-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  right: -1px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-right: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: -1px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 0 var(--radius-xl);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__visual { order: -1; }
  .hero__img-wrap { max-width: 100%; max-height: 260px; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .hero__badge { display: none; }
  .hero__heading { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
}

/* ---- Insurance Strip ---- */
.insurance-strip {
  background: var(--color-primary-deeper);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding-block: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.insurance-strip .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
}
.insurance-strip__label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  max-width: none;
}
.insurance-strip__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  list-style: none;
  flex: 1;
}
.insurance-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}
.insurance-strip__note {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(253,250,243,0.65);
  max-width: none;
}
.insurance-strip__note a { color: var(--color-gold); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- Services Grid ---- */
.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-primary-pale);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.service-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.service-card__link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-top: auto;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ---- How It Works ---- */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  position: relative;
}
.steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 42px;
  left: calc(16.66% + var(--space-4));
  right: calc(16.66% + var(--space-4));
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, var(--color-primary-light) 100%);
}

.step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step__num {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--color-primary-pale);
}
.step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.step__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.how-it-works__cta { text-align: center; }
.cta-note {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: none;
}
.cta-note a { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps::before { display: none; }
}

/* ---- Quotes Section / Scrolling Ticker ---- */
.quotes-section {
  background: var(--color-primary-deeper);
  padding-block: clamp(var(--space-10), 5vw, var(--space-16));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle decorative watermark */
.quotes-section::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.15em;
  left: 0.05em;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Section header */
.quotes-banner__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(var(--space-6), 3vw, var(--space-10));
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}

.quotes-banner__header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.quotes-banner__header p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ---- Ticker container ---- */
.quotes-ticker {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  /* fade edges for polished look */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    black 8%,
    black 92%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    black 8%,
    black 92%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* ---- Scrolling track ---- */
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.quotes-ticker__track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  /* Width: 200% because we duplicate the quotes for seamless loop */
  width: max-content;
  animation: ticker-scroll 100s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Pause on hover */
.quotes-ticker:hover .quotes-ticker__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ---- Individual quote pill ---- */
.ticker-quote {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.45em;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-quote__mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 0.1em;
}

.ticker-quote__text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.9rem + 0.6vw, 1.35rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ticker-quote__attr {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 0.1em;
}

/* Divider star between quotes */
.ticker-divider {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  padding-inline: var(--space-4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: center;
}
/* Respect user preference for reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .quotes-ticker__track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
}

/* ---- About ---- */
.about__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-10), 6vw, var(--space-20));
  align-items: start;
}

.about__image-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); }

.about__img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  position: relative;
}
.about__img-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; right: -1px;
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-right: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
  z-index: 2;
}
.about__img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px; left: -1px;
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 0 var(--radius-xl);
  z-index: 2;
}
.about__img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.about__credentials {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.credential {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.credential svg { color: var(--color-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

.about__content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); }
.about__lead {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 0.9rem + 1vw, 1.7rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.about__content p { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

.about__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .about__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about__img-wrap {
    /* Taller on mobile so Nicole's face + shoulders show fully */
    max-height: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    aspect-ratio: unset;
    width: 100%;
  }
  /* Shift focal point up so face is centered, not cropped at top */
  .about__img-wrap img {
    object-position: center 18%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about__img-wrap {
    max-height: 420px;
    height: 420px;
  }
  .about__img-wrap img {
    object-position: center 15%;
  }
}

/* ---- Testimonials ---- */
.testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.testimonial {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.testimonial__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: none;
}
.testimonial__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.testimonial__name { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.testimonial__stars { color: var(--color-gold); font-size: var(--text-sm); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.testimonials__note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  max-width: none;
}
.testimonials__note a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 13px 4px;
  min-height: 44px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.faq__inner { max-width: 840px; margin-inline: auto; }
.faq__list { margin-top: var(--space-4); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.faq__item {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq__question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.faq__question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.faq__item[open] .faq__question::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq__item[open] { border-color: var(--color-primary-light); border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold); }
.faq__answer {
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-divider);
}
.faq__answer p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  max-width: none;
}
.faq__answer a { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 500; }

/* ---- CTA Section ---- */
.cta-section { background: var(--color-surface-offset-2); }
.cta-section__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-10), 6vw, var(--space-20));
  align-items: start;
}
.cta-section__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.cta-section__body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.cta-section__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); }
.cta-section__contact h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); list-style: none; }
.contact-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.contact-list svg { color: var(--color-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-list a { color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 500; word-break: break-all; }
.contact-list a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .cta-section__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding-top: clamp(var(--space-16), 6vw, var(--space-24));
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: clamp(var(--space-10), 5vw, var(--space-20));
  padding-bottom: clamp(var(--space-12), 5vw, var(--space-20));
}
.footer__brand .logo { color: var(--color-text-inverse); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.footer__brand .logo__anchor-text { color: #6B9FD4; }
.footer__brand .logo__sub-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.footer__tagline { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); max-width: 28ch; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer__nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.footer__nav-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.footer__nav-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.footer__nav-col a { display: inline-block; padding: 12px 0; min-height: 44px; }
.footer__nav-col li, .footer__nav-col a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer__nav-col a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); text-decoration: none; }
.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding-block: var(--space-6); }
.footer__bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.footer__bottom p { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); max-width: 72ch; }
.footer__bottom a { display: inline-block; padding: 12px 0; min-height: 44px; line-height: 44px; }
.footer__disclaimer { max-width: 60ch; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer__nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Medicare featured badge ---- */
.insurance-badge--featured {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary-deeper);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  animation: badge-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes badge-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.35); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.65); }
}

/* ---- Medicare announcement banner ---- */
.medicare-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-deeper) 0%, #2a4f7a 100%);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 200;
}

.medicare-banner__inner {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.medicare-banner__text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.85rem + 0.6vw, 1.25rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.medicare-banner__text strong {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.medicare-banner__cta {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary-deeper);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.45em 1.1em;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.medicare-banner__cta:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* ---- Animated Wave Divider (header → hero) ---- */
.wave-divider {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -1px;
  line-height: 0;
  background: var(--color-primary-deeper);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 72px;
}

.wave-divider__svg {
  display: block;
  width: 200%;
  height: 72px;
  animation: wave-drift 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: left center;
}

@keyframes wave-drift {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-25%); }
}

/* Back wave — lightest, slowest */
.wave-path--back {
  fill: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  animation: wave-float-back 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Mid wave */
.wave-path--mid {
  fill: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  animation: wave-float-mid 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Front wave — most opaque, fastest */
.wave-path--front {
  fill: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28);
  animation: wave-float-front 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes wave-float-back {
  0%   { d: path("M0,36 C240,72 480,0 720,36 C960,72 1200,0 1440,36 L1440,72 L0,72 Z"); }
  100% { d: path("M0,28 C240,60 480,8 720,44 C960,64 1200,8 1440,28 L1440,72 L0,72 Z"); }
}

@keyframes wave-float-mid {
  0%   { d: path("M0,42 C200,12 440,68 720,38 C1000,8 1240,64 1440,42 L1440,72 L0,72 Z"); }
  100% { d: path("M0,50 C200,20 440,60 720,30 C1000,16 1240,56 1440,50 L1440,72 L0,72 Z"); }
}

@keyframes wave-float-front {
  0%   { d: path("M0,50 C180,24 420,72 720,46 C1020,20 1260,68 1440,50 L1440,72 L0,72 Z"); }
  100% { d: path("M0,42 C180,32 420,64 720,54 C1020,28 1260,60 1440,42 L1440,72 L0,72 Z"); }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .wave-divider__svg,
  .wave-path--back,
  .wave-path--mid,
  .wave-path--front {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ENHANCED BACKGROUND TREATMENTS — Full Site
   ============================================================ */

/* Global page background — rich deep navy base */
body {
  background: #0D1825;
}

/* ---- Hero — deep navy to French Blue gradient ---- */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D1825 0%, #1E3D62 45%, #2C5180 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 20% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 80% 30%, rgba(61,107,158,0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Insurance strip — gold shimmer on dark ---- */
.insurance-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D1825 0%, #1A2E45 50%, #0D1825 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

/* ---- Services — dark with centered gold glow ---- */
.services {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #111C2E 0%, #0D1825 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
}

/* Service cards get a lifted glass look */
.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.45) !important;
}
.service-card__title { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.service-card__body  { color: rgba(253,250,243,0.75) !important; }

/* ---- How It Works — alternating deep blue-grey ---- */
.how-it-works {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F1C2E 0%, #162436 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
}
.how-it-works::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 50% 100%, rgba(61,107,158,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Step cards */
.step {
  background: rgba(61,107,158,0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(61,107,158,0.3) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
}
.step__number { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.step__title  { color: var(--color-text-inverse) !important; }

/* ---- About — warm deep navy with soft blue glow ---- */
.about {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 0% 50%, rgba(61,107,158,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #111C2E 0%, #0D1825 100%) !important;
}

/* ---- Testimonials — midnight with gold sparkle ---- */
.testimonials {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 80% 20%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0A1520 0%, #111C2E 100%) !important;
}

/* ---- FAQ — deep navy with subtle grid texture ---- */
.faq {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0D1825 0%, #111C2E 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
}
.faq::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(61,107,158,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(61,107,158,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* FAQ items */
.faq__item {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15) !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02) !important;
}
.faq__question { color: var(--color-text-inverse) !important; }
.faq__answer   { color: rgba(253,250,243,0.7) !important; }

/* ---- CTA / Contact — dramatic gold radial glow ---- */
.cta-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 50% 40%, rgba(201,168,76,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1520 0%, #1A2E45 50%, #0A1520 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: cta-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes cta-pulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0.6; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 1;   transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15); }
}

/* ---- Footer — deep navy, gold rule on top ---- */
.footer {
  background: #080F1A !important;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3) !important;
}

/* ---- Section titles on dark backgrounds ---- */
.services .section-title,
.how-it-works .section-title,
.about .section-title,
.faq .section-title,
.cta-section .section-title,
.testimonials .section-title {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse) !important;
}
.services .section-desc,
.how-it-works .section-desc,
.about .section-desc,
.faq .section-desc,
.testimonials .section-desc {
  color: rgba(253,250,243,0.65) !important;
}

/* ---- Section eyebrow labels ---- */
.section-label {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}


/* ============================================================
   TEXT CONTRAST BOOST — Make Every Word Pop
   ============================================================ */

/* Base body text — crisp white instead of muted cream */
body {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* All paragraph text — bright, readable */
p, li, span, td, th {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
}

/* Hero — pure white headline */
.hero__heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.hero__heading em {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  font-style: italic;
}
.hero__body {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
}

/* Section titles — pure white, strong */
.section-title, h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Section descriptions — bright but softer than titles */
.section-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82) !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
}

/* Section eyebrow labels — gold, punchy */
.section-label {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
}

/* Service cards — white title, bright body */
.service-card__title {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.service-card__body {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

/* Steps */
.step__number {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}
.step__title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.step__body {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
}

/* About section */
.about__heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.about__body, .about__bio {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
}
.about__credentials, .about__cred-item {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* Testimonials / quotes */
.testimonial__quote, .quote-card__text, .ticker-quote__text {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
}
.testimonial__author, .quote-card__attribution, .ticker-quote__attr {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq__question {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
}
.faq__answer {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

/* CTA section */
.cta-section h2, .cta-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3rem) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.cta-section p, .cta-section .section-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
}

/* Insurance strip badges */
.insurance-badge {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important;
}
.insurance-strip .section-title,
.insurance-strip h2 {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

/* Navigation links */
.nav__link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}
.nav__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

/* Footer text */
.footer {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
}
.footer a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important;
}
.footer a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}
.footer__heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Medicare banner text */
.medicare-banner__text {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Hero badge */
.hero__badge-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.hero__badge-sub {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

/* Trust/insurance pills in hero */
.hero__trust-item {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
}


/* ============================================================
   GOLD HEADINGS + SOFT WHITE BODY — Full Site Typography
   ============================================================ */

/* All headings — gold */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.section-title,
.hero__heading,
.service-card__title,
.step__title,
.faq__question,
.about__heading,
.cta-section h2,
.footer__heading {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

/* Hero headline italic em stays gold but slightly brighter */
.hero__heading em {
  color: #E8C96A !important;
}

/* All body / paragraph text — soft white */
p, li, span, td, th,
.hero__body,
.section-desc,
.service-card__body,
.step__body,
.faq__answer,
.about__body,
.about__bio,
.testimonial__quote,
.ticker-quote__text,
.cta-section p,
.footer,
.footer a,
.nav__link,
.hero__trust-item,
.medicare-banner__text {
  color: #F5F5F5 !important;
}

/* Eyebrow labels / subheadings — gold */
.section-label,
.hero__eyebrow,
.about__credentials,
.about__cred-item,
.testimonial__author,
.ticker-quote__attr,
.hero__badge-sub,
.insurance-strip .section-title {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

/* Nav hover — gold */
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.footer a:hover  { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }


/* ============================================================
   GQ LUXURY REDESIGN — Full Override
   Midnight black · Gleaming gold · Crisp white
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Override root tokens to luxury dark palette ---- */
:root,
[data-theme='light'],
[data-theme='dark'] {
  --color-bg:               #080C12;
  --color-surface:          #0D1320;
  --color-surface-2:        #111928;
  --color-surface-offset:   #0A1018;
  --color-divider:          rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  --color-border:           rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  --color-text:             #F8F6F0;
  --color-text-muted:       rgba(248,246,240,0.65);
  --color-text-faint:       rgba(248,246,240,0.4);
  --color-text-inverse:     #080C12;
  --color-primary:          #3D6B9E;
  --color-primary-dark:     #2C5180;
  --color-primary-deeper:   #1E3D62;
  --color-primary-light:    rgba(61,107,158,0.15);
  --color-primary-pale:     rgba(61,107,158,0.08);
  --color-gold:             #C9A84C;
  --color-gold-bright:      #E8C96A;
  --color-gold-dark:        #A8882E;
  --color-gold-light:       rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  --color-gold-pale:        rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  --shadow-gold:            0 4px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  --shadow-sm:              0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --shadow-md:              0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  --shadow-lg:              0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

/* ---- Global canvas ---- */
html, body {
  background: #080C12 !important;
  color: #F8F6F0 !important;
}

/* ---- Typography hierarchy ---- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
p, li, blockquote, td, th, label {
  color: #F8F6F0 !important;
}
strong, b { color: #FFFFFF !important; font-weight: 700; }
em { color: var(--color-gold-bright) !important; font-style: italic; }

/* ---- Header / Nav ---- */
.header {
  background: rgba(8,12,18,0.96) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
}
.nav__link {
  color: #F8F6F0 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }

/* Logo text */
.logo__text-main { color: #FFFFFF !important; }
.logo__text-sub  { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }

/* ---- Medicare banner ---- */
.medicare-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0A1018 0%, #111928 50%, #0A1018 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35) !important;
}
.medicare-banner__text { color: #F8F6F0 !important; }
.medicare-banner__text strong { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }

/* ---- Wave divider ---- */
.wave-divider {
  background: #080C12 !important;
}

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 30% 60%, rgba(61,107,158,0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 80% 20%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    #080C12 !important;
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
}
.hero__heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5.5rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.05 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}
.hero__heading em {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
}
.hero__body {
  color: rgba(248,246,240,0.78) !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  max-width: 52ch !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}
.hero__trust-item {
  color: rgba(248,246,240,0.7) !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
}
.hero__badge {
  background: rgba(8,12,18,0.85) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
}
.hero__badge-title { color: #FFFFFF !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }
.hero__badge-sub   { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }

/* ---- Insurance strip ---- */
.insurance-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #080C12 0%, #0D1320 50%, #080C12 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12) !important;
}
.insurance-strip .section-title,
.insurance-strip h2 { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.insurance-badge {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25) !important;
  color: #F8F6F0 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}
.insurance-badge--featured {
  background: var(--color-gold) !important;
  color: #080C12 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* ---- Services ---- */
.services {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 30%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 0%, transparent 65%),
    #080C12 !important;
}
.services .section-title { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.services .section-desc  { color: rgba(248,246,240,0.65) !important; }
.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15) !important;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s !important;
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.12) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}
.service-card__title { color: var(--color-gold) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }
.service-card__body  { color: rgba(248,246,240,0.72) !important; line-height: 1.65 !important; }

/* ---- How It Works ---- */
.how-it-works {
  background: #0A1018 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1) !important;
}
.how-it-works .section-title { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.how-it-works .section-desc  { color: rgba(248,246,240,0.65) !important; }
.step {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(61,107,158,0.2) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold) !important;
}
.step__number { color: var(--color-gold) !important; font-weight: 800 !important; opacity: 0.6; }
.step__title  { color: #FFFFFF !important; font-family: var(--font-display) !important; font-size: 1.3rem !important; }
.step__body   { color: rgba(248,246,240,0.72) !important; }

/* ---- Quotes ticker ---- */
.quotes-section {
  background: #040810 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15) !important;
}
.quotes-banner__header h2 { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.quotes-banner__header p  { color: rgba(248,246,240,0.5) !important; }
.ticker-quote__text { color: #F8F6F0 !important; }
.ticker-quote__attr { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.ticker-quote__mark { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.ticker-divider      { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }

/* ---- About ---- */
.about {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 5% 50%, rgba(61,107,158,0.1) 0%, transparent 55%),
    #080C12 !important;
}
.about .section-title { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.about__heading { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.about__body, .about__bio { color: rgba(248,246,240,0.78) !important; line-height: 1.8 !important; }
.about__credentials, .about__cred-item { color: var(--color-gold) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }
.about__name { color: #FFFFFF !important; }

/* ---- Testimonials ---- */
.testimonials {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 90% 20%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 0%, transparent 55%),
    #0A1018 !important;
}
.testimonials .section-title { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.testimonial__quote { color: #F8F6F0 !important; font-size: 1.15rem !important; line-height: 1.7 !important; }
.testimonial__author { color: var(--color-gold) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.faq {
  background: #080C12 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1) !important;
}
.faq .section-title { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.faq__item {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.12) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}
.faq__item:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.03) !important; }
.faq__question {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
}
.faq__answer { color: rgba(248,246,240,0.72) !important; line-height: 1.75 !important; }

/* ---- CTA / Contact ---- */
.cta-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 65% at 50% 40%, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 50% 100%, rgba(61,107,158,0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    #040810 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2) !important;
}
.cta-section .section-title,
.cta-section h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.5rem + 3vw, 4rem) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
}
.cta-section .section-desc,
.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(248,246,240,0.75) !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
}
.cta-section .section-label { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.footer {
  background: #040810 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25) !important;
  color: rgba(248,246,240,0.6) !important;
}
.footer__heading { color: #FFFFFF !important; font-family: var(--font-display) !important; }
.footer a         { color: rgba(248,246,240,0.6) !important; }
.footer a:hover   { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.footer__copy     { color: rgba(248,246,240,0.35) !important; font-size: 0.8rem !important; }
.footer .logo__text-main { color: #FFFFFF !important; }
.footer .logo__text-sub  { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }

/* ---- Buttons — luxury refinement ---- */
.btn--gold {
  background: var(--color-gold) !important;
  color: #080C12 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3) !important;
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-bright) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}
.btn--outline {
  border-color: rgba(248,246,240,0.3) !important;
  color: #F8F6F0 !important;
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06) !important;
}


/* ---- Thicker borders on How It Works step boxes ---- */
.step {
  border: 2px solid rgba(61,107,158,0.45) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold) !important;
}
.step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.55) !important;
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(201,168,76,0.12) !important;
}

/* ---- Thicker outlines on all card/box elements ---- */
.service-card {
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25) !important;
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6) !important;
}

.faq__item {
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6) !important;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3) !important;
}
.faq__item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATED WATER SHIMMER — Hero Image
   ============================================================ */

.water-shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 45%;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
}

/* Horizontal light-reflection bands drifting across the water */
.water-shimmer__layer {
  position: absolute;
  left: -20%;
  right: -20%;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.0) 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 45%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.25) 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 55%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.0) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  animation: shimmer-drift linear infinite;
}

.water-shimmer__layer--1 {
  bottom: 38%;
  animation-duration: 4.5s;
  animation-delay: 0s;
  opacity: 0.7;
  height: 1.5px;
}
.water-shimmer__layer--2 {
  bottom: 28%;
  animation-duration: 6s;
  animation-delay: -2s;
  opacity: 0.5;
  height: 2px;
}
.water-shimmer__layer--3 {
  bottom: 16%;
  animation-duration: 5s;
  animation-delay: -1s;
  opacity: 0.6;
  height: 1px;
}

@keyframes shimmer-drift {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-30%) scaleX(0.6); opacity: 0; }
  15%  { opacity: 1; }
  85%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateX(60%) scaleX(1.2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* SVG ripple waves at the bottom of the image — gentle undulation */
.water-shimmer__ripple {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
}

.ripple-path--1 {
  fill: rgba(61,107,158,0.12);
  animation: ripple-wave 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.ripple-path--2 {
  fill: rgba(61,107,158,0.08);
  animation: ripple-wave 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
.ripple-path--3 {
  fill: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  animation: ripple-wave 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

@keyframes ripple-wave {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0) scaleY(1); }
  50%  { transform: translateX(-15px) scaleY(1.15); }
  100% { transform: translateX(10px) scaleY(0.9); }
}

/* Ensure hero img-wrap is position:relative for overlay to work */
.hero__img-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
}

/* Subtle Ken Burns slow drift on the hero image itself */
.hero__img-wrap img {
  animation: ken-burns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
  transform-origin: center 60% !important;
}

@keyframes ken-burns {
  0%   { transform: scale(1)    translateX(0)    translateY(0); }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.04) translateX(-8px) translateY(-4px); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.02) translateX(6px)  translateY(2px); }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .water-shimmer__layer,
  .ripple-path--1,
  .ripple-path--2,
  .ripple-path--3,
  .hero__img-wrap img {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}


/* ---- About section — expanded bio ---- */
.about__role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: -0.5rem;
}

.about__lead {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1rem + 0.8vw, 1.55rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  margin-block: var(--space-6);
}

.about__content p {
  color: rgba(248,246,240,0.82) !important;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 62ch;
}


/* ---- Replace SVG ripple with invisible glow pulses ---- */
.water-shimmer__ripple { display: none !important; }
.ripple-path--1,
.ripple-path--2,
.ripple-path--3 { display: none !important; }

/* Soft radial glow pulses — invisible at rest, shimmer on animate */
.water-shimmer__glow {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
}

.water-shimmer__glow--1 {
  bottom: 30%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 100% at 50% 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 40%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation: glow-pulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.water-shimmer__glow--2 {
  bottom: 15%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 100% at 40% 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 0%,
    rgba(61,107,158,0.08) 40%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation: glow-pulse 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

@keyframes glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0;    transform: scaleX(0.8) translateY(0); }
  40%       { opacity: 1;    transform: scaleX(1.1) translateY(-3px); }
  70%       { opacity: 0.6;  transform: scaleX(0.95) translateY(1px); }
}


/* ============================================================
   WCAG 2.1 AA ACCESSIBILITY FIXES — Applied July 5, 2026
   Audit: Mobile & Accessibility Report
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. Focus visibility — WCAG 2.4.7 (AA) ────────────────────
   Reinforce :focus-visible with higher specificity to prevent
   any component-level override from silently removing the ring. */
*:focus-visible,
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
[role="button"]:focus-visible,
[tabindex]:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #C9A84C !important;
  outline-offset: 3px !important;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
}

/* ── 2. Hamburger touch target — WCAG 2.5.5 (AA) ─────────────
   Minimum 44×44px interactive area. */
.nav__burger {
  min-width: 44px !important;
  min-height: 44px !important;
  padding: 10px 11px !important;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ── 3. Text contrast — WCAG 1.4.3 (AA) ──────────────────────
   Replace opacity-based text colors with solid equivalents
   that achieve ≥4.5:1 contrast on #080C12 background.
   rgba(248,246,240,0.65) ≈ 2.8:1  → solid #9A9890  ≈ 4.6:1
   rgba(248,246,240,0.72) ≈ 3.2:1  → solid #A8A59E  ≈ 5.1:1
   rgba(248,246,240,0.78) ≈ 3.7:1  → solid #C0BDB5  ≈ 6.2:1  */

/* CSS variable overrides — cascades to all consumers */
:root {
  --color-text-muted: #9A9890 !important;   /* was rgba(248,246,240,0.65) — now 4.6:1 */
  --color-text-faint: #7A7870 !important;   /* was rgba(248,246,240,0.4)  — decorative only */
}

/* Explicit overrides for any hardcoded opacity values */
.hero__body,
.hero p,
.hero__subtitle {
  color: #C8C4BC !important;  /* ≈6.0:1 on #080C12 */
}

.section-desc,
.services .section-desc,
.how-it-works .section-desc,
.about__body,
.about__bio,
.faq__answer,
.quotes-banner__header p,
.step__body,
.service-card__body,
.service-card__desc {
  color: #A8A59E !important;  /* ≈5.1:1 on card backgrounds */
}

.footer a,
.footer__copy {
  color: #9A9890 !important;  /* ≈4.6:1 — replaces 0.6 and 0.35 opacity */
}



/* ============================================================
   ANCHOR PSYCHIATRY — CONSOLIDATED MOBILE SYSTEM
   Single source of truth for all responsive overrides.
   Covers: iPhone SE (375px) through iPhone 15 Plus (430px).
   Last updated: July 2026
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Utility: always-visible skip link ── */
.skip-to-main {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: #C9A84C;
  color: #080C12;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-to-main:focus { top: 0; outline: 3px solid #E8C96A; outline-offset: 2px; }

/* ── Utility: logo sub-text 12px floor (WCAG 1.4.4) ── */
.logo__sub-text { font-size: 0.75rem; }

/* ============================================================
   DESKTOP GUARD — show nav + book button above 768px
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav__burger          { display: none !important; }
  .nav                  { display: flex !important; }
  .header__actions .btn--gold { display: inline-flex !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE — everything 767px and below
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

  /* ── NAV ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

  /* Hide desktop nav and book button */
  .nav                        { display: none !important; }
  .header__actions .btn--gold { display: none !important; }

  /* Show hamburger — 44×44px tap target */
  .nav__burger {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    padding: 11px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
  }

  /* Header stays compact */
  .header__inner {
    height: 64px !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  /* Mobile menu panel */
  .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 64px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    z-index: 200 !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2rem !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu a {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 14px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
  }

  /* ── HERO ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

  /* Reduce hero vertical padding so content starts higher */
  .hero {
    padding-block: 2rem 2.5rem !important;
  }

  /* Single column stacked layout */
  .hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  /* Image goes on top — order:-1 */
  .hero__visual {
    order: -1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Portrait crop on mobile — taller than 16:9 */
  .hero__img-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3 !important;   /* taller portrait feel */
    max-height: none !important;
    border-radius: 0.875rem !important;
  }

  /* Ensure image fills the wrap correctly */
  .hero__img-wrap img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center 30% !important;
  }

  /* Scale heading down for narrow screens */
  .hero__heading {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw + 1rem, 3rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }

  /* Body text comfortable reading size */
  .hero__body {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Stack CTA buttons vertically */
  .hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  /* Full-width buttons on mobile */
  .hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Hide floating credential badge — not enough room */
  .hero__badge { display: none !important; }

  /* ── WAVE DIVIDER ────────────────────────────────────────── */

  /* Reduce wave gap height on mobile */
  .wave-divider {
    height: 40px !important;
  }

  .wave-divider__svg {
    height: 40px !important;
  }

  /* ── TICKER / QUOTES SECTION ─────────────────────────────── */

  /* Section needs explicit height to show 2-line quotes */
  .quotes-section {
    padding-block: 1.5rem 2rem !important;
  }

  /* Ticker strip */
  .quotes-ticker {
    min-height: 100px !important;
    padding-block: 0.5rem !important;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%) !important;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%) !important;
  }

  /* Scrolling track — slowed for legibility */
  .quotes-ticker__track {
    animation-duration: 120s !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  /* Each quote pill: column layout so text + attr stack vertically */
  .ticker-quote {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 0.25em !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem !important;
    min-height: 80px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }

  /* Quote text */
  .ticker-quote__text {
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    color: #F8F6F0 !important;
  }

  /* Attribution below quote text */
  .ticker-quote__attr {
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    align-self: flex-start !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 0.1em !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    color: var(--color-gold) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
  }

  /* Opening quotation mark */
  .ticker-quote__mark {
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.1em !important;
    align-self: flex-start !important;
  }

  /* Star divider between quotes */
  .ticker-divider {
    align-self: center !important;
    font-size: 0.55rem !important;
    padding-inline: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  /* ── INSURANCE STRIP ─────────────────────────────────────── */

  .insurance-strip .container {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .insurance-strip__list {
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  /* ── SERVICES GRID ───────────────────────────────────────── */

  .services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .service-card__desc,
  .service-card__body,
  .service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
  }

  /* ── HOW IT WORKS ────────────────────────────────────────── */

  .steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .steps::before { display: none !important; }

  /* ── ABOUT SECTION ───────────────────────────────────────── */

  .about__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .about__img-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 420px !important;
    height: 420px !important;
    aspect-ratio: unset !important;
  }

  .about__img-wrap img {
    object-position: center 15% !important;
  }

  /* ── FAQ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

  .faq__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  /* ── CTA / CONTACT ───────────────────────────────────────── */

  .cta-section__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  /* Contact links — 44px tap targets */
  a[href^="mailto:"],
  a[href^="sms:"],
  a[href^="tel:"] {
    display: inline-block !important;
    padding: 12px 4px !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
  }

  /* ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */

  .footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }

  .footer__nav {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  /* Footer nav tap targets */
  .footer__nav-col a {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
  }

  /* Footer bottom stack */
  .footer__bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }

  /* Footer text floors (WCAG 1.4.4) */
  .footer__disclaimer,
  .footer__copyright,
  footer p,
  footer small {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  /* ── TYPOGRAPHY FLOORS (WCAG 1.4.4) ─────────────────────── */

  /* Attribution text under quotes */
  .ticker-quote__attr { font-size: 0.72rem !important; }

  /* Section eyebrows / labels */
  .section-eyebrow,
  .insurance-strip__label {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  /* ── FOCUS STATES ────────────────────────────────────────── */

  .mobile-menu.is-open a:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #C9A84C !important;
    outline-offset: 2px !important;
    border-radius: 3px;
  }

  .btn--gold:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #E8C96A !important;
    outline-offset: 3px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(232,201,106,0.2) !important;
  }

  /* ── ANIMATION PERFORMANCE ───────────────────────────────── */

  /* Slow shimmer layers to reduce GPU composite pressure */
  .water-shimmer__layer--1 { animation-duration: 9s !important; }
  .water-shimmer__layer--2 { animation-duration: 12s !important; }
  .water-shimmer__layer--3 { animation-duration: 10s !important; }
  .water-shimmer__glow     { animation-duration: 10s !important; }

  /* Hint compositor for transform-heavy elements */
  .water-shimmer__layer,
  .quotes-ticker__track {
    will-change: transform;
  }

  /* ── ANDROID TEXT SIZE ───────────────────────────────────── */
  html {
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100% !important;
    text-size-adjust: 100% !important;
  }

}

/* ── Reduced motion: disable purely decorative animations ── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .water-shimmer__layer,
  .water-shimmer__glow,
  .insurance-badge,
  .hero__img-wrap img {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   END MOBILE SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */