/* Brad Knows HVAC — consumer-advocate rebuild
   Palette: deep navy (authority) + brass/gold (the "your advice has value" tip-jar idea)
   warm cream background instead of stark white, steel-blue as secondary accent */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:opsz,wght@9..144,400;9..144,500;9..144,600;9..144,700&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  --navy: #14213d;
  --navy-d: #0b1526;
  --navy-soft: #223760;
  --steel: #3d5a80;
  --steel-soft: #dde4ec;
  --gold: #b9862f;
  --gold-d: #93691f;
  --gold-soft: #f7ecd6;
  --cream: #f8f5ee;
  --cream-d: #f1ebdd;
  --ink: #1c2430;
  --ink-soft: #58626f;
  --line: #e3ddcf;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --shadow: 0 20px 50px -25px rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.35);
  --radius: 14px;
  --blueprint:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(20,33,61,0.05) 0px, rgba(20,33,61,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 26px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20,33,61,0.05) 0px, rgba(20,33,61,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 26px);
  --shadow-rich: 0 2px 6px -3px rgba(20,33,61,0.08), 0 22px 42px -24px rgba(20,33,61,0.4);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background-color: var(--navy-d);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,134,47,0.55) 0px, rgba(185,134,47,0.55) 1.6px, transparent 1.6px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,134,47,0.28) 0px, rgba(185,134,47,0.28) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(185,134,47,0.22), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(61,90,128,0.36), transparent 46%);
  background-size: 170px 190px, 95px 120px, 160% 160%, 180% 180%;
  background-position: 15px 20px, 60px 80px, 0% 0%, 100% 100%;
  background-repeat: repeat, repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  animation: bgLife 55s linear infinite;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
@keyframes bgLife {
  0%   { background-position: 15px 20px,    60px 80px,    0% 0%,  100% 100%; }
  50%  { background-position: 15px -900px,  60px -820px,  30% 20%, 70% 65%; }
  100% { background-position: 15px -1800px, 60px -1650px, 10% 35%, 88% 45%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body { animation: none; }
}
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.5em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 600;
}
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
.container { max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
section { padding: 88px 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { section { padding: 56px 0; } }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-d);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: var(--gold-d); }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); transition-duration: 0.08s; }

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-d);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(185,134,47,0.6);
}
.btn-gold:hover { background: #a5741f; box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(185,134,47,0.75); }

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -14px rgba(11,21,38,0.7);
}
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-d); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: var(--white);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.btn-ghost-dark { background: var(--white); border-color: var(--line); color: var(--navy); }
.btn-ghost-dark:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-d); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn { transition: none; }
}

/* Header */
header.site {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(20,33,61,0.06);
}
.topbar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 16px 24px; max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); flex-shrink:0; }
.brand .mark { width: 34px; height: 34px; flex-shrink:0; }
.brand small { display:block; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:0.62rem; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--gold-d); }
nav.links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; margin-left: 48px; margin-right: auto; }
.phone-pill { margin-left: 28px; }
nav.links a { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); transition: color 0.15s; }
nav.links a:hover, nav.links a.active { color: var(--navy); }
.phone-pill {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.phone-pill svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: var(--gold-soft); }
.menu-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
.menu-toggle svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke: var(--navy); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  nav.links { position: fixed; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: var(--cream); flex-direction: column; padding: 32px 24px; gap: 22px; transform: translateX(100vw); transition: transform 0.25s ease; overflow-y:auto; align-items: flex-start; }
  nav.links.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .menu-toggle { display: block; }
  .phone-pill span.txt { display:none; }
}

/* Hero */
.hero { position: relative; padding: 76px 0 96px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.hero::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(185,134,47,0.25), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(74,123,171,0.3), transparent 50%);
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero-grid { position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-portrait-wrap { order: -1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .hero-text { order: 2; }
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem); margin-bottom: 0.4em; animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out 0.08s both; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.hero .eyebrow { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out 0s both; }
.hero p.lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 1.12rem; max-width: 46ch; animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out 0.16s both; }
.hero-cta { display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out 0.24s both; }
.hero-stats { display:flex; margin-top: 46px; flex-wrap: wrap; animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out 0.32s both; }
.hero-stats div { padding: 0 20px; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
.hero-stats div:first-child { padding-left: 0; border-left: none; }
.hero-stats div strong { display:block; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size: 1.9rem; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.hero-stats div span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-stats div { padding: 0 0 0 16px; border-left: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
}

/* Portrait — shield-framed signature photo, not a generic rounded rectangle */
.hero-portrait-wrap {
  position: relative; width: min(100%, 420px); margin: 0 auto;
  animation: fadeScaleIn 0.9s ease-out 0.15s both;
}
.portrait-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 4%; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,134,47,0.4), transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(28px);
  animation: glowPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-portrait {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.14; overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: url(#shieldClip);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 32px rgba(11, 21, 38, 0.4));
}
.hero-portrait img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(1.04) contrast(1.01) brightness(1.03) sepia(0.06);
  animation: kenburns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.shield-outline {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
}
.shield-outline path {
  fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 2.2; stroke-linejoin: round; stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 460; stroke-dashoffset: 460;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(185,134,47,0.5));
  animation: drawShield 1.8s ease-out 0.35s forwards;
}
.hero-id-card {
  margin: 22px auto 0; max-width: 300px;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out 0.5s both;
}
.hero-id-card .name { display:block; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:1.15rem; color: var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom:10px; }
.hero-id-card ul { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:7px; }
.hero-id-card li { font-size:0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); padding-left:20px; position:relative; }
.hero-id-card li::before { content:"✓"; position:absolute; left:0; color: var(--gold); font-weight:700; }

@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes fadeScaleIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.93); } to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } }
@keyframes kenburns { from { transform: scale(1); } to { transform: scale(1.05); } }
@keyframes drawShield { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes floatY { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }
@keyframes glowPulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1.08); } }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero h1, .hero .eyebrow, .hero p.lead, .hero-cta, .hero-stats, .hero-portrait-wrap, .hero-id-card, .shield-outline path { animation: none !important; }
  .hero-portrait img { animation: none !important; }
}

/* Section headers */
.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 48px; text-align:center; }
.section-head.left { text-align:left; margin: 0 0 48px; }

/* Mission */
.mission-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.mission-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .mission-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .mission-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.mission-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px;
}
.mission-card .icon-wrap { float:left; width:24px; height:24px; margin:4px 14px 10px 0; }
.mission-card .icon-wrap svg { width:24px; height:24px; stroke: var(--gold-d); }
.mission-card h3 { overflow:hidden; }
.mission-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:0; clear:both; }

/* How it works — plain text on the band, separated by a rule, not boxed cards */
.steps { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } }
.step { position:relative; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.step .num {
  font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight:700; color: var(--gold-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; display:block; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.step h3 { margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--white); }
.step p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Testimonial */
.testimonial-band { background: var(--navy); }
.quote-block { max-width: 640px; margin:0 auto; text-align:left; position:relative; }
.quote-block svg.quote-mark { display:none; }
.quote-block p.quote {
  font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size: clamp(1.2rem,2.4vw,1.6rem); color: var(--white);
  font-weight:500; font-style:italic; position:relative;
}
.quote-block p.quote::before {
  content:"\201C"; position:absolute; left:-28px; top:-4px;
  font-size:3.2rem; color:var(--gold); font-style:normal; line-height:1;
}
.quote-block .attr {
  margin-top:20px; padding-top:14px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  font-weight:700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); font-size:0.92rem; display:inline-block;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) { .quote-block p.quote::before { left:-4px; } }

/* Truths teaser / cards */
.truths-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 26px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .truths-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .truths-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.truth-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 14px;
}
.truth-card .tag { font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--steel); }
.truth-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom:0; }
.truth-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:0; }
.truth-card .read-more { margin-top:auto; font-weight:700; font-size:0.86rem; color: var(--gold-d); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }

/* Services */
.services-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 26px; align-items:stretch; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.services-grid.two-up { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .services-grid.two-up { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.service-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 30px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.service-card.highlight {
  position:relative;
  padding-top: 50px;
}
.service-card.highlight::before {
  content:"MOST REQUESTED"; position:absolute; top:16px; left:50%; right:auto; transform:translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold); color:var(--white); font-size:0.68rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em;
  padding: 5px 14px; height:auto; width:max-content; line-height:1.4;
  border-radius:999px; white-space:nowrap; z-index:1;
}
.service-card .icon-wrap { width:24px; height:24px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.service-card .icon-wrap svg { width:24px; height:24px; }
.service-card .price { font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:1.8rem; color:var(--navy); margin: 10px 0 4px; }
.service-card .price span { font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.service-card ul { list-style:none; padding:0; margin: 18px 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.service-card li { display:flex; gap:10px; font-size:0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); align-items:flex-start; }
.service-card li svg { width:18px; height:18px; stroke: var(--steel); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }
.service-card .cta { margin-top:auto; }

/* CTA band */
.cta-band { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-radius: 24px; padding: 56px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cta-band h2 { color:var(--white); }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); margin-bottom:0; max-width:46ch; }
.cta-band .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.cta-band .eyebrow svg { stroke: var(--gold-soft); }

/* Footer */
footer.site { background: var(--navy-d); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); padding: 56px 0 28px; }
.footer-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-grid h4 { color: var(--white); font-size:0.92rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-grid a { display:block; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); font-size:0.92rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.footer-grid a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.footer-brand { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.footer-brand .mark { width:30px; height:30px; }
.footer-bottom { border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); margin-top:40px; padding-top:22px; font-size:0.8rem; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.footer-bottom a.credit { color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight:600; }

.footer-socials { display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:18px; }
.footer-socials a {
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-socials a svg { width:18px; height:18px; }
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-d); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Page hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero { position:relative; overflow:hidden; background: var(--navy); color:var(--white); padding: 64px 0 56px; }
.page-hero::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 12% 25%, rgba(185,134,47,0.26), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 88% 115%, rgba(74,123,171,0.3), transparent 55%);
}
.page-hero h1 { color:var(--white); }
.breadcrumb { font-size:0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom:14px; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* About page */
.about-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 56px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.about-photo { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); position:sticky; top:100px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .about-photo { position:static; } }
.trait-row { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin: 20px 0 30px; }
.trait-pill { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-d); padding:7px 16px; border-radius:999px; font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:700; }
.timeline { border-left: 2px solid var(--line); padding-left: 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 26px; margin: 30px 0; }
.timeline .item { position:relative; }
.timeline .item::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:-32px; top:4px; width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--gold); border: 3px solid var(--cream); }
.timeline .year { font-weight:700; color:var(--steel); font-size:0.85rem; letter-spacing:0.05em; }
.about-body p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* Video grid (Instagram embeds) — horizontal scroll-snap carousel */
.video-grid {
  display:flex; gap:20px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
  padding: 6px 6px 20px; margin: 0 -6px;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
}
.video-card {
  flex: 0 0 250px; scroll-snap-align:start; scroll-snap-stop:always;
  background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid rgba(20,33,61,0.14); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 16px 10px; transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.video-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.video-card-label {
  font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:600; font-size:0.98rem; color: var(--navy);
  text-align:center; margin-bottom:12px;
}
.video-embed { width:100%; overflow:hidden; border-radius:10px; }
.video-embed iframe { width:100% !important; min-width:0 !important; border-radius:10px !important; }
.video-scroll-hint { text-align:center; font-size:0.82rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top:-8px; }

/* Glossary */
.glossary-search { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 44px; position:relative; }
.glossary-search input {
  width:100%; padding: 14px 20px 14px 46px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:0.95rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; background: var(--white);
}
.glossary-search svg { position:absolute; left:18px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:18px; height:18px; stroke: var(--ink-soft); }
.glossary-group { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.glossary-group.filtered-out { display:none; }
.glossary-group-head {
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom:16px; padding-bottom:10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.glossary-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 14px; }
.term-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 26px; }
.term-card h3 { font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:8px; color: var(--navy); }
.term-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.94rem; margin-bottom:0; }
.term-card.hidden { display:none; }
.no-results { text-align:center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); display:none; }

/* Truths full page */
.truth-filter { display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:32px; }
.filter-pill {
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-radius:999px;
  padding:9px 18px; cursor:pointer; transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.filter-pill:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: var(--white); }
.filter-pill.active { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
.truth-full { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.truth-full.filtered-out { display:none; }
.truth-full .tag { font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--steel); margin-bottom:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.truth-full .tag svg { width:14px; height:14px; stroke: var(--steel); }
.truth-full h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.truth-full p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.truth-full strong.callout { color: var(--gold-d); }

/* Contact / Form */
.contact-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: 50px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.contact-card { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 34px; }
.contact-line { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-line .ic { width:24px; height:24px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.contact-line .ic svg { width:24px; height:24px; stroke: var(--steel); }
.contact-line strong { display:block; font-size:0.95rem; }
.contact-line span { font-size:0.86rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.notify-note { margin-top: 24px; padding: 16px 18px; background: var(--gold-soft); border-radius: 10px; font-size:0.86rem; color: var(--gold-d); display:flex; gap:10px; }
.notify-note svg { width:18px; height:18px; stroke: var(--gold-d); flex-shrink:0; }

form.quote-form { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px; }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; margin-bottom:18px; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.field { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.field label { font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:600; color: var(--navy); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  padding: 12px 14px; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid var(--line); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:0.94rem; background: var(--cream);
}
.field .req { color: var(--gold-d); }
.pill-group { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.pill-choice { border:1px solid var(--line); padding:9px 16px; border-radius:999px; font-size:0.85rem; cursor:pointer; background: var(--cream); }
.pill-choice input { display:none; }
.pill-choice:has(input:checked) { background: var(--navy); color:var(--white); border-color:var(--navy); }
.form-note { font-size:0.8rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top:6px; }

.check-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .check-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .check-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.check-grid .pill-choice { border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.84rem; text-align:center; }

.file-field input[type="file"] {
  padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px dashed var(--line); background: var(--cream);
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.file-field .hint { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.privacy-badge {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:18px; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); font-size:0.82rem; color:#f7ecd6;
}
.privacy-badge svg { width:16px; height:16px; stroke: var(--gold-soft); flex-shrink:0; }

/* ============ Star rating input ============ */
.star-rating { display:flex; flex-direction:row-reverse; justify-content:flex-end; gap:4px; }
.star-rating input { position:absolute; opacity:0; width:1px; height:1px; }
.star-rating label { font-size:2rem; line-height:1; color: var(--line); cursor:pointer; transition: color 0.15s ease; }
.star-rating input:checked ~ label,
.star-rating label:hover,
.star-rating label:hover ~ label { color: var(--gold); }
.star-rating input:focus-visible + label { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:2px; border-radius:4px; }

/* ============ Reviews page ============ */
.reviews-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.review-card { background: var(--cream); border:1px solid rgba(20,33,61,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px 28px; }
.review-card .stars { color: var(--gold); font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.review-card p.text { font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; color: var(--ink); font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.review-card .attr { font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:700; color: var(--steel); }
.review-empty-state {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align:center; padding: 56px 24px; background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(20,33,61,0.18); border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.review-empty-state .stars-row { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:6px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.review-empty-state .stars-row svg { width:26px; height:26px; stroke: var(--gold); fill:none; margin:0; }
.review-empty-state h3 { font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:1.3rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px; }
.review-empty-state p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.98rem; max-width:42ch; margin:0 auto 24px; }
.review-empty-state .btn { display:inline-flex; }

/* Reveal on scroll */
.reveal { opacity:0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ============ Nav additions: contractor link + primary CTA pill ============ */
nav.links a.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #cd9a41, var(--gold) 55%, var(--gold-d));
  color: var(--white) !important; padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -10px rgba(185,134,47,0.7);
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
nav.links a.nav-cta:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -10px rgba(185,134,47,0.9); transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04); color: var(--white) !important; }
nav.links a.nav-contractor { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
nav.links a.nav-contractor svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; stroke: currentColor; }
@media (max-width: 1180px) and (min-width: 861px) {
  nav.links { gap: 24px; }
  nav.links a { font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

/* ============ Audience switch band (shown on the two new flagship pages) ============ */
.audience-switch { display:flex; gap:16px; margin: 0 0 44px; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .audience-switch { flex-direction:column; } }
.audience-switch a {
  flex:1; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.045);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.audience-switch a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.as-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.as-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: currentColor; }
.as-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.as-text strong { font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 600; color: inherit; }
.as-text em { font-style: normal; font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); }
.audience-switch a .as-arrow { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: currentColor; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.22s ease; }
.audience-switch a:hover .as-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.audience-switch a.current {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(185,134,47,0.32), rgba(185,134,47,0.1));
  border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -16px rgba(185,134,47,0.55);
}
.audience-switch a.current .as-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.audience-switch a.current .as-text em { color: rgba(247,236,214,0.8); }
.audience-switch a:not(.current):hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); color: var(--white); }

/* ============ Panic / breathe section ============ */
.panic-band { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.panic-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; gap: 48px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .panic-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.panic-grid h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
.panic-grid p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.panic-grid .callout { color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight:600; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:1.15rem; }
.breathe-wrap { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative; height:220px; }
.breathe-circle {
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(185,134,47,0.45);
  animation: breathe 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.breathe-circle.c1 { width:110px; height:110px; animation-delay:0s; }
.breathe-circle.c2 { width:160px; height:160px; animation-delay:0.4s; border-color: rgba(185,134,47,0.3); }
.breathe-circle.c3 { width:210px; height:210px; animation-delay:0.8s; border-color: rgba(185,134,47,0.18); }
.breathe-label { position:relative; z-index:1; text-align:center; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; color: var(--gold-soft); font-size:0.95rem; letter-spacing:0.04em; }
@keyframes breathe { 0%,100% { transform: scale(0.88); opacity:0.5; } 50% { transform: scale(1.06); opacity:1; } }

/* ============ Hidden-truth / spotlight section ============ */
.spotlight-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items:stretch; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.spotlight-card { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.spotlight-card.loud { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.spotlight-card.loud h3 { color: var(--white); }
.spotlight-card.quiet { background: var(--white); }
.spotlight-card .beam {
  position:absolute; inset:0; background: conic-gradient(from 200deg at 80% -10%, rgba(185,134,47,0.35), transparent 35%);
  animation: sweep 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes sweep { 0%,100% { opacity:0.4; } 50% { opacity:0.9; } }
.spotlight-card h3 { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.spotlight-card p { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.spotlight-card.quiet p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============ Private equity vs. small business comparison ============ */
.pe-compare { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .pe-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pe-col { padding: 36px 32px; }
.pe-col.bad { background: #232a35; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.pe-col.good { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); position:relative; }
.pe-col.good::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(185,134,47,0.28), transparent 55%);   z-index: -1;
}
.pe-col h4 { font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.pe-col.bad h4 { color:#c9727a; }
.pe-col.good h4 { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.pe-col ul { list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.pe-col li { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:0.94rem; }
.pe-col li svg { width:18px; height:18px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }
.pe-col.bad li svg { stroke:#c9727a; }
.pe-col.good li svg { stroke: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ============ Quote selector (homeowner picks 1-4) ============ */
.quote-select-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .quote-select-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.quote-card { position:relative; }
.quote-card input { position:absolute; opacity:0; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; margin:0; cursor:pointer; z-index:2; }
.quote-card .face {
  border: 1px solid rgba(20,33,61,0.14); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--cream);
  padding: 26px 18px; text-align:center; transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s; position:relative;
}
.quote-card .face .n { font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:2.4rem; color: var(--navy); display:block; }
.quote-card .face .lbl { font-size:0.82rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top:4px; display:block; }
.quote-card .popular { position:absolute; top:-11px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); background:var(--gold); color:var(--white); font-size:0.65rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.06em; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:999px; white-space:nowrap; }
.quote-card input:checked + .face { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -14px rgba(185,134,47,0.55); transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--gold-soft); }
.quote-card input:checked + .face .n { color: var(--gold-d); }
.quote-card input:focus-visible + .face { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:2px; }

.locked-promise {
  margin-top: 26px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 26px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
}
.locked-promise svg { width:30px; height:30px; stroke: var(--gold-soft); flex-shrink:0; }
.locked-promise strong { display:block; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:1.02rem; }
.locked-promise span { font-size:0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }

/* ============ Insider callout box ============ */
.insider-box {
  background: var(--gold-soft); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px 22px; margin-top: 22px; display:flex; gap:14px;
}
.insider-box svg { width:22px; height:22px; stroke: var(--gold-d); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }
.insider-box strong { display:block; color: var(--gold-d); font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; margin-bottom:4px; }
.insider-box p { margin:0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.92rem; }

/* ============ Vertical process flow (5 steps) ============ */
.flow { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; counter-reset: flowstep; }
.flow-step { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr; gap:16px; position:relative; padding-bottom: 26px; }
.flow-step:last-child { padding-bottom:0; }
.flow-step::before {
  counter-increment: flowstep; content: counter(flowstep);
  color: var(--gold-soft); font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:700; line-height:1.1;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.flow-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; left:14px; top:34px; bottom:4px; width:1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.flow-step.highlight::before { color: var(--gold); }
.flow-step > div { padding-top: 4px; }
.flow-step h4 { font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:4px; color: var(--white); }
.flow-step p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); margin-bottom:0; font-size:0.92rem; }
.flow-step .tag-highlight {
  display:inline-block; margin-top:8px; background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold-d);
  font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:700; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:999px;
}

/* ============ Founder quote (first-person, distinct from customer testimonial) ============ */
.founder-quote { display:flex; gap:26px; align-items:center; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .founder-quote { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; } }
.founder-quote img { width:88px; height:88px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; flex-shrink:0; border:3px solid var(--gold-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.founder-quote p { font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-size:1.15rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom:8px; }
.founder-quote span { font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* ============ Self-qualification checklist ============ */
.qualify-list { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .qualify-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.qualify-item { display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; background: var(--white); border-radius:12px; padding:18px 20px; }
.qualify-item svg { width:20px; height:20px; stroke: var(--steel); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }
.qualify-item span { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.94rem; }

/* ============ Contractor mission banner ============ */
.mission-banner { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px 44px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.mission-banner::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(185,134,47,0.3), transparent 55%);   z-index: -1;
}
.mission-banner .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); position:relative; z-index:1; }
.mission-banner h2 { color: var(--white); position:relative; z-index:1; max-width: 62ch; }
.mission-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); position:relative; z-index:1; max-width: 62ch; margin-bottom:0; }

/* ============ Application form: sectioned, with dark sub-banner + acknowledgments ============ */
.app-form { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 8px 8px 36px; }
.app-section { padding: 30px 36px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.app-section:last-of-type { border-bottom:none; }
.app-section .step-tag { font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--steel); margin-bottom:8px; display:block; }
.app-section h3 { font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.app-section .sub { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:20px; }
.app-dark-note {
  background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); border-radius:12px; padding:18px 22px; margin-bottom:22px;
  font-size:0.9rem; display:flex; gap:12px;
}
.app-dark-note svg { width:20px; height:20px; stroke: var(--gold-soft); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }
.app-dark-note strong { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.ack-row { display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.ack-row:first-of-type { border-top:none; }
.ack-row input { margin-top:3px; width:18px; height:18px; accent-color: var(--gold); flex-shrink:0; }
.ack-row label { font-size:0.9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.submit-band { padding: 30px 36px 0; }

/* ============ Brand-color accent bar on every plain card (gold -> steel-blue) ============ */
.mission-card, .truth-card, .term-card, .qualify-item, .service-card, .contact-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.mission-card::before, .truth-card::before, .term-card::before, .qualify-item::before,
.service-card::before, .contact-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* Icon-wrap steel variant, alternated into 4-up grids for gold/blue rhythm */
.icon-wrap.steel svg { stroke: var(--steel); }

/* Nav + link hovers lean gold, not navy, so gold shows up in interaction, not just buttons */
nav.links a:hover, nav.links a.active { color: var(--gold-d); }
.footer-grid a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
a.read-more:hover, .truth-card .read-more:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   Two distinct page identities, same navy/gold/steel palette.
   page-homeowner = warm, soft, protective, gold-forward.
   page-contractor = structured, professional, document-like, steel-forward.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Homeowner: soften everything further, lean fully into gold --- */
.page-homeowner .mission-card,
.page-homeowner .qualify-item {
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.page-homeowner .mission-card::before {
  background: var(--gold);
}
.page-homeowner .icon-wrap.steel svg {
  stroke: var(--gold-d);
}
.page-homeowner h1 { letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.page-homeowner .quote-card .face {
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* --- Contractor: sharper corners, left-border cards, steel-forward, blueprint texture --- */
.page-contractor .hero::before {
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(74,123,171,0.07) 0px, rgba(74,123,171,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 34px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,123,171,0.07) 0px, rgba(74,123,171,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 34px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(74,123,171,0.28), transparent 55%);
}
.page-contractor .mission-card,
.page-contractor .qualify-item {
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--steel);
}
.page-contractor .mission-card::before {
  display: none;
}
.page-contractor .icon-wrap svg {
  stroke: var(--steel);
}
.page-contractor .icon-wrap.steel svg {
  stroke: var(--gold-d);
}
.page-contractor .section-head .eyebrow,
.page-contractor > section .eyebrow:not([style]) {
  color: var(--steel);
}
.page-contractor .section-head .eyebrow svg {
  stroke: var(--steel);
}
.page-contractor h1, .page-contractor h2, .page-contractor h3 {
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.page-contractor .pe-col.good::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(74,123,171,0.3), transparent 55%);
}
.page-contractor .mission-banner {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20,33,61,0.14);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.page-contractor .mission-banner::before {
  display: none;
}
.page-contractor .mission-banner .eyebrow {
  color: var(--steel);
}
.page-contractor .mission-banner h2 {
  color: var(--navy);
}
.page-contractor .mission-banner p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.page-contractor .app-form {
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.page-contractor .app-section h3 {
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ============ Bigger, bolder hero type ============ */
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.4vw, 4.2rem); }

/* ============ Interactive Red Flag Checker (uses only Brad's real HVAC Truths copy) ============ */
.redflag-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.redflag-item {
  background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid rgba(20,33,61,0.14); border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.redflag-item.open { border-color: var(--gold); }
.redflag-prompt {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px; cursor: pointer; user-select: none;
}
.redflag-prompt .q { font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--navy); }
.redflag-prompt .q::before { content: "\201C"; color: var(--gold); margin-right: 4px; }
.redflag-prompt .q::after { content: "\201D"; color: var(--gold); }
.redflag-prompt .toggle-ic {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-soft); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.redflag-prompt .toggle-ic svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: var(--gold-d); transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.redflag-item.open .toggle-ic { background: var(--gold); }
.redflag-item.open .toggle-ic svg { stroke: var(--white); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.redflag-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}
.redflag-item.open .redflag-answer { max-height: 340px; }
.redflag-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: -1px; padding-top: 16px;
}
.redflag-answer-inner .tag { display:block; font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--gold-d); margin-bottom:8px; }
.redflag-answer-inner p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============ Interactive self-qualification checker (contractor page) ============ */
.qualify-check-item {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 6px; border: none; border-left: 3px solid var(--line); padding: 18px 20px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.qualify-check-item:has(.qualify-check:checked) { border-left-color: var(--steel); }
.qualify-check { width: 20px; height: 20px; accent-color: var(--steel); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; cursor: pointer; }
.qualify-check-item label { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.94rem; cursor: pointer; }
.qualify-result {
  margin-top: 22px; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  display: none; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.qualify-result.show { display: flex; }
.qualify-result svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; stroke: var(--gold-soft); flex-shrink: 0; }
.qualify-result strong { display:block; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.qualify-result span.qualify-count { color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight: 700; }
.qualify-result p { margin: 2px 0 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ============================================================
   Flat parchment card surface — solid color, crisp border,
   no soft gradient shadow. A printed spec sheet, not a UI card.
   ============================================================ */
.mission-card, .truth-card, .term-card, .service-card, .contact-card,
.redflag-item, .spotlight-card.quiet, form.quote-form, .app-form,
.qualify-item, .truth-full {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20,33,61,0.14);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.mission-card:hover, .truth-card:hover, .term-card:hover, .service-card:hover,
.redflag-item:hover, .qualify-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
/* ============================================================
   Dark animated navy+gold canvas now sits behind every page.
   Plain text that isn't inside a white card needs to flip light.
   ============================================================ */
.section-head h2 { color: var(--white); }
.section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
.section-head .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.section-head .eyebrow svg { stroke: var(--gold-soft); }

.about-body p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.about-body .timeline { border-left-color: rgba(185,134,47,0.4); }
.about-body .timeline .year { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.about-body .timeline .item::before { border-color: var(--navy-d); }