/* ==========================================================================
   ORCHARD TECH DESIGN SYSTEM — fuzzrankrankbaskt.com
   Aesthetic: Soft Modern | Card Architecture: Glass Overlay (Separated)
   Color Palette:
     - Deep Orchard Ink: #24343A
     - Canopy Teal:     #3F7770
     - Fresh Apple Mint:#8FC9AE
     - Pale Leaf:       #C9DCC8
     - Mist Blue:       #B8CED0
     - Soft Apricot:    #E2A47D
     - Harvest Gold:    #D0B15A
     - Warm Soil:       #8C7867
     - Orchard Cream:   #F5F1E8
     - Stone Mist:      #E1E2DC
     - Graphite:        #34393A
   Spacing Scale: 4px / 8px / 16px / 24px / 40px / 64px
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --color-ink: #24343A;
  --color-teal: #3F7770;
  --color-mint: #8FC9AE;
  --color-leaf: #C9DCC8;
  --color-mist: #B8CED0;
  --color-apricot: #E2A47D;
  --color-gold: #D0B15A;
  --color-soil: #8C7867;
  --color-cream: #F5F1E8;
  --color-stone: #E1E2DC;
  --color-graphite: #34393A;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-error: #B53A3A;
  --color-success: #2C6B4F;

  /* Typography */
  --font-main: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: SFMono-Regular, Consolas, "Liberation Mono", Menlo, monospace;

  /* Glass Effects */
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  --glass-border: rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.12);
  --glass-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.08);

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-4: 4px;
  --space-8: 8px;
  --space-16: 16px;
  --space-24: 24px;
  --space-40: 40px;
  --space-64: 64px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.28s ease;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

main {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

/* Accessibility & Text Wrapping Rules */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.brand-text,
.footer-domain-link,
.footer-mail,
.nav-link,
.hero-headline {
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-apricot);
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-apricot);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Containers & Grid */
.site-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--space-24);
  padding-right: var(--space-24);
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Header (Non-sticky, 56-64px desktop, 48-52px mobile) */
.site-header {
  background-color: var(--color-ink);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(143, 201, 174, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}

.header-inner {
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-16);
}

.brand-identity {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-12, 10px);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.desktop-navigation .nav-list {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--color-mist);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--color-cream);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-mint);
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-16);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 36px;
}

.toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Mobile Menu Overlay */
.mobile-overlay {
  background-color: var(--color-ink);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: var(--space-24) var(--space-16);
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-16);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  color: var(--color-cream);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--color-mint);
}

.mobile-nav-highlight {
  color: var(--color-apricot);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-apricot);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  border-color: var(--color-apricot);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #d6946d;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: #31605a;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-compact {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  background-color: rgba(143, 201, 174, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-mint);
  border-color: var(--color-mint);
}

.btn-compact:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-mint);
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Eyebrows & Badges */
.eyebrow, .sidebar-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.seasonal-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: rgba(63, 119, 112, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-teal);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.pill-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.badge-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

/* Glass Panels (Controlled Soft Modern) */
.glass-panel {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  padding: var(--space-24);
  position: relative;
}

/* Section Lead Blocks */
.section-lead-block {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-40);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: var(--space-64);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-64);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(225, 226, 220, 0.5) 0%, rgba(245, 241, 232, 1) 100%);
}

.hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: var(--space-40);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-24);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-40);
}

.hero-metadata-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-16);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.12);
  padding-top: var(--space-24);
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.meta-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-soil);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.meta-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

/* Hero Visual & Diagram */
.hero-visual-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-image-wrap {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.08);
}

.hero-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Strict GAP of 24px to glass panel */
.hero-diag-panel {
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
}

.diag-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-12, 12px);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.diag-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.diag-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.diag-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-soil);
}

.diag-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CARD ARCHITECTURE: STRICT GLASS OVERLAY (MODIFIED)
   RULE: IMAGE -> 24-40px VISUAL GAP -> SEPARATE GLASS CONTENT PANEL
   NO DESCRIPTIONS OR READABLE TEXT MAY APPEAR ON TOP OF IMAGES.
   ========================================================================== */
.services-index-section {
  padding-top: var(--space-64);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-64);
}

.services-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-40);
}

.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.card-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.07);
  background-color: var(--color-stone);
}

.card-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover .card-image {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Exact visual gap between image and separate glass panel */
.card-glass-panel {
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-soil);
}

.card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--color-teal);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.card-category {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.card-summary {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-footer-info {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.08);
  padding-top: var(--space-12, 12px);
}

.card-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--color-stone);
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.card-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.card-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-apricot);
}

/* Seasonal Timeline Section */
.seasonal-timeline-section {
  padding-top: var(--space-64);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-64);
  background-color: var(--color-stone);
}

.timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-24);
}

.timeline-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.timeline-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background-color: var(--color-ink);
  color: var(--color-mint);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12, 12px);
}

.timeline-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.timeline-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.timeline-sublist {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-soil);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.08);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
}

.timeline-sublist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-sublist li::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-mint);
}

/* Practical Guidance Section */
.practical-guidance-section {
  padding-top: var(--space-64);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-64);
}

.guidance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: var(--space-40);
  align-items: center;
}

.guidance-content p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.feature-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
}

.check-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-12, 12px);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.check-bullet {
  background-color: var(--color-mint);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.check-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.check-item .sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.orchard-blueprint-diagram {
  background-color: var(--color-stone);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: var(--space-16);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blueprint-svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: auto;
}

.graphic-caption {
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}

.caption-title {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.graphic-caption p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-soil);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Call to Action Banner */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-64);
}

.banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-24);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(63, 119, 112, 0.12) 0%, rgba(226, 164, 125, 0.15) 100%);
}

.banner-heading {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.banner-sub {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  max-width: 650px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE DETAIL PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  padding-top: var(--space-40);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-40);
  background-color: var(--color-stone);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.08);
}

.page-hero-content {
  max-width: 840px;
}

.page-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.page-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
}

/* Service Featured Showcase */
.service-media-feature {
  padding-top: var(--space-40);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-40);
}

.service-featured-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-featured-card .card-image-wrap {
  max-height: 480px;
}

.service-featured-card .card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
}

.service-featured-card .card-glass-panel {
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
}

/* Editorial Body & Sidebars */
.editorial-body {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-64);
}

.editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
  gap: var(--space-40);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.editorial-main h2 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-40);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.editorial-main h2:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.editorial-main h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  color: var(--color-teal);
}

.editorial-main p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

/* Custom Lists */
.custom-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-24);
}

.custom-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.custom-list li::before {
  content: "■";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  color: var(--color-mint);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.custom-ordered-list {
  margin-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-24);
}

.custom-ordered-list li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12, 12px);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Pros and Cons Box */
.pros-cons-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-24);
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-24);
}

.pro-column h3 {
  color: var(--color-success);
  margin-top: 0;
}

.con-column h3 {
  color: var(--color-error);
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Checklist Box */
.checklist-box {
  background: rgba(201, 220, 200, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-mint);
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-24);
}

.checklist-items {
  list-style: none;
}

.checklist-items li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12, 12px);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.box-marker {
  color: var(--color-teal);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* Related Services Cards */
.related-services-card {
  margin-top: var(--space-40);
  background: var(--color-stone);
}

.related-services-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.related-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}

.related-link-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-16);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.related-link-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.rel-title {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.rel-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
}

/* Sidebar Styling */
.editorial-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-24);
}

.sidebar-box {
  padding: var(--space-24);
}

.sidebar-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.sidebar-spec-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.sidebar-spec-list li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.spec-name {
  color: var(--color-soil);
}

.spec-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-align: right;
}

.sidebar-note {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  line-height: 1.55;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-apricot);
  padding-left: var(--space-12, 12px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE & FORMS
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding-top: var(--space-40);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-64);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: var(--space-40);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.form-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-24);
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.required-star {
  color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(63, 119, 112, 0.2);
}

.form-input.is-invalid,
.form-select.is-invalid,
.form-textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--color-error);
  background-color: #FFF8F8;
}

.field-error {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-error);
  min-height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.form-banner {
  padding: var(--space-12, 12px) var(--space-16);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.banner-success {
  background-color: #E6F4EA;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-success);
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.banner-danger {
  background-color: #FCE8E6;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-error);
  color: var(--color-error);
}

/* Contact Info Column */
.info-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.info-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-graphite);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.info-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-16);
}

.info-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-12, 12px);
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.info-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.info-link {
  color: var(--color-teal);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Static Map Panel */
.static-map-panel {
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
  padding: var(--space-16);
}

.map-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.map-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.map-coords {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--color-soil);
}

.static-map-graphic {
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.map-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.map-caption {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-soil);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEGAL PAGES & TABLES
   ========================================================================== */
.legal-layout {
  padding-top: var(--space-40);
}

.legal-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.legal-content h2:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.legal-content p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.table-responsive-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-top: var(--space-24);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-24);
}

.policy-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-align: left;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.policy-table th,
.policy-table td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(36, 52, 58, 0.1);
  vertical-align: top;
}

.policy-table th {
  background-color: var(--color-stone);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.cookie-reset-box {
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-24);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.reset-msg {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.update-stamp {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-soil);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: var(--space-40);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (Identical across all pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-ink);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  padding-top: var(--space-64);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-40);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-40);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-40);
}

.footer-domain-link {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-mint);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12, 12px);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-domain-link:hover,
.footer-domain-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-apricot);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-legal-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-mist);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
  max-width: 440px;
}

.footer-company-details {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-stone);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-mail {
  color: var(--color-leaf);
}

.footer-mail:hover {
  color: var(--color-apricot);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-leaf);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--color-mist);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--color-cream);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: var(--space-24);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-soil);
}

.footer-micro-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-mist);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COOKIE CONSENT BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ink);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.cookie-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-24);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-copy {
  flex: 1 1 500px;
}

.cookie-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.cookie-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-mist);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.cookie-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-cookie-reject {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-mist);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 14px;
}

.btn-cookie-reject:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

.btn-cookie-pref {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-leaf);
  border-color: var(--color-leaf);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 14px;
}

.btn-cookie-pref:hover {
  background-color: rgba(201, 220, 200, 0.15);
}

.btn-cookie-accept {
  background-color: var(--color-apricot);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  border-color: var(--color-apricot);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
}

.btn-cookie-accept:hover {
  background-color: #d6946d;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE ENGINEERING
   Breakpoints: 768px (Tablet), 400px (Narrow Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-layout,
  .guidance-grid,
  .editorial-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-32, 32px);
  }

  .service-featured-card .card-image {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .footer-brand-column {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .desktop-navigation {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .pros-cons-container,
  .related-links-grid,
  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-metadata-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12, 12px);
  }

  .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-brand-column {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .header-inner {
    height: 52px;
  }
}

/* Dedicated breakpoint below 400px */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .site-container {
    padding-left: var(--space-16);
    padding-right: var(--space-16);
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cookie-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cookie-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .card-footer-info {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* Accessibility: Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}