/* =============================================================
   HELPER CIRCLE — styles.css
   Brand: Trusted · Human · Calm · Guided · Community-led
   Fonts: Lora (display) + DM Sans (body)
   ============================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;1,400;1,500&family=DM+Sans:opsz,wght@9..40,300;9..40,400;9..40,500;9..40,600;9..40,700&display=swap');

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   DESIGN TOKENS
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {

  /* ── Color: Brand greens ── */
  --clr-primary:     #2C8A6E;  /* slightly muted vs old #2F8F73 — less startup, more trusted */
  --clr-primary-dk:  #1B5E48;  /* deep: dark sections, footer, hover states */
  --clr-primary-lt:  #3DAD8A;  /* light: hover tints, icon accents */
  --clr-primary-bg:  #EAF5EF;  /* mint: chip backgrounds, tag fills, icon wells */
  --clr-primary-soft:#F3FAF6;  /* mint soft: hover states, subtle section tints */

  /* ── Color: Neutrals (warm, not cool-grey) ── */
  --clr-cream:       #FBF6EE;  /* page background warm sections */
  --clr-cream-dk:    #F2EADc;  /* deeper warm: secondary backgrounds */
  --clr-sand:        #E8DDD0;  /* borders on cream backgrounds */
  --clr-white:       #FFFFFF;

  /* ── Color: Text ── */
  --clr-text:        #1E1E1E;  /* near-black: primary headings */
  --clr-text-2:      #383838;  /* dark: body text on white */
  --clr-text-muted:  #64696E;  /* medium: subtext, meta, labels */
  --clr-text-faint:  #9AA0A6;  /* light: placeholders, tertiary info */

  /* ── Color: Accents ── */
  --clr-peach:       #FFAC8E;  /* warm accent: CTAs on dark, highlights */
  --clr-coral:       #F5724A;  /* strong accent: hover on peach */
  --clr-amber:       #E8A83A;  /* trust/verified tone */
  --clr-amber-bg:    #FDF4E0;  /* amber backgrounds for trust cues */

  /* ── Color: Borders ── */
  --clr-border:      #E2E8E4;  /* default border: cards, inputs on white */
  --clr-border-warm: #E4D9CA;  /* warm border: sections on cream */

  /* ── Typography: Font families ── */
  --font-display:    'Lora', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body:       'DM Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* ── Typography: Scale (fluid) ── */
  --text-xs:         0.72rem;   /* 11.5px — labels, kickers, legal */
  --text-sm:         0.82rem;   /* 13px — tags, chips, captions */
  --text-base:       0.92rem;   /* 14.7px — body default */
  --text-md:         1rem;      /* 16px — emphasized body */
  --text-lg:         1.08rem;   /* 17.3px — lead paragraphs */
  --text-xl:         1.2rem;    /* 19.2px — card titles */
  --text-h3:         1.1rem;    /* 17.6px — section sub-headings */
  --text-h2:         clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  --text-h1:         clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.2rem);
  --text-display:    clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); /* banner headlines */

  /* ── Typography: Line heights ── */
  --lh-tight:    1.15;
  --lh-snug:     1.28;
  --lh-normal:   1.6;
  --lh-relaxed:  1.72;

  /* ── Typography: Letter spacing ── */
  --ls-tighter:  -0.03em;
  --ls-tight:    -0.015em;
  --ls-normal:    0;
  --ls-wide:      0.04em;
  --ls-wider:     0.09em;
  --ls-widest:    0.14em;

  /* ── Spacing scale: 4px base ── */
  --space-1:   4px;
  --space-2:   8px;
  --space-3:  12px;
  --space-4:  16px;
  --space-5:  20px;
  --space-6:  24px;
  --space-7:  28px;
  --space-8:  32px;
  --space-9:  36px;
  --space-10: 40px;
  --space-12: 48px;
  --space-14: 56px;
  --space-16: 64px;
  --space-18: 72px;  /* section vertical padding standard */
  --space-20: 80px;
  --space-24: 96px;
  --space-hero-top: 100px;     /* header clearance */
  --space-hero-bot: 60px;

  /* ── Border radius scale ── */
  --radius-xs:   4px;
  --radius-sm:   8px;
  --radius-md:  14px;
  --radius-lg:  20px;
  --radius-xl:  28px;
  --radius-2xl: 36px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* ── Shadows ── */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.05), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.07), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.09), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  --shadow-green: 0 8px 24px rgba(44,138,110,.30);

  /* ── Motion ── */
  --ease:    cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --spring:  cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  --dur-fast:   180ms;
  --dur-base:   260ms;
  --dur-slow:   400ms;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESET & BASE
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { display: block; width: 100%; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
button { font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer; }
ul { list-style: none; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LAYOUT
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wrap {
  max-width: min(92vw, 1360px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-7);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Kicker — uniform green pill */
.kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* Section eyebrow — kept for legacy, maps to same style as kicker text */
.section-eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* Preview section sub-label */
.preview-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}

/* Headings */
.h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-h1);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-tight);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-h2);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-tight);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
/* Smaller H2 for long titles or card-level headings */
.h2-sm {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-h3);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.lead {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  max-width: 520px;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
em { font-style: italic; color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BUTTONS — unified system
   All buttons: same height, same border-width, same radius
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-green {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.btn-green:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dk);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary-dk);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-peach {
  background: var(--clr-peach);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  border-color: var(--clr-peach);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-peach:hover {
  background: var(--clr-coral);
  border-color: var(--clr-coral);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,114,74,.32);
}

.btn-white {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-white);
}
.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
}

/* Size variants */
.btn-sm  { font-size: var(--text-sm);  padding: 8px 18px; }
.btn-lg  { font-size: var(--text-md);  padding: 14px 30px; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CHIPS & TAGS — unified system
   Chips: larger, for trust signals in hero & filters
   Tags: smaller, for card metadata
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  color: var(--clr-text-2);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
}
.chip-g  { background: var(--clr-primary-bg); border-color: transparent; color: var(--clr-primary); font-weight: 600; }
.chip-p  { background: #FFF0E8; border-color: transparent; color: var(--clr-coral); font-weight: 600; }
.chip-dk { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); color: var(--clr-white); }

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.tag-g { background: var(--clr-primary-bg); color: var(--clr-primary); }
.tag-p { background: #FFF0E8; color: var(--clr-coral); }
.tag-amber { background: var(--clr-amber-bg); color: var(--clr-amber); }
/* Category tag — sits first in tag row, neutral dark tone */
.tag-category {
  background: var(--clr-cream-dk);
  color: var(--clr-text-2);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LOGO
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LOGO — clean single circle mark + larger wordmark
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Mark: single solid circle with HC inside */
.logo-mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(44,138,110,.25);
}
/* Remove the old pseudo-element overlapping circles */
.logo-mark::before, .logo-mark::after { display: none; }

.logo-hc {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  /* Override old absolute positioning */
  position: static;
  inset: auto;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.logo-text strong { font-weight: 700; }

/* Inverted (dark bg) */
.logo-inv .logo-text { color: var(--clr-white); }
.logo-inv .logo-mark { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); box-shadow: none; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HEADER
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 300;
  background: rgba(251,246,238,.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-warm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; height: 68px; gap: var(--space-8); }

.site-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-1); margin-left: auto; }
.nav-a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast), background var(--dur-fast);
}
.nav-a:hover, .nav-a.on { color: var(--clr-text); background: var(--clr-primary-bg); }
.nav-a.on { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.hdr-cta { margin-left: var(--space-2); }

.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: var(--space-2); margin-left: auto; }
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-text); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer { background: var(--clr-primary-dk); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); padding: 60px 0 36px; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-12);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-11, 44px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.footer-brand .logo-text { color: var(--clr-white); }
.footer-tagline { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-top: var(--space-4); line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); max-width: 240px; }
.footer-col-ttl { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest); text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.36); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: var(--text-base); color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); transition: color var(--dur-fast); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-white); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-1); }
.footer-legal { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.footer-origin { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.rev { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease); }
.rev.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ── INDEX PAGE ──────────────────────────────────────────────
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  padding: var(--space-hero-top) 0 var(--space-hero-bot);
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.hero-hl { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); max-width: 540px; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 480px; text-wrap: balance;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.hero-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.hero-clarify {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  max-width: 420px;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* Hero card stack — larger on desktop */
.hero-vis { position: relative; height: 580px; }
.card-stack { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.hc {
  position: absolute; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
}
.hc:hover { transform: scale(1.04) rotate(0deg) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); z-index: 10; }
.hc img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 15%; }
.hc-lbl {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 22px 16px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.70) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.hc-name { display: block; font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hc-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(44,138,110,.84); color: var(--clr-white);
}
/* Enlarged cards for wider container */
.hc-a { width: 248px; height: 328px; top: 0; left: 18px; transform: rotate(-4deg); z-index: 3; }
.hc-b { width: 232px; height: 308px; top: 26px; right: 8px; transform: rotate(3deg); z-index: 2; }
.hc-c { width: 216px; height: 288px; bottom: 32px; left: 100px; transform: rotate(-1.5deg); z-index: 1; }

/* ── HERO CARD PLACEHOLDERS ── */
/* CSS-drawn cards replace stock photos — initials + warm gradients */
.hc-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.hc-ph-a { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #2C8A6E 0%, #1B5E48 100%); }
.hc-ph-b { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #3D7A6A 0%, #2C5F52 100%); }
.hc-ph-c { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #4A7C6F 0%, #345C53 100%); }
.hc-ph-initial {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 500; font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.hc-ph-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .04em; display: block;
}

/* ── HELPER CARD PLACEHOLDERS ── */
/* Tall gradient placeholders for browse + preview cards */
.hcard-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.hcard-ph--teal { background: linear-gradient(170deg, #EAF5EF 0%, #C5E0D4 100%); }
.hcard-ph--sage { background: linear-gradient(170deg, #EEF3F0 0%, #CCDDD5 100%); }
.hcard-ph--warm { background: linear-gradient(170deg, #F5F0EA 0%, #DED2C0 100%); }
.hcard-ph-initial {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 500; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-primary); line-height: 1; display: block; opacity: .7;
}
.hcard-ph-nat {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: .03em; display: block; text-align: center; padding: 0 var(--space-3);
}

/* ── SPECIALTY TAGS — warm human colours, scannable first ── */
.tag-specialty {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
/* Sage green — childcare */
.tag-childcare { background: #DCF0E6; color: #2A6B4A; }
/* Dusty peach — eldercare */
.tag-elder     { background: #F5E8E0; color: #9B5B3A; }
/* Warm beige — cooking */
.tag-cooking   { background: #EDE8DE; color: #7A6446; }
/* Soft olive — infant care / newborn */
.tag-infant    { background: #E8EDD8; color: #556334; }
/* Muted terracotta — pet friendly */
.tag-pet       { background: #F0E4DE; color: #8B4A3A; }

/* ── TRUST ROW — quiet, secondary, below specialty tags ── */
.hcard-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.trust-tick {
  font-size: .70rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Old tag-verify kept as alias for backward compat in profile page */
.tag-verify {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ── OUTCOMES SECTION (replaces old benefits layout) ── */
.outcomes { padding: var(--space-18) 0; background: var(--clr-cream); }
.outcomes-hdr { text-align: center; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-10); }
.outcomes-hdr .h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.outcomes-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5); align-items: stretch;
}
/* Outcomes grid — desktop 3-col, mobile carousel via 768px block below */
/* Outcome card image header */
.outcome-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin: calc(-1 * var(--space-8)) calc(-1 * var(--space-7)) 0;
  height: 180px; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* SVG wrap: no dark gradient overlay */
.outcome-img-wrap::after { display: none; }

/* SVG fills the wrap fully */
.outcome-svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

/* Per-card SVG background tints */
.outcome-svg--green { background: #EAF5EF; }
.outcome-svg--peach { background: #FFF3EE; }
.outcome-svg--sand  { background: #F0EAE0; }

/* Subtle scale on hover */
.outcome-card:hover .outcome-svg {
  transform: scale(1.025);
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
}

/* Label sits BELOW the image wrap — not inside overflow:hidden */
.outcome-img-label {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-7) 0;
  margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--space-7));
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.outcome-card--green .outcome-img-label { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.outcome-card--peach .outcome-img-label { color: #9B5B3A; }
.outcome-card--sand  .outcome-img-label { color: #7A6446; }
.outcome-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-7);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.outcome-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.outcome-card--green { background: var(--clr-primary-bg); border: 1.5px solid rgba(44,138,110,.18); }
.outcome-card--peach { background: #FFF3EE; border: 1.5px solid rgba(193,98,63,.14); }
.outcome-card--sand  { background: var(--clr-cream-dk); border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border-warm); }
.outcome-role {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}
.outcome-icon { flex-shrink: 0; }
.outcome-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text); line-height: var(--lh-snug);
}
.outcome-body { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: var(--lh-normal); }
.outcome-list {
  list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.outcome-list li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-2); line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-2);
}
.outcome-list li::before {
  content: '✓'; color: var(--clr-primary); font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0; font-size: .8rem; margin-top: 1px;
}


/* ── TEXT-ONLY TESTIMONIAL INITIALS ── */
.tcard-initials {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic; color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* ── BEFORE/AFTER: CSS-DRAWN SG HOME ── */
/* Abstract Singapore HDB/condo interior panel — no image dependency */
.ba-sg-home {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F0EDE6 0%, #E2DDD4 40%, #D6D0C6 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
}
/* Stylised window with blinds — HDB characteristic */
.ba-sg-window {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-8); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 140px; height: 110px;
  background: #B8D4E8;
  border: 3px solid #8FA8BA;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ba-sg-blinds {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(255,255,255,.35) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 7px,
    rgba(0,0,0,.08) 7px, rgba(0,0,0,.08) 8px
  );
}
/* Stylised plant — common in SG homes */
.ba-sg-plant {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: var(--space-6);
  width: 48px; height: 80px;
}
.ba-sg-plant::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 12px; height: 36px;
  background: #8B7355; border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
}
.ba-sg-plant::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 0;
  width: 48px; height: 54px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, #4A8A62 30%, #2D6B48 70%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 30% 30%;
}
/* Floor line */
.ba-sg-home::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 20px; background: #C8C0B4; border-top: 2px solid #B0A898;
}

/* ── REFERRAL BANNER INITIALS ── */
.ref-av-initial {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  margin-right: -8px; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── PROFILE PHOTO PLACEHOLDER ── */
.prof-photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #EAF5EF 0%, #C5E0D4 100%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.prof-ph-initial {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic; color: var(--clr-primary); line-height: 1;
  opacity: .7; display: block;
}
.prof-ph-name {
  font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text);
  display: block;
}
.prof-ph-nat {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  display: block; letter-spacing: .03em;
}

/* Ambient blobs */
.blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none; opacity: .4; }
.blob-a { width: 420px; height: 420px; background: radial-gradient(#75B89D, transparent 70%); top: -90px; right: -80px; }
.blob-b { width: 280px; height: 280px; background: radial-gradient(#FFAC8E, transparent 70%); bottom: -60px; left: 60px; }

/* ── HOW IT WORKS ── */
.how { padding: var(--space-18) 0; background: var(--clr-white); }
.how-hdr { text-align: center; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-12); }
.how-hdr .h2 { margin-bottom: 0; text-wrap: balance; }

.how-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5); align-items: stretch;
}
.how-step {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-7);
  transition:
    border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
    box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
    transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
}
.how-step:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Step number */
.how-step-n {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #7BB5A4;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-tighter);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.how-step:hover .how-step-n { color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* Icon circle */
.how-ico {
  width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.how-step:hover .how-ico { background: var(--clr-primary); }
.how-step:hover .how-ico svg path,
.how-step:hover .how-ico svg circle,
.how-step:hover .how-ico svg rect { stroke: var(--clr-white); }

.how-step .h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-h3); }
.how-step-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  max-width: 200px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

/* Hover-expanded detail list */
.how-step-detail {
  list-style: none;
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; margin-top: 0;
  transition:
    max-height var(--dur-slow) var(--ease),
    opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
    margin-top var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  text-align: left; width: 100%;
}
.how-step:hover .how-step-detail { max-height: 200px; opacity: 1; margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.how-step-detail li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-2); line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  padding: 5px 0 5px 18px; position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.how-step-detail li:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }
.how-step-detail li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 52%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* How section footer line */
.how-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-8); margin-top: var(--space-9); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.how-timeline, .how-trust {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.how-timeline { font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-primary-dk); }
.how-trust { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* ── BENEFITS ── */
.benefits { padding: var(--space-18) 0; background: var(--clr-cream); }
.benefits-hdr { text-align: center; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-11, 44px); }
.benefits-hdr .h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }

.benefits-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Feature card — fills full height of right column */
.benefit-feature {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden; min-height: 0; cursor: default;
  /* height driven by the grid row, matching right column */
}
.benefit-feature-img { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.benefit-feature-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
}
.benefit-feature:hover .benefit-feature-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.benefit-feature-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(15,50,38,.16) 0%, rgba(15,50,38,.72) 55%, rgba(15,50,38,.92) 100%);
}
.benefit-feature-content {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: var(--space-9) var(--space-8); z-index: 2;
}
.benefit-feature-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.benefit-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.benefit-feature-text {
  font-size: var(--text-md); color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); max-width: 320px;
}

/* Supporting cards — fill grid height, distribute evenly */
.benefit-supporting {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  height: 100%;
}
.benefit-support-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  flex: 1;
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
    box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
    border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.benefit-support-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.bsc-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bsc-icon-green { background: var(--clr-primary-bg); }
.bsc-icon-peach { background: #FFF0E8; }
.bsc-icon-sand  { background: var(--clr-cream-dk); }
.bsc-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-md); font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: 3px; line-height: var(--lh-snug); }
.bsc-text { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: var(--lh-normal); margin: 0; }

/* ── HELPER PREVIEW ── */
.preview { padding: var(--space-18) 0; background: var(--clr-white); }
.preview-hdr {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4);
}
.preview-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--space-5); }

/* Helper card — equal height via grid stretch */
.preview-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--space-5); align-items: stretch; }

.helper-card {
  background: var(--clr-white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.helper-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.hcard-img { position: relative; height: 280px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--clr-primary-bg); flex-shrink: 0; }
.hcard-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 15%;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
}
.helper-card:hover .hcard-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.hcard-over {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(12,42,30,.94) 0%, rgba(12,42,30,.5) 55%, rgba(12,42,30,.04) 100%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: var(--space-6); gap: var(--space-3);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.helper-card:hover .hcard-over { opacity: 1; }
.hcard-bio { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); line-height: var(--lh-normal); }
.hcard-body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.hcard-top {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.hcard-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.hcard-meta { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.hcard-badge {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  color: var(--clr-primary); white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.hcard-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-1); margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--space-3); }

/* Trust signal line per card — new */
.hcard-trust-line {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.hcard-trust-line svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* Preview CTA */
.preview-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: var(--space-9); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.preview-cta-note { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS & TRUST ── */
.testimonials { padding: var(--space-18) 0; background: var(--clr-cream); }
.testimonials-hdr { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.testimonials-hdr .h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.testimonials-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}

/* 3 testimonial cards */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.tcard {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.tcard:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.tcard-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); flex-shrink: 0; }
.tcard-stars svg { color: var(--clr-amber); }

.tcard-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); flex: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.tcard-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  margin-top: auto; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tcard-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tcard-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.tcard-author { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.tcard-name { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: 1px; }
.tcard-role { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
/* Testimonial matched tag — neutral, muted, not a verification badge */
.tcard-matched {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
  font-style: italic;
}
/* Keep tcard-verified for any remaining uses */
.tcard-verified {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; font-style: italic;
}

/* Outcome card image fallback — CSS-drawn placeholder when local image absent */
.outcome-img-wrap.outcome-img-fallback {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.outcome-img-wrap.outcome-img-fallback::after {
  content: 'Image coming soon';
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); font-style: italic;
}

/* Before/after image fallback */
.ba-image-wrap.ba-img-fallback {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #EAF5EF 0%, #D0E8DC 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ba-image-wrap.ba-img-fallback::after {
  content: 'singapore-hdb-home.jpg';
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

/* Before / After story block */
.before-after {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10); align-items: center;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.ba-image-wrap {
  position: relative; height: 100%; min-height: 320px; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
}
.ba-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  display: block;
}
/* Before/after story label — replaces video play button */
.ba-story-label {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-4); left: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(44,138,110,.9); color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: var(--ls-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.ba-content { padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-8) var(--space-8) 0; }
.ba-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.ba-block { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.ba-stage {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: var(--ls-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.ba-stage-after { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.ba-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-md); color: var(--clr-text); line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
.ba-result {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 7px 14px; width: fit-content; margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.ba-attr { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* Soft social proof bar */
.social-proof-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--clr-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}
.sp-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-2); font-weight: 500;
}
.sp-dot {
  width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-border); flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero micro trust signals */
.hero-micro-trust {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.micro-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); font-weight: 500;
}
.micro-trust-sep {
  color: var(--clr-border); font-size: var(--text-xs);
}


/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .before-after { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-image-wrap { min-height: 240px; }
  .ba-content { padding: var(--space-6); }
  .social-proof-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .sp-dot { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-micro-trust { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-1); }
  .micro-trust-sep { display: none; }
}

/* ── REFERRAL BANNER ── */
.ref-banner { padding: var(--space-18) 0; background: var(--clr-primary-dk); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ref-banner-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.rblob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); opacity: .24; }
.rblob-a { width: 420px; height: 420px; background: var(--clr-primary-lt); top: -80px; left: -60px; }
.rblob-b { width: 320px; height: 320px; background: var(--clr-peach); bottom: -60px; right: 80px; }
.rblob-c { width: 180px; height: 180px; background: #FFE59C; top: 40px; right: -40px; }
.ref-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-14); align-items: center;
}
.ref-avs { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.ref-av {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid var(--clr-primary-dk); margin-right: -9px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ref-av img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ref-av-ct { margin-left: 18px; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); }
.ref-hl { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-display); font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-white); line-height: var(--lh-snug); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.ref-sub { font-size: var(--text-md); color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); margin-bottom: var(--space-7); line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); }
.ref-chips { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-7); }
.ref-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: var(--space-8);
}
.ref-card-ttl {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider); text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.36); margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ── BROWSE PAGE
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.browse-hero { padding: 106px 0 0; background: var(--clr-cream); }
.browse-hl { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-h2); font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.browse-sub { font-size: var(--text-md); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-7); }

.search-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--clr-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); padding: 10px 10px 10px 18px;
  max-width: 500px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.search-bar input { flex: 1; border: none; outline: none; font-size: var(--text-md); color: var(--clr-text); background: transparent; }
.search-bar input::placeholder { color: var(--clr-text-faint); }

.filter-bar { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 18px 0 0; }
.fchip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  background: var(--clr-white); color: var(--clr-text-2); cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease); user-select: none;
}
.fchip:hover { border-color: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-primary); background: var(--clr-primary-bg); }
.fchip.on { background: var(--clr-primary); border-color: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-white); }

.browse-body { padding: 34px 0 84px; background: var(--clr-white); }
.browse-ct { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.browse-ct strong { color: var(--clr-text); }
.browse-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--space-5); }
.browse-empty { grid-column: 1/-1; text-align: center; padding: 72px 0; color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ── PROFILE PAGE
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* ── PROFILE PAGE ── */
.breadcrumb-bar { padding: 80px 0 0; background: var(--clr-cream); }
.breadcrumb-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  padding-top: var(--space-4); transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}
.breadcrumb-link:hover { color: var(--clr-text); }
.prof-tag-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.prof-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

/* Verification panel */
.verify-panel { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.verify-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-3); }
.verify-ico {
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.verify-label { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.verify-detail { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: var(--lh-normal); }

/* Trust note */
.trust-note {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-4);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}
.trust-note svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

/* Strengths list */
.prof-strengths {
  list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.prof-strengths li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--clr-text-2); line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}
.prof-strengths li::before {
  content: ''; flex-shrink: 0; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary); margin-top: 7px;
}

/* Work history */
.work-history { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); }
.work-item { padding-left: var(--space-4); border-left: 2px solid var(--clr-border); }
.work-period { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.work-role { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: var(--lh-normal); }

/* Sidebar help text */
.sidebar-help { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); }
.sidebar-help strong { color: var(--clr-text-2); display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.sidebar-help a { color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* Verified referral story sidebar card */
.referral-story-card {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.rs-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.rs-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.rs-attr { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* More helpers section */
.more-helpers { padding: var(--space-18) 0; background: var(--clr-cream); }
.more-helpers-hdr {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Before/after story label */
.ba-story-label {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-4); left: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(44,138,110,.9); color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: var(--ls-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.ba-privacy-note {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-4); line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}
.ba-privacy-note svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

.prof-header { padding: 106px 0 0; background: var(--clr-cream); }
.prof-header-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); align-items: start; padding-bottom: var(--space-12); }
.prof-photo-wrap { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; }
.prof-photo { width: 218px; height: 288px; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.prof-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; }
.prof-vbadge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -11px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-white); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); white-space: nowrap; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
}
.prof-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.prof-sub { font-size: var(--text-md); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.prof-facts { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-7); }
.prof-fact {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-2);
  background: var(--clr-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.prof-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.prof-micro { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-top: var(--space-3); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

.prof-body { padding: 52px 0 84px; background: var(--clr-white); }
.prof-body-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 330px; gap: var(--space-12); align-items: start; }
.prof-sec { margin-bottom: var(--space-10); padding-bottom: var(--space-10); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border); }
.prof-sec:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.prof-sec-ttl { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.prof-sec p { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--clr-text-2); line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); }
.skills-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; }

.ref-quote { background: var(--clr-primary-soft); border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-primary); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0; padding: 18px 20px; margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.ref-quote p { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--clr-text-2); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); }
.ref-quote-attr { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; }

.sidebar-card { background: #FAFCFB; border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: var(--space-7); position: sticky; top: 86px; }
.sidebar-ttl { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-h3); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.sidebar-sub { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); line-height: var(--lh-normal); }
.sidebar-checks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.scheck { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-2); }
.scheck-ico { width: 21px; height: 21px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--clr-primary-bg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sdivider { height: 1px; background: var(--clr-border); margin: var(--space-5) 0; }
.sidebar-note { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); text-align: center; line-height: var(--lh-normal); margin-top: var(--space-3); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ── REFER PAGE
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.refer-hero { padding: 106px 0 70px; background: var(--clr-cream); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.refer-hero-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 76px; align-items: start; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.refer-hl { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 500; line-height: var(--lh-tight); color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.refer-sub { font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); }
.refer-perks { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.refer-why { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: 6px; }
.refer-why-item { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: flex-start; }
.refer-why-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.refer-why-item strong { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--clr-text); display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.refer-why-item p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: var(--lh-normal); }

.form-card { background: var(--clr-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); padding: 34px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.form-card-ttl { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.28rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.form-card-sub { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); line-height: var(--lh-normal); }

.form-section-ttl {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: var(--ls-wider); text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-3); padding-bottom: 9px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.form-section-ttl:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.fg { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.fg label { display: block; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text-2); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.fg input, .fg select, .fg textarea {
  width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 13px; outline: none; transition: border-color var(--dur-fast), box-shadow var(--dur-fast); appearance: none;
}
.fg input:focus, .fg select:focus, .fg textarea:focus { border-color: var(--clr-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(44,138,110,.11); }
.fg input::placeholder, .fg textarea::placeholder { color: var(--clr-text-faint); }
.fg textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 88px; line-height: var(--lh-normal); }
.fg select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%2364696E' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 13px center; padding-right: 34px;
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); }

.form-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 36px 16px; }
.form-success-ico { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--clr-primary-bg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.form-success h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.form-success p { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

.refer-stats { padding: 68px 0; background: var(--clr-white); }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--space-5); }
.stat-card { background: var(--clr-cream); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 30px; text-align: center; }
.stat-n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.7rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-primary); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.stat-l { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: var(--lh-normal); }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* ── Large desktop ≥1360px: already handled by min(92vw, 1360px) */

/* ── Laptop ~1200px ── */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .browse-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ── Tablet ~1000px ── */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .browse-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hc-a { width: 220px; height: 292px; }
  .hc-b { width: 206px; height: 274px; }
  .hc-c { width: 192px; height: 256px; }
}

/* ── Mobile ~860px ── */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  /* Nav */
  .site-nav {
    display: none; position: fixed; top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--clr-cream); flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-warm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); gap: var(--space-1); z-index: 299;
  }
  .site-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-a { padding: 12px 16px; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .hdr-cta { display: none; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .hero-hl, .hero-sub, .hero-clarify { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-ctas, .hero-trust { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-vis { height: 340px; }
  .hc-a { width: 158px; height: 210px; left: 10px; }
  .hc-b { width: 148px; height: 196px; right: 8px; }
  .hc-c { width: 138px; height: 182px; left: 56px; }

  /* Sections */
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); }
  .how-step { padding: var(--space-6); }
  .how-step-sub { max-width: 100%; }
  .how-step:hover .how-step-detail, .how-step-detail { max-height: none; opacity: 1; margin-top: var(--space-4); }
  .how-footer { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: flex-start; }
  .benefits-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .benefit-feature { min-height: 340px; }
  .benefit-supporting { height: auto; }
  .ref-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); }
  .refer-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prof-header-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prof-photo-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
  .prof-body-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar-card { position: static; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* browse-grid stacks — preview-grid handled by 768px carousel block */
  .browse-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-card { padding: var(--space-6); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .benefit-support-card { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); }
  .bsc-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
}

/* =============================================================
   MOBILE OPTIMISATION — iPhone/Mobile pass
   Breakpoint: max-width 768px (iPhone 13/14/SE safe)
   IMPORTANT: Desktop/tablet layouts are UNTOUCHED above this block
   ============================================================= */

/* ── Shared carousel mixin — applied to all 3-card sections ── */
.carousel-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  /* Bleed slightly past the wrap so first card starts at edge */
  margin-left: -4px;
  margin-right: -4px;
  padding-left: 4px;
  padding-right: 4px;
}
.carousel-row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* ── Global mobile section padding ── */
  .how, .outcomes, .preview, .testimonials, .ref-banner { padding: 56px 0; }

  /* ── Mobile typography ── */
  :root {
    --text-h1: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.4rem);
    --text-h2: clamp(1.5rem, 5.5vw, 1.9rem);
  }

  /* ── HERO ── */
  .hero { padding: 88px 0 40px; }
  .hero-grid { gap: 32px; }
  .hero-vis { height: 280px; margin-top: 8px; }
  .hc-a { width: 138px; height: 184px; left: 8px; top: 0; }
  .hc-b { width: 130px; height: 172px; right: 4px; top: 18px; }
  .hc-c { width: 120px; height: 160px; left: 44px; bottom: 10px; }
  /* Consistent portrait crop on hero cards */
  .hc img {
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
  }

  /* ── HOW IT WORKS — horizontal carousel ── */
  .how-steps {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    /* Override the grid set at 860px */
    grid-template-columns: unset !important;
  }
  .how-steps::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .how-step {
    flex: 0 0 82vw !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    width: 82vw !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    /* Prevent the step from collapsing */
    min-width: 260px;
  }

  /* ── OUTCOMES — horizontal carousel ── */
  .outcomes-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    grid-template-columns: unset !important;
    align-items: unset !important;
  }
  .outcomes-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .outcome-card {
    flex: 0 0 82vw !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    width: 82vw !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    min-width: 260px;
    /* Ensure card is self-contained */
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  /* Outcome label gap fix — clear space below SVG */
  .outcome-img-label {
    display: block;
    padding-top: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* Outcome SVG illustration — fixed height, no overflow */
  .outcome-img-wrap {
    height: 160px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .outcome-svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

  /* ── HELPER PREVIEW CARDS — horizontal carousel ── */
  .preview-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    grid-template-columns: unset !important;
    align-items: unset !important;
  }
  .preview-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .preview-grid .helper-card,
  .preview-grid > .helper-card {
    flex: 0 0 82vw !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    width: 82vw !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    min-width: 260px;
    /* Cards must be full self-contained flex columns */
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  /* Helper portrait — consistent crop across all cards */
  .hcard-img {
    height: 240px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .hcard-img img {
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS — horizontal carousel ── */
  .testimonials-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    grid-template-columns: unset !important;
    align-items: unset !important;
  }
  .testimonials-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .tcard {
    flex: 0 0 86vw !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    width: 86vw !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    min-width: 260px;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  /* Testimonial footer — wrap gracefully on narrow cards */
  .tcard-footer {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .tcard-matched, .tcard-verified {
    margin-left: 0;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  /* ── BROWSE GRID — keep single column stack (intentional, not carousel) ── */
  .browse-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    display: grid !important;
  }

  /* ── GENERAL CARD SAFETY ── */
  /* Prevent any card from overflowing the viewport */
  .helper-card, .outcome-card, .tcard, .how-step {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100vw;
  }

  /* ── SECTION HEADERS ── */
  .preview-hdr {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  /* ── REF BANNER ── */
  .ref-inner { gap: 40px; }

  /* ── FOOTER ── */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Tiny phones (SE, 375px) ── */
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .how-step, .outcome-card,
  .preview-grid .helper-card,
  .tcard {
    flex: 0 0 88vw !important;
    max-width: 310px !important;
    width: 88vw !important;
  }
  .hcard-img { height: 220px; }
  .wrap { padding: 0 16px; }
}

/* =============================================================
   BENEFITS-NEW SECTION — clean rebuild
   ============================================================= */
.benefits-new {
  padding: var(--space-18) 0;
  background: var(--clr-cream);
}
.benefits-new-hdr {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
}
.benefits-new-hdr .h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* 3-col desktop grid */
.benefit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Each card is a full self-contained flex column */
.benefit-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 0 0 32px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 260ms ease, box-shadow 260ms ease;
}
.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.09);
}
.benefit-card--green { background: #EAF5EF; border-color: rgba(44,138,110,.15); }
.benefit-card--peach { background: #FFF3EE; border-color: rgba(193,98,63,.12); }
.benefit-card--sand  { background: #F0EAE0; border-color: rgba(122,100,70,.12); }

/* Visual area — SVG fills this */
.benefit-visual {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
}
.benefit-visual svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* All text content sits below visual with consistent padding */
.benefit-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 24px 28px 16px;
}
.benefit-label--green { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.benefit-label--peach { color: #9B5B3A; }
.benefit-label--sand  { color: #7A6446; }

.benefit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 28px 12px;
}
.benefit-description {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 28px 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.benefit-divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  margin: 0 28px 20px;
}
.benefit-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 28px;
  padding: 0;
}
.benefit-list li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.benefit-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Mobile carousel — benefit cards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .benefit-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .benefit-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .benefit-card {
    flex: 0 0 84vw;
    max-width: 320px;
    min-width: 260px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   HELPER GRID — clean rebuild (replaces .preview-grid + .helper-card)
   ============================================================= */
.preview { padding: var(--space-18) 0; background: var(--clr-white); }
.preview-hdr {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* 3-col desktop grid */
.helper-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* Single card */
.hcard {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 260ms ease, box-shadow 260ms ease;
}
.hcard:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.12); }

/* Photo container — fixed height, consistent crop */
.hcard-photo {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
}
.hcard-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
}
.hcard:hover .hcard-photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Hover overlay */
.hcard-hover-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(12,42,30,.92) 0%, rgba(12,42,30,.5) 55%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 260ms ease;
}
.hcard:hover .hcard-hover-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.hcard-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Card body */
.hcard-content {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 0;
}
.hcard-info { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hcard-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.hcard-meta { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* Specialty tags */
.hcard-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Verification row — quiet, below tags */
.hcard-verify {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.verify-tick {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Tablet: 2 cols */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .helper-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* Mobile: horizontal carousel */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .helper-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .helper-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .hcard {
    flex: 0 0 84vw;
    max-width: 320px;
    min-width: 260px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
  .hcard-photo { height: 240px; }
  .preview-hdr { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .hcard { flex: 0 0 88vw; }
  .benefit-card { flex: 0 0 88vw; }
}

/* =============================================================
   FINAL POLISH PASS — typography, mobile, swipe affordance
   ============================================================= */

/* ── 1. Remove tcard-matched globally ── */
.tcard-matched { display: none; }

/* ── 2. Global orphan/wrap fixes ── */
.h1, .h2, .h2-sm, .h3,
.hero-hl, .hero-sub, .hero-clarify,
.benefit-title, .benefit-description,
.tcard-quote, .outcome-title, .ref-hl {
  text-wrap: balance;
}

/* Tighter max-widths to prevent bad breaks */
.hero-hl  { max-width: 520px; }
.hero-sub { max-width: 460px; }
.hero-clarify { max-width: 400px; }
.testimonials-hdr .h2 { max-width: 380px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.benefits-new-hdr .h2 { max-width: 400px; }

/* ── 3. Mobile hero — unified alignment ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Full left-align hero on mobile — no mixed alignment */
  .hero-left {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .hero-ctas { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .hero-trust { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .hero-micro-trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .micro-trust-sep { display: none; }
  .micro-trust-item { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .hero-clarify { text-align: left; }

  /* Hero floating cards — rebalanced composition */
  .hero-vis { height: 300px; margin-top: 8px; }
  .hc-a {
    width: 145px; height: 194px;
    top: 0; left: 12px;
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
  }
  .hc-b {
    width: 135px; height: 180px;
    top: 14px; right: 12px;
    transform: rotate(2.5deg);
  }
  .hc-c {
    width: 128px; height: 170px;
    bottom: 8px; left: 52px;
    transform: rotate(-1deg);
  }

  /* Section padding tighter on mobile */
  .how, .benefits-new, .preview, .testimonials { padding: 52px 0; }

  /* Testimonial footer — stack cleanly */
  .tcard-footer {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Typography — smaller headings on mobile */
  .h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.8rem); }
  .benefit-title { font-size: 1rem; }
  .tcard-quote { font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

/* ── 4. Swipe affordance — peek next card + fade edge ── */

/* Carousel containers get padding-right so next card peeks */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Add right-edge fade to signal more content */
  .benefit-grid,
  .helper-grid,
  .how-steps,
  .testimonials-grid {
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Peek: cards don't fill 100% so edge of next card shows */
  .benefit-card,
  .hcard,
  .how-step,
  .tcard {
    /* Already 84vw — next card peeks at ~16vw */
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }

  /* Swipe hint row below each carousel */
  .swipe-hint {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .swipe-hint-dot {
    width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-border);
    transition: background 300ms;
  }
  .swipe-hint-dot.active { background: var(--clr-primary); }

  /* Right-edge gradient fade on carousel sections */
  .benefits-new .wrap,
  .preview .wrap,
  .how .wrap,
  .testimonials .wrap {
    position: relative;
  }
  .benefits-new .wrap::after,
  .preview .wrap::after,
  .testimonials .wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--clr-cream));
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .preview .wrap::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--clr-white));
  }
  .testimonials .wrap::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--clr-cream));
  }
}

/* Desktop: hide swipe hints */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .swipe-hint { display: none; }
}

/* ── 5. Portrait consistency — all card images ── */
.hcard-photo img,
.hcard-img img,
.hc img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ── 6. Tcard footer — clean without matched label ── */
.tcard-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.tcard-initials {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tcard-author { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.tcard-name { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: 1px; }
.tcard-role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* ── 7. Small phones (375–390px) ── */
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .hero-hl { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 8vw, 2rem); }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .wrap { padding: 0 16px; }
  .benefit-card, .hcard, .tcard, .how-step {
    flex: 0 0 88vw;
    max-width: 300px;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   PRICING CLARITY SECTION
   ============================================================= */
.pricing-clarity {
  padding: var(--space-18) 0;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.pricing-clarity-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Left — positioning copy */
.pc-heading {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  max-width: 380px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.pc-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 400px;
}
.pc-cta { margin-top: var(--space-4); }

/* Right — two blocks */
.pc-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.pc-free-block,
.pc-paid-block {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-7);
}
.pc-free-block {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(44,138,110,.15);
}
.pc-paid-block {
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.pc-block-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.pc-block-label--muted { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

.pc-paid-intro {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-2);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.pc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.pc-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-2);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}
.pc-list li svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.pc-list--muted li { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

.pc-no-agency {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-2);
}

/* Helper card — direct hire note */
.hcard-direct-hire {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.hcard-direct-hire::before {
  content: '✦';
  font-size: 0.6rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .pricing-clarity-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }
  .pc-heading, .pc-sub { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-clarity { padding: 52px 0; }
}

/* =============================================================
   PRICING SECTION — S$499 card layout
   ============================================================= */
.pricing-section {
  padding: var(--space-18) 0;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.pricing-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: var(--space-14);
  align-items: start;
}
.pricing-heading {
  max-width: 360px;
  text-wrap: balance;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.pricing-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 420px;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
.pricing-not-agency {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

/* Pricing card */
.pricing-card-wrap { position: sticky; top: 88px; }
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.pricing-card-top {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  padding: 32px 32px 28px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.pricing-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.pricing-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: .9;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.pricing-sublabel {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  opacity: .65;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.pricing-card-body {
  padding: 24px 28px 28px;
}
.pricing-section-ttl {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-widest);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pricing-section-ttl--muted { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.pricing-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.pricing-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-2);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.pricing-list li svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.pricing-list--muted li { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.pricing-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.pricing-cta-btn {
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% - 56px);
  margin: 0 28px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .pricing-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); }
  .pricing-card-wrap { position: static; }
  .pricing-heading, .pricing-sub { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-section { padding: 52px 0; }
  .pricing-amount { font-size: 2.4rem; }
}

/* =============================================================
   FINAL POLISH — carousel dots, mobile alignment, typography
   ============================================================= */

/* Active carousel dot animation */
@keyframes dotPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}
.swipe-hint-dot.active {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  animation: dotPulse 1.8s ease infinite;
}

/* Mobile section headers — centered */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .how-hdr,
  .benefits-new-hdr,
  .testimonials-hdr,
  .pricing-copy { text-align: left; }

  /* Reduce section spacing on mobile */
  .pricing-section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .benefits-new { padding: 48px 0; }
  .how { padding: 48px 0; }

  /* Better hero mobile badge */
  .hero-badge { font-size: 0.72rem; }

  /* Micro trust — tighter on mobile */
  .hero-micro-trust { gap: 4px; }
  .micro-trust-item { font-size: 0.76rem; gap: 4px; }

  /* Helper card name — prevent wrapping */
  .hcard-name { white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
}

/* Testimonial section heading max-width */
.testimonials-hdr .h2 {
  max-width: 340px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* How It Works heading — no forced break */
.how-hdr .h2 { text-wrap: balance; max-width: 480px; }

/* Pricing heading balance */
.pricing-heading { text-wrap: balance; }

/* Prevent last word orphan on hero sub */
.hero-sub { text-wrap: pretty; }

/* =============================================================
   FIXES — May 2026
   ============================================================= */

/* ── Keyboard focus rings ── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--clr-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}
:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
  outline: none;
}

/* ── Filter chip active state (browse page) ── */
.fchip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.fchip:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.fchip.on,
.fchip[aria-pressed="true"] {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Browse empty state ── */
#browse-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
}
#browse-empty p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

/* ── SVG avatar stack (refer page) ── */
.ref-av-svg {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-white);
  margin-left: -8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ref-av-svg:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}
.ref-av-svg svg {
  display: block;
}

/* ── Muted text contrast — ensure 4.5:1 on white ── */
.browse-sub,
.hcard-meta,
.footer-tagline,
.preview-sub,
.hero-clarify {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted); /* #64696E — passes AA on white */
}

/* =============================================================
   UX POLISH — May 2026
   Fixes: year script, micro-trust wrap, filter scroll hint,
          hero H1 orphan guard, spacing rhythm
   ============================================================= */

/* ── FIX 1: Footer year — ensure span never shows blank ──
   The <span id="year"> is populated by inline JS at bottom
   of each page. This is a fallback so it never looks broken. */
#year:empty::after {
  content: '2026';
}

/* ── FIX 2: Micro-trust strip — wrap gracefully on mobile ── */
.hero-micro-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px 10px;
  row-gap: 8px;
}
.micro-trust-sep {
  color: var(--clr-text-faint);
  line-height: 1;
  /* hide separators when wrapping — they orphan at line ends */
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .micro-trust-sep {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-micro-trust {
    gap: 6px 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .micro-trust-item {
    font-size: 0.80rem;
    gap: 5px;
  }
}

/* ── FIX 3: Filter chip row — scroll hint on mobile ── */
.browse-hero .wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  /* allow chips to scroll without pushing layout */
  scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
}
.filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
}
.fchip {
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex-shrink: 0; /* prevent chips from shrinking */
}

/* Fade-right gradient hint that more chips exist */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .browse-hero .wrap {
    /* overlay a fade on the right edge of the filter row */
    position: relative;
  }
  .filter-bar::after {
    content: '';
    position: sticky;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--clr-white));
    pointer-events: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

/* ── FIX 4: Hero H1 orphan guard ── */
.hero-hl {
  text-wrap: balance;
  max-width: 560px;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-hl {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.6rem);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ── FIX 5: General mobile spacing rhythm ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Slightly more breathing room between hero elements */
  .hero-ctas {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  }
  .hero-micro-trust {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  }
  .hero-trust {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  }

  /* Browse page: tighten hero padding so filters are closer to fold */
  .browse-hero {
    padding-top: var(--space-10);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
  }

  /* Reduce H1 bottom margin on browse to close gap to filter chips */
  .browse-hl {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  }
  .browse-sub {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   MOBILE UX — May 2026
   Fix 2: Hero card stack swipe affordance on mobile
   Fix 4: Refer page mobile visual balance
   ============================================================= */

/* ── FIX 2: Hero card stack on mobile ──
   On desktop the cards stack with parallax rotation — looks great.
   On mobile they collapse into a single visible card with no
   affordance. We flatten the stack into a horizontal scroll
   strip so users can swipe through them naturally. */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-vis {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
  }

  .card-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 12px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding: 8px 4px 16px;
    /* Reset desktop rotation/positioning */
    position: static;
    height: auto;
  }

  .card-stack::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Scroll dots indicator */
  .card-stack::after {
    content: '';
    min-width: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .hc {
    /* Reset desktop absolute positioning and rotation */
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    rotate: none !important;

    /* Card sizing for mobile swipe */
    min-width: 220px;
    max-width: 240px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  }

  .hc img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }

  /* Swipe hint label — shown below the strip */
  .card-stack-hint {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* Hide swipe hint on desktop */
.card-stack-hint {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ── FIX 4: Refer page — mobile visual balance ──
   The two-column hero (copy left, form right) stacks on mobile.
   Ensure the form doesn't feel crammed and copy breathes. */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .refer-hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    padding-top: var(--space-10);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  }

  .refer-hero .rev {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* Tighten the refer headline on mobile */
  .refer-hl {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.8rem);
    text-wrap: balance;
  }

  /* Form card full width on mobile */
  .form-card {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  /* Stack the two-column form row on mobile */
  .form-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  /* Why-refer items stack more comfortably */
  .refer-why {
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }

  .refer-why-item {
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  /* Avatar + social proof row wraps cleanly */
  .ref-av-stack {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Stats grid single column on mobile */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* How referrals work steps stack vertically */
  .how-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO CSS PATCH — append to bottom of styles.css
   (these rules override earlier declarations)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Desktop: tighter grid gap, sub max-width ── */
.hero-grid {
  gap: 56px; /* was var(--space-16) ~80px — pulls cards closer to copy */
}
.hero-sub {
  max-width: 440px; /* was 480px — faster scanning */
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6); /* tighter before CTAs */
}
.hero-hl {
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-clarify {
  max-width: 380px;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

/* ── Micro-trust: better spacing & separator visibility ── */
.hero-micro-trust {
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.micro-trust-item {
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.micro-trust-sep {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ── Trust chips: consistent height & padding ── */
.hero-trust .chip {
  min-height: 30px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* ── CTA spacing ── */
.hero-ctas {
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* ── Desktop cards: better face crop ── */
.hc img {
  object-position: center 12%; /* show faces higher up */
}

/* ── Tablet ~1000px ── */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero-grid {
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .hc-a { width: 218px; height: 290px; }
  .hc-b { width: 204px; height: 272px; }
  .hc-c { width: 190px; height: 254px; }
}

/* ── Mobile ~860px: tighten vertical density ── */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero { padding: 84px 0 36px; }
  .hero-grid { gap: 28px; }
  .hero-vis { height: 320px; }
  .hero-sub { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
  .hero-ctas { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
  .hero-trust { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }

  /* Cards: slightly larger, better face visibility */
  .hc-a { width: 162px; height: 216px; left: 12px; top: 0; }
  .hc-b { width: 152px; height: 202px; right: 10px; top: 22px; }
  .hc-c { width: 142px; height: 188px; left: 60px; bottom: 8px; }

  .hc img {
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 18%; /* faces visible, not cropped */
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile ~768px: left-align, tighter spacing ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-left { text-align: left; }
  .hero-ctas { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .hero-trust { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .hero-clarify { text-align: left; }

  .hero-micro-trust {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .micro-trust-sep { display: none; }
  .micro-trust-item { font-size: 0.78rem; }

  /* Card composition for mobile */
  .hero-vis { height: 310px; }
  .hc-a { width: 148px; height: 198px; top: 0; left: 12px; transform: rotate(-3deg); }
  .hc-b { width: 138px; height: 184px; top: 16px; right: 12px; transform: rotate(2.5deg); }
  .hc-c { width: 130px; height: 172px; bottom: 6px; left: 54px; transform: rotate(-1deg); }
}

/* ── Small phones ~390px ── */
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .hero-hl { font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 7.5vw, 1.95rem); }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .hero-vis { height: 280px; }
  .hc-a { width: 132px; height: 176px; }
  .hc-b { width: 122px; height: 164px; }
  .hc-c { width: 114px; height: 152px; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-sub { display: none; }
  .hero-clarify { display: none; }
  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-ctas .btn {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 140px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}