/* ============================================
   VA ONYX — Global Stylesheet
   ============================================ */

/* ---------- Google Fonts ---------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bellefair&display=swap');
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ---------- CSS Custom Properties ---------- */
:root {
    /* Official Color Palette */
    --color-main: #FAE6D7;
    --color-accent: #678C4F;
    --color-white: #F8F8F8;
    --color-black: #141414;
    --color-neutral: #B5A79C;

    /* RGB values for rgba() transparency */
    --color-main-rgb: 250, 230, 215;
    --color-accent-rgb: 103, 140, 79;
    --color-white-rgb: 248, 248, 248;
    --color-black-rgb: 20, 20, 20;
    --color-neutral-rgb: 181, 167, 156;

    /* Typography */
    --font-display: 'Bellefair', serif;
    --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 1.5rem;
    --space-lg: 2.5rem;
    --space-xl: 4rem;
    --space-2xl: 6rem;
    --space-3xl: 8rem;

    /* Sizing */
    --max-width: 1200px;
    --nav-height: 100px;

    /* Section padding (responsive) */
    --section-padding-y: 80px;
    --section-padding-x: 120px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;

    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 28px;
    --radius-full: 50%;
}

/* ---------- Bellefair: prevent fake bold, outlines, synthetic styles ---------- */
.hero__title,
.cta-section__title,
.how-card__title,
.roadmap-step__number,
.roadmap-step__title,
.pricing__headline,
.pricing-card__title,
.why-us__title,
.why-card__title,
.work-for-us__text,
.contact-hero__title,
.contact-form__heading,
.cta-banner__title,
.legal-page__title,
.legal-page h2,
.section-heading__title {
    font-family: 'Bellefair', serif;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-shadow: none;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-black);
    background-color: var(--color-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

ul,
ol {
    list-style: none;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

input,
textarea {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}

/* ---------- Utility Classes ---------- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--section-padding-x);
}

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

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
    height: var(--nav-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.10);
}

.nav-logo-img {
    width: 130px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-logo-img {
        width: 100px;
    }
}

.nav-logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    flex: 1;
    margin-left: var(--space-lg);
}

.nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    padding: 4px 0;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border: 2px solid currentColor;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

/* ── Dynamic nav text: auto-inverts against any background colour ──
   mix-blend-mode: difference works when the navbar is transparent:
     white text on dark bg  →  stays white  (255 − dark ≈ bright)
     white text on light bg →  flips black  (255 − light ≈ dark)
   When .scrolled, the navbar gains its own background, which breaks
   the blend — so we override to plain dark text for that state.
   ---------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Transparent state — blend against the page behind the nav */
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a,
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo-text,
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-cta {
    color: #ffffff;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-hamburger {
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Scrolled state — frosted white bg, so just use plain dark text */
.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-text,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-cta,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-hamburger {
    color: var(--color-black);
    mix-blend-mode: normal;
}

/* Restore CTA hover when scrolled — brand green */
.navbar.scrolled .nav-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.nav-hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 4px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.nav-hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: currentColor;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

/* Mobile nav */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar {
        height: 80px;
        padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    }

    .nav-hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 360px;
        height: 100vh;
        background-color: var(--color-black);
        padding: calc(80px + var(--space-lg)) var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg);
        transition: right var(--transition-base);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: var(--space-md);
        z-index: 1000;
    }

    .nav-menu.open {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .nav-links a {
        color: var(--color-white) !important;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .nav-cta {
        color: var(--color-white) !important;
        align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .nav-overlay {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background-color: rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.5);
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav-overlay.active {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTIONS
   ============================================ */

/* Light Hero (Home, How It Works) */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--section-padding-x) calc(var(--space-xl) + var(--space-2xl));
    margin-top: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ensure hero image handles responsiveness without distortion */
.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
        padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    #home-hero.hero {
        justify-content: flex-end;
        padding-bottom: 6rem;
    }

    .hero__content {
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero__buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Placeholder gradient when no image */
.hero__bg--placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-neutral) 0%, var(--color-main) 40%, var(--color-main) 100%);
}

.hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero__overlay--light {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.8) 0%, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero__overlay--dark {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.85) 0%, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.5) 50%, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.3) 100%);
}

.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.hero__title--light {
    color: var(--color-black);
}

/* For Clients page hero text color override */
#hiw-hero .hero__title--light,
#hiw-hero .hero__subtitle--light {
    color: var(--color-main);
}

.hero__title--dark {
    color: var(--color-main);
}

.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    max-width: 500px;
}

.hero__subtitle--light {
    color: var(--color-black);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.hero__subtitle--dark {
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Hero Buttons */
.hero__buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn--primary {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    border-color: var(--color-black);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.35);
}

.btn--outline-light {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-black);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-black);
}

.btn--outline-light:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--outline-dark {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
}

.btn--outline-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Scroll indicator — clickable */
.hero__scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-md);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-black);
    animation: bounceDown 2s ease infinite;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero__scroll:hover {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(2px);
}

/* For Clients page arrow color override */
#hiw-hero .hero__scroll {
    border-color: var(--color-main);
    color: var(--color-main);
}

.hero__scroll:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.hero__scroll {
    color: var(--color-black);
}

.hero__scroll--dark {
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero__scroll svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

@keyframes bounceDown {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   DARK PAGE BASE (For Clients, Join VA, Get Started)
   ============================================ */
.page--dark {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADINGS
   ============================================ */
.section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.section-heading__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.section-heading__title--serif {
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================
   OUR SERVICES (Home)
   ============================================ */
.services {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    align-items: stretch;
}

.service-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.service-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Placeholder for missing images */
.service-card__placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-neutral) 0%, var(--color-main) 100%);
}

.service-card__label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.75) 0%, transparent 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.service-card__label span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-main-rgb), 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-main-rgb), 0.25);
    display: inline-block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS — Horizontal Cards (Home)
   ============================================ */
.how-it-works {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0 0;
    /* flush bottom — no gap to next section */
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.how-it-works .section-heading {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.how-it-works .section-heading__title {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.how-cards-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.how-cards {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    gap: 0;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.how-cards::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Slider nav — visible on tablet/mobile only */
.how-cards-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.95);
    color: var(--color-black);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.1);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.how-cards-nav:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

.how-cards-nav:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.how-cards-nav--prev {
    left: var(--space-sm);
}

.how-cards-nav--next {
    right: var(--space-sm);
}

.how-card {
    flex: 0 0 25%;
    min-width: 260px;
    min-height: 340px;
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    /* square — tall cards matching reference */
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.how-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.how-card:hover .how-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.how-card__placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-neutral) 0%, var(--color-black) 100%);
}

.how-card__icon {
    position: absolute;
    /* True centre of the card */
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: clamp(70px, 40%, 160px);
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
    /* Sit above the photo but below the text overlay */
    z-index: 1;
}

.how-card__icon img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.how-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Taller gradient + generous bottom padding so text has room */
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.95) 0%,
            rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.7) 40%,
            transparent 100%);
}

.how-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--color-main);
    /* warm cream */
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.how-card__desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.85vw, 0.82rem);
    color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.8);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .how-cards-nav {
        display: flex;
    }

    /* Tablet: show ~2 cards at once */
    .how-card {
        flex: 0 0 48%;
        min-width: 260px;
    }

    .how-card__icon {
        /* Keep centred, slightly smaller on narrower cards */
        top: 50%;
        width: clamp(60px, 40%, 140px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Mobile: show ~1.2 cards at once */
    .how-card {
        flex: 0 0 82%;
        min-width: 280px;
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    /* Keep icon centred on mobile */
    .how-card__icon {
        top: 50%;
        width: clamp(60px, 38%, 130px);
    }

    /* Slightly more compact text on mobile */
    .how-card__overlay {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ (Home)
   ============================================ */
.faq {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-neutral);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: left;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.05);
}

.faq-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-black);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon svg {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.6s ease, padding 0.6s ease;
}

.faq-answer__inner {
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-black);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 300px;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================ */
.cta-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-section--beige {
    background-color: var(--color-main);
}

.cta-section--dark {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.cta-section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-section .btn {
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

/* ============================================
   ROADMAP (How It Works page)
   ============================================ */
.roadmap {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.roadmap-step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    position: relative;
}

.roadmap-step:nth-child(even) .roadmap-step__text {
    order: 2;
}

.roadmap-step:nth-child(even) .roadmap-step__image {
    order: 1;
}

.roadmap-step__number-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.roadmap-step__number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.roadmap-step__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.roadmap-step__desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.roadmap-step__image {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    position: relative;
}

.roadmap-step__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.roadmap-step__image .placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-neutral) 0%, var(--color-main) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Decorative dot — hidden */
.roadmap-step__image::before {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .roadmap-step {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .roadmap-step:nth-child(even) .roadmap-step__text,
    .roadmap-step:nth-child(even) .roadmap-step__image {
        order: unset;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FOR CLIENTS — Pricing (For Clients page)
   ============================================ */
.pricing {
    padding: var(--nav-height) 0 var(--space-xl);
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pricing__headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-main);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.pricing-cards {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 500px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.pricing-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-card-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.pricing-card-bg .placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-neutral) 0%, var(--color-black) 100%);
}

.pricing-card-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.3) 40%, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.85) 100%);
}

.pricing-cards__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.pricing-card {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(var(--color-main-rgb), 0.2);
    background: rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-main);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.pricing-card__price {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-neutral);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.pricing-card__list {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.9;
    flex: 1;
}

.pricing-card__list li::before {
    content: '• ';
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.pricing-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.pricing-card .btn {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    align-self: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pricing-cards__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-sm) var(--space-2xl);
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   WHY US (Join As a VA)
   ============================================ */
.why-us {
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.why-us__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-main);
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-xl));
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.why-us-cards-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 400px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Full-bleed hero background (Join VA page) — spans full viewport width */
.why-us-cards-wrapper--fullbleed {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.why-us-cards-wrapper--fullbleed .why-us-cards-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.why-us-cards-wrapper--fullbleed .why-us-cards {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) var(--section-padding-x);
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-us-cards-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.why-us-cards-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.why-us-cards-bg .placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-neutral) 0%, var(--color-black) 100%);
}

.why-us-cards-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.55);
}

.why-us-cards {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-card {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(var(--color-main-rgb), 0.2);
    background: rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.why-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-main);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.why-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.85;
    flex: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .why-us-cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-us-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    }

    .why-card {
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }
}

.work-for-us {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.work-for-us__text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-main);
}

.work-for-us .btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* LinkedIn button — responsive sizing */
.linkedin-cta {
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-us-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .work-for-us {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .linkedin-cta {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        justify-content: center;
        white-space: normal;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .linkedin-cta {
        padding: 14px 20px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   GET IN TOUCH (Contact page)
   ============================================ */
.contact-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--section-padding-y)) var(--section-padding-x) var(--section-padding-y);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.contact-hero__bg--placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-neutral) 0%, var(--color-black) 100%);
}

.contact-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.7) 0%, rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.4) 100%);
}

.contact-hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
}

.contact-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--color-main);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.contact-form {
    background: rgba(var(--color-black-rgb), 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1);
}

.contact-form__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-main);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.contact-form__subtext {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-neutral);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-black);
}

.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-neutral);
}

.contact-form textarea {
    resize: none;
    height: 120px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.contact-form .btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-hero__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0 var(--space-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-white-rgb), 0.1);
}

.footer-logo-img {
    width: 200px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-logo-img {
        width: 140px;
        margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
    }
}

.footer__top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer__logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer__logo svg {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
}

.footer__logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer__col h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer__col a {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-neutral);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__col a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer__bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-neutral);
}

.footer__bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer__bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer {
        padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
    }

    .footer__top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer__logo {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .footer__col {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .footer__bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .footer__bottom-links {
        gap: var(--space-md);
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .footer__top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.animate-on-scroll.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger children */
.animate-stagger>* {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.animate-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.animate-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.animate-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.animate-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.animate-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.animate-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.animate-stagger.visible>* {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================
   LEGAL PAGES (Privacy, Terms)
   ============================================ */
.legal-page {
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-2xl)) var(--section-padding-x) var(--space-2xl);
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.legal-page__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.legal-page__updated {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-neutral);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.legal-page h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.legal-page p,
.legal-page li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-black);
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.legal-page ul {
    list-style: disc;
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.legal-page a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ============================================
   PAGE-SPECIFIC TWEAKS
   ============================================ */

/* Ready to start delegating banner (Home) */
.cta-banner {
    background-color: var(--color-main);
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) var(--section-padding-x);
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Begin Delegating CTA (How It Works page) */
.cta-section--cream {
    background-color: var(--color-main);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --space-lg: 2rem;
        --space-xl: 3rem;
        --space-2xl: 4.5rem;
        --space-3xl: 6rem;
        --section-padding-y: 64px;
        --section-padding-x: 48px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --space-lg: 1.5rem;
        --space-xl: 2.5rem;
        --space-2xl: 3.5rem;
        --space-3xl: 5rem;
        --nav-height: 60px;
        --section-padding-y: 48px;
        --section-padding-x: 24px;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
    }

    .hero__scroll {
        bottom: var(--space-sm);
    }

    /* Mobile-only Home link in sidebar */
    .nav-home-mobile {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu.open .nav-home-mobile {
        display: block;
        color: var(--color-white) !important;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        font-weight: 500;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --space-lg: 1.25rem;
        --space-xl: 2rem;
        --space-2xl: 3rem;
        --space-3xl: 4rem;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
        padding: var(--space-xl) var(--section-padding-x) var(--space-lg);
    }

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

    .hero__buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Hide Home mobile link on desktop */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .nav-home-mobile {
        display: none !important;
    }
}