/* Memphis Appliance Xperts — design tokens, base, components
   Direction: confident local Americana, editorial-trustworthy
   Palette pulled from the logo (sky blue + deep navy + warm orange) */

:root {
  /* logo-derived palette */
  --sky:        #56b9e8;
  --sky-200:    #a9dcf2;
  --sky-50:     #eaf6fc;
  --navy:       #0d1c3f;
  --navy-700:   #173063;
  --navy-50:    #e8edf6;
  --orange:     #ffae2c;
  --orange-600: #f3902f;
  --orange-700: #d97912;

  --cream:      #fbf6ec;
  --cream-200:  #f4ecdc;
  --paper:      #ffffff;
  --ink:        #0a1228;
  --ink-2:      #2a3247;
  --muted:      #5b6b80;
  --line:       #e7dfcd;

  --ok: #1f8a4c;
  --max-w: 1180px;
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(13,28,63,.06);
  --shadow:    0 1px 2px rgba(13,28,63,.06), 0 10px 30px rgba(13,28,63,.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 4px 8px rgba(13,28,63,.08), 0 22px 50px rgba(13,28,63,.18);
  --shadow-orange: 0 6px 22px rgba(255,174,44,.45);

  --font-body:    "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: "Fraunces", "Georgia", "Times New Roman", serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
html, body { overflow-x: hidden; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 450;
  font-size: clamp(15.5px, 0.6vw + 14px, 17.5px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;

  /* warm paper texture via layered radial gradients + subtle noise feel */
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 100% -10%, rgba(86,185,232,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at -10% 110%, rgba(255,174,44,.10), transparent 60%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
svg { display: block; }
a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--orange-700); }

::selection { background: var(--orange); color: var(--navy); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 650;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 50, "SOFT" 50, "WONK" 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: 0 0 .55em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.2vw, 4rem); font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 30, "WONK" 1; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
p  { margin: 0 0 1em; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.22rem); color: var(--ink-2); }

.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 22px; }

.section { padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0; }
.section--tight { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px) 0; }
.section--cream { background: var(--cream); }
.section--paper { background: var(--paper); }
.section--navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 90% -20%, rgba(86,185,232,.25), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at -10% 110%, rgba(255,174,44,.18), transparent 60%);
}
.section--navy h1, .section--navy h2, .section--navy h3 { color: #fff; }
.section--navy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.84); }
.section--sky {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--sky-50) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(86,185,232,.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(86,185,232,.25);
}

/* HEADER */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(251,246,236,.86);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
}
.nav__brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-right: auto;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.nav__brand img { height: 46px; width: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.nav__brand span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: -.01em;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 36, "SOFT" 40;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex; gap: 22px; align-items: center;
}
.nav__links a {
  color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 6px 0; position: relative;
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--orange-700); }
.nav__links a.is-active { color: var(--orange-700); }
.nav__links a.is-active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -3px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange); border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--orange); color: var(--navy);
  padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .98rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;
}
.nav__cta:hover { background: var(--orange-600); color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nav__toggle {
  display: none; border: 0; background: transparent;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; cursor: pointer;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); margin: 5px auto;
  transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .nav__links {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    flex-direction: column; gap: 0; padding: 6px 0;
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .3s ease, padding .2s ease;
  }
  .nav__links.is-open { max-height: 70vh; padding: 8px 0 14px; }
  .nav__links a { padding: 14px 22px; width: 100%; font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .nav__toggle { display: block; }
  .nav__brand span { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav__cta { display: none; }
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; font-family: inherit;
  border: 2px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; user-select: none;
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--orange); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--orange-600); color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
.btn--sky { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
.btn--sky:hover { background: var(--navy-700); color: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--lg { padding: 16px 26px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn--block { display: flex; justify-content: center; width: 100%; }

/* HERO */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(40px, 7vw, 84px) 0 clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
  background: var(--cream);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 90% -10%, rgba(86,185,232,.30), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at -10% 110%, rgba(255,174,44,.18), transparent 60%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(13,28,63,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13,28,63,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  background-position: -1px -1px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s .05s ease-out forwards;
}
.hero__eyebrow::before, .hero__eyebrow::after {
  content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 32px; height: 2px; background: var(--orange);
}
.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: .25em;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s .15s ease-out forwards;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic; color: var(--orange-700);
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 100, "WONK" 1;
}
.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.22rem); color: var(--ink-2); max-width: 56ch;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s .25s ease-out forwards;
}
.hero__ctas {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 28px;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s .35s ease-out forwards;
}
.hero__badges {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 26px; margin-top: 32px;
  color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s .45s ease-out forwards;
}
.hero__badges span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.hero__badges .dot {
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,174,44,.25);
}
.hero__media {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .9s .25s ease-out forwards;
}
.hero__photo {
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 6px solid #fff;
  transform: rotate(1.5deg);
  background: var(--navy);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.hero__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero__media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -14px -14px auto auto;
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, var(--orange) 0 22%, transparent 23%) center/16px 16px;
  opacity: .8;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero__sticker {
  position: absolute; bottom: -18px; left: -18px; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--orange);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem;
  padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 14px;
  transform: rotate(-3deg); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero__sticker strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .hero__media { order: -1; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero__photo { transform: none; }
  .hero__sticker { bottom: -14px; left: 10px; }
}

/* SECTION HEAD */
.section__head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); text-align: center; }
.section__head .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--orange-700); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section__head .eyebrow::before, .section__head .eyebrow::after {
  content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--orange);
}
.section--navy .section__head .eyebrow { color: var(--orange); }
.section__head p { color: var(--muted); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.13rem); }

/* SERVICE GRID */
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.service-card {
  background: var(--paper); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--sky-200);
}
.service-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -30px; top: -30px;
  width: 130px; height: 130px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(86,185,232,.25), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none; transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.service-card:hover::after { transform: scale(1.15) translate(-5px,5px); }
.service-card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--sky-200), var(--sky));
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 6px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(13,28,63,.10);
}
.service-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 650; color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0; }
.service-card p { color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; flex-grow: 1; font-size: .98rem; }
.service-card a.more {
  color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.service-card a.more:hover { color: var(--orange-700); }
.service-card a.more::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .15s ease; }
.service-card a.more:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* GALLERY (real work photos) */
.gallery {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px;
}
.gallery__item {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
}
.gallery__item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.gallery__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.gallery__item .caption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(13,28,63,.85));
  color: #fff; padding: 28px 16px 14px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.gallery--wide .gallery__item { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.gallery--feature {
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
}
.gallery--feature .gallery__item:first-child { grid-row: 1/3; aspect-ratio: auto; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery, .gallery--feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
  .gallery--feature .gallery__item:first-child { grid-row: auto; aspect-ratio: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .gallery, .gallery--feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* WHY US (3-col card on cream/paper) */
.why-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* PROCESS */
.process {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px;
  counter-reset: step; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.process__step {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 22px 22px;
  position: relative; counter-increment: step;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.process__step::before {
  content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute; top: -16px; left: 22px;
  background: var(--orange); color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.process__step h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; color: #fff; margin: 4px 0 6px; }
.process__step p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); margin: 0; font-size: .96rem; }

/* TRUST STRIP */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--navy);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0 49.5%, rgba(255,174,44,.6) 49.5% 50.5%, transparent 50.5%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-700) 100%);
  background-size: 60px 100%, auto;
  color: #fff; padding: 22px 0;
}
.trust-strip .container {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem;
}
.trust-strip strong { color: #fff; }
.trust-strip .accent { color: var(--orange); letter-spacing: .1em; }

/* CALLOUT BAND (CTA card) */
.callout {
  background: var(--navy);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 100% -20%, rgba(86,185,232,.30), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at -10% 120%, rgba(255,174,44,.16), transparent 60%);
  color: #fff; border-radius: 24px; padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.callout::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -40px; bottom: -40px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, var(--orange) 0 22%, transparent 23%) center/22px 22px;
  opacity: .25;
}
.callout h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 .35em; }
.callout p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); margin: 0; }
.callout__cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.callout__phone {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); color: var(--orange);
  text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.callout__phone:hover { color: #fff; }
.callout small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .9rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .callout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .callout__cta { align-items: stretch; }
  .callout__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* CONTENT (long-form pages) */
.prose { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.prose h2 { margin-top: 1.8em; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: 1.5em; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 22px; }
.prose li { margin: .35em 0; }
.prose .callout-soft {
  background: var(--sky-50);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.prose figure { margin: 28px 0; }
.prose figure img { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.prose figcaption { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; text-align: center; }

/* PAGE HEAD */
.page-head {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 380px at 90% -40%, rgba(86,185,232,.30), transparent 60%),
    var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 72px) 0 clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-head::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -40px; bottom: -40px;
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orange) 0 22%, transparent 23%) center/18px 18px;
  opacity: .15;
}
.page-head h1 em {
  font-style: italic; color: var(--orange-700);
}
.crumbs { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.crumbs a { color: var(--muted); }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--orange-700); }

/* SIGNS / CHECKLIST CARDS for service pages */
.signs {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .signs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.sign {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.sign__num {
  flex: 0 0 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--sky-200), var(--sky));
  color: var(--navy);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.sign h4 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--navy); }
.sign p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; }

/* FORM */
.form { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form label {
  display: grid; gap: 6px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); font-size: .92rem;
}
.form input, .form select, .form textarea {
  font: inherit; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 13px 14px; background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.form input:focus, .form select:focus, .form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--sky);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(86,185,232,.25);
}
.form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.form .submit-row { margin-top: 6px; }
.form__note { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; }
.form__status { padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 600; display: none; }
.form__status.ok { background: #e6f5ec; color: #1f6b3a; display: block; }
.form__status.err { background: #fde9e8; color: #9a2c25; display: block; }

/* BLOG */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.blog-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.blog-card__media {
  height: 180px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-700) 100%);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--orange);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem;
}
.blog-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.blog-card__body { padding: 22px 22px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; flex-grow: 1; }
.blog-card__cat {
  font-size: .78rem; color: var(--orange-700); font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em;
}
.blog-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 4px 0 8px; color: var(--navy); }
.blog-card p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; flex-grow: 1; }
.blog-card a.more { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem; }
.blog-card a.more:hover { color: var(--orange-700); }

/* TESTIMONIAL-LIKE QUOTE BLOCK */
.quote {
  background: var(--paper); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--navy); font-variation-settings: "opsz" 72, "SOFT" 100;
}
.quote::before {
  content: "\201C";
  font-size: 4rem; line-height: 0; vertical-align: -0.4em;
  color: var(--orange); margin-right: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.quote cite { display: block; margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; }

/* MOBILE STICKY CALL BAR */
.mobile-call-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 60;
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 -6px 22px rgba(13,28,63,.30);
  gap: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(86,185,232,.4);
}
.mobile-call-bar a { flex: 1; }
.mobile-call-bar .btn { padding: 13px 16px; font-size: .98rem; width: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .mobile-call-bar { display: flex; }
  body { padding-bottom: 72px; }
}

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 90% 110%, rgba(86,185,232,.18), transparent 60%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px) 0 28px; font-size: .96rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.site-footer h4 {
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .92rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 700;
}
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.site-footer__brand img { height: 60px; width: auto; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.site-footer__brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); max-width: 30ch; }
.site-footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 18px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: .85rem;
}

/* UTILITIES */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 12px; } .mt-4 { margin-top: 24px; } .mt-6 { margin-top: 40px; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 12px; } .mb-4 { margin-bottom: 24px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}