/* ==========================================================================
   WV Construction Wirral — Design System
   Premium-but-practical local building contractor. Mobile-first.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Design tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --navy: #1B2A4A;
  --navy-700: #16223c;
  --navy-900: #0f192e;
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --gold-600: #b6953c;
  --gold-100: #f3ead0;
  --cream: #F5F0E8;
  --charcoal: #151515;
  --warm-white: #FAF8F2;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --soft-grey: #EEF0F3;
  --line: #e0ddd5;
  --success: #2f7d55;
  --success-bg: #e7f3ec;
  --warning-bg: #fdf3e3;
  --warning-line: #e6c27a;

  /* Semantic */
  --bg: var(--warm-white);
  --surface: var(--white);
  --ink: #20242b;
  --ink-soft: #4a4f59;
  --ink-muted: #6b7180;
  --on-navy: #eaecf2;
  --on-navy-muted: #aab3c6;

  /* Type */
  --font-head: "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Scale (fluid) */
  --step--1: clamp(0.82rem, 0.79rem + 0.15vw, 0.9rem);
  --step-0: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.2vw, 1.08rem);
  --step-1: clamp(1.16rem, 1.08rem + 0.4vw, 1.35rem);
  --step-2: clamp(1.4rem, 1.25rem + 0.7vw, 1.85rem);
  --step-3: clamp(1.75rem, 1.5rem + 1.2vw, 2.6rem);
  --step-4: clamp(2.2rem, 1.8rem + 2vw, 3.6rem);
  --step-5: clamp(2.6rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4.6rem);

  /* Spacing */
  --space-2xs: 0.375rem;
  --space-xs: 0.625rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 1.5rem;
  --space-lg: 2.5rem;
  --space-xl: 4rem;
  --space-2xl: 6rem;

  --container: 1180px;
  --container-narrow: 820px;
  --radius: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(21, 25, 46, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(21, 25, 46, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 24px rgba(21, 25, 46, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 50px rgba(15, 25, 46, 0.16);
  --ring: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  --transition: 180ms ease;
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
}
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--step-0);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-600); }
ul, ol { padding-left: 1.2em; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h1 { font-size: var(--step-4); }
h2 { font-size: var(--step-3); }
h3 { font-size: var(--step-2); }
h4 { font-size: var(--step-1); }
p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 3px; }
::selection { background: var(--gold-100); }

/* ---------- Skip link ---------- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: 12px; top: -60px; z-index: 200;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius); transition: top var(--transition); text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem); }
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
.section--cream { background: var(--cream); }
.section--grey { background: var(--soft-grey); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--on-navy); }
.section--navy h1, .section--navy h2, .section--navy h3 { color: #fff; }
.section--navy p { color: var(--on-navy-muted); }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #806015; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); /* deep gold — passes AA on light backgrounds */
}
.section--navy .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.lead { font-size: var(--step-1); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.muted { color: var(--ink-muted); }
.text-small { font-size: var(--step--1); }

.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-md); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); }
.stack > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.stack-lg > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-md); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5em;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--step-0);
  line-height: 1; padding: 0.85em 1.4em; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  min-height: 48px; text-align: center;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--gold-600); color: var(--navy-900); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn--navy { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn--navy:hover { background: var(--navy-700); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--line); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--on-navy { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); border-color: #fff; }
.btn--on-navy:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--whatsapp { background: #1faf54; color: #fff; border-color: #1faf54; }
.btn--whatsapp:hover { background: #1a9a49; color: #fff; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }
.btn--sm { min-height: 40px; padding: 0.55em 1em; font-size: var(--step--1); }
.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-xs); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.topbar { background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--on-navy); font-size: var(--step--1); }
.topbar .container { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem; padding-block: 0.45rem; }
.topbar a { color: var(--on-navy); text-decoration: none; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.topbar .coverage { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.topbar .topbar-contacts { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.25rem 1rem; }
.topbar .topbar-contacts a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; }

.navbar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-md); padding-block: 0.7rem; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand__mark {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.brand__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.brand__name small { display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: 3px; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-md); }
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.15rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.nav__links a { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; padding: 0.4rem 0; position: relative; }
.nav__links a:hover, .nav__links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--navy); }
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"]::after,
.nav__links a:hover::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius); cursor: pointer; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav {
    position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: min(86vw, 360px);
    background: var(--white); flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2rem; gap: var(--space-md); transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 240ms ease; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); overflow-y: auto; z-index: 120;
  }
  .nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav__links { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
  .nav__links li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav__links a { display: block; padding: 0.85rem 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .nav__links a[aria-current="page"]::after, .nav__links a:hover::after { display: none; }
  .nav .btn { width: 100%; }
  .nav-backdrop { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(15,25,46,0.45); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: var(--transition); z-index: 110; }
  .nav-backdrop.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
}
.header-cta { display: inline-flex; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .navbar > .header-cta { display: none; } }

/* ---------- Pre-launch banner ---------- */
.prelaunch {
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, #2a2a2a, #2a2a2a 12px, #242424 12px, #242424 24px);
  color: #ffd98a; font-size: var(--step--1); text-align: center; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.prelaunch strong { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-900) 60%, #0b1426 100%); color: var(--on-navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(201,168,76,0.18), transparent 45%); pointer-events: none; }
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: var(--space-xl); align-items: center; padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--step-5); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.hero .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.hero p.subhead { font-size: var(--step-1); color: var(--on-navy); max-width: 36ch; }
.hero__bullets { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--space-md) 0; display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; }
.hero__bullets li { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; color: var(--on-navy); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.hero__bullets li::before { content: ""; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 1.25rem; height: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); -webkit-mask: var(--check) center/0.8rem no-repeat; mask: var(--check) center/0.8rem no-repeat; }
.hero__ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-xs); margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.hero__media { position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-lg); }
  .hero__media { order: -1; }
}

/* Visual placeholder block */
.media-card { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); background: var(--cream); position: relative; }
.placeholder-visual {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #233357, #16223c); color: var(--on-navy-muted);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.placeholder-visual .tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; justify-content: center; }
.placeholder-visual .tags span { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.5); color: var(--gold); padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.placeholder-visual .pv-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; color: #fff; }
.placeholder-note { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-muted); padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem; background: var(--warning-bg); border-top: 1px solid var(--warning-line); text-align: center; }

/* ---------- Trust bar ---------- */
.trust-bar { background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--on-navy); }
.trust-bar .container { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.75rem 2rem; padding-block: 1rem; text-align: center; }
.trust-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.trust-item strong { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.trust-note { width: 100%; text-align: center; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--on-navy-muted); }
.trust-note a { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); }
a.card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.card__icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--cream); color: var(--navy); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.card h3 { font-size: var(--step-1); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.card p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.card__link { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.92rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; }
.card:hover .card__link { color: var(--gold-600); }
.card__link::after { content: "\2192"; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.card:hover .card__link::after { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Split journey ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-md); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.split__panel { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.split__panel--home { background: var(--cream); }
.split__panel--landlord { background: var(--navy); color: var(--on-navy); }
.split__panel--landlord h3 { color: #fff; }
.split__panel--landlord p, .split__panel--landlord li { color: var(--on-navy-muted); }
.split__panel ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--space-sm) 0; display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; }
.split__panel li { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.split__panel li::before { content: "\2013"; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Steps / process ---------- */
.steps { counter-reset: step; display: grid; gap: var(--space-md); }
.steps.cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); }
.step { position: relative; padding-left: 3.25rem; }
.step::before { counter-increment: step; content: counter(step); position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 2.25rem; height: 2.25rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.step h3 { font-size: var(--step-1); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.step p { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---------- Badges ---------- */
.tq-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; text-decoration: none; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0.7rem 1rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: var(--transition); color: var(--ink); }
.tq-badge:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); color: var(--ink); }
.tq-badge__mark { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #34507f); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.tq-badge__text { line-height: 1.2; }
.tq-badge__text small { display: block; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.tq-badge__text strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--navy); }
.tq-badge--lg { padding: 1rem 1.4rem; }
.tq-badge--compact { padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem; background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
.tq-badge--compact .tq-badge__text strong, .tq-badge--compact .tq-badge__text small { color: var(--on-navy); }

.pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--cream); color: var(--navy); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.pill--gold { background: var(--gold-100); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Notices / disclaimers ---------- */
.notice { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md); font-size: 0.92rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); }
.notice--info { background: #eef2fa; border-color: #c8d4ec; color: #2b3a59; }
.notice--warn { background: var(--warning-bg); border-color: var(--warning-line); color: #6a4e16; }
.notice--strong { background: var(--navy); color: var(--on-navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.notice--strong strong { color: #fff; }
.notice__title { font-weight: 700; color: inherit; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }

/* ---------- Breadcrumbs ---------- */
.breadcrumbs { background: var(--cream); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.breadcrumbs ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; list-style: none; padding: 0.7rem 0; margin: 0; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.breadcrumbs li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.breadcrumbs li:not(:last-child)::after { content: "/"; color: var(--line); }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Page header ---------- */
.page-hero { background: var(--navy); color: var(--on-navy); }
.page-hero .container { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; max-width: 20ch; }
.page-hero p { color: var(--on-navy); max-width: 58ch; margin-top: var(--space-xs); }
.page-hero .btn-row { margin-top: var(--space-md); }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-sm); }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.field.col-2 { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label, .field > .field-label { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); }
.field .req { color: #b3261e; }
.field .help { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.field input[type="text"], .field input[type="email"], .field input[type="tel"], .field input[type="number"],
.field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink); background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem; width: 100%; min-height: 48px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.55; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--ring); }
.field input[aria-invalid="true"], .field select[aria-invalid="true"], .field textarea[aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: #b3261e; }
.field .error-msg { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #b3261e; min-height: 1em; }
.choice { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.choice input { margin-top: 0.2rem; width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; flex: 0 0 auto; accent-color: var(--navy); }
fieldset { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-sm); }
fieldset legend { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; padding-inline: 0.4rem; }
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.form-actions { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.form-fallback { margin-top: var(--space-sm); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

/* Upload control */
.upload { border: 2px dashed var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--cream); padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md); text-align: center; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.upload:hover, .upload.is-drag { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-100); }
.upload:focus-within { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--ring); }
.upload__icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-xs); color: var(--navy); }
.upload__primary { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.upload__secondary { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.upload input[type="file"] { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.upload__buttons { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; justify-content: center; margin-top: var(--space-xs); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.upload-preview { display: none; margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.upload-preview.is-shown { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.upload-preview img { width: 96px; height: 96px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* Postcode checker */
.postcode-check { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.postcode-check__row { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.postcode-check input { flex: 1 1 200px; }
.postcode-result { margin-top: var(--space-sm); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; display: none; }
.postcode-result.is-shown { display: block; }
.postcode-result.is-yes { background: var(--success-bg); color: #1f5c3d; border: 1px solid #b7dcc6; }
.postcode-result.is-no { background: var(--warning-bg); color: #6a4e16; border: 1px solid var(--warning-line); }

/* ---------- Reviews ---------- */
.rating-card { background: var(--navy); color: var(--on-navy); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-md); text-align: center; }
.rating-card .score { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: var(--step-4); color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.review-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.review-card .quote { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: var(--step-1); color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; }
.review-card .meta { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.theme-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--white); overflow: hidden; }
.faq + .faq { margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.faq summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--gold-600); transition: var(--transition); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.faq[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq .faq__body { padding: 0 1.25rem 1.15rem; }
.faq .faq__body p { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-900)); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem); text-align: center; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-band p { color: var(--on-navy-muted); max-width: 52ch; margin: var(--space-xs) auto var(--space-md); }
.cta-band .btn-row { justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Prose ---------- */
.prose { max-width: 70ch; }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.prose h2 { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.prose h3 { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; }
.prose li { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--on-navy-muted); padding-block: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg); margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.site-footer a { color: var(--on-navy); text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-lg); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-brand .brand__name { color: #fff; }
.footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-contacts { display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); margin-top: var(--space-lg); padding-top: var(--space-md); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-md); justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-legal { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--on-navy-muted); max-width: 60ch; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-legal .verify { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-links-inline { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem 1rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ---------- Sticky mobile CTA ---------- */
.sticky-cta { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 90; background: var(--navy-900); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); display: none; padding: 0.5rem; gap: 0.4rem; box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }
.sticky-cta a { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.15rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--on-navy); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.4rem 0.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.sticky-cta a svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.sticky-cta a.is-primary { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900); }
.sticky-cta a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.sticky-cta a.is-primary:hover { color: var(--navy-900); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-cta { display: flex; }
  body { padding-bottom: 4.75rem; }
}
body.sticky-hidden .sticky-cta { transform: translateY(110%); transition: transform var(--transition); }

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-sm { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.mt-md { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.mt-lg { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.flow-lg > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.hide { display: none !important; }
.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; }
.icon { width: 1.25em; height: 1.25em; flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* check mask for hero bullets */
:root { --check: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Resources — nav dropdown, article components, 5-column footer
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Resources mega-menu (desktop) ---------- */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.15rem; }
.has-dropdown::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 14px; } /* hover bridge */
.dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 1.7rem; height: 1.7rem;
  padding: 0; border: 0; background: transparent; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.dropdown-toggle svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle svg, .has-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-toggle svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.dropdown-panel {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 14px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(190px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: var(--space-md); width: max-content; max-width: 92vw;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition); z-index: 130;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-panel,
.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-panel,
.has-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-panel {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-group { display: grid; gap: 0.1rem; align-content: start; }
.dropdown-group__title { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.dropdown-panel a { display: block; padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.dropdown-panel a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--navy); }
.dropdown-panel a::after { content: none !important; } /* suppress nav underline bar inside the panel */

/* ---------- Resources mega-menu (mobile accordion, inside slide-in nav) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .has-dropdown { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .has-dropdown > a { flex: 1 1 auto; }
  .has-dropdown::before { content: none; }
  .dropdown-toggle { width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); }
  .dropdown-panel {
    position: static; transform: none; width: 100%; box-shadow: none; border: 0; padding: 0 0 0.6rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-sm); display: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .has-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-panel { display: grid; }
  .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-panel, .has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-panel { display: none; }
  .has-dropdown.is-open:hover .dropdown-panel, .has-dropdown.is-open:focus-within .dropdown-panel { display: grid; }
  .dropdown-panel a { padding: 0.6rem 0.25rem; font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* ---------- Article layout + components ---------- */
.article { max-width: 72ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.article > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.article h2 { margin-top: var(--space-lg); scroll-margin-top: 96px; }
.article h3 { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.article p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.article ul, .article ol { display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; }
.article li { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.article a { color: var(--navy); }
.article a:hover { color: var(--gold-600); }

.takeaway { background: var(--gold-100); border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-600); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md); color: var(--ink); }
.takeaway strong { color: var(--navy); }

.limits { background: var(--warning-bg); border: 1px solid var(--warning-line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md); }
.limits h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.limits ul { margin-top: var(--space-xs); }

.toc { background: var(--soft-grey); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md); }
.toc__title { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.toc ol { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.1rem; display: grid; gap: 0.3rem; }
.toc a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.toc a:hover { text-decoration: underline; color: var(--gold-600); }

.compare-table { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin-block: var(--space-sm); -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.compare-table table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 520px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.compare-table th, .compare-table td { text-align: left; padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: top; }
.compare-table thead th { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--warm-white); }
.compare-table tbody th { background: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.compare-table tr:last-child td, .compare-table tr:last-child th { border-bottom: 0; }

.checklist { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md); margin-block: var(--space-sm); }
.checklist h3 { margin-top: 0; font-size: var(--step-1); }
.checklist ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.45rem; margin-top: var(--space-xs); }
.checklist li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.8rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.checklist li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.2rem; width: 1.15rem; height: 1.15rem; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--success); -webkit-mask: var(--check) center/0.8rem no-repeat; mask: var(--check) center/0.8rem no-repeat; }

.decision { counter-reset: dstep; list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; margin-block: var(--space-sm); }
.decision li { position: relative; padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem 0.75rem 3rem; background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.decision li::before { counter-increment: dstep; content: counter(dstep); position: absolute; left: 0.7rem; top: 0.7rem; width: 1.7rem; height: 1.7rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.decision li strong { color: var(--navy); }

.cta-inline { background: var(--navy); color: var(--on-navy); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-md); margin-block: var(--space-md); display: grid; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.cta-inline p { color: var(--on-navy); margin: 0; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.cta-inline .btn-row { margin: 0; }
.cta-inline .btn { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900); border-color: var(--gold); }
.cta-inline .btn:hover { background: var(--gold-600); color: var(--navy-900); }

.source-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-muted); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: var(--space-sm); margin-top: var(--space-lg); }

.related-guides .card p { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- Footer: 5 columns + popular guides strip ---------- */
.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-popular { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); margin-top: var(--space-lg); padding-top: var(--space-md); }
.footer-popular h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.footer-popular nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem 1.2rem; }
.footer-popular nav a { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--on-navy); }
.footer-popular nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ==========================================================================
   /reviews/ — Editorial trust story (Mockup B)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Editorial hero + rating proof card ---------- */
.reviews-hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: var(--space-xl); align-items: center; }
.reviews-hero__copy .lead { color: var(--on-navy); max-width: 56ch; }
.reviews-hero__copy .hero__ctas { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.reviews-hero__note { color: var(--on-navy-muted); max-width: 60ch; margin-top: var(--space-md); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .reviews-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-lg); } }

.proof-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); text-align: center; }
.proof-card .stars { font-size: 1.5rem; display: block; margin: 0.25rem 0; }
.proof-card__label { display: inline-block; font-size: var(--step--1); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.proof-card__score { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step-5); line-height: 1; color: var(--navy); }
.proof-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.proof-card__count { font-size: var(--step-1); margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.proof-card__count strong { color: var(--navy); }
.proof-card__sub { font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-muted); margin: var(--space-xs) 0 var(--space-md); }

/* ---------- Tag / theme pill lists ---------- */
.tag-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
.theme-snapshot { margin-top: var(--space-md); gap: 0.5rem; }
.theme-snapshot .pill { background: var(--gold-100); border-color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem; }

/* ---------- Featured review story ---------- */
.featured-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-md); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.featured-review { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.featured-review .stars { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.featured-review__title { font-size: var(--step-2); margin: var(--space-xs) 0 0.3rem; }
.featured-review__meta { font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.featured-review__quote { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: var(--step-2); line-height: 1.35; color: var(--navy); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding-left: var(--space-sm); margin: var(--space-sm) 0; }
.featured-review__tags { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.themes-panel { background: var(--gold-100); border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-md); }
.themes-panel h3 { font-size: var(--step-1); margin: 0.2rem 0 0.4rem; }
.themes-panel p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.themes-panel__tags { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.themes-panel__tags .pill { background: var(--white); border-color: var(--gold-600); }

/* ---------- Browse / filter tabs ---------- */
.review-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.review-filter {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem; min-height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.review-filter:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.review-filter[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.review-status { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.review-grid { margin-top: var(--space-md); align-items: start; }
.review-card[hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* ---------- Review cards (enhanced) ---------- */
.review-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.review-card__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem; }
.review-card .stars { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.badge--historic { background: var(--cream); color: #6a4e16; border: 1px solid var(--warning-line); }
.review-card__title { font-size: var(--step-1); line-height: 1.2; margin: 0; }
.review-card__meta { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-muted); margin: 0; }
.review-card__excerpt { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: var(--step-1); color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.35; margin: 0.2rem 0; }
.review-card__summary { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }
.review-card__tags { margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.review-card__tags .pill { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem; }
.review-card__verify { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--space-xs); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
.review-card__verify:hover { color: var(--gold-600); }

/* ---------- Two-column: help show / do not replace ---------- */
.reviews-twocol { align-items: start; gap: var(--space-md); }
.reviews-twocol .checklist, .reviews-twocol .limits { margin-block: 0; }
.reviews-twocol .checklist h3, .reviews-twocol .limits h3 { margin-top: 0; font-size: var(--step-1); }
.reviews-twocol .limits ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.45rem; margin-top: var(--space-xs); }
.reviews-twocol .limits li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.6rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.reviews-twocol .limits li::before { content: "\00d7"; position: absolute; left: 0.2rem; top: -0.05rem; color: #b06a16; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ---------- Final source / verifiability strip ---------- */
.source-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-sm); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: var(--space-md); }
.source-strip__text { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-muted); margin: 0; max-width: 72ch; }