/* ============================================================
   Black Hills Carpet & Upholstery Care
   Stylesheet — bhcuc_styles.css
   ============================================================ */

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

  :root {
    --bg: #fdfbf7;
    --bg-warm: #f7f1e8;
    --bg-soft: #fef8ee;
    --surface: #ffffff;
    --ink: #1a1612;
    --ink-soft: #4a4138;
    --muted: #8a7e6f;
    --rule: #e8dec9;
    --gold: #c8922a;
    --gold-deep: #a07418;
    --sunset: #ff7a1a;
    --ember: #e83e1f;
    --leaf: #2d6b3f;
    --sky: #6ba5c4;
    --serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --sans: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ── NAV ── */
  nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 48px;
    background: rgba(253,251,247,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }

  .nav-brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .nav-brand-logo img {
    height: 52px;
    width: 52px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .nav-brand-name {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .nav-brand-sub {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--sunset);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--sunset); }

  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--ink) !important;
    color: var(--bg) !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s !important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--sunset) !important; color: white !important; transform: translateY(-1px); }

  /* ── HERO ── */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 130px 24px 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg);
  }

  .hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 30%, rgba(255,122,26,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 85% 70%, rgba(232,62,31,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 15% 80%, rgba(200,146,42,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero-mountains {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 120px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.05;
  }

  .hero-stamp {
    position: relative;
    width: 158px;
    height: 158px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    animation: fadeDown 0.6s ease both;
  }
  .hero-stamp .stamp-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    animation: stampSpin 38s linear infinite;
  }
  .hero-stamp .stamp-orbit svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
  .hero-stamp .stamp-orbit text {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    fill: var(--ember);
  }
  .hero-logo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 18px;
    width: calc(100% - 36px);
    height: calc(100% - 36px);
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255,122,26,0.22), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  @keyframes stampSpin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }

  .hero-award {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5e8, #ffe8d0);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,122,26,0.25);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 9px 22px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ember);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    animation: fadeDown 0.8s 0.1s ease both;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(232,62,31,0.08);
    position: relative;
  }
  .hero-award::before {
    content: '★★';
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--sunset);
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(54px, 9vw, 112px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.0;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    animation: fadeDown 0.8s 0.2s ease both;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    position: relative;
  }
  .hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: var(--sunset);
  }

  .hero-rule {
    width: 56px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    margin: 32px auto;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.3s ease both;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    max-width: 600px;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.4s ease both;
    position: relative;
  }
  .hero-sub strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.55s ease both;
    position: relative;
  }

  .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 17px 32px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,122,26,0.35), 0 2px 6px rgba(232,62,31,0.15);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255,122,26,0.45), 0 3px 8px rgba(232,62,31,0.2);
  }

  .btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--surface);
    color: var(--ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 17px 32px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--rule);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.15s, background 0.2s;
  }
  .btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--ink);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    background: var(--bg-warm);
  }

  .hero-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 56px;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.7s ease both;
    position: relative;
  }
  .hero-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .hero-trust-item::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: var(--leaf);
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  /* ── SERVICE STRIP ── */
  .service-strip {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--bg);
    padding: 24px 48px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .strip-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .strip-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px 26px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .strip-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .strip-item:hover { color: var(--sunset); }
  .strip-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sunset);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ── SECTION SHARED ── */
  section { padding: 110px 48px; }

  .section-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sunset);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .section-tag::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 28px; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(38px, 4.2vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .section-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: var(--sunset);
  }

  .section-body {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 580px;
  }

  /* ── DIFFERENCE SECTION ── */
  .difference {
    background: var(--bg-warm);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .difference-pillars {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 48px;
  }
  .pillar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .pillar-num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .pillar-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .pillar-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .difference-quote {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 64px 40px 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(26,22,18,0.06), 0 2px 8px rgba(26,22,18,0.04);
  }
  .difference-quote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px; left: 32px;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 80px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--sunset);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .difference-quote blockquote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .quote-attr {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
  }
  .quote-attr strong { color: var(--ember); }

  /* ── SERVICES ── */
  .services { background: var(--bg); }

  .services-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .service-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 36px 32px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(255,122,26,0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255,122,26,0.3);
  }
  .service-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }

  .service-card-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5e8, #ffe8d0);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .service-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .service-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .service-card-types {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .type-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
  }
  .service-card-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px; right: 32px;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--muted);
    transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  }
  .service-card:hover .service-card-arrow { color: var(--sunset); transform: translate(3px,-3px); }

  /* featured card spans 2 cols */
  .service-card.featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #2a221a 100%);
    color: var(--bg);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    border: none;
  }
  .service-card.featured h3 { color: var(--bg); font-size: 30px; }
  .service-card.featured p { color: rgba(253,251,247,0.7); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .service-card.featured .service-card-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    color: white;
  }
  .service-card.featured .type-tag {
    background: rgba(255,122,26,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255,122,26,0.3);
    color: var(--sunset);
  }
  .service-card.featured .service-card-arrow { color: var(--sunset); }
  .service-card.featured:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(26,22,18,0.3);
  }

  /* ── AWARD ── */
  .award-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8ec 0%, #ffe8d0 50%, #ffd9b3 100%);
    padding: 100px 48px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .award-section::before, .award-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .award-section::before {
    top: -100px; left: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,122,26,0.18), transparent 70%);
  }
  .award-section::after {
    bottom: -100px; right: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,62,31,0.15), transparent 70%);
  }

  .award-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,122,26,0.25);
    padding: 44px 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(232,62,31,0.15), 0 4px 16px rgba(255,122,26,0.1);
  }
  .award-stars {
    font-size: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--sunset);
    margin: 4px 0;
  }
  .award-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .award-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ember);
    margin: 4px 0;
  }
  .award-year {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 76px;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 12px 0 4px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
  }
  .award-cats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .award-cat {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: white;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
  }
  .award-body {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 36px auto 0;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.75;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
  .testimonials { background: var(--bg); }

  .testimonials-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  }
  .testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255,122,26,0.08), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  }
  .testimonial-card.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5e8, #fff8ec);
    border-color: rgba(255,122,26,0.2);
  }
  .t-stars {
    color: var(--sunset);
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .t-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .t-text strong { color: var(--ember); font-weight: 600; }
  .t-attr {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding-top: 18px;
  }
  .t-name {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .t-service {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* ── ABOUT TEASER ── */
  .about-teaser {
    background: var(--bg-warm);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .about-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 48px;
  }
  .stat-block {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 26px 22px;
    text-align: left;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  }
  .stat-block:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,122,26,0.08);
  }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .about-portrait {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 44px 38px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(26,22,18,0.06);
  }
  .about-portrait::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px; left: 38px;
    width: 64px; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
  }
  .portrait-name {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .portrait-title {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sunset);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .portrait-bio {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.75;
  }
  .portrait-bio p + p { margin-top: 14px; }
  .portrait-bio strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
  .portrait-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding-top: 18px;
  }

  /* ── CTA BOTTOM ── */
  .cta-bottom {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #2a221a 100%);
    color: var(--bg);
    padding: 110px 48px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cta-bottom::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(255,122,26,0.15) 0%, transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 20% 80%, rgba(232,62,31,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .cta-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(42px, 5.2vw, 72px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--bg);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    position: relative;
  }
  .cta-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), #ffb069);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  }
  .cta-sub {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(253,251,247,0.75);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 44px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    position: relative;
  }
  .cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .cta-bottom .btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--bg);
    border-color: rgba(253,251,247,0.3);
  }
  .cta-bottom .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(253,251,247,0.08);
    border-color: var(--bg);
  }
  .cta-note {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(253,251,247,0.5);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* ── FOOTER ── */
  footer {
    background: var(--bg-warm);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 64px 48px 36px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .footer-brand-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .footer-brand-row img {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .footer-brand-name {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .footer-brand-loc {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sunset);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .footer-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 380px;
  }
  .footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-contact-item:hover { color: var(--sunset); }
  .footer-contact-item span:first-child {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 24px; height: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5e8, #ffe8d0);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--sunset);
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .footer-col-title {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .footer-links { list-style: none; }
  .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .footer-links a {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--sunset); }
  .footer-hours-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .footer-hours-item span:last-child { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .footer-copy {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--muted);
  }

  .footer-bottom-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.footer-credit {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.footer-credit a {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-credit a:hover {
  color: var(--sunset);
  border-bottom-color: var(--sunset);
}

  .footer-award-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sunset), var(--ember));
    color: white;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
  }
  .footer-award-badge::before { content: '★'; }

  /* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
  @keyframes fadeDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-16px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    nav { padding: 14px 20px; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-links li:last-child { display: block; }
    .nav-links { display: flex; }
    .nav-links li:not(:last-child) { display: none; }
    section { padding: 76px 24px; }
    .difference, .about-teaser { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .service-card.featured { grid-column: span 2; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hero-title { font-size: clamp(46px, 10vw, 80px); }
    .award-badge { padding: 36px 36px; }
    .award-year { font-size: 58px; }
    .award-title { font-size: 34px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .service-card.featured { grid-column: span 1; }
    .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero { padding: 110px 20px 72px; }
    section { padding: 64px 20px; }
    .service-strip { padding: 18px 20px; }
    .strip-inner { justify-content: flex-start; overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
    .strip-item { padding: 8px 18px; }
    .hero-trust { gap: 18px; }
  }