:root {
  /* Palette approved by Sherman 2026-10-25 (CLIENT-ALPINE.md → Proposed Palette) */
  --color-primary: #327EA2;    /* logo blue: icons, accents, large text only */
  --color-secondary: #1E5470;  /* deep Alpine: pill, links, dark bands */
  --color-accent: #FCD204;     /* logo sun yellow: buttons only */
  --color-calm: #6FBF9C;       /* meadow green: checks, borders, highlights */
  --color-calm-text: #1F4D3B;  /* text on mint */
  --color-bg: #FBF8F3;         /* warm white page */
  --color-bg-soft: #E9F5EF;    /* mint section tint */
  --color-bg-blue: #EEF5F9;    /* pale blue section tint */
  --color-surface: #FFFFFF;    /* cards and forms */
  --color-text: #1F2A33;
  --color-text-light: #FFFFFF;
  --color-neutral: #808080;
  --color-text-muted: #4F5F69; /* small print: sources, times */
  --color-border: #D5E7DE;
  --color-cta: #FCD204;
  --color-cta-text: #1F2A33;
  --font-heading: 'Nunito', sans-serif;  /* Option A, approved by Sherman 2026-10-25 */
  --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --radius: 12px;
  --shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(31, 42, 51, 0.08);
  --container: 1160px;
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--color-text); background: var(--color-bg); line-height: 1.65; font-size: 1.0625rem; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--color-secondary); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 0.6em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
section { padding: 72px 0; scroll-margin-top: 90px; }
.eyebrow { display: inline-block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.eyebrow-light { color: var(--color-accent); }
.visually-hidden { position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 8px; background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-cta-text); padding: 8px 14px; z-index: 100; border-radius: 6px; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 8px; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent); outline-offset: 2px; }

.btn-primary { display: inline-block; background: var(--color-cta); color: var(--color-cta-text); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 999px; border: 0; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer; transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease; }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn-outline-light { display: inline-block; color: var(--color-text-light); border: 2px solid var(--color-text-light); padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }

/* Utility bar + nav */
.utility-bar { background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light); font-size: 0.875rem; }
.utility-inner { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 8px 24px; display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; }
.utility-bar a { color: var(--color-text-light); text-decoration: none; }
.utility-social a { margin-left: 14px; }
.site-nav { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; background: var(--color-bg); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.nav-inner { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 10px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.nav-logo { flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-logo img { width: 84px; height: auto; }
.nav-links { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 28px; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--color-text); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); }

/* Hero */
.hero { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-bg-soft) 0%, var(--color-bg) 70%); padding: 56px 0 72px; }
.hero-inner { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.pill-heading { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hero-oneliner { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-text); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hero-subhead { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hero-price { display: inline-block; background: var(--color-bg-soft); color: var(--color-calm-text); border-left: 4px solid var(--color-calm); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.proof-bullets { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.proof-bullets li { padding-left: 30px; position: relative; }
.proof-bullets li::before { content: "\2713"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-calm); color: var(--color-text); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.hero-form-card { background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 28px; border-top: 6px solid var(--color-primary); }
.hero-qualifier { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hero-form label, .contact-form label { display: block; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 12px 0 4px; }
.hero-form input, .hero-form select, .hero-form textarea, .contact-form input, .contact-form select, .contact-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 11px 12px; border: 1px solid #9DB6C4; border-radius: 8px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; background: var(--color-surface); color: var(--color-text); }
.hero-form textarea, .contact-form textarea { min-height: 84px; resize: vertical; }
.hero-form .btn-primary, .contact-form .btn-primary { width: 100%; margin-top: 18px; }
.inquiry-form-nativeforms iframe { display: block; width: 100%; border: 0; }
.hero-phone { text-align: center; margin: 14px 0 0; font-weight: 600; }

/* Problem */
.problem { background: var(--color-bg-soft); }
.problem h2 { text-align: center; }
.problem-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 28px; }
.problem-card { background: var(--color-surface); border-top: 4px solid var(--color-calm); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.problem-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* Authority */
.authority-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1.25fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.authority-image img { max-height: 620px; width: auto; margin: 0 auto; }
.authority-image img { border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.credential-list { padding-left: 20px; }
.credential-list li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.stats-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 44px; background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; text-align: center; }
.stat-number { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-accent); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Plan */
.plan { background: var(--color-text); color: var(--color-text-light); text-align: center; }
.plan-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin: 32px 0; text-align: left; }
.plan-step { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; }
.step-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--color-accent); }

/* Pricing */
.pricing { background: var(--color-bg-blue); }
.pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.pricing-card { background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.price-factors { padding-left: 20px; }

/* Result + CTA strip */
.result-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.result-inner img { border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.cta-strip { background: var(--color-accent); padding: 36px 0; }
.cta-strip-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.cta-strip p { margin: 0; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-cta-text); }
.btn-cta-strip { display: inline-block; background: var(--color-text); color: #fff; padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }

/* Services */
.services { background: var(--color-bg-soft); }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; margin-top: 28px; }
.service-card { background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.service-card p { flex: 1; }
.service-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.text-link { font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.guide-link { margin-top: 28px; text-align: center; }

/* Testimonials */
.testimonial-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 28px; }
.testimonial-card { border-top: 4px solid var(--color-calm); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); background: var(--color-surface); }
.testimonial-quote { font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-reviewer span { display: block; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #4A5A66; }
.rating-note { text-align: center; margin-top: 24px; }

/* Accordion */
.accordions { background: var(--color-bg-soft); }
.accordions details { background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 12px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.accordions summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 18px 22px; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.accordions details > div { padding: 0 22px 18px; }

/* Pre-footer + contact */
.prefooter-cta { background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light); }
.prefooter-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 22px; text-align: center; }
.prefooter-inner h2 { margin: 0; }
.prefooter-buttons { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.contact-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 380px; border: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); }

/* Footer */
.site-footer { background: var(--color-text); color: #DCE6EC; padding: 56px 0 0; }
.site-footer a { color: #fff; }
.footer-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 36px; }
.footer-brand img { width: 110px; background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-nav ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-nav li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); margin-top: 40px; padding: 18px 24px; text-align: center; font-size: 0.85rem; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner, .authority-inner, .result-inner, .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid, .testimonial-cards, .problem-cards, .plan-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section { padding: 52px 0; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .utility-inner { justify-content: center; gap: 2px 14px; padding: 6px 16px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .utility-social a { margin-left: 8px; }
  .nav-inner { padding: 8px 16px; }
  .nav-logo img { width: 64px; }
  .nav-cta { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.9rem; white-space: nowrap; }
  .hero { padding: 32px 0 48px; }
  .hero-oneliner { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .container, .hero-inner { padding: 0 16px; }
  .services-grid, .testimonial-cards, .problem-cards, .plan-steps, .pricing-grid, .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-strip-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
}
/* Guide pages */
.container.narrow { max-width: 820px; }
.guide-header { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-bg-soft) 0%, var(--color-bg) 80%); padding: 40px 0 28px; }
.guide-header h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 800; }
.byline { color: #4A5A66; font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.guide-body { padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
.guide-body h2 { margin-top: 1.6em; }
.guide-body h3 { margin-top: 1.3em; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.guide-body table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0 1.4em; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.guide-body th, .guide-body td { border: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.guide-body thead th { background: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-text-light); }
.guide-body tbody th { background: var(--color-bg-soft); color: var(--color-calm-text); }
.guide-body td { background: var(--color-surface); }
.table-scroll { overflow-x: auto; }
.breadcrumbs ol { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 14px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.breadcrumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 6px; color: var(--color-neutral); }
.guide-card { background: var(--color-bg-soft); padding: 24px 0; text-align: center; }
.simple-page { padding: 64px 0; }
.text-link { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.accordions summary::marker { color: var(--color-calm); }
.authority .eyebrow, .result .eyebrow { color: var(--color-calm-text); }
.doctor-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin: 18px 0; padding: 12px 16px; background: var(--color-bg-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.doctor-badge img { width: 88px; height: 88px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 20%; border: 3px solid var(--color-surface); flex-shrink: 0; }
.doctor-badge p { margin: 0; color: var(--color-calm-text); line-height: 1.45; }
.result-photo { max-height: 560px; width: auto; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Hero people: team photo heads the form card, face row under the proof points */
.hero-form-card.has-photo { border-top: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-card-photo { display: block; width: calc(100% + 56px); max-width: none; margin: -28px -28px 20px; aspect-ratio: 1100 / 609; object-fit: cover; }
.team-faces { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 22px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--color-text); }
.faces { display: flex; flex-shrink: 0; }
.faces img { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 3px solid var(--color-surface); object-fit: cover; margin-left: -12px; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(31, 42, 51, 0.12); }
.faces img:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.team-faces-text { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.team-faces-text strong { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.team-faces:hover .team-faces-text { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-card-photo { width: calc(100% + 40px); margin: -20px -20px 16px; }
  .hero-form-card { padding: 20px; }
  .faces img { width: 40px; height: 40px; margin-left: -10px; }
  .hero-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .team-faces { order: -1; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 16px; }
  .team-faces-text { font-size: 0.85rem; }
}

/* Service page overview */
.overview-intro { max-width: 760px; }
.overview-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 24px; }
.overview-item { background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-top: 4px solid var(--color-calm); }
.overview-item h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.overview-item p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.guide-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .overview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .overview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Centered section heads (Sherman 2026-10-25: keep consistent site-wide) */
.services > .container > .eyebrow, .testimonials > .container > .eyebrow,
.overview > .container > .eyebrow { display: block; text-align: center; }
.services > .container > h2, .testimonials > .container > h2, .accordions > .container > h2,
.pricing > .container > h2, .overview > .container > h2, .section-head { text-align: center; }
.pricing > .container > .btn-primary { display: block; width: fit-content; margin: 0 auto; }
.overview-intro { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }

/* Inner pages: team, contact, legal */
.page-intro { padding: 48px 0 24px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-bg-soft) 0%, var(--color-bg) 75%); text-align: center; }
.page-intro h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
.page-intro .breadcrumbs ol { justify-content: center; }
.page-lead { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 8px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.team-leads { padding-top: 40px; }
.team-lead { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.team-lead img { border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; }
.team-role { color: var(--color-calm-text); font-weight: 600; margin-top: -8px; }
.team-staff { background: var(--color-bg-soft); }
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 28px; }
.team-card { margin: 0; background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); text-align: center; }
.team-card img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; }
.team-card figcaption { padding: 14px 12px 18px; }
.team-card figcaption strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.team-card figcaption span { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-calm-text); }
.contact-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin: 32px 0 16px; text-align: left; }
.contact-card { background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-top: 4px solid var(--color-calm); }
.contact-card h2 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-card p { margin: 0; }
.legal h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-top: 1.6em; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .team-grid, .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .team-lead { grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: 28px; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .team-lead { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .team-lead img { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; } .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; } }
.services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); justify-content: center; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* StoryBrand empathy + authority line under the problem cards */
.problem-empathy { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; max-width: 860px; margin: 32px auto 0; padding: 20px 24px; background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-left: 5px solid var(--color-calm); }
.problem-empathy img { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; border: 3px solid var(--color-bg-soft); }
.problem-empathy p { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--color-calm-text); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .problem-empathy { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; border-left: 0; border-top: 5px solid var(--color-calm); } }

/* Guides: hub cards + guide photo (each card and its guide share one photo) */
.guide-photo { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); margin-top: 8px; }
.guides-hub { padding-top: 32px; }
.guide-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 340px)); justify-content: center; gap: 24px; }
.guide-tile { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); text-decoration: none; color: var(--color-text); transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease; }
.guide-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.guide-tile img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; }
.guide-tile-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding: 20px 22px 24px; flex: 1; }
.guide-tile-body strong { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.guide-tile-body > span:not(.text-link) { font-size: 0.95rem; flex: 1; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .guide-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Reviews by topic (2026-10-25) */
.stars { color: #E8B400; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.rating-summary { text-align: center; margin: -6px 0 18px; }
.review-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 auto 8px; }
.review-tabs[hidden] { display: none; }
.review-tab { font: inherit; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px; border: 2px solid var(--color-border); background: var(--color-surface); color: var(--color-secondary); cursor: pointer; }
.review-tab:hover { border-color: var(--color-calm); }
.review-tab[aria-selected="true"] { background: var(--color-secondary); border-color: var(--color-secondary); color: #fff; }
.review-panel-head { text-align: center; margin: 34px 0 0; }
.has-tabs .review-panel-head { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); }
.testimonial-card { margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.testimonial-card .stars { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.testimonial-quote { margin: 0 0 16px; flex: 1; }
.reviews-page .review-panel-head { text-align: left; }

/* Callback line + trust badges beside forms */
.form-callback { font-size: 0.875rem; text-align: center; margin: 10px 0 0; color: #4A5A66; }
.trust-badges { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 16px 0 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
.trust-badge { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start; gap: 6px; text-align: center; background: var(--color-bg-blue); border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px 6px; font-size: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.trust-badge strong { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-secondary); }
.trust-badge abbr { text-decoration: none; }
.trust-award img { width: 30px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px; }
.trust-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-secondary); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.trust-badge:nth-child(2) .trust-icon { background: #E8B400; color: var(--color-text); }

/* Mobile call bar */
.call-bar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .call-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 8px; position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 50; padding: 8px 10px calc(8px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); background: var(--color-surface); box-shadow: 0 -4px 18px rgba(31,42,51,0.14); }
  .call-bar a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; min-height: 48px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
  .call-bar-call { background: var(--color-secondary); color: #fff; }
  .call-bar-book { background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-cta-text); }
  body { padding-bottom: 72px; }
}

/* First-visit walkthrough */
.first-visit { background: var(--color-bg-soft); text-align: center; }
.section-lead { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.walkthrough { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 32px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 18px; counter-reset: walk; text-align: left; }
.walk-step { counter-increment: walk; background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); position: relative; }
.walk-step img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; }
.walk-step::before { content: counter(walk); position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-cta-text); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.walk-step h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 14px 16px 6px; }
.walk-step p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0 16px 18px; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .walkthrough { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 62%); overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding-bottom: 10px; } .walk-step { scroll-snap-align: start; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .walkthrough { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 78%); } }

/* Signed note from Dr. Warren */
.doctor-note { padding-bottom: 0; }
.note-card { margin: 0; background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-top: 5px solid var(--color-accent); padding: 36px 40px 30px; text-align: center; }
.note-card img { width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; margin: -84px auto 14px; border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.note-card blockquote { margin: 0; }
.note-card h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.note-card p { text-align: left; }
.note-card figcaption { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #4A5A66; }
.note-signature { display: block; font-family: 'Segoe Script', 'Brush Script MT', cursive; font-size: 1.9rem; color: var(--color-secondary); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .note-card { padding: 30px 20px 24px; } }

/* Free Parent Tools strip */
.free-tools { background: var(--color-bg-blue); text-align: center; }
.free-tools-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 24px; text-align: left; }
.free-tool { background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); text-decoration: none; color: var(--color-text); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform .2s ease; }
.free-tool:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.free-tool img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; }
.free-tool span { padding: 10px 12px 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.free-tool small { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-calm-text); }
.free-tool strong { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.25; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .free-tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .free-tools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.utility-lang a { font-weight: 600; }
.review-lang-note { text-align: center; font-size: 0.88rem; color: #4A5A66; margin: -8px 0 16px; }

/* Services dropdown (desktop nav) */
.nav-links { align-items: center; }
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-drop-toggle { font: inherit; font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text); background: none; border: 0; padding: 6px 0; cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.nav-drop-toggle:hover, .nav-dropdown.open .nav-drop-toggle { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.nav-drop-toggle svg { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.nav-drop { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 10px; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, 6px); width: 300px; background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(31,42,51,0.16); border-top: 4px solid var(--color-calm); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .15s ease, transform .15s ease, visibility .15s; z-index: 60; }
.nav-drop::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -18px; height: 18px; }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-drop, .nav-dropdown.open .nav-drop { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-drop-toggle svg, .nav-dropdown.open .nav-drop-toggle svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-drop a { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 8px; color: var(--color-text); }
.nav-drop a strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-secondary); }
.nav-drop a span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #4A5A66; }
.nav-drop a:hover, .nav-drop a:focus-visible, .nav-drop a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--color-bg-soft); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .nav-drop, .nav-drop-toggle svg { transition: none; } }
/* Tablet widths: six links + CTA (Insights added 2026-10-28) stay on one line */
.nav-links a, .nav-drop-toggle { white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-links .nav-drop a { white-space: normal; }
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav-inner { gap: 12px; padding: 10px 16px; }
  .nav-links { gap: 14px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .nav-logo img { width: 58px; height: auto; }
  .nav-cta { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 0.85rem; white-space: nowrap; }
}

/* Phone menu (hamburger), under 768px */
.nav-toggle { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-inner { position: relative; gap: 10px; }
  .nav-cta { margin-left: auto; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border: 2px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: 12px; background: var(--color-surface); color: var(--color-secondary); cursor: pointer; padding: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .nav-toggle path { stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2.4; stroke-linecap: round; transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease; transform-origin: 13px 13px; }
  .site-nav.menu-open .nav-toggle .bar1 { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
  .site-nav.menu-open .nav-toggle .bar2 { opacity: 0; }
  .site-nav.menu-open .nav-toggle .bar3 { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }
  .site-nav.menu-open .nav-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--color-surface); padding: 8px 16px 16px; box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(31,42,51,0.16); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); max-height: calc(100vh - 140px); overflow-y: auto; }
  .site-nav.menu-open .nav-links > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
  .site-nav.menu-open .nav-links > li > a, .site-nav.menu-open .nav-drop-toggle { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; min-height: 52px; padding: 0 4px; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; }
  .nav-drop, .nav-drop::before { position: static; transform: none; width: auto; box-shadow: none; border-top: 0; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; display: none; padding: 0 0 10px; background: none; }
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-drop { transform: none; }
  .nav-dropdown.open .nav-drop { display: block; }
  .nav-drop a { padding: 10px 12px; }
}

/* City pages (SKILL-CITYPAGE): local facts card, local FAQ, town links */
.city-local { background: var(--color-bg-blue); }
.city-local-intro { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.city-facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 0; }
.city-fact { background: var(--color-surface); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 20px 22px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary); }
.city-fact dt { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-secondary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.city-fact dd { margin: 0; }
.city-fact-source { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.local-faq { background: var(--color-bg); }
.local-reviews { background: var(--color-bg-soft); }
.city-links { background: var(--color-bg); text-align: center; }
.city-link-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 auto 12px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; }
.city-link-list li { background: var(--color-surface); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; }
.city-link-list a { font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.city-link-list [aria-current] { font-weight: 600; }
.city-link-time { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-left: 4px; }
.city-nearby { font-size: 0.95rem; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .city-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.local-reviews .testimonial-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 340px)); justify-content: center; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .city-link-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; } .city-link-list li { padding: 8px 10px; font-size: 0.9rem; border-radius: 14px; } .city-link-time { display: block; margin-left: 0; } }
.team-intro-photo { display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 900px; height: auto; margin: 24px auto 0; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
/* Phones: the hero photo (a child cared for by the team) shows first; H1 stays first in the HTML (Sherman, 2026-10-27).
   Same image URL as the form-card photo, so it downloads once. */
.hero-phone-photo { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-phone-photo { display: block; order: -2; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 1100 / 609; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .hero-form-card.has-photo .hero-card-photo { display: none; }
  .hero-form-card.has-photo { border-top: 6px solid var(--color-primary); }
}
/* Homepage desktop: fills the space under the face row beside the taller form card. Hidden on phones (the hero photo already leads there). */
.hero-fill-photo { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin-top: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .hero-fill-photo { display: none; } }