/* ============================================================
   ACE LAND — custom.css
   Homepage styles: Hero · Trust · Stats · Why · Estates
   Process · Insights Chart · Testimonials · Animations
   Custom Cursor · Parallax · Magnetic Buttons
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Shared Section Utilities ───────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-sub {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ── Fade-In On Viewport ────────────────────────────────── */
.js-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.js-fade.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Glow Buttons ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn--glow:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(241, 90, 41, .45);
}
.btn--cta {
  padding: .7rem 1.8rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.btn--cta:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--navbar-h));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: #0E0E0D;
}

/* Background image layer */
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero__bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  opacity: .45;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(14,14,13,.80) 55%, rgba(14,14,13,.25));
}
.hero__blob {
  position: absolute;
  right: -8%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: clamp(280px, 40vw, 560px);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(241,90,41,.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6.5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 18ch;
}

.hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #d4d3cb;
  font-weight: 350;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.hero__actions {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Supporting text block */
.hero__support {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.hero__support-text {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: #dfddd0;
  font-weight: 350;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 52ch;
}

/* ── Trust Bar ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.trust-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.trust-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(241,90,41,.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.trust-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.trust-item span {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: #e9e7dd;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-section {
  background: #0E0E0D;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.stats-section__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item { padding: var(--space-md); }
.stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY ACELAND
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.why-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.why-section__header {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.feature-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(241,90,41,.12);
}
.feature-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(241,90,41,.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.feature-card__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.feature-card__text {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURED ESTATES
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.estates-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
}
.estates-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.estates-section__header {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.estate-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.estate-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.estate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  border-color: #c8a95a; /* gold accent on hover */
}

.estate-card__image {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.estate-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.estate-card:hover .estate-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.estate-card__image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.35), transparent 60%);
}

.estate-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}
.estate-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.estate-card__desc {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.estate-card__price {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.estate-card__price strong {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.estate-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.estate-card:hover .estate-card__cta {
  gap: 12px; /* arrow slides right */
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS / TIMELINE
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: #0E0E0D;
}
.process-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.process-section .section-heading,
.process-section .eyebrow {
  color: #F0EFEB;
}

.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* Horizontal progress line */
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 27px;
  left: calc(12.5%);
  right: calc(12.5%);
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(241,90,41,.2);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Animated fill line — driven by JS scroll */
.process-steps::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 27px;
  left: calc(12.5%);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: width 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.process-steps.is-animated::after {
  width: calc(75%);
}

.process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.process-step__circle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(241,90,41,.3);
  background: #0E0E0D;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.process-step.is-lit .process-step__circle,
.process-step__circle--final.is-lit {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(241,90,41,.08);
}
.process-step__num {
  display: block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.process-step__title {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.process-step__text {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #c5c3b9;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   INSIGHTS / APPRECIATION CHART
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insights-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.insights-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.appreciation-chart {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}
.appreciation-chart__heading {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.chart-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.chart-year {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  width: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chart-track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.chart-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #e07040);
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.3s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}
.chart-pct {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  width: 44px;
  text-align: right;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chart-note {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS MARQUEE
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials-section {
  background: #0E0E0D;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-section__header {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}
.testimonials-section .section-heading,
.testimonials-section .section-sub,
.testimonials-section .eyebrow {
  color: #F0EFEB;
}
.testimonials-section .section-sub {
  color: #8d8b83;
}

.marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee::before,
.marquee::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0E0E0D, transparent);
}
.marquee::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #0E0E0D, transparent);
}

.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
  cursor: grab;
}
.marquee__track:hover,
.marquee__track.is-dragging {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.marquee__track.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #171716;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  width: 300px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  border-color: rgba(241,90,41,.3);
}
.testimonial-card__mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: rgba(241,90,41,.3);
  line-height: .8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.testimonial-card__author {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   CUSTOM CURSOR
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cursor {
  position: fixed;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  transition: transform .1s var(--ease), opacity .2s;
}
.cursor__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.cursor__ring {
  position: fixed;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(241,90,41,.7);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width .25s var(--ease), height .25s var(--ease),
              left .08s linear, top .08s linear, opacity .2s;
}
.cursor__ring.is-expanded {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PARALLAX (applied via JS)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.parallax-layer {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   DARK MODE OVERRIDES
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-theme="dark"] .feature-card {
  background: #171716;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .estate-card {
  background: #171716;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .appreciation-chart {
  background: #171716;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .why-section,
[data-theme="dark"] .estates-section {
  background: #0E0E0D;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .estates-section {
  background: #0a0a09;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .insights-section__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  .process-steps::before,
  .process-steps::after { display: none; }
  .estate-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero__support { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-lg); }
  .trust-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-section__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .estate-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cursor, .cursor__ring { display: none; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-section {
  background: #0E0E0D;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-section__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.contact-section__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.contact-section__sub {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: #b9b8ae;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 44ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* ── Direct links (email + WhatsApp) ── */
.contact-direct {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact-dlink {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}

.contact-dlink:hover {
  border-color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .3);
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .04);
}

.contact-dlink__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #b1afa6;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}

.contact-dlink:hover .contact-dlink__icon {
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .12);
  color: #F15A29;
}

.contact-dlink__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #83837e;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-dlink__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F0EFEB;
}

/* ── Right column shared ── */
.contact-section__right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact-meta-label {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8f8f83;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ── Offices ── */
.contact-offices__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact-office {
  padding: 20px;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(175, 162, 162, 0.07);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}

.contact-office:hover {
  border-color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .2);
}

.contact-office__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F15A29;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-office__city {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F15A29;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-office__addr {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #a5a49c;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ── Social icons ── */
.contact-socials__row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.contact-social {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #a5a59a;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.contact-social:hover {
  color: #F15A29;
  border-color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(241, 90, 41, .22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Bottom tagline bar ── */
.contact-section__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 0.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}

.contact-section__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #b1b1a5;
}

.contact-section__rule {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: #F15A29;
  opacity: .5;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-section__top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
}

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

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE HERO
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(92vh - var(--navbar-h));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: #0E0E0D;
}

/* Background layers */
.contact-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.contact-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  opacity: .42;
}

.contact-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(10, 10, 9, .97) 30%,
    rgba(10, 10, 9, .55) 20%
  );
}

/* Subtle grain texture */
.contact-hero__grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .028;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Vertical orange accent rule */
.contact-hero__accent-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    #F15A29 25%,
    #F15A29 75%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* Availability badge */
.contact-hero__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  right: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ch-fade-in .8s 1.2s forwards;
}

.contact-hero__badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, .5);
  animation: ch-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-hero__badge-text {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: #c4c2b9;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Content */
.contact-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-hero__eyebrow {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ch-fade-up .6s .1s forwards;
}

.contact-hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 18ch;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ch-fade-up .75s .3s forwards;
}

.contact-hero__headline em {
  color: #F15A29;
  font-style: italic;
}

.contact-hero__sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #e4e2d9;
  font-weight: 250;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ch-fade-up .7s .5s forwards;
}

.contact-hero__sub2 {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: #cccac0;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 44ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ch-fade-up .7s .65s forwards;
}

/* Buttons */
.contact-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ch-fade-up .7s .8s forwards;
}

.contact-hero__btn--ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: .68rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.contact-hero__btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.contact-hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ch-fade-in 1s 1.4s forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-hero__scroll-label {
  font-size: .70rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #7c7c76;
}

.contact-hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #F15A29, transparent);
}

/* ── Keyframes ── */
@keyframes ch-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes ch-fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes ch-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, .5); }
  50%       { opacity: .4; box-shadow: 0 0 2px rgba(34, 197, 94, .2); }
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
    padding-bottom: 64px;
  }
  .contact-hero__badge {
    top: 16px;
    right: var(--space-md);
  }
  .contact-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .contact-hero__eyebrow,
  .contact-hero__headline,
  .contact-hero__sub,
  .contact-hero__sub2,
  .contact-hero__actions,
  .contact-hero__badge,
  .contact-hero__scroll {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   QUICK RESPONSE PROMISE STRIP
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-promise {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-bottom: 0.5px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-promise__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-promise__text {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.contact-promise__text strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT METHODS SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.methods-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.methods-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.methods-section__header {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.methods-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: start;
}

.methods-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.method-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.method-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  border-color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .3);
}

.method-card__icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.method-card__title {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.method-card__desc {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  min-height: 42px;
}
.method-card__handle {
  display: block;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.method-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.method-card:hover .method-card__cta {
  gap: 10px;
}

/* WhatsApp button-style CTA variant */
.method-card__cta--btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.method-card__cta--btn:hover {
  background: #1ebd5a;
  gap: 8px; /* override the generic hover-gap rule */
}

/* ── Email: envelope flap opens ── */
.method-card__icon--email {
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.envelope {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 16px;
}
.envelope__body {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1.6px solid currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.envelope__flap {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: -1px;
  right: -1px;
  height: 9px;
  border-left: 1.6px solid currentColor;
  border-right: 1.6px solid currentColor;
  border-top: 1.6px solid currentColor;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 50% 70%, 100% 0);
  transform-origin: top center;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.method-card:hover .envelope__flap {
  transform: rotateX(50deg) translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── WhatsApp: gentle recurring pulse ── */
.method-card__icon--whatsapp {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, .12);
  color: #25D366;
}
.method-card__icon--whatsapp::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 11px;
  border: 1.5px solid #25D366;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: wa-pulse 3s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes wa-pulse {
  0%   { opacity: .55; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0;   transform: scale(1.55); }
}

/* ── Instagram: rotating gradient ring on hover ── */
.method-card__icon--instagram {
  background: rgba(193, 53, 132, .08);
  color: #C13584;
}
.ig-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, #F58529, #DD2A7B, #8134AF, #515BD4, #F58529);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ig-spin 3s linear infinite;
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.method-card:hover .ig-ring {
  opacity: 1;
  animation-play-state: running;
}
.method-card__icon--instagram svg {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
@keyframes ig-spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ── X: minimal line sweep ── */
.method-card__icon--x {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .method-card__icon--x {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}
.method-card__icon--x::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(241, 90, 41, .35), transparent);
  transition: left .6s ease;
}
.method-card:hover .method-card__icon--x::after {
  left: 140%;
}

/* ── Facebook: soft floating motion ── */
.method-card__icon--facebook {
  background: rgba(24, 119, 242, .1);
  color: #1877F2;
  animation: fb-float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes fb-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}

/* ── LinkedIn: professional blue glow pulse ── */
.method-card__icon--linkedin {
  background: rgba(10, 102, 194, .1);
  color: #0A66C2;
}
.method-card:hover .method-card__icon--linkedin {
  animation: li-glow 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes li-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(10, 102, 194, .1); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(10, 102, 194, .18); }
}

/* ── Floating advisor card ── */
.advisor-card {
  background: #171716;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  color: #fff;
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--navbar-h) + var(--space-lg));
}
.advisor-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .65rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.advisor-card__dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.advisor-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.advisor-card__text {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #cecdc4;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-style: italic;
}
.advisor-card__btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: .7rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.advisor-card__btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ACELAND
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-clients {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
}
.why-clients__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.checklist__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.checklist__item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.checklist__icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.checklist__label {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FINAL CALL TO ACTION
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.final-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  background: #0E0E0D;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.final-cta__blob {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(241, 90, 41, .12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.final-cta__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.final-cta__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: #F0EFEB;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.final-cta__sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #ceccc2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.final-cta__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: .85rem 2.2rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.final-cta__btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(241, 90, 41, .4);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Contact body
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .methods-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .advisor-card {
    position: static;
  }
  .methods-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .why-clients__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .methods-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ PAGE HERO
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 56vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: #0E0E0D;
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.faq-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  opacity: .4;
}

.faq-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(10, 10, 9, .20) 0%,
    rgba(10, 10, 9, .20) 80%
  );
}

/* Decorative background question marks */
.faq-hero__qmarks {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}

.faq-hero__q {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .06);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-hero__q--1 { top: 8%;  left: 8%;  font-size: 5rem; }
.faq-hero__q--2 { top: 55%; left: 4%;  font-size: 3.5rem; }
.faq-hero__q--3 { top: 15%; right: 10%; font-size: 6.5rem; }
.faq-hero__q--4 { bottom: 10%; right: 6%; font-size: 4rem; }

/* Content */
.faq-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-hero__eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: faq-fade-up .6s .1s forwards;
}

.faq-hero__eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.faq-hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: faq-fade-up .75s .3s forwards;
}

.faq-hero__sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #e4e2d6;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: faq-fade-up .7s .5s forwards;
}

.faq-hero__divider {
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  animation: faq-fade-in .8s .75s forwards;
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes faq-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes faq-fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: .5; }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-hero {
    min-height: 44vh;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
  }
  .faq-hero__q--1, .faq-hero__q--2, .faq-hero__q--3, .faq-hero__q--4 {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .faq-hero__eyebrow,
  .faq-hero__headline,
  .faq-hero__sub,
  .faq-hero__divider {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: none;
  }
  .faq-hero__divider { opacity: .5; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.faq-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-section__header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.accordion {
  border-top: 0.5px solid var(--border);
}

.accordion__item {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 0.5px solid var(--border);
}

/* Sliding accent line on the left of the open item */
.accordion__item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.accordion__item.is-open::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.accordion__question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: 20px 8px 20px 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.accordion__question:hover {
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .04);
}
.accordion__question span {
  font-size: .98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.accordion__chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.accordion__question:hover .accordion__chevron {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.accordion__item.is-open .accordion__chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.accordion__item.is-open .accordion__question:hover .accordion__chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion__answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}

.accordion__answer-inner {
  padding: 0 20px 24px 20px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.accordion__answer-inner p {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.accordion__answer-inner p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.accordion__answer-inner ul,
.accordion__answer-inner ol {
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
  padding-left: 22px;
}
.accordion__answer-inner li {
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.accordion__answer-inner ul {
  list-style: disc;
}
.accordion__answer-inner ol {
  list-style: decimal;
}

/* ── Quiet "Still have questions" card ── */
.faq-still-questions {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}
.faq-still-questions__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.faq-still-questions__text {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}
.faq-still-questions__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: .65rem 1.6rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.faq-still-questions__btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ FINAL CTA (dark)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-final-cta {
  background: #0E0E0D;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}
.faq-final-cta__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-final-cta__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2rem);
  color: #F0EFEB;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.faq-final-cta__sub {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #6B6A64;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.faq-final-cta__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: .75rem 1.9rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.faq-final-cta__btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(241, 90, 41, .35);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .accordion__question {
    padding: 16px 8px 16px 16px;
  }
  .accordion__question span {
    font-size: .9rem;
  }
  .accordion__answer-inner {
    padding: 0 16px 20px 16px;
    font-size: .85rem;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — HERO
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 58vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: #0E0E0D;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.about-hero__img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  opacity: .6;
}
.about-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(10,10,9,.5) 0%, rgba(10,10,9,.85) 80%);
}
.about-hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-hero__eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: about-fade-up .6s .1s forwards;
}
.about-hero__eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.about-hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: about-fade-up .75s .3s forwards;
}
.about-hero__sub {
  font-size: .98rem;
  color: #e9e7dd;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: about-fade-up .7s .5s forwards;
}
@keyframes about-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — INTRO STATEMENT
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-intro {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.about-intro__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-intro__text {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — STORY (split + parallax)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-story {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-story__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-story__p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.about-story__parallax-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-story__img {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120%;
  object-fit: cover;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — VALUES CARDS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.values-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.values-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.values-section__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.value-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.value-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: width .35s var(--ease);
}
.value-card:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}
.value-card__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(241,90,41,.1);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.value-card:hover .value-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}
.value-card__title {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.value-card__text {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — WHY CHOOSE (dark glassmorphism)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-aceland-dark {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: #0E0E0D;
}
.why-aceland-dark__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.why-aceland-dark__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}
.why-aceland-dark .section-heading,
.why-aceland-dark .eyebrow {
  color: #F0EFEB;
}
.why-aceland-dark .section-sub {
  color: #acaaa1;
}
.why-aceland-dark__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.glass-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-color: rgba(241,90,41,.25);
}
.glass-card__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(241,90,41,.12);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.glass-card__title {
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.glass-card__text {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #c5c4bb;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — LEGACY QUOTE
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-legacy {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}
.about-legacy__inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-legacy__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.about-legacy__text {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — FINAL CTA (luxury gradient)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-final-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0E0E0D 0%, #1c1310 60%, #0E0E0D 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-final-cta__glow {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(241,90,41,.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-final-cta__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-final-cta__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  color: #F0EFEB;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.about-final-cta__sub {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.about-final-cta__btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.about-final-cta__btn-ghost {
  padding: .7rem 1.6rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.about-final-cta__btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — About page
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-story__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-aceland-dark__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-final-cta__btns { flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about-hero__eyebrow, .about-hero__headline, .about-hero__sub {
    opacity: 1; animation: none;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ESTATE PAGE — IMMERSIVE HERO
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.estate-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0E0E0D;
}

.estate-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.estate-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  animation: estate-kenburns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes estate-kenburns {
  from { transform: scale(1.08) translate(0, 0); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.16) translate(-1.5%, -1%); }
}

.estate-hero__grad-v {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(8, 8, 7, .97) 0%,
    rgba(8, 8, 7, .55) 45%,
    rgba(8, 8, 7, .15) 75%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.estate-hero__grad-h {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(8, 8, 7, .4) 0%,
    transparent 40%,
    transparent 60%,
    rgba(8, 8, 7, .5) 100%
  );
}

.estate-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.estate-hero__left {
  max-width: 520px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: estate-fade-up .8s .2s forwards;
}

.estate-hero__breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: #9C9B96;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.estate-hero__breadcrumb a {
  color: #9C9B96;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.estate-hero__breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.estate-hero__breadcrumb [aria-current] {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.estate-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.estate-hero__badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 18px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.estate-hero__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.estate-hero__location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
}

/* Floating glassmorphism info card */
.estate-info-card {
  background: rgba(23, 23, 22, .6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  min-width: 240px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  animation: estate-slide-in .8s .5s forwards;
}

@keyframes estate-slide-in {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.estate-info-card__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 0.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}
.estate-info-card__row:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.estate-info-card__row:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }

.estate-info-card__label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: #6B6A64;
}
.estate-info-card__value {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F0EFEB;
}
.estate-info-card__value--price {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* CTA row beneath hero */
.estate-hero__ctas {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: estate-fade-up .8s .7s forwards;
}

.estate-hero__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: .7rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.estate-hero__btn--primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.estate-hero__btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(241, 90, 41, .4);
}
.estate-hero__btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  color: #F0EFEB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
}
.estate-hero__btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
}

@keyframes estate-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ESTATE — STORY GALLERY
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.estate-gallery {
  background: #0E0E0D;
  padding: 6px;
}
.estate-gallery__row1 { padding: 6px; }
.estate-gallery__row2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px;
}

.estate-gallery__item {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: zoom-in;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
}
.estate-gallery__row2 .estate-gallery__item {
  height: 260px;
}

.estate-gallery__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.estate-gallery__item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(8, 8, 7, .96);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}
.lightbox.is-open {
  display: flex;
}
.lightbox__img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(.96);
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.lightbox.is-open .lightbox__img {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.lightbox__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-lg);
  right: var(--space-lg);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  color: #F0EFEB;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.lightbox__close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ESTATE — ABOUT
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.estate-about {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.estate-about__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.estate-about__text {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ESTATE — HIGHLIGHTS (with count-up)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.estate-highlights {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
}
.estate-highlights__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.highlight-stat {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.highlight-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

.highlight-stat__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.highlight-stat:hover .highlight-stat__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.highlight-stat__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.highlight-stat__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.highlight-stat__value--accent {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ESTATE — WHY CONSIDER CARDS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.estate-why {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.estate-why__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.estate-why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.estate-why-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.estate-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.estate-why-card__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.estate-why-card__title {
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.estate-why-card__text {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ESTATE — INSPECTION CTA (parallax + accent line)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.estate-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  background: #0E0E0D;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.estate-cta__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20% 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(241,90,41,.1), transparent 65%);
  will-change: transform;
}
.estate-cta__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.estate-cta__accent-line {
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  animation: estate-line-grow 1.2s .2s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes estate-line-grow {
  to { width: 60px; }
}
.estate-cta__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  color: #F0EFEB;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.estate-cta__sub {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.estate-cta__btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.estate-cta__btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: .7rem 1.7rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.estate-cta__btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Estate page
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .estate-hero__content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .estate-info-card {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .highlights-grid,
  .estate-why__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .estate-gallery__row2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .estate-hero { min-height: 78vh; }
  .estate-hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .highlights-grid,
  .estate-why__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .estate-hero__img { animation: none; }
  .estate-hero__left, .estate-hero__ctas, .estate-info-card {
    opacity: 1; animation: none; transform: none;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   LIBERATION HERO — additional bits
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.estate-hero__byline {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: estate-fade-up .8s .1s forwards;
}
.estate-info-card__value--deposit {
  color: #6FCF97;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST STRIP — five horizontal cards
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trust-strip {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--bg);
}
.trust-strip__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.trust-strip__header {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}
.trust-strip__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.trust-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.trust-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .3);
}
.trust-card__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.trust-card:hover .trust-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-4deg);
}
.trust-card__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   HIGHLIGHTS — 5-column variant
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.highlights-grid--five {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}
.highlight-stat__value--green {
  color: #6FCF97;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   DEPOSIT SPOTLIGHT
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.deposit-spotlight {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  background: #171716;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.deposit-spotlight__glow {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111, 207, 151, .12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.deposit-spotlight__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.deposit-spotlight__eyebrow {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6FCF97;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.deposit-spotlight__amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  color: #F0EFEB;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.deposit-spotlight__amount span {
  color: #6FCF97;
}
.deposit-spotlight__text {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Liberation page extras
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .trust-strip__row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .highlights-grid--five {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .trust-strip__row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .highlights-grid--five {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PARADISE — Corner accessibility badge
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.estate-hero__corner-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-lg);
  left: var(--space-lg);
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(23, 23, 22, .7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 0.5px solid rgba(241, 193, 7, .35);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: estate-fade-up .8s .3s forwards;
}
.estate-hero__corner-badge-star {
  color: #F1C107;
  font-size: .75rem;
  animation: badge-twinkle 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.estate-hero__corner-badge-text {
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F1C107;
}
@keyframes badge-twinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: .6; transform: scale(.85); }
}

/* Blue accent variant (used in place of orange for the deposit figure) */
.estate-info-card__value--blue {
  color: #5DBEE0;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.highlight-stat__value--blue {
  color: #1488B8;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   INVESTOR ATTENTION SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.investor-attention {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  text-align: center;
}
.investor-attention__inner {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.investor-attention__text {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.investor-attention__stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.investor-attention__stat {
  text-align: center;
}
.investor-attention__stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.investor-attention__stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.investor-attention__stat-value--blue {
  color: #1488B8;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Paradise page extras
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .estate-hero__corner-badge {
    top: var(--space-md);
    left: var(--space-md);
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }
  .estate-hero__corner-badge-text {
    font-size: .58rem;
  }
  .investor-attention__stats {
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   LISTINGS PAGE — INTRO
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.listings-intro {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.listings-intro__glow {
  position: absolute;
  right: -6%;
  top: -10%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(241, 90, 41, .07), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.listings-intro__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.listings-intro__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.3rem);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.listings-intro__text {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.listings-intro__text strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.listings-intro__divider {
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: .5;
  margin: var(--space-lg) auto;
}

.listings-intro__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Dark mode adjustment for the glow */
[data-theme="dark"] .listings-intro__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(241, 90, 41, .1), transparent 70%);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .listings-intro__heading {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   INSIGHT ARTICLE — HERO
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 52vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  background: #0E0E0D;
  text-align: center;
}
.insight-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.insight-hero__img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  opacity: .5;
}
.insight-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,7,.2) 0%, rgba(8,8,7,.93) 100%);
}
.insight-hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.insight-hero__label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.insight-hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4.5vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.insight-hero__excerpt {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.insight-hero__meta {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: #b3b1aa;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.insight-hero__meta span {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 6px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   QUICK NAV CARD
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-nav {
  margin: -32px var(--space-lg) 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
  max-width: calc(var(--max-w-text) + var(--space-xl) * 2);
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.insight-nav__title {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.insight-nav__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
}
.insight-nav__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.insight-nav__item:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.insight-nav__check {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .82rem;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ARTICLE TEXT BLOCKS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-text {
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.insight-text__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.insight-text__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-md);
}
.insight-text__heading:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.insight-text__p {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE HIGHLIGHT BOX
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-feature-box {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}
.insight-feature-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg);
}
.insight-feature-box__icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .12);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.insight-feature-box__text {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   DOCUMENT CARDS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-docs {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}
.insight-docs__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.insight-doc-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.insight-doc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
}
.insight-doc-card__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
}
.insight-doc-card__title {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.insight-doc-card__text {
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   VERIFICATION STEPS TIMELINE
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-timeline {
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg) var(--space-2xl);
}
.insight-timeline__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.insight-timeline__list {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.timeline-step:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.timeline-step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .15);
  line-height: 1;
  width: 64px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.timeline-step__content {
  padding-top: 8px;
}
.timeline-step__title {
  font-size: .98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.timeline-step__text {
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   EXPERT QUOTE BANNER
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-quote {
  background: #0E0E0D;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}
.insight-quote__line {
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
}
.insight-quote__text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
  color: #F0EFEB;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}
.insight-quote__author {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: #acaaa2;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RED FLAG CARDS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-flags {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}
.insight-flags__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.flag-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(241, 193, 7, .07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(241, 193, 7, .25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
}
.flag-card__icon {
  color: #D9941F;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.flag-card__title {
  font-size: .87rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.flag-card__text {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ARTICLE CTA
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-cta {
  background: #171716;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}
.insight-cta__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.insight-cta__btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.insight-cta__btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: .7rem 1.6rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.insight-cta__btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RELATED INSIGHTS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-related {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.insight-related__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.insight-related__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.insight-related__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.related-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
}
.related-card__tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: .65rem;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.related-card__title {
  font-size: .87rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Insight article
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .insight-docs__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .insight-related__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .insight-nav { margin: -24px var(--space-md) 0; padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg); }
  .insight-nav__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insight-docs__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insight-flags__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline-step__num { font-size: 2rem; width: 48px; }
  .insight-cta__btns { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   INSIGHT ARTICLE — LISTS (used in long-form text)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.insight-text__list {
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0 var(--space-md);
  padding-left: 22px;
}
.insight-text__list li {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  list-style: disc;
}
.insight-text__p strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.insight-text__p em {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   "OPTIONS" ICON STRIP (land use possibilities)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.land-bet-icons-strip {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.land-bet-icons-strip__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.land-bet-icons-strip__label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.land-bet-icons-strip__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.land-bet-icon-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-sm);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.land-bet-icon-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.land-bet-icon-item__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.land-bet-icon-item span {
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.land-bet-icons-strip__caption {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.land-bet-icons-strip__caption strong {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   CAUTION CHECKLIST
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.caution-checklist {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}
.caution-checklist__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.caution-checklist__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(241, 193, 7, .07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(241, 193, 7, .25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.caution-checklist__icon {
  color: #D9941F;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.caution-checklist__text {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.caution-checklist__footer {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.caution-checklist__footer strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — land-bet article extras
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .land-bet-icons-strip__row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .land-bet-icons-strip__row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   GROWTH TIMELINE VISUAL
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.growth-visual {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
}
.growth-visual__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.growth-visual__line {
  position: relative;
  height: 90px;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.growth-visual__track {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(241, 90, 41, .15), rgba(241, 90, 41, .7));
}
.growth-visual__points {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.growth-point {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.growth-point__dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .55);
  border: 3px solid var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  top: 21px;
}
.growth-point__dot--large {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  background: var(--accent);
  top: 19px;
}
.growth-point__label {
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 28px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.growth-point__label--end {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   VALUE DRIVER CARDS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.value-drivers {
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg) var(--space-2xl);
}
.value-drivers__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w-text);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.value-drivers__intro {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.value-drivers__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.value-driver-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.value-driver-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .3);
}
.value-driver-card__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.value-driver-card__title {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.value-driver-card__text {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHO SHOULD CONSIDER (dark audience grid)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.who-section {
  background: #0E0E0D;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.who-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.who-section__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.who-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.who-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.who-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .25);
}
.who-card__icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .12);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
}
.who-card__label {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F0EFEB;
}
.who-section__footer {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — land banking article
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .value-drivers__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .who-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .growth-visual__line { height: 110px; }
  .growth-point__label { font-size: .66rem; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   COST-OF-WAITING BAR CHART
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cost-curve {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
}
.cost-curve__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.cost-curve__chart {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cost-curve__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  height: 130px;
}
.cost-curve__col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 80px;
}
.cost-curve__value {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.cost-curve__value--accent {
  color: var(--accent);
}
.cost-curve__bar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 0;
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--accent), #f0825a);
  transition: height 1s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}
.cost-curve__bar--now {
  opacity: .55;
}
.cost-curve__label {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   READINESS SECTION (dark)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.readiness-section {
  background: #0E0E0D;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.readiness-section__inner {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.readiness-section__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.readiness-section__sub {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #6B6A64;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.readiness-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.readiness-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: left;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.readiness-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.readiness-item__check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .15);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: .75rem;
}
.readiness-item__text {
  font-size: .87rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F0EFEB;
}
.readiness-section__footer {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — timing article
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cost-curve__row { gap: var(--space-md); }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ROAD PROGRESS TIMELINE
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.road-progress {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
}
.road-progress__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.road-progress__track {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
}
.road-progress__line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: var(--space-sm);
  right: var(--space-sm);
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.road-progress__fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #f0825a);
  transition: width 1.6s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}
.road-progress__stages {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}
.road-stage {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 33%;
}
.road-stage__dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 3px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: 12px;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.road-stage__dot.is-active {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}
.road-stage__label {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.road-stage__value {
  font-size: .74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.road-stage__value--accent {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   INFRASTRUCTURE ICON STRIP
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.infra-icons-strip {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.infra-icons-strip__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.infra-icons-strip__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.infra-icon-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-sm);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.infra-icon-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.infra-icon-item__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.infra-icon-item span {
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.infra-icons-strip__caption {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   VIRTUOUS CYCLE DIAGRAM (dark)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.infra-cycle {
  background: #0E0E0D;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}
.infra-cycle__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.infra-cycle .eyebrow,
.infra-cycle__heading {
  color: #F0EFEB;
}
.infra-cycle__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.infra-cycle__intro {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #A8A79F;
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.infra-cycle__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cycle-step {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
  width: 125px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.cycle-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(241, 90, 41, .3);
}
.cycle-step__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.cycle-step__label {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: #F0EFEB;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.cycle-arrow {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — infrastructure article
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .infra-icons-strip__row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .infra-icons-strip__row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .road-progress__line { left: 4px; right: 4px; }
  .infra-cycle__row { flex-direction: column; }
  .cycle-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   YEARS TIMELINE (1 → 20)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.years-timeline {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
}
.years-timeline__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.years-timeline__track {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.years-timeline__line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 7px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(241, 90, 41, .25), var(--accent));
  transition: width 1.6s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}
.years-timeline__row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}
.year-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 25%;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.year-item__dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .3);
  border: 3px solid var(--bg);
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.year-item__dot.is-lit {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}
.year-item__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.year-item__desc {
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 120px;
}
.year-item__desc--accent {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FLEXIBLE GROWTH CARDS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.flex-grid {
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg) var(--space-2xl);
}
.flex-grid__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.flex-grid__intro {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.flex-grid__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.flex-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.flex-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.flex-card__icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(241, 90, 41, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
}
.flex-card__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.flex-card__desc {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.flex-grid__footer {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — patience article
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .flex-grid__row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .year-item__desc { font-size: .68rem; max-width: 90px; }
  .flex-grid__row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}