/* ==========================================================================
   Energy Made Greener — styles.css  (design system v3, Sept 2026)
   One coherent stylesheet (replaces the old base + override layers).

   1  Tokens          6  Header, nav, mega menu     11 Proof / reviews
   2  Base + type     7  Heroes                     12 Quote band + forms
   3  Layout/sections 8  Feature splits (bleed)     13 FAQ
   4  Section heads   9  Lists, steps, stats        14 CTA bands
   5  Buttons/links   10 Cards (all variants)       15 Case studies, contact, misc
                                                    16 Accreditations + footer
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  /* Brand */
  --brand: #68bc00;        /* CTA green (ink text on it) */
  --brand-dark: #1c8a43;   /* deep "energy" green */
  --brand-deep: #15703a;   /* small green text on light (AA) */
  --green-mid: #2b8d49;
  --lime: #8cc63f;         /* lime — only on dark */
  --ink: #143524;          /* headings */
  --ink-soft: #3f5146;     /* body text on light (7.9:1 on paper) */
  --accent: #f7a823;       /* stars */

  /* Surfaces */
  --paper: #f6f4ef;        /* warm off-white base — neutrals dominate, green is the accent */
  --stone: #ebe7de;        /* warm stone band */
  --sage: var(--stone);    /* legacy name */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --card: #ffffff;
  --forest: #143524;       /* dark band */
  --forest-deep: #0e2a1c;
  --green: #177a3c;        /* CTA/quote bands — a shade under brand #1c8a43 so white body text passes AA (5.3:1) */
  --line: rgba(33, 38, 30, .12);
  --line-strong: rgba(20, 53, 36, .2);
  --line-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  /* legacy aliases (inline styles in some pages) */
  --bg: var(--paper); --bg-alt: var(--sage); --brand-light: #e6f1d8;

  /* Spacing scale — every margin/padding/gap uses these */
  --s-1: 4px;  --s-2: 8px;  --s-3: 12px; --s-4: 16px; --s-5: 24px;
  --s-6: 32px; --s-7: 48px; --s-8: 64px; --s-8h: 80px; --s-9: 96px; --s-10: 128px;

  /* Vertical rhythm (desktop ≥1081; overridden per breakpoint below) */
  --section-y: var(--s-9);        /* section top + bottom padding (NE rhythm ≈ 90–100px) */
  --section-y-tight: var(--s-8);  /* stats strips, accreditation rows */
  --head-gap: var(--s-7);         /* section head → content */
  --eyebrow-gap: var(--s-4);      /* eyebrow → heading */
  --lead-gap: var(--s-5);         /* heading → lead / first paragraph */
  --cta-gap: var(--s-6);          /* content → button/link */
  --grid-gap: var(--s-5);         /* card grids */
  --col-gap: var(--s-8);          /* image ↔ text and other two-column gaps */
  --card-pad: var(--s-6);
  --gutter: var(--s-5);           /* container side padding */
  --maxw: 1200px;

  /* Type scale */
  --fs-body: 1.0625rem;           /* 17px */
  --fs-lead: 1.1875rem;           /* 19px */
  --fs-small: .9375rem;           /* 15px */
  --fs-eyebrow: .78rem;
  --fs-h1: clamp(2.5rem, 5.2vw, 4.5rem);
  --fs-h1-inner: clamp(2.25rem, 4.6vw, 4rem);
  --fs-h2: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.25rem);
  --fs-h2-feature: clamp(1.875rem, 3.1vw, 2.875rem);
  --fs-h3: clamp(1.2rem, 1.5vw, 1.375rem);

  /* Shape + depth */
  --r-sm: 12px; --r: 20px; --r-lg: 28px;
  --r-swoosh: 160px;              /* signature inner corner on photos */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(20,53,36,.06), 0 8px 24px -12px rgba(20,53,36,.18);
  --shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(20,53,36,.05), 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(20,53,36,.38);
  --shadow-lg: 0 50px 90px -40px rgba(14,42,28,.55);

  --font: "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-head: var(--font); --font-body: var(--font);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.77, 0, .175, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);

  /* Textures: honeycomb from the logo's hex icons */
  --hex-dark: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='56' height='100' viewBox='0 0 56 100'%3E%3Cpath d='M28 66L0 50V16L28 0l28 16v34L28 66zm0 0v34' fill='none' stroke='%231c8a43' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  --check: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23143524' stroke-width='3.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 6 9 17l-5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  --curve: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 100' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 0H1440V2Q720 98 0 2Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  --curve-h: 80px;
  --hex-soft: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='56' height='100' viewBox='0 0 56 100'%3E%3Cpath d='M28 66L0 50V16L28 0l28 16v34L28 66zm0 0v34' fill='none' stroke='%231c8a43' stroke-opacity='.14' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  :root { --section-y: var(--s-8h); --section-y-tight: var(--s-8); --head-gap: var(--s-7);
    --col-gap: var(--s-7); --r-swoosh: 120px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  :root { --section-y: var(--s-8); --section-y-tight: var(--s-7); --head-gap: var(--s-6);
    --lead-gap: var(--s-4); --cta-gap: var(--s-5); --col-gap: var(--s-6); --card-pad: var(--s-5);
    --gutter: 20px; --r-swoosh: 88px; --curve-h: 40px; --fs-lead: 1.0625rem; --fs-body: 1rem; }
}

/* ---------- 2. BASE + TYPE ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }
body { font-family: var(--font); font-size: var(--fs-body); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-soft); background: var(--paper); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; overflow-x: clip; }
img, video { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font); color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }
h1, h2 { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.028em; text-wrap: balance; }
h1 { line-height: 1.04; }
h2 { line-height: 1.08; }
h3 { line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -.012em; }
p { text-wrap: pretty; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--brand); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }
::selection { background: var(--lime); color: var(--forest-deep); }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: var(--s-3); top: -60px; z-index: 1000; background: var(--forest); color: #fff;
  padding: var(--s-3) var(--s-4); border-radius: var(--r-sm); font-weight: 700; transition: top .2s var(--ease); }
.skip-link:focus { top: var(--s-3); }

/* ---------- 3. LAYOUT + SECTION SURFACES ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: calc(var(--maxw) + 2 * var(--gutter)); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.container--wide { max-width: calc(1280px + 2 * var(--gutter)); }

/* Every content band. Surfaces: default = paper; --alt = sage; --tint = forest; cta-band = green */
.section { position: relative; padding: var(--section-y) 0; background: var(--paper); overflow-x: clip; }
.section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section--alt { background: var(--sage); }
.section--tint { background: var(--forest); color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.section--tint h2, .section--tint h3 { color: #fff; }
.section--tint p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.section--tint .eyebrow { color: var(--lime); }

/* Honeycomb texture — concentrated in one corner, fades out (never wallpaper) */
.section--alt::before, .stats::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--hex-dark) 0 0 / 84px 150px; opacity: .09;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 90% at 100% 0%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 90% at 100% 0%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); }
section[id] { scroll-margin-top: 110px; }

/* ---------- 4. SECTION HEADS + EYEBROWS ---------- */
.eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3); margin-bottom: var(--eyebrow-gap);
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-deep); line-height: 1.4; }
/* plain spaced caps (NE) — no glyphs, dots or bars */
.eyebrow::before, .whoweare__eyebrow::before, .svc4__akicker::before { content: none; }
.eyebrow--bar { }

.section-head { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 0 var(--head-gap); }
.section-head h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
.section-head p, .section-head__lead { margin-top: var(--lead-gap); font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 60ch; }
.section--tint .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head--center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section-head--center p { margin-inline: auto; }
/* split: heading left, lead right, both sitting on a hairline */
.section-head--split { max-width: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5) var(--s-9); align-items: end; padding-bottom: var(--s-7); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.section-head--split h2 { max-width: 18ch; }
.section-head--split .section-head__lead { margin-top: 0; }
.section-head--split > div { min-width: 0; }
.section--tint .section-head--split { border-color: var(--line-dark); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .section-head--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-bottom: var(--s-6); } .section-head--split h2 { max-width: none; } }

.g-lime { color: var(--brand-dark); }
.section--tint .g-lime, .hero .g-lime, .photo-band .g-lime, .cta-band .g-lime { color: var(--lime); }

/* ---------- 5. BUTTONS + LINKS ---------- */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--s-2);
  min-height: 48px; padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 999px; border: 2px solid transparent;
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: -.005em; line-height: 1.2;
  cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(.98); }
.btn--lg { min-height: 56px; padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--brand); color: var(--forest-deep); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--lime); }
.btn--white { background: #fff; color: var(--forest); }
.btn--white:hover { background: var(--lime); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--brand-dark); color: var(--brand-dark); }
.btn--dark { background: var(--forest); color: #fff; }
.btn--dark:hover { background: var(--brand-dark); }
.link-arrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2); margin-top: var(--cta-gap);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--brand-deep); border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(28,138,67,.3); padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover { border-color: currentColor; }
.link-arrow:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
p .link-arrow, li .link-arrow { margin-top: 0; display: inline; border-bottom: 0; }
p .link-arrow::after { content: " →"; }
.section--tint .link-arrow { color: var(--lime); border-color: rgba(140,198,63,.4); }

/* In-text links */
.section p a:not(.btn):not(.link-arrow), .section li a:not(.btn):not(.card):not(.link-arrow),
.section-head__lead a, .whoweare p a, .faq-help a:not(.btn) {
  color: var(--brand-deep); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-color: rgba(28,138,67,.4); }
.section p a:not(.btn):hover, .section li a:not(.btn):hover { text-decoration-color: currentColor; }
.section.section--tint p a:not(.btn):not(.link-arrow), .section.section--tint li a:not(.btn):not(.card):not(.link-arrow), .quote-band p a:not(.btn):not(.link-arrow) { color: var(--lime); text-decoration-color: rgba(140,198,63,.5); }

/* ---------- 6. HEADER / NAV / MEGA MENU ---------- */
.site-head { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  transition: background .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.site-head:not(.is-scrolled) { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,16,10,.66) 0%, rgba(5,16,10,.34) 55%, rgba(5,16,10,0) 100%); }
.site-head.is-scrolled { background: var(--forest-deep); box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }

.topbar { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: .84rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.topbar .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 44px; gap: var(--s-4); max-width: 1348px; }
.topbar__left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4); }
.topbar__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.topbar__item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 6px 9px; border-radius: 8px; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); transition: color .18s ease, background .18s ease; }
.topbar__item svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex: none; opacity: .85; }
.topbar__item strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.topbar__item:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.topbar__item--wa svg { color: #25D366; opacity: 1; }
.site-head:not(.is-scrolled) .topbar__item { text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.45); }

.audience-switch { display: inline-flex; gap: 3px; padding: 3px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.audience-switch__opt { font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  padding: 5px 15px; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap; transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
.audience-switch__opt:hover { color: #fff; }
.audience-switch__opt.is-active { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.audience-switch--drawer { display: none; }

.header { position: static; background: transparent; }
.header .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 88px; gap: var(--s-5);
  max-width: 1348px; transition: height .25s ease; }
.site-head.is-scrolled .header .container { height: 72px; }
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.brand-logo { height: 60px; width: auto; max-width: 100%; transition: height .25s ease; }
.site-head.is-scrolled .brand-logo { height: 52px; }

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4); }
.nav__list { display: flex; list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.nav__list > li { position: relative; }
.nav__list > li > a { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 10px 13px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--ink); transition: color .15s ease; }
.nav__list > li > a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 13px; right: 13px; bottom: 2px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand); border-radius: 2px; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .22s ease; }
.nav__list > li > a:hover::after, .nav__list > li.is-active > a::after, .nav__list > li.has-mega:hover > a::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav__list .caret { display: inline-flex; margin-left: 2px; font-style: normal; transition: transform .2s; }
.nav__list .caret svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.nav__list > li.has-mega { position: static; }
.nav__list > li.has-mega:hover .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.header__cta { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); align-items: center; }
.header__call { display: none; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 8px; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: #fff; border-radius: 2px; transition: .2s; }

.mega { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 100%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px); z-index: 90;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease, visibility .18s; }
.mega::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 100%; height: 30px; }
.nav__list > li.has-mega:hover > .mega, .nav__list > li.has-mega.open > .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.mega__kicker { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mega__intro h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.mega-card__tx { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; line-height: 1.3; }
.mega-card__tx strong { font-weight: 700; }
.mega-card__tx em { font-style: normal; }
.mega-card__ic { display: none; }
.mega-card__arr svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; display: block; }

@media (min-width: 1081px) {
  .header .nav { display: contents; }
  .header .container > .logo { flex: 1 1 0; }
  .header .nav__list { flex: 0 0 auto; }
  .header .header__cta { flex: 1 1 0; justify-content: flex-end; }
  .site-head .nav__list > li > a { color: #fff; }
  .site-head:not(.is-scrolled) .nav__list > li > a { text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
  .site-head .nav__list > li > a:hover { color: var(--lime); }
  .mega { width: min(1140px, calc(100vw - 48px)); margin-top: 14px; background: var(--forest);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: 0 50px 100px -30px rgba(4,14,9,.65); }
  .mega__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; }
  .mega__intro { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; padding: 38px 34px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); }
  .mega__intro h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.55rem; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
  .mega__intro p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 14px 0 26px; }
  .mega__intro .btn { align-self: flex-start; }
  .mega__cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-4); padding: 28px; align-content: start; }
  .mega-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: 16px; }
  .mega-card__img { display: block; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.3; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--forest-deep); }
  .mega-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
  .mega-card:hover .mega-card__img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .mega-card__tx { padding: 14px 4px 0; }
  .mega-card__tx strong { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
  .mega-card__tx em { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .82rem; margin-top: 3px; }
  .mega-card:hover .mega-card__tx strong { color: var(--lime); }
  .mega-card__arr { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; background: rgba(14,42,28,.6);
    transition: background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease); }
  .mega-card:hover .mega-card__arr { background: var(--lime); color: var(--forest); }
  .mega-card:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--lime); outline-offset: 4px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .topbar { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-right: -8px; }
  .header .container { height: 76px; }
  .brand-logo { height: 54px; }
  .nav { position: fixed; inset: 76px 0 auto 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    padding: var(--s-3) var(--gutter) var(--s-5); background: var(--paper); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-120%); transition: transform .25s ease;
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 76px); overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain; }
  .site-head.is-scrolled .nav { inset: 76px 0 auto 0; }
  .nav.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
  .audience-switch--drawer { display: flex; width: 100%; margin: 2px 0 var(--s-4); background: var(--sage); border-color: var(--line); }
  .audience-switch--drawer .audience-switch__opt { flex: 1; min-height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
  .audience-switch--drawer .audience-switch__opt.is-active { background: var(--forest); color: #fff; }
  .nav__list { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .nav__list > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav__list > li > a { width: 100%; min-height: 52px; padding: 14px 0; justify-content: space-between; }
  .nav__list > li > a::after { display: none; }
  .nav__list > li.is-active > a { color: var(--brand-dark); }
  .nav__list .caret { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--sage); color: var(--brand-dark); }
  .nav__list .caret svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .nav__list > li.has-mega:hover .caret { transform: none; }
  .nav__list > li.has-mega.open .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .mega { position: static; width: auto; transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; background: transparent;
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .25s ease; }
  .nav__list > li.has-mega:hover > .mega { transform: none; }
  .nav__list > li.has-mega.open > .mega { max-height: 900px; transform: none; }
  .mega__kicker, .mega__intro .btn { display: none; }
  .mega__inner { padding: 4px 0 var(--s-4); }
  .mega__intro { padding: 6px 0 10px; }
  .mega__intro h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; }
  .mega__intro p { margin: 6px 0 10px; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.55; }
  .mega__cards { display: grid; gap: var(--s-2); }
  .mega-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; min-height: 48px; padding: 10px 12px;
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .mega-card__img { display: block; width: 64px; height: 48px; flex: none; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
  .mega-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  .mega-card__tx strong { color: var(--ink); font-size: .95rem; }
  .mega-card__tx em { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .8rem; }
  .mega-card__arr { margin-left: auto; color: var(--brand-dark); }
  .nav .header__cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 10px; margin-top: var(--s-4); }
  .header__call { display: inline-flex; background: transparent; color: var(--brand-dark); border-color: var(--brand-dark); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) { .brand-logo { height: 46px; } }

/* ---------- 7. HEROES ---------- */
/* Home + business: full-bleed video hero */
.hero { position: relative; color: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background: var(--forest); }
.hero__bg img, .hero__bg video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero__video { z-index: 1; transform: translateZ(0); backface-visibility: hidden; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero__video { display: none; } }
.hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 48%, rgba(4,14,9,.42) 0%, rgba(4,14,9,.18) 60%, transparent 82%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,42,28,.58) 0%, rgba(14,42,28,.36) 45%, rgba(14,42,28,.72) 100%); }
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero--center { min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: center; padding-top: 92px; }
.hero--center .container { text-align: center; padding-top: var(--s-8); padding-bottom: 136px; }
.hero--center .hero__content { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero .eyebrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-shadow: 0 1px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.55); justify-content: center; }
.hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--lime); }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--fs-h1); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.02; text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(2,10,6,.5); }
.hero p.lede { margin: var(--lead-gap) auto 0; max-width: 46ch; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.55;
  color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 2px 22px rgba(2,10,6,.7); }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.hero--center .hero__actions { justify-content: center; }
.hero__wave { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; z-index: 2; line-height: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__wave svg { width: 100%; height: 120px; display: block; }
.hero__wave svg path { fill: var(--paper); }
.swoosh { position: relative; white-space: nowrap; }
.swoosh::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -2%; right: -2%; bottom: -.16em; height: .42em; pointer-events: none;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 320 30' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M10 24 Q160 2 310 24 Q160 16 10 24 Z' fill='%238cc63f'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center / 100% 100%; }
.hero .btn--white, .page-hero .btn--white { background: rgba(14,42,28,.35); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.hero .btn--white:hover, .page-hero .btn--white:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--forest); border-color: #fff; }
.hero .btn svg, .page-hero .btn svg { vertical-align: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; }

/* Inner pages: photo hero, content anchored bottom-left, curved foot.
   The curve is a mask, so the NEXT section's own colour shows through it. */
.page-hero { position: relative; z-index: 2; color: #fff; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 164px 0 calc(var(--s-8) + var(--curve-h));
  background: radial-gradient(80% 120% at 100% 0%, rgba(104,188,0,.16), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(160deg, var(--forest) 0%, #1d3b29 70%, var(--brand-dark) 140%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) top / 100% calc(100% - var(--curve-h) + 1px) no-repeat, var(--curve) bottom / 100% var(--curve-h) no-repeat;
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) top / 100% calc(100% - var(--curve-h) + 1px) no-repeat, var(--curve) bottom / 100% var(--curve-h) no-repeat; }
.page-hero + .section, .hero + .section, .hero + section { margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--curve-h)); padding-top: calc(var(--section-y) + var(--curve-h) / 2); }
.hero + .section, .hero + section { margin-top: 0; padding-top: var(--section-y); }
.page-hero--photo { min-height: clamp(500px, 66vh, 640px); display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(9,27,18,.92) 0%, rgba(9,27,18,.74) 40%, rgba(9,27,18,.2) 80%, rgba(9,27,18,.08) 100%),
              linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(9,27,18,.55) 0%, transparent 45%),
              var(--hero-img) var(--hero-pos, center) / cover no-repeat, var(--forest); }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero .container > * { max-width: 720px; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--fs-h1-inner); line-height: 1.04; text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
.page-hero p { margin-top: var(--lead-gap); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem); line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); max-width: 58ch; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--lime) !important; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0 6px; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.page-hero .hero__actions { margin-top: var(--s-6) !important; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .page-hero { padding-top: 132px; padding-bottom: calc(var(--s-8) + var(--curve-h)); }
  .page-hero--photo { min-height: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,27,18,.74) 0%, rgba(9,27,18,.8) 50%, rgba(9,27,18,.92) 100%),
    var(--hero-img) var(--hero-pos, center) / cover no-repeat, var(--forest); }
  .hero--center { padding-top: 64px; }
  .hero--center .container { padding-bottom: 120px; }
  .hero__wave svg { height: 64px; }
  .hero .eyebrow { font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .14em; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; white-space: normal; text-align: center; }
}

/* ---------- 8. FEATURE SPLITS ---------- */
.feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: center; }
.feature + .feature { margin-top: var(--s-9); }
.feature--rev .feature__media { order: 2; }
.feature h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2-feature); }
.feature h2 + p, .feature h2 + ul { margin-top: var(--lead-gap); }
.feature p { font-size: var(--fs-body); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 60ch; }
.feature h2 + p { font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.section--tint .feature h2 + p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.feature p + p { margin-top: var(--s-4); }
.feature > div > .btn, .feature > div > .hero__actions { margin-top: var(--cta-gap); }
.feature__media { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.feature__media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) var(--r-swoosh);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.feature--rev .feature__media img { border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) var(--r-swoosh) var(--r-lg); }
.feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media img { height: auto; }   /* width/height attrs are for layout-shift only; the 4:3.2 ratio wins */
/* contained photos sit on a colour block that runs off the page edge — layered, not floating */
.feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media { isolation: isolate; }
.feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; top: calc(-1 * var(--s-7)); bottom: calc(-1 * var(--s-7));
  left: calc(-1 * (max(0px, (100vw - var(--maxw) - 2 * var(--gutter)) / 2) + var(--gutter))); right: 28%;
  background: var(--sage); border-radius: 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0; }
.feature:not(.feature--bleed).feature--rev .feature__media::before, .feature:not(.feature--bleed) > .feature__media:last-child::before {
  left: 28%; right: calc(-1 * (max(0px, (100vw - var(--maxw) - 2 * var(--gutter)) / 2) + var(--gutter))); border-radius: var(--r-lg) 0 0 var(--r-lg); }
.section--alt .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before { background: var(--paper); }
.section--tint .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }

/* Bleed variant: the photo runs to the viewport edge and the full height of the band */
.feature--bleed { align-items: stretch; }
.feature--bleed > div:not(.feature__media) { align-self: center; padding-block: var(--s-6); }
.feature--bleed .feature__media { margin-block: calc(-1 * var(--section-y));
  margin-left: calc(-1 * (max(0px, (100vw - var(--maxw) - 2 * var(--gutter)) / 2) + var(--gutter))); min-height: 600px; }
.feature--bleed.feature--rev .feature__media, .feature--bleed .feature__media:last-child { margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: calc(-1 * (max(0px, (100vw - var(--maxw) - 2 * var(--gutter)) / 2) + var(--gutter))); }
.feature--bleed .feature__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: auto; box-shadow: none;
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-swoosh) 0 0; }
.feature--bleed.feature--rev .feature__media img, .feature--bleed .feature__media:last-child img { border-radius: var(--r-swoosh) 0 0 0; }
.page-hero + .section .feature--bleed .feature__media { margin-top: calc(-1 * (var(--section-y) + var(--curve-h))); }
.page-hero + .section .feature--bleed .feature__media img { border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-swoosh) 0; }
.page-hero + .section .feature--bleed .feature__media:last-child img { border-radius: 0 0 0 var(--r-swoosh); }

/* Floating figure on a photo */
.badge-float { position: absolute; z-index: 2; right: calc(-1 * var(--s-6)); bottom: var(--s-8);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4); padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-6);
  background: var(--forest); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--r); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); white-space: nowrap; }
.badge-float .n { font-weight: 800; font-size: 2.25rem; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--lime); }
.badge-float .n small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.badge-float > small { font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.35; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-weight: 600; }
.feature:not(.feature--bleed) .badge-float { right: auto; left: var(--s-5); bottom: calc(-1 * var(--s-5)); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .feature, .feature--bleed { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); }
  .feature--rev .feature__media { order: 0; }
  .feature > .feature__media:last-child { order: -1; }
  .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before, .feature:not(.feature--bleed).feature--rev .feature__media::before,
  .feature:not(.feature--bleed) > .feature__media:last-child::before { top: var(--s-7); bottom: calc(-1 * var(--s-5)); left: calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); right: calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); border-radius: 0; }
  .feature--bleed > div:not(.feature__media) { padding-block: 0; }
  .feature--bleed .feature__media, .feature--bleed.feature--rev .feature__media, .feature--bleed .feature__media:last-child,
  .page-hero + .section .feature--bleed .feature__media {
    margin: calc(-1 * var(--section-y)) calc(-1 * var(--gutter)) 0; min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .page-hero + .section .feature--bleed .feature__media { margin-top: calc(-1 * (var(--section-y) + var(--curve-h))); aspect-ratio: auto; height: calc(75vw + var(--curve-h)); }
  .feature--bleed .feature__media img, .feature--bleed.feature--rev .feature__media img, .feature--bleed .feature__media:last-child img,
  .page-hero + .section .feature--bleed .feature__media img, .page-hero + .section .feature--bleed .feature__media:last-child img { border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-swoosh) 0; }
  .feature--bleed.feature--rev .feature__media img { border-radius: 0 0 0 var(--r-swoosh); }
  .badge-float { right: auto; left: var(--gutter); bottom: calc(-1 * var(--s-6)); padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5); }
  .badge-float .n { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .feature--bleed .badge-float + * { }
  .feature--bleed:has(.badge-float) > div:not(.feature__media) { padding-top: var(--s-6); }
  .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .badge-float { left: var(--s-4); bottom: calc(-1 * var(--s-5)); }
}

/* ---------- 9. LISTS, STEPS, STATS ---------- */
.tick-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--s-6) 0 0; display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
.tick-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 38px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.tick-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand) var(--check) center / 13px no-repeat; }
.section--tint .tick-list li, .quote-band .tick-list li { color: #fff; }
.tick-list--cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0 var(--s-6); }
.tick-list--cols li { padding-block: var(--s-4); padding-left: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.tick-list--cols li::before { top: var(--s-4); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .tick-list--cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Head-left / list-right layout for scope + outcome lists */
.split-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--s-5) var(--col-gap); align-items: start; }
.split-list .section-head { margin: 0; position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.split-list .tick-list { margin: 0; }
.split-list .tick-list--cols { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .split-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--head-gap); } .split-list .section-head { position: static; } }

/* Process: numbered columns separated by hairlines */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); counter-reset: step; }
.step { counter-increment: step; position: relative; padding: 0 var(--s-6); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.step:first-child { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
.step__num { font-size: 0; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.step__num::before { content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero); font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.6vw, 4.25rem); font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.05em; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--brand-dark); }
.step h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.step p { font-size: var(--fs-small); line-height: 1.7; }
.section--tint .step { border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.section--tint .step__num::before { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--lime); }
.section--tint .step p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.74); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--s-7); }
  .step:nth-child(odd) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 0; }
  .step { padding: var(--s-5) 0 var(--s-5) 0; border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong); display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr; column-gap: var(--s-4); }
  .step:first-child { padding-top: var(--s-5); }
  .step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .step__num { grid-row: span 2; margin: 0; }
  .step__num::before { font-size: 2.75rem; }
  .step h3 { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
}

/* Stat strip (light band, ruled columns) */
.stats { position: relative; background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); overflow: hidden; }
.stats.section { padding: var(--section-y-tight) 0; border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stats::before { opacity: .06; }
.stats__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.stats .stat { padding: var(--s-2) var(--s-6); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.stats .stat:first-child { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
.stat__num { font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.035em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.stats .stat__num { font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.25rem); color: var(--brand-dark); }
.stat__label { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: var(--fs-small); line-height: 1.45; }
.stats .stat__label { color: var(--ink-soft); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats .stat, .stats .stat:first-child { padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-4); border-left: 0; }
  .stats .stat:nth-child(even) { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
  .stats .stat:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
  .stats .stat:nth-child(odd) { padding-left: 0; }
}

/* ---------- 10. CARDS ---------- */
.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--grid-gap); }
.cards--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.cards--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r); padding: var(--card-pad); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease); }
.card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.card p { font-size: var(--fs-small); line-height: 1.7; }
a.card { text-decoration: none; }
a.card:hover, .card--media:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: rgba(28,138,67,.35); }
/* link cards: arrow affordance in the corner */
a.card::after { content: "→"; position: absolute; top: var(--card-pad); right: var(--card-pad); font-weight: 800; color: var(--brand-dark);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
a.card:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
a.card h3 { padding-right: var(--s-6); }

/* Solid icon chip (dark, not the pale-square cliché) */
.card__icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  background: var(--forest); color: var(--lime); }
.card__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--lime); }

/* Plan cards (care plans): top rule, big title, rule before the list */
.cards--plans .card { padding: var(--s-6); border-top: 4px solid var(--brand); }
.cards--plans .card h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.8vw, 1.55rem); }
.cards--plans .card .tick-list { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); gap: var(--s-3); }
.cards--plans .card p { margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }

/* Photo-topped cards */
.card--media { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.card--media .card__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; background: var(--forest); }
.card--media .card__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.card--media:hover .card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.card--media .card__ghost, .card__media > svg { display: none; }
.card--media .card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-5) var(--s-6); }
.card--media .card__body h3 { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.card--media .card__body .link-arrow { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--s-4); align-self: flex-start; border-bottom: 0; }

/* Area list: numbered, ruled columns (not boxes) */
.area-cards { counter-reset: area; gap: 0 var(--s-6); }
.area-cards .card { counter-increment: area; background: none; border: 0; border-top: 2px solid var(--forest); border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none; padding: var(--s-5) 0 0; }
.area-cards .card::before { content: counter(area, decimal-leading-zero); display: block; margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .16em; color: var(--brand-deep); }
.area-cards .card:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .cards--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-4); }
  .area-cards { row-gap: var(--s-7); }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .cards--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .cards--plans.cards--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .cards, .cards--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .area-cards { row-gap: var(--s-6); } }
.cards--links { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .cards--links { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .cards--links { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- HOME: who we are ---------- */
.whoweare { position: relative; padding: var(--section-y) 0; background: var(--paper); overflow: hidden; }
.whoweare__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48fr 52fr; align-items: center; gap: var(--col-gap); }
.whoweare__media { margin: 0; }
.whoweare__media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 44%;
  border-radius: 46% 54% 56% 44% / 58% 54% 46% 42%; }
.whoweare__eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3); margin-bottom: var(--eyebrow-gap);
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-deep); }
.whoweare__title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); line-height: 1.06; }
.whoweare__title span { color: var(--brand-dark); }
.whoweare__lead { margin-top: var(--lead-gap); font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 58ch; }
.whoweare__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--s-6) 0 0; display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
.whoweare__list li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.whoweare__check { flex: none; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--brand); color: var(--forest); }
.whoweare__check svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.whoweare__cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: var(--cta-gap); min-height: 56px; padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; background: var(--brand); color: var(--forest-deep);
  transition: background .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease); }
.whoweare__cta:hover { background: var(--lime); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.whoweare__cta svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.whoweare__cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .whoweare__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
  .whoweare__media { max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) { .whoweare__title br { display: none; } }

/* ---------- HOME: services panel ---------- */
.section--services { background: var(--sage); overflow: hidden; }
.svc4__hex { display: none; }
.svc4__head { max-width: 900px; margin-bottom: var(--head-gap); }
.svc4__title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); line-height: 1.06; }
.svc4__title .g-lime { color: var(--brand-dark); }
.svc4__lead { margin-top: var(--lead-gap); font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 64ch; }
.svc4 { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: .84fr 1.16fr; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.svc4__aside { position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; color: #fff; padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-7) var(--s-7);
  background: var(--forest); }
.svc4__motif { display: none; }
.svc4__aside-in { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
.svc4__akicker { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3); margin-bottom: var(--eyebrow-gap);
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); }
.svc4__atitle { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.1vw, 1.875rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.022em; line-height: 1.15; text-wrap: balance; }
.svc4__atext { margin-top: var(--s-4); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); max-width: 40ch; }
.svc4__steps { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--s-6) 0 0; display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.svc4__steps li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: var(--s-4); padding: var(--s-4) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.svc4__step-n { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--lime);
  color: var(--forest); font-weight: 800; font-size: .82rem; }
.svc4__step-tx { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.svc4__step-tx strong { font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1.3; }
.svc4__step-tx em { font-style: normal; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,.74); margin-top: 2px; }
.svc4__cta { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--s-6); }
.svc4__cta p { margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width: 36ch; }
.svc4__rows { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-4); justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-7) var(--s-9) calc(var(--s-7) + var(--s-5)); }
.svc4__spine { position: absolute; z-index: 1; left: 36px; transform: translateX(-50%); top: 58px; bottom: 70px; width: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark)); pointer-events: none; }
.svc4__spark { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; width: 8px; height: 8px; margin: -4px 0 0 -4px; border-radius: 50%; background: #eaffc4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px 1px rgba(176,238,96,.8); animation: svc4flow 4s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes svc4flow { 0% { top: 0; opacity: 0; } 10% { opacity: 1; } 90% { opacity: 1; } 100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .svc4__spark { display: none; } }
.svc4__charger { position: absolute; z-index: 2; top: 14px; left: 36px; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 36px; height: auto; pointer-events: none; }
.svc4__car { position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 18px; left: 36px; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 64px; height: auto; pointer-events: none; }
.svc4__row { flex: 1; position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-5) var(--s-4) var(--s-4); border-radius: var(--r); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease); }
.svc4__ico { flex: none; width: 112px; height: 88px; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--forest); color: var(--lime); }
.svc4__ico img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.svc4__ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.svc4__rtx { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
.svc4__rtx strong { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.014em; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--ink); transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.svc4__rtx em { font-style: normal; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.svc4__arr { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex: none; color: var(--brand-dark); transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.svc4__row:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(28,138,67,.4); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.svc4__row:hover .svc4__rtx strong { color: var(--brand-dark); }
.svc4__row:hover .svc4__ico img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.svc4__row:hover .svc4__arr { transform: translateX(5px); }
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .svc4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc4__spine, .svc4__charger, .svc4__car { display: none; }
  .svc4__rows { padding: var(--s-5); gap: var(--s-3); }
  .svc4__aside { padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-5); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .svc4__row { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: var(--s-4); padding: var(--s-3); }
  .svc4__arr { display: none; }
  .svc4__ico { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
  .svc4__rtx strong { font-size: 1.06rem; }
  .svc4__rtx em { font-size: .9rem; }
}

/* ---------- HOME: photo band with numbers ---------- */
.photo-band { position: relative; color: #fff; padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14,42,28,.97) 0%, rgba(14,42,28,.95) 46%, rgba(14,42,28,.62) 100%), var(--band-img) center / cover no-repeat; }
.photo-band .container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: center; }
.photo-band .eyebrow { color: var(--lime); }
.photo-band h2 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
.photo-band p { margin-top: var(--lead-gap); color: rgba(255,255,255,.84); font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 46ch; }
.photo-band__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.photo-band .stat { padding: var(--s-6); background: rgba(14,42,28,.78); }
.photo-band .stat__num { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.4vw, 3.75rem); color: var(--lime); }
.photo-band .stat__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .photo-band .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
  .photo-band { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,42,28,.9), rgba(14,42,28,.84)), var(--band-img) center / cover no-repeat; }
  .photo-band .stat { padding: var(--s-5); }
}

/* ---------- 11. PROOF / REVIEWS ---------- */
.proof { position: relative; background: var(--sage); color: var(--ink); padding: var(--section-y) 0; overflow: hidden; }
.proof::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background: var(--hex-dark) 0 0 / 84px 150px; opacity: .08;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 80% at 0% 0%, #000, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 80% at 0% 0%, #000, transparent 70%); }
.proof .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.proof__head { text-align: center; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto var(--head-gap); }
.proof__head .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.proof__title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); line-height: 1.06; }
.proof__title span { color: var(--brand-dark); }
.testi { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; margin: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.testi__media { position: relative; min-height: 420px; background: var(--forest); }
.testi__media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.testi__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: var(--s-4); padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-8); }
.testi__rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.testi__stars { color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1; }
.testi__rating-label { font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.testi__mark { width: 40px; height: 30px; color: var(--brand); margin-bottom: -4px; }
.testi__quote { font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.625rem); line-height: 1.42; letter-spacing: -.014em; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; max-width: 34ch; }
.testi__cite { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 14px; font-style: normal; }
.testi__cite-name { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ink); }
.testi__verified { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 5px 12px 5px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.testi__verified svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex: none; }
.testi__note { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: var(--s-2); padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.testi__note svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; color: var(--brand-dark); }
.reviews { position: relative; }
.reviews__viewport { overflow: hidden; padding: 0 0 var(--s-7); touch-action: pan-y; user-select: none; -webkit-user-select: none; }
.reviews__viewport img { -webkit-user-drag: none; }
.reviews__track { display: flex; transition: transform .55s var(--ease); will-change: transform; }
.reviews__track > .testi { flex: 0 0 100%; min-width: 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .reviews__track { transition: none; } }
.reviews__controls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--s-4); }
.reviews__arrow { width: 48px; height: 48px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--forest); transition: background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease); }
.reviews__arrow svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.reviews__arrow:hover { background: var(--forest); color: #fff; border-color: var(--forest); }
.reviews__dots { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.reviews__dot { box-sizing: content-box; width: 9px; height: 9px; padding: 9px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(20,53,36,.22); background-clip: content-box; transition: background-color .25s var(--ease); }
.reviews__dot[aria-current="true"] { background-color: var(--brand-dark); width: 28px; border-radius: 999px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .testi { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi__media { min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .testi__body { padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-5); }
}

/* ---------- 12. QUOTE BAND + FORMS ---------- */
.quote-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; padding: var(--section-y) 0; background: var(--green); }
.quote-band .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: center; }
.quote-band .eyebrow { color: #fff; }
.quote-band .eyebrow::before { background: var(--lime); }
.quote-band__intro h2 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
.quote-band__intro > p { margin-top: var(--lead-gap); font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); max-width: 48ch; }
.quote-band__points { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--s-6) 0 0; display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
.quote-band__points li { position: relative; padding-left: 38px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; line-height: 1.5; }
.quote-band__points li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff var(--check) center / 13px no-repeat; }
.quote-band__areas { margin-top: var(--s-6) !important; padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); font-size: var(--fs-small) !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important; }
.quote-band__areas .link-arrow { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .quote-band .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); } .quote-band .quote-card { max-width: 620px; width: 100%; } }

.quote-card { position: relative; background: #fff; color: var(--ink-soft); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--s-7); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.quote-card h3 { font-size: 1.625rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--ink); }
.quote-card p.sub { margin: var(--s-1) 0 var(--s-5); font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.field { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.field label { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { width: 100%; min-height: 50px; padding: 13px 15px; border: 1.5px solid #d9e2cf; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font: inherit; font-size: .98rem; color: var(--ink); background: #f6f8f2; transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease); }
.field textarea { min-height: 104px; resize: vertical; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: #7f8c80; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; background: #fff; border-color: var(--brand-dark); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(104,188,0,.2); }
.field input:user-invalid, .field textarea:user-invalid { border-color: #c2410c; background: #fff7f3; }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-4); }
.consent { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--s-3); margin: var(--s-1) 0 var(--s-5); font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink-soft); cursor: pointer; }
.consent input { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex: none; margin: 1px 0 0; accent-color: var(--brand-dark); cursor: pointer; }
.consent > span { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.consent a { color: var(--brand-deep); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.quote-card .btn { width: 100%; min-height: 56px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.quote-card button[disabled] { opacity: .7; cursor: progress; transform: none; }
.quote-card__trust { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--s-2); margin-top: var(--s-4); font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ink-soft); text-align: center; }
.quote-card__trust svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex: none; color: var(--brand-dark); }
.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; }
.form-status { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: .9rem; text-align: center; }
.form-status.is-error { color: #b42318; }
.form-status a, .form-done a { color: var(--brand-deep); font-weight: 700; }
.form-done { text-align: center; padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-2); }
.form-done__tick { display: grid; width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto var(--s-4); border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brand) var(--check) center / 28px no-repeat; }
.form-done h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .field input, .field select, .field textarea { font-size: 16px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .quote-card { padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-5); } .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; } }

/* ---------- 13. FAQ — two-column: heading + help card | accordion ---------- */
.faq-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); grid-template-areas: "head list" "help list"; grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
  gap: 0 var(--col-gap); align-items: start; }
.faq-layout > .section-head { grid-area: head; margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.faq-layout > .faq { grid-area: list; }
.faq-layout > .faq-help { grid-area: help; }
.faq-help { position: sticky; top: 120px; padding: var(--s-6); border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--forest); color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-help > * { position: relative; }
.faq-help h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.faq-help p { font-size: var(--fs-small); line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78) !important; }
.faq-help__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); margin-top: var(--s-5); }
.faq-help .btn--white { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.faq-help .btn--white:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--forest); }

.faq { margin: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.faq details { position: relative; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); transition: background-color .3s var(--ease); }
.faq details:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.faq details::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px; background: var(--brand);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.faq details[open] { background: #fbfcf8; }
.faq details[open]::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.faq summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-6); min-height: 76px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: -.012em; color: var(--ink);
  transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::marker { content: ""; }
.faq summary:hover { color: var(--brand-dark); }
.faq summary:focus-visible { outline-offset: -3px; border-radius: 0; }
/* toggle: outlined ring with + → solid green with − */
.faq summary::after { content: ""; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; border: 1.5px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23143524' stroke-width='2.4' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M12 6v12M6 12h12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / 16px no-repeat;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), background-color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease); }
.faq summary:hover::after { border-color: var(--brand-dark); }
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(180deg); background-color: var(--brand); border-color: var(--brand);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23143524' stroke-width='2.4' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 12h12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }
.faq details > p { padding: 0 calc(var(--s-6) + 36px + var(--s-5)) var(--s-6) var(--s-6); margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--s-2));
  font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 72ch; }
.faq details > p a { color: var(--brand-deep); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
/* smooth open where supported */
@supports (interpolate-size: allow-keywords) {
  .faq { interpolate-size: allow-keywords; }
  .faq details::details-content { height: 0; overflow: clip; transition: height .4s var(--ease), content-visibility .4s allow-discrete; }
  .faq details[open]::details-content { height: auto; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .faq details::details-content { transition: none !important; } }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-areas: "head" "list" "help"; }
  .faq-layout > .section-head { margin-bottom: var(--head-gap); }
  .faq-help { position: static; margin-top: var(--s-5); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .faq summary { padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-4) var(--s-4) var(--s-5); gap: var(--s-4); font-size: 1.02rem; min-height: 64px; }
  .faq summary::after { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
  .faq details > p { padding: 0 var(--s-5) var(--s-5); }
  .faq-help { padding: var(--s-5); }
}

/* ---------- 14. CTA BANDS ---------- */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--green); color: #fff; padding: var(--section-y) 0; }
.cta-band .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.banner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: var(--lead-gap) var(--s-9); align-items: center; }
.banner h2 { grid-column: 1; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.4vw, 3.75rem); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.03em; max-width: 18ch; }
.banner p { grid-column: 1; margin: 0; max-width: 54ch; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.6; }
.banner > .btn { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 2; justify-self: end; min-height: 64px; padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 1.1rem;
  background: #fff; color: var(--forest); border-color: #fff; }
.banner > .btn:hover { background: var(--lime); border-color: var(--lime); }
.banner p:has(> .link-arrow) { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-top: var(--s-4) !important; padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.banner p > .link-arrow { color: #fff !important; font-weight: 800; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .banner > .btn { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; justify-self: stretch; margin-top: var(--s-2); }
}
/* Heat-pump grant: the big-number moment */
.cta-band--grant { background: var(--forest); }
.cta-band--grant .banner { grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: var(--s-8); }
.cta-band--grant .grant-figure { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / span 3; align-self: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-2);
  max-width: none; padding-right: var(--s-8); border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.cta-band--grant .grant-figure span { font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.cta-band--grant .grant-figure strong { font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 8rem); line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -.05em; color: var(--lime); }
.cta-band--grant .banner h2 { grid-column: 2; align-self: end; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.1; max-width: 24ch; }
.cta-band--grant .banner p:not(.grant-figure) { grid-column: 2; align-self: start; }
.cta-band--grant .banner > .btn { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 3; justify-self: start; margin-top: var(--s-2); background: var(--brand); border-color: var(--brand); color: var(--forest-deep); }
.cta-band--grant .banner > .btn:hover { background: var(--lime); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .cta-band--grant .banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-band--grant .grant-figure { grid-row: auto; border-right: 0; padding: 0 0 var(--s-5); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
  .cta-band--grant .banner h2, .cta-band--grant .banner p:not(.grant-figure), .cta-band--grant .banner > .btn { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; }
  .cta-band--grant .banner > .btn { justify-self: start; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .cta-band--grant .banner > .btn { justify-self: stretch; } }

/* ---------- 15. CASE STUDIES, CONTACT, TEAM, MISC ---------- */
.case-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--grid-gap); }
.case-card { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; min-height: 520px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate; box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.case-card__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background: var(--forest); }
.case-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.case-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,20,14,.95) 0%, rgba(8,20,14,.7) 45%, rgba(8,20,14,.1) 100%); }
.case-card__body { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: var(--s-7); color: #fff; }
.case-card__tag { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); font-weight: 800; font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); }
.case-card h3 { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.875rem); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.case-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size: var(--fs-small); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); max-width: 52ch; }
.case-card__more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2); font-weight: 800; font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; }
.case-card__more svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.case-card:hover .case-card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.case-card:hover .case-card__more svg { transform: translateX(5px); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .case-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .case-card { min-height: 460px; } .case-card__body { padding: var(--s-5); } }

/* Key facts: a ruled spec sheet */
.case-facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); margin: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.case-facts div { min-width: 0; padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-5); border-left: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.case-facts div:nth-child(4n+1) { border-left: 0; }
.case-facts div:nth-child(-n+4) { border-top: 0; }
.case-facts dt { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); font-weight: 800; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-deep); }
.case-facts dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.page-hero:has(+ .section--facts) { padding-bottom: calc(var(--s-8) + var(--curve-h) + var(--s-8)); }
.section--facts { padding: 0 !important; background: transparent; margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--curve-h) - var(--s-8)) !important; z-index: 3; }
.section--facts + .section { padding-top: var(--section-y); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .case-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .case-facts div { border-left: 1px solid var(--line) !important; border-top: 1px solid var(--line) !important; }
  .case-facts div:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0 !important; }
  .case-facts div:nth-child(-n+2) { border-top: 0 !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .section--facts { margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--curve-h) - var(--s-6)) !important; } .case-facts div { padding: var(--s-4); } .case-facts dd { font-size: .95rem; } }

/* Contact page */
.contact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: start; }
.contact h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2-feature); }
.contact__methods { display: grid; gap: 0; margin-top: var(--s-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.contact__method { display: flex; gap: var(--s-4); align-items: center; padding: var(--s-4) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); line-height: 1.5; }
.contact__method .ico { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--forest); }
.contact__method .ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--lime); }
.contact__method strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.contact__method a { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.contact__method a:hover { color: var(--brand-dark); }
.contact__areas { margin-top: var(--s-5); font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.contact__areas strong { color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .contact .quote-card { max-width: 680px; width: 100%; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .contact .quote-card { order: -1; } }

/* Business intro + credentials */
.intro { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, .92fr); gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: center; }
.intro__logo { display: none; }
.intro__copy h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2-feature); }
.intro__copy > p { margin-top: var(--lead-gap); font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 60ch; }
.intro__copy .tick-list { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.intro__copy > .btn { margin-top: var(--cta-gap); }
.creds { position: relative; padding: 0 0 0 var(--s-8); border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.creds__head .eyebrow { color: var(--brand-deep); }
.creds__head p { font-size: var(--fs-body); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-soft); }
@media (max-width: 920px) { .intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .creds { padding: var(--s-6) 0 0; border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); } }

/* About: team panorama + stat row */
.team-photo { margin: 0; }
#team .team-photo img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 12 / 5; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.team-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); margin-top: var(--s-7); }
.team-stats .stat { padding: 0 var(--s-6); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.team-stats .stat:first-child { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
.team-stats .stat__num { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.6vw, 4rem); color: var(--lime); }
.team-stats .stat__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); font-weight: 600; }
#team .section-head--split { margin-bottom: var(--s-7); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  #team .team-photo img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-position: 38% 50%; border-radius: var(--r); }
  .team-stats { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
  .team-stats .stat { padding: 0 var(--s-3); }
  .team-stats .stat__num { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  .team-stats .stat__label { font-size: .85rem; }
}

/* Legal / prose pages */
.prose { max-width: 760px; }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); margin: var(--s-8) 0 var(--s-4); }
.prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose p + p, .prose ul + p { margin-top: var(--s-4); }
.prose ul { margin: var(--s-4) 0 0; padding-left: 1.25em; display: grid; gap: var(--s-2); }
.prose li::marker { color: var(--brand-dark); }
.prose a:not(.link-arrow) { color: var(--brand-deep) !important; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* Reveal */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.d1 { transition-delay: .08s; } .reveal.d2 { transition-delay: .16s; } .reveal.d3 { transition-delay: .24s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; } }

/* ---------- 16. ACCREDITATIONS + FOOTER ---------- */
.accred-logos { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-5); }
.accred-logos li { display: grid; place-items: center; height: 56px; }
.accred-logos img, .accred-strip__logos img { width: auto; max-width: 132px; height: 44px; object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
/* scheme logos stay in their registered colours (Gas Safe / MCS usage rules) — no greyscale */
.accred-logos img[src*="gas-safe"], .accred-logos img[src*="mcs"], .accred-logos img[src*="constructionline"] { height: 52px; }
.accred-logos img[src*="recc"], .accred-logos img[src*="refcom"], .accred-logos img[src*="worcester"] { height: 32px; }
.accred-logos--row { padding-top: var(--s-2); }
/* business: logos under the credentials copy, 4 × 2 */
.accred-logos--card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); justify-items: center; gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-5); margin-top: var(--s-6);
  padding-top: var(--s-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .accred-logos--row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); justify-items: center; gap: var(--s-5) var(--s-4); }
  .accred-logos img { height: 36px; max-width: 96px; }
  .accred-logos img[src*="gas-safe"], .accred-logos img[src*="mcs"], .accred-logos img[src*="constructionline"] { height: 44px; }
  .accred-logos img[src*="recc"], .accred-logos img[src*="refcom"], .accred-logos img[src*="worcester"] { height: 26px; }
  .accred-logos--card { gap: var(--s-5) var(--s-4); }
}

.accred-strip { background: var(--stone); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: var(--s-7) 0; }
body:has(.accred-logos) .accred-strip { display: none; }
.accred-strip__label { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); font-weight: 800; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.accred-strip__logos { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-5) var(--s-7); }
.accred-strip__logos img { height: 36px; width: auto; max-width: 124px; object-fit: contain; }
.accred-strip__logos img[src*="gas-safe"], .accred-strip__logos img[src*="mcs"], .accred-strip__logos img[src*="constructionline"] { height: 48px; }
.accred-strip__logos img[src*="recc"], .accred-strip__logos img[src*="refcom"] { height: 30px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .accred-strip { padding: var(--s-6) 0; }
  .accred-strip__logos { gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-5); }
  .accred-strip__logos img { height: 30px; max-width: 104px; }
  .accred-strip__logos img[src*="gas-safe"], .accred-strip__logos img[src*="mcs"], .accred-strip__logos img[src*="constructionline"] { height: 42px; }
  .accred-strip__logos img[src*="recc"], .accred-strip__logos img[src*="refcom"] { height: 26px; }
}

.footer { background: var(--forest-deep); color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); padding: var(--s-8) 0 var(--s-5); font-size: .92rem; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr); gap: var(--s-7); align-items: start; }
.footer h4 { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: var(--s-2); }
.footer ul a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.84); transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.footer ul a:hover { color: var(--lime); }
.footer__brand .logo { margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.footer .brand-logo { height: 52px; }
.footer__brand p { font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 280px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
.footer__contact a.footer__phone, .footer__phone { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; line-height: 1.2; color: #fff; }
.footer__phone:hover { color: var(--lime); }
.footer__contact a { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.footer__contact svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex: none; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--lime); }
.footer__contact span { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.footer__bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-4);
  margin-top: var(--s-7); padding-top: var(--s-5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.footer__bottom > span:first-child { max-width: 760px; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer__links { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-5); }
.footer__links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.footer__links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__fb { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.footer__fb svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.footer__fb:hover { border-color: var(--lime); color: var(--lime) !important; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer ul { gap: 0; }
  .footer ul a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer { padding-top: var(--s-7); }
  .footer__grid { gap: var(--s-6) var(--s-5); }
  .footer__brand, .footer__contact { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column-reverse; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ---------- 17. SURFACE VARIANTS ---------- */
/* CTA band carrying a bleed photo feature (heat-pumps closer) */
.cta-band h2, .cta-band h3 { color: #fff; }
.cta-band .feature p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.cta-band .eyebrow { color: #fff; }
.cta-band .eyebrow::before { background: var(--lime); }
.cta-band .btn--primary { background: #fff; color: var(--forest); }
.cta-band .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--lime); }
.badge-float__pre { display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.link-arrow--back::after { content: none; }
.link-arrow--back::before { content: "←"; }
/* dark stats strip */
.stats.section--tint { background: var(--forest); border-color: transparent; }
.stats.section--tint .stat { border-color: var(--line-dark) !important; }
.stats.section--tint .stat__num { color: var(--lime); }
.stats.section--tint .stat__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
/* numbered area list on forest */
.section--tint .area-cards .card { border-top-color: var(--lime); }
.section--tint .area-cards .card::before { color: var(--lime); }
.section--tint .area-cards .card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); }

/* ==========================================================================
   18. BRAND TEXTURE — the honeycomb (from EMG's six hex logo badges)
   Texture only: a fine hex grid, cropped + faded into one corner of light
   bands and printed on the colour block behind contained photos.
   Never used as bullets, icon frames or photo crops.
   ========================================================================== */
.section--alt { background: var(--stone); }
.section--white { background: var(--white); }
.section--white::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--hex-dark) 0 0 / 84px 150px; opacity: .08;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(55% 70% at 100% 0%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(55% 70% at 100% 0%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); }
.proof { background: var(--paper); }
.section--services { background: var(--stone); }

/* photos: clean rectangles, one radius site-wide (bleed photos run square to the page edge) */
.feature__media img { border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.feature--bleed .feature__media img { border-radius: 0 !important; box-shadow: none; }
#team .team-photo img { border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* home "who we are": full-width team panorama, copy set in two columns beneath */
.whoweare__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
.whoweare__media { max-width: none; margin: 0; }
.whoweare__media img { aspect-ratio: 12 / 5; object-position: center; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.whoweare__panel { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); column-gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: start; max-width: none; }
.whoweare__eyebrow { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; justify-self: start; }
.whoweare__title { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
.whoweare__cta { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; justify-self: start; align-self: start; }
.whoweare__body { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 3; }
.whoweare__lead { margin-top: 0; max-width: none; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .whoweare__panel { display: block; }
  .whoweare__lead { margin-top: var(--lead-gap); }
  .whoweare__media img { border-radius: var(--r); }
}

/* team section on white */
#team .team-stats .stat { border-color: var(--line-strong); }
#team .team-stats .stat__num { color: var(--brand-dark); }
#team .team-stats .stat__label { color: var(--ink-soft); }
#team .section-head--split { border-color: var(--line); }
.creds__badge svg { display: none; }

/* mobile refinements */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  #team .team-photo img { aspect-ratio: 12 / 5; object-position: center; }
  .team-stats .stat__num { font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 7.4vw, 2.25rem); }
  .hero .eyebrow::before { display: none; }
  .testi__body { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* honeycomb on every light band (fades from one corner, alternating sides) */
.section:not(.section--alt):not(.section--tint):not(.section--white):not(.cta-band):not(.stats):not(.section--facts)::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--hex-dark) 0 0 / 84px 150px; opacity: .07;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(55% 75% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(55% 75% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); }
.section:has(.feature--bleed > .feature__media:last-child)::before, .section:has(.feature--rev)::before {
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(55% 75% at 0% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(55% 75% at 0% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); }
.whoweare::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background: var(--hex-dark) 0 0 / 84px 150px; opacity: .07;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); }
.whoweare > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* honeycomb printed on the colour block behind contained photos */
.feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before { background: var(--hex-soft) 0 0 / 84px 150px, var(--stone); }
.section--alt .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before { background: var(--hex-soft) 0 0 / 84px 150px, var(--paper); }

.section--alt:has(.feature--rev)::before { -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 90% at 0% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 90% at 0% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 70%); }
.section--tint .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .card--media .card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; } }
.banner p .link-arrow--back::after { content: none; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .feature:has(.badge-float) > div:not(.feature__media) { padding-top: var(--s-6); } }
/* accreditation strip: never an orphan — 1 row of 9 / 5+4 / 3×3 */
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .accred-strip__logos { max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto; } .accred-strip__logos li { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 4 * var(--s-5)) / 5); display: grid; place-items: center; } .accred-strip__logos { gap: var(--s-5); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .accred-strip__logos { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); max-width: 360px; justify-items: center; } }
@media (min-width: 761px) and (max-width: 1180px) { .accred-logos--row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); justify-items: center; } }
@media (min-width: 561px) and (max-width: 900px) {
  .feature--bleed .feature__media, .feature--bleed.feature--rev .feature__media, .feature--bleed .feature__media:last-child { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
  .page-hero + .section .feature--bleed .feature__media { height: calc(56vw + var(--curve-h)); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. HONEYCOMB — background halo around photos only (owner direction)
   No coloured board behind photos, no texture under text, never on photos.
   ========================================================================== */
/* remove section-wide corner textures (they drifted under body copy) */
.section::before, .section--alt::before, .section--white::before, .whoweare::before, .proof::before, .stats::before { display: none !important; }
/* the hex halo: sits behind the photo, spills ~70px around it, fades out before the text column */
.feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before {
  display: block !important; content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; inset: -72px -88px !important;
  background: var(--hex-dark) center / 84px 150px !important; opacity: .16; border-radius: 0 !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side, #000 55%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side, #000 55%, transparent 100%); }
/* home "who we are" panorama + about team photo get the same halo */
.whoweare__media, #team .team-photo { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.whoweare__media::before, #team .team-photo::before { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; inset: -64px -80px;
  background: var(--hex-dark) center / 84px 150px; opacity: .14; pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side, #000 60%, transparent 100%); mask-image: radial-gradient(closest-side, #000 60%, transparent 100%); }
/* dark sections: lighter strokes so it still reads */
.section--tint .feature__media::before { filter: invert(1); opacity: .12; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before, .whoweare__media::before, #team .team-photo::before { inset: -36px -16px !important; opacity: .12; }
}
.feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before, .whoweare__media::before, #team .team-photo::before {
  opacity: .26 !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(farthest-side, #000 62%, transparent 100%) !important;
          mask-image: radial-gradient(farthest-side, #000 62%, transparent 100%) !important; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before, .whoweare__media::before, #team .team-photo::before { opacity: .2 !important; } }
/* honeycomb halo — visible version */
:root { --hex-halo: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='56' height='100' viewBox='0 0 56 100'%3E%3Cpath d='M28 66L0 50V16L28 0l28 16v34L28 66zm0 0v34' fill='none' stroke='%231c8a43' stroke-width='1.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }
.feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before, .whoweare__media::before, #team .team-photo::before {
  background: var(--hex-halo) center / 70px 125px !important; opacity: .42 !important; inset: -96px -110px !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(farthest-side, #000 55%, transparent 100%) !important;
          mask-image: radial-gradient(farthest-side, #000 55%, transparent 100%) !important; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before, .whoweare__media::before, #team .team-photo::before { inset: -44px -16px !important; opacity: .34 !important; }
}
.whoweare__media::before, #team .team-photo::before { display: none !important; }
/* honeycomb halo: one-sided — spills outward (away from the text) + above/below, never towards copy */
@media (min-width: 761px) {
  .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before {
    inset: -80px -120px -80px 30% !important;   /* default: photo in the right column → spill right */
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(farthest-side at 30% 50%, #000 50%, transparent 100%) !important;
            mask-image: radial-gradient(farthest-side at 30% 50%, #000 50%, transparent 100%) !important; }
  /* photo in the LEFT column → spill left */
  .feature:not(.feature--bleed):not(.feature--rev) > .feature__media:first-child::before {
    inset: -80px 30% -80px -120px !important;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(farthest-side at 70% 50%, #000 50%, transparent 100%) !important;
            mask-image: radial-gradient(farthest-side at 70% 50%, #000 50%, transparent 100%) !important; }
}
/* phones: text sits above/below the photo, so keep it tight to the photo's sides only */
@media (max-width: 760px) { .feature:not(.feature--bleed) .feature__media::before { inset: -28px -16px !important; } }
/* not on dark sections */
.section--tint .feature__media::before { display: none !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   20. ENERGY GRID — honeycomb network with a travelling light (signature moment)
   Used sparingly: heat-pumps #grant. Lives behind the big figure, fades out
   before the copy. Off for prefers-reduced-motion.
   ========================================================================== */
:root { --hex-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='56' height='100' viewBox='0 0 56 100'%3E%3Cpath d='M28 66L0 50V16L28 0l28 16v34L28 66zm0 0v34' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='1.3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }
.energy-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(140,198,63,.13);                                   /* the resting grid */
  -webkit-mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 95% at 20% 50%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 45%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 95% at 20% 50%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 45%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-size: 70px 125px, 100% 100%; mask-size: 70px 125px, 100% 100%;
  -webkit-mask-repeat: repeat, no-repeat; mask-repeat: repeat, no-repeat;
  -webkit-mask-position: center, center; mask-position: center, center;
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in; mask-composite: intersect; }
.energy-grid__sweep { position: absolute; top: -30%; bottom: -30%; left: 0; width: 34%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(214,255,150,1) 0%, rgba(160,220,80,.75) 38%, rgba(140,198,63,.2) 70%, transparent 100%);
  transform: translate3d(-110%, 0, 0) skewX(-14deg); will-change: transform;
  animation: energySweep 7.5s cubic-bezier(.55,.05,.35,1) 1.2s infinite; }
@keyframes energySweep {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(-110%, 0, 0) skewX(-14deg); opacity: 0; }
  8%   { opacity: 1; }
  55%  { transform: translate3d(190%, 0, 0) skewX(-14deg); opacity: 1; }
  62%, 100% { transform: translate3d(210%, 0, 0) skewX(-14deg); opacity: 0; }
}
/* soft breathing glow behind the figure */
.cta-band--grant .grant-figure { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.cta-band--grant .grant-figure::before { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; inset: -30% -25%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(140,198,63,.30), rgba(140,198,63,.08) 60%, transparent 100%);
  animation: energyBreathe 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes energyBreathe { from { opacity: .45; transform: scale(.94); } to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.04); } }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .energy-grid { -webkit-mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 45% at 30% 22%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 45%, transparent 100%);
                         mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 45% at 30% 22%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 45%, transparent 100%); }
  .energy-grid__sweep { width: 60%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .energy-grid__sweep { display: none; }
  .cta-band--grant .grant-figure::before { animation: none; opacity: .7; }
}
.energy-grid__sweep { animation-duration: 9s; }
@keyframes energySweep {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(-110%, 0, 0) skewX(-14deg); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  66%  { transform: translate3d(190%, 0, 0) skewX(-14deg); opacity: 1; }
  74%, 100% { transform: translate3d(210%, 0, 0) skewX(-14deg); opacity: 0; }
}
/* energy grid — variant sitting behind the right-hand column (home photo band stats) */
.photo-band { overflow: hidden; }
.photo-band > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.energy-grid--right { background: rgba(140,198,63,.16);
  -webkit-mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 42% 85% at 76% 50%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 50%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 42% 85% at 76% 50%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 50%, transparent 100%); }
.energy-grid--right .energy-grid__sweep { animation-delay: 2.5s; }
.photo-band .stat { background: rgba(14,42,28,.72); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .energy-grid--right { -webkit-mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 95% 38% at 50% 74%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 50%, transparent 100%);
                                mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 95% 38% at 50% 74%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 50%, transparent 100%); }
}
/* energy grid — corner variant (home "How we work" green panel: empty area beside the CTA) */
.energy-grid--corner { background: rgba(190,240,130,.22);
  -webkit-mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 42% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 45%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 42% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 45%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-size: 56px 100px, 100% 100%; mask-size: 56px 100px, 100% 100%; }
.energy-grid--corner .energy-grid__sweep { width: 70%; top: 35%; bottom: -20%; animation-delay: 2s;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(230,255,180,1) 0%, rgba(190,240,120,.8) 40%, rgba(140,198,63,.2) 72%, transparent 100%); }
.svc4__aside .svc4__hex, .svc4__aside::after { display: none !important; }
.energy-grid--corner { background: rgba(190,240,130,.26);
  -webkit-mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 58% 20% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 50%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 58% 20% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 50%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-size: 48px 86px, 100% 100%; mask-size: 48px 86px, 100% 100%; }
.energy-grid--corner .energy-grid__sweep { top: 70%; bottom: -10%; width: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(240,255,200,1) 0%, rgba(200,245,130,.95) 45%, rgba(140,198,63,.3) 75%, transparent 100%); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .energy-grid--corner { -webkit-mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 12% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 50%, transparent 100%);
                                 mask-image: var(--hex-mask), radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 12% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 50%, transparent 100%); }
  .energy-grid--corner .energy-grid__sweep { top: 82%; }
}
/* more frequent energy pulse (owner request) */
.energy-grid__sweep { animation-duration: 5.2s !important; }
.energy-grid--corner .energy-grid__sweep { animation-delay: 1s !important; }
@keyframes energySweep {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(-110%, 0, 0) skewX(-14deg); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  72%  { transform: translate3d(190%, 0, 0) skewX(-14deg); opacity: 1; }
  80%, 100% { transform: translate3d(210%, 0, 0) skewX(-14deg); opacity: 0; }
}
.cta-band--grant .grant-figure::before { animation-duration: 2.6s; }

/* ==========================================================================
   21. EV CHARGING ANIMATION — EV page closing band (charger → cable → car, battery fills)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band--ev .banner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); column-gap: var(--s-8); row-gap: var(--lead-gap); }
.cta-band--ev .banner h2 { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; align-self: end; }
.cta-band--ev .banner p { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
.cta-band--ev .banner > .btn { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; justify-self: start; margin-top: var(--s-3); }
.ev-charge { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 3; align-self: center; width: 100%; max-width: 560px; justify-self: end; }
.ev-charge svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; overflow: visible; }
.ev-charge__line { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.92); stroke-width: 2.6; }
.ev-charge__glass { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.ev-charge__ground { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.22); stroke-width: 2; }
.ev-charge__screen { fill: rgba(140,198,63,.22); stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.6); stroke-width: 1.6; }
.ev-charge__bolt, .ev-charge__batbolt { fill: #fff; stroke: none; }
.ev-charge__batbolt { fill: var(--forest); }
.ev-charge__cable { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.34); stroke-width: 5; }
.ev-charge__flow { stroke: #d9ff9e; stroke-width: 5; stroke-dasharray: 7 18; stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(200,255,120,.9)); animation: evFlow 1.1s linear infinite; }
.ev-charge__led { fill: #d9ff9e; stroke: none; animation: evLed 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ev-charge__port { fill: #d9ff9e; stroke: none; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(200,255,120,.95)); animation: evLed 1.1s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ev-charge__fill { fill: #d9ff9e; stroke: none; transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: left center; animation: evFill 5s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.4,1) infinite; }
@keyframes evFlow { to { stroke-dashoffset: -25; } }
@keyframes evLed  { 0%, 100% { opacity: .35; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes evFill {
  0%   { transform: scaleX(.12); }
  78%  { transform: scaleX(1); }
  90%  { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
  96%  { opacity: .2; transform: scaleX(1); }
  100% { transform: scaleX(.12); opacity: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-band--ev .banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-band--ev .banner h2, .cta-band--ev .banner p { grid-column: 1; }
  .ev-charge { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; justify-self: start; max-width: 460px; margin-top: var(--s-4); }
  .cta-band--ev .banner > .btn { grid-row: 4; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .cta-band--ev .banner > .btn { justify-self: stretch; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ev-charge__flow, .ev-charge__led, .ev-charge__port, .ev-charge__fill { animation: none; }
  .ev-charge__fill { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. LINE-ART ANIMATIONS for closing bands (same system as the EV one)
   Section gets .cta-band--art; the <div class="art"> holds an inline SVG.
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band--art .banner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); column-gap: var(--s-8); row-gap: var(--lead-gap); }
.cta-band--art .banner h2 { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; align-self: end; }
.cta-band--art .banner > p:not(:has(> .link-arrow)) { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
.cta-band--art .banner > .btn { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; justify-self: start; margin-top: var(--s-3); }
.cta-band--art .banner p:has(> .link-arrow) { grid-row: 4; }
.art { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 3; align-self: center; justify-self: end; width: 100%; max-width: 560px; }
.art svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; overflow: visible; }
.art text { font-family: var(--font-body, inherit); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; fill: rgba(255,255,255,.78); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.a-line  { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.92); stroke-width: 2.6; fill: none; }
.a-soft  { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.5); stroke-width: 2; fill: none; }
.a-ground{ stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.22); stroke-width: 2; fill: none; }
.a-base  { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.3); stroke-width: 5; fill: none; }
.a-flow  { stroke: #d9ff9e; stroke-width: 5; fill: none; stroke-dasharray: 7 18; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(200,255,120,.9)); animation: aFlow 1.1s linear infinite; }
.a-flow--rev { animation-direction: reverse; opacity: .7; }
.a-flow--thin { stroke-width: 3; stroke-dasharray: 4 12; animation-name: aFlowThin; }
.a-solid { fill: #fff; stroke: none; }
.a-lime  { fill: #d9ff9e; stroke: none; }
.a-glow  { fill: #d9ff9e; stroke: none; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(200,255,120,.95)); }
.a-led   { animation: aLed 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.a-fillx { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: left center; animation: aFillX 5s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.4,1) infinite; }
.a-filly { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center bottom; animation: aFillY 5s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.4,1) infinite; }
.a-draw  { stroke-dasharray: 100; stroke-dashoffset: 100; animation: aDraw 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.a-ring  { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: aRing 3s ease-out infinite; }
.a-rise  { animation: aRise 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.a-spin  { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: aSpin 2.2s linear infinite; }
.a-spin-slow { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: aSpin 14s linear infinite; }
.a-flicker { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center bottom; animation: aFlicker 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.a-pop   { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center bottom; animation: aPop 5s cubic-bezier(.3,1.6,.5,1) infinite; }
.a-grow  { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center bottom; animation: aGrow 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.a-seq   { animation: aSeq 3.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.a-bar   { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center bottom; animation: aBar 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.a-needle{ transform-box: view-box; animation: aNeedle 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes aFlow { to { stroke-dashoffset: -25; } }
@keyframes aFlowThin { to { stroke-dashoffset: -16; } }
@keyframes aLed { 0%,100% { opacity: .35; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes aFillX { 0% { transform: scaleX(.12); } 78%,90% { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; } 96% { opacity: .2; } 100% { transform: scaleX(.12); opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes aFillY { 0% { transform: scaleY(.1); } 78%,90% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; } 96% { opacity: .2; } 100% { transform: scaleY(.1); opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes aDraw { 0% { stroke-dashoffset: 100; } 45%,85% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 1; } 95% { opacity: 0; } 100% { stroke-dashoffset: 100; opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes aRing { 0% { transform: scale(.7); opacity: .7; } 100% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes aRise { 0% { transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 0; } 35% { opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: translateY(-18px); opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes aSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes aFlicker { from { transform: scale(.88, .92); } to { transform: scale(1.06, 1.08); } }
@keyframes aPop { 0%,8% { transform: translateY(-26px) scale(.6); opacity: 0; } 18% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; } 88% { opacity: 1; transform: none; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: none; } }
@keyframes aGrow { 0% { transform: scale(0); } 35%,85% { transform: scale(1); } 100% { transform: scale(0); } }
@keyframes aSeq { 0%,100% { opacity: .22; } 20%,45% { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes aBar { from { transform: scaleY(.35); } to { transform: scaleY(1); } }
@keyframes aNeedle { 0%,100% { transform: rotate(-18deg); } 50% { transform: rotate(22deg); } }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-band--art .banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-band--art .banner h2, .cta-band--art .banner > p { grid-column: 1; }
  .art { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; justify-self: start; max-width: 460px; margin-top: var(--s-4); }
  .cta-band--art .banner > .btn { grid-row: 4; }
  .cta-band--art .banner p:has(> .link-arrow) { grid-row: 5; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .cta-band--art .banner > .btn { justify-self: stretch; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .art * { animation: none !important; }
  .a-draw { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } .a-fillx, .a-filly, .a-grow, .a-pop { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
}
.a-tick { stroke: var(--forest); stroke-width: 3.6; fill: none; }
.a-heat { stroke: #d9ff9e; stroke-width: 2.6; fill: none; }
.a-heat-dot { fill: rgba(255,255,255,.55); stroke: none; }
.a-route { stroke: #d9ff9e; stroke-width: 3; fill: none; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(200,255,120,.8)); }
.a-panel { fill: rgba(217,255,158,.18); animation: aLed 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.a-needle { stroke: #d9ff9e; stroke-width: 3; }
.cta-band--art .art text { font-size: 15px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .cta-band--art .art text { font-size: 19px; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .cta-band--art .art { max-width: 94%; } }

/* Team photos: attrs give the real 4:3 size; CSS keeps the designed frame */
.whoweare__media img, #team .team-photo img { height: auto; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { #team .team-photo img, .whoweare__media img { object-position: 50% 30% !important; } }

/* ============================================================
   NEWS & COMMUNITY (about.html#news) — dated updates + invite panel
   ============================================================ */
.section-head__lead > p { margin: 0; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: inherit; max-width: none; }
.section-head__lead > p + p { margin-top: var(--s-4); }

.news-post { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: center; }
.news-post + .news-post { margin-top: var(--s-8); padding-top: var(--s-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.news-post__gallery { display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); min-width: 0; }
.news-post__gallery img { width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.news-post__lead { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.news-post__thumbs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-3); }
.news-post__thumbs img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: var(--r-sm); }
.news-post__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3); margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-deep, #15703a); }
.news-post__meta span { padding-left: var(--s-3); border-left: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.news-post__body h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.news-post__body p { color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 56ch; }
.news-post__body p + p { margin-top: var(--s-4); }

.news-invite { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--s-8); padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--forest); color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.news-invite h3 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.news-invite p { margin-top: var(--s-4); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 52ch; }
.news-invite__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-5); margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.news-invite__tel { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); text-underline-offset: 4px;
  min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.news-invite__tel:hover { color: var(--lime); }
.news-invite__topics { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.news-invite__topics li { padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-4) var(--s-4) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; }
.news-invite__topics li:nth-child(-n+2) { border-top: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .news-post, .news-invite { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); }
  .news-invite { margin-top: var(--s-7); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .news-invite__topics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-invite__topics li:nth-child(2) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
  .news-invite__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
/* Split heads with a long (multi-paragraph) lead: align both columns to the top so the heading doesn't float low */
.section-head--split.section-head--top { align-items: start; }
.section-head--split.section-head--top .section-head__lead { padding-top: calc(var(--eyebrow-gap, 16px) + 1.1em); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .section-head--split.section-head--top .section-head__lead { padding-top: 0; } }

/* ============================================================
   NEWS — index (news.html), post pages (news-*.html), About teaser
   One featured latest post + a grid of cards; each post has its own page.
   ============================================================ */
.news-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3); font-weight: 700; font-size: .74rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-deep); line-height: 1.4; }
.news-meta time { padding-left: var(--s-3); border-left: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* Featured (latest) post — wide image beside the story */
.news-feature { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: center; }
.news-feature__media, .news-card__media { overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--stone); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.news-feature__media img { width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.news-feature h3 { margin: var(--s-4) 0; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.35rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.news-feature p { color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 54ch; }
.news-feature .link-arrow { margin-top: var(--s-5); }

/* Cards */
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-7) var(--grid-gap); }
.news-feature + .news-grid { margin-top: var(--s-8); padding-top: var(--s-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.news-grid:empty { display: none; }
.news-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.news-card__media { border-radius: var(--r); }
.news-card__media img { width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.news-card .news-meta { margin-top: var(--s-5); }
.news-card h3 { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.news-card p { margin-top: var(--s-3); color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.6; }
/* whole card / feature is clickable through its title link */
.news-card h3 a, .news-feature h3 a { color: inherit; }
.news-card h3 a::after, .news-feature h3 a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; }
.news-feature .link-arrow { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.news-card:hover h3 a, .news-feature:hover h3 a { color: var(--brand-deep); }
.news-card:hover img, .news-feature:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.news-card h3 a:focus-visible, .news-feature h3 a:focus-visible { outline: none; }
.news-card:focus-within, .news-feature:focus-within { outline: 2px solid var(--brand); outline-offset: 8px; border-radius: var(--r); }
.news-card[hidden] { display: none; }

/* Category filter + show more (index) */
.news-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-2); margin-bottom: var(--head-gap); }
.news-filters[hidden] { display: none; }
.news-filter { min-height: 44px; padding: 0 var(--s-5); border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line-strong, rgba(33,38,30,.22));
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink); font: inherit; font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease); }
.news-filter:hover { border-color: var(--forest); }
.news-filter[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--forest); border-color: var(--forest); color: #fff; }
.news-filter:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--brand); outline-offset: 3px; }
.news-more { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.news-more[hidden] { display: none; }
.news-empty { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* About-page teaser footer */
.news-teaser__foot { display: flex; justify-content: flex-start; margin-top: var(--s-8); padding-top: var(--s-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* Post page */
.post { max-width: 760px; }
.post__lede { font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.post p + p { margin-top: var(--s-5); }
.post p { color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.75; }
.post .post__lede { color: var(--ink); }
.post-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s-4); margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.post-gallery figure { margin: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--stone); }
.post-gallery figure:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.post-gallery img { width: 100%; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.post-gallery figure:first-child img { aspect-ratio: 2 / 1; }
.post__back { margin-top: var(--s-8); padding-top: var(--s-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.post__back .link-arrow { margin-top: 0; }
.page-hero .news-meta { color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.page-hero .news-meta time { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.section > .container > .news-invite:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1000px) { .news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .news-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); }
  .news-feature + .news-grid { margin-top: var(--s-7); padding-top: var(--s-7); }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
  .post-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-3); }
  .post-gallery figure:first-child img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
  .post-gallery figure:last-child:nth-child(even) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .news-teaser__foot .btn, .news-more .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .news-filters { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; margin-inline: calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); padding-inline: var(--gutter); scrollbar-width: none; }
  .news-filters::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .news-filter { flex: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .news-card img, .news-feature img { transition: none; } }
.news-feature[hidden] { display: none; }
.link-arrow--back::after { content: none; }
.link-arrow--back::before { content: "←"; margin-right: var(--s-2); }
p .link-arrow.link-arrow--back::after, .link-arrow.link-arrow--back::after { content: none; }
.page-hero .news-meta { font-size: .74rem; margin-top: 0; max-width: none; }

/* Office team photo (about.html#office) — same frame as the engineers' photo */
.team-photo--office img { width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 12 / 5; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); display: block; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .team-photo--office img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: var(--r); } }

/* Post extras: two-image gallery, mid-article gallery spacing, offer callout */
.post-gallery--duo { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: stretch; margin-block: var(--s-8); }
.post-gallery--duo figure:first-child { grid-column: auto; }
.post-gallery--duo figure { border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.post-gallery--duo img, .post-gallery--duo figure:first-child img { height: 100%; aspect-ratio: auto; }
.post-gallery--duo figure:first-child img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
.post--after-gallery { margin-top: 0; }
.post.prose h2 { margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.post.prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.post.prose li { color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.65; }
.post-callout { margin-top: var(--s-8); padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 40px); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--stone);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand); }
.post-callout h3 { margin-top: var(--s-3); font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.7rem); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
.post-callout p:not(.news-meta) { margin-top: var(--s-3); color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }
.post-callout__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-5); margin-top: var(--s-5); }
.post-callout__tel { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink) !important; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.prose .post-callout .btn { text-decoration: none; color: var(--forest-deep) !important; }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .post-gallery--duo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-gallery--duo figure:last-child img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; height: auto; }
  .post-callout__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Policies page — sticky index + readable policy text */
.policy-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: start; }
.policy-nav { position: sticky; top: 120px; padding: var(--s-5); border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.policy-nav__title { font-weight: 700; font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-deep); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.policy-nav ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; }
.policy-nav a { display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; padding: var(--s-2) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; }
.policy-nav li:first-child a { border-top: 0; }
.policy-nav a:hover { color: var(--brand-deep); }
.policy { scroll-margin-top: 120px; }
.policy + .policy { margin-top: var(--s-8); padding-top: var(--s-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.prose .policy h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.policy__meta { margin-top: var(--s-2); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.prose .policy h3 { margin-top: var(--s-6); margin-bottom: var(--s-2); font-size: 1.12rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.policy p { color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }
.policy__download { margin-top: var(--s-6) !important; }
.prose .policy__download .btn { text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink) !important; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .policy-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }
  .policy-nav { position: static; }
}
.news-card .news-meta, .news-feature .news-meta { font-size: .74rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--brand-deep); }

/* News list: older posts use the same row layout as the featured post (photo left, story right),
   so the page stays consistent however many posts there are. */
.news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
.news-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(0, 1fr); grid-template-rows: 1fr auto auto auto auto 1fr;
  column-gap: var(--col-gap); align-items: center; }
.news-card + .news-card { margin-top: var(--s-8); padding-top: var(--s-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.news-card__media { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / -1; border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
.news-card__media img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.news-card > :not(.news-card__media) { grid-column: 2; }
.news-card .news-meta { grid-row: 2; margin-top: 0; }
.news-card h3 { grid-row: 3; margin: var(--s-4) 0 0; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.35rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.news-card > p:not(.news-meta) { grid-row: 4; margin-top: var(--s-4); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 54ch; }
.news-card .link-arrow { grid-row: 5; justify-self: start; margin-top: var(--s-5); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .news-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: none; row-gap: 0; }
  .news-card > * { grid-column: 1 !important; grid-row: auto !important; }
  .news-card .news-meta { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
  .news-card + .news-card { margin-top: var(--s-7); padding-top: var(--s-7); }
}
/* Office photo needs a taller frame than the engineers' shot: the EMG sign sits high, the seated team low */
.team-photo--office img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }

/* Instant-quote button: keep it visible in the mobile menu's Heating panel; loading state while the widget loads */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav .mega__intro .btn[href*="heatingquote.uk"] { display: inline-flex; margin-top: var(--s-2); }
}
[data-instant-quote].is-loading, a[href*="heatingquote.uk"].is-loading { opacity: .7; cursor: progress; }

/* ============================================================
   INSTANT QUOTE (TrueQuote widget) — restyled to the EMG design system.
   The widget's questions, steps and prices come from TrueQuote; we only
   re-skin it via its own --tq-* variables and _tq- classes. If TrueQuote
   ever renames them, it simply falls back to their default look.
   ============================================================ */
#_tq-modal, #_tq-modal ._tq-container {
  --tq-primary-0: #edf7e1; --tq-primary-1: #d9efbf; --tq-primary-2: #b6e07f; --tq-primary-3: #8cc63f; --tq-primary-4: #79bd1c;
  --tq-primary-5: #68bc00; --tq-primary-6: #3f9a1d; --tq-primary-7: #1c8a43; --tq-primary-8: #177a3c; --tq-primary-9: #143524;
  --tq-secondary-5: #68bc00; --tq-secondary-6: #1c8a43;
  --tq-gray-0: #f6f4ef; --tq-gray-1: #e4e0d6; --tq-gray-2: #d2cdc1; --tq-gray-3: #a8a99c; --tq-gray-4: #7e867d;
  --tq-gray-5: #5c6a60; --tq-gray-6: #3f5146; --tq-gray-7: #143524; --tq-gray-8: #10291c; --tq-gray-9: #0e2a1c;
  --tq-radius-sm: 10px; --tq-radius-md: 18px; --tq-radius-lg: 24px;
  --tq-user: #68bc00;
}
#_tq-modal, #_tq-modal * { font-family: "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif !important; }
#_tq-modal { z-index: 2000; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-container--full-screen { background-color: #f6f4ef; }

/* Header bar */
#_tq-modal ._tq-header { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(33,38,30,.1); box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(20,53,36,.04); }
#_tq-modal ._tq-title--progress { background-color: #68bc00; height: 4px; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-button--quote-close { border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(20,53,36,.2); background: transparent; color: #143524;
  font-weight: 700; padding: 8px 18px; box-shadow: none; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-button--quote-close:hover { border-color: #143524; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-button--quote-phone { border-radius: 999px; border: 0; background: #143524; box-shadow: none; padding: 8px 20px 8px 16px; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-button--quote-phone, #_tq-modal ._tq-button--quote-phone p, #_tq-modal ._tq-button--quote-phone svg { color: #fff !important; fill: currentColor; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-button--phone__title { opacity: .75; letter-spacing: .12em; }

/* Question titles: sentence case, heavy, tight — like the site's headings */
#_tq-modal ._tq-title h2, #_tq-modal ._tq-title h1 { color: #143524; text-transform: none; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.025em;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.12; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-title h2::first-letter { text-transform: uppercase; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-title p { color: #3f5146; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Answer cards */
#_tq-modal ._tq-button--quote { border: 1px solid rgba(33,38,30,.1); border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(20,53,36,.05), 0 24px 40px -30px rgba(20,53,36,.45);
  color: #143524; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.77,0,.175,1), border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-button--quote:hover, #_tq-modal ._tq-button--quote:focus-visible { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: #68bc00;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 50px -28px rgba(20,53,36,.5); outline: none; }

/* Main action buttons: the site's primary pill (ink text on CTA green, no glow) */
#_tq-modal ._tq-button--cta { background-color: #68bc00; border-color: #68bc00; color: #0e2a1c; border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: none;
  text-shadow: none; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: -.005em; font-weight: 800; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-button--cta:hover { background-color: #5aa800; border-color: #5aa800; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-button--cta svg, #_tq-modal ._tq-button--cta path { fill: currentColor; color: #0e2a1c; }

/* Package (price) cards */
#_tq-modal ._tq-package { border: 1px solid rgba(33,38,30,.1); border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(20,53,36,.05), 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(20,53,36,.38); }
#_tq-modal ._tq-package-boiler--product, #_tq-modal ._tq-package h3 { color: #143524; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-package--includes, #_tq-modal ._tq-package--includes * { color: #3f5146; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-package--includes h3, #_tq-modal ._tq-package--includes h4, #_tq-modal ._tq-package--includes strong { color: #143524; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-package h2, #_tq-modal ._tq-package h3:first-child { color: #15703a; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-package-boiler--product { text-transform: none; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-package-amount--amount { color: #143524; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-package-guarantee { background: #143524; color: #fff; }
#_tq-modal ._tq-package-tick, #_tq-modal ._tq-package-icon { color: #68bc00; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  #_tq-modal ._tq-questions { padding-inline: 16px; }
  #_tq-modal ._tq-questions ._tq-button--quote { width: 100% !important; max-width: none !important; margin: 0 0 10px !important; justify-content: flex-start; }
}