/* Superior Land Services - Minimal Black/White Theme (v4) */

:root{
  --black: #0f0f0f;
  --dark-gray: #141414;
  --mid-gray: #2a2a2a;
  --soft-white: #e6e6e6;
  --muted-gray: #bdbdbd;

  /* Accent (gold) */
  --gold: #d4af37;
  --accent: var(--gold);
  --accent-rgb: 212, 175, 55;

  --text-dark: #111111;
  --text-light: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);

  --text: var(--text-dark);
  --bg: #fff;
  --border: #eee;
}

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

body{
  font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height:1.6;
}

.container{
  max-width:1100px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}

/* Top bar (dark) */
.topbar{
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--black), var(--dark-gray));
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1f1f1f;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
}

.topbar__inner{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.brand__logo{
  width: 120px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;

  /* Transparent logo (no badge) */
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;

  /* Slight lift from the dark header */
  filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05) drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
  opacity: 1;
}

.brand__name{
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  color: var(--soft-white);
}

.brand__tag{
  font-size:0.85rem;
  color: #a7a7a7;
}

.topbar__cta{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Prevent awkward wrapping in the header CTA cluster */
.topbar__cta .btn{ white-space: nowrap; }
.topbar__cta{ flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; }

/* Contact dropdown (Call/Text) */
.contact-menu{ position: relative; }
.contact-menu > summary{ list-style: none; }
.contact-menu > summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.contact-menu[open] > summary{ opacity: 0.92; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.contact-menu__panel{
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  min-width: 180px;
  background: #171717;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  padding: 0.35rem;
  z-index: 100;
}

.contact-menu__item{
  display:block;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration:none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-menu__item:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.link{
  color: var(--soft-white);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.link:hover{
  border-bottom-color: rgba(230,230,230,0.35);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:0.4rem;
  padding:0.95rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:1rem;
  letter-spacing:0.02em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space:nowrap;
  text-decoration:none;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.btn:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.7);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.btn--solid{
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #111111;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.btn--solid:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}

.btn--ghost{
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  color: #111111;
  background: transparent;
}

.btn--ghost:hover{
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.section--dark .btn--ghost,
.hero .btn--ghost{
  color: var(--soft-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}

.topbar .btn--ghost,
.footer .btn--ghost{
  color: var(--soft-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  background: transparent;
}

/* Hero */
.hero{
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 20% 0%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.12), rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%),
              linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--black), var(--dark-gray));
  color: var(--soft-white);
  padding: 4.25rem 0 3.25rem;
}


.hero__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items:center;
}

.hero h1{
  color: var(--soft-white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.lede{
  color: var(--muted-gray);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.accent-line{
  height: 3px;
  width: 64px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
}

.hero__buttons{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.micro{
  color: #a8a8a8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Hero media */
.hero__media img{
  width:100%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #222;
}

/* Smooth transition into white content */
.section-divider{
  height: 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--dark-gray), #ffffff);
}

/* Sections */
.section{
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.why-card{
  background: var(--black);
}

.why-card > .container{
  background: #fefefe;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 3vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.why-card .section__head{
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.why-card .section__head h2{
  color: #111111;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
}

.why-card .section__head p{
  color: #333333;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.why-card .bullets{
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.why-card .bullets li{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #111111;
}

.why-card .bullets li::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.15);
}

.why-card .bullets strong{
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
}

.why-card .bullets li + li{
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.why-card__meta{
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.why-card__facebook-link{
  color: #111111;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.why-card__facebook-link::after{
  content: "→";
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.section__head{
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section__head h2{
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section__head p{
  color: #555;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.section__head h2::after{
  content: "";
  display:block;
  height: 3px;
  width: 56px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
}

/* Dark sections */
.section--dark{
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--soft-white);
}

.section--dark .section__head p{
  color: var(--muted-gray);
}

/* Cards */
.cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.card{
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding:1.75rem;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}

.card h3{
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.card p{
  color:#222;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.card--readable{
  min-height: 220px;
}

.section--dark .card{
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.section--dark .card p{
  color: var(--muted-gray);
}

/* Bullets */
.bullets{
  list-style:none;
  display:grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.bullets li{
  padding-left: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--muted-gray);
}

.bullets li::before{
  content: "•";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Gallery */
.gallery{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gallery img{
  width:100%;
  border-radius:18px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Footer */
.footer{
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  text-align:center;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  font-size:0.9rem;
  color:#666;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .hero__grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .topbar__inner{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .topbar__cta{
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .brand__logo{
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
  }
  .section-divider{
    height: 22px;
  }
}




/* Blend trees smoothly into next section */
.hero__trees::after{
  content: "";
  display:block;
  height: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15,15,15,0), #ffffff);
}


/* Hero tree silhouette OVERLAY (fixed) */
.hero{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

 .hero__trees-overlay{
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 96px;
  width: 100%;
  background-image: url('assets/trees_silhouette.png');
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
  background-position: bottom left;
  background-size: auto 96px;
  opacity: 0.92;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Make sure content stays above trees */
.hero__grid{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Gallery: enforce consistent crop */
.gallery img{
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #000;
}

/* hero padding for trees */
.hero{ padding-bottom: 4.75rem; }

.hero__copy{ position: relative; }


/* === v9 Improvements: texture + visual anchors (no layout overhaul) === */

/* Add subtle grain texture to hero */
.hero::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/noise.png');
  background-repeat: repeat;
  opacity: 0.18; /* subtle */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Vertical accent line beside headline block */
.hero__copy{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.hero__copy::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.92);
}

/* Proof strip under hero */


/* Ensure hero content layers above texture/bgwords */
.hero__grid{ position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero__copy{ padding-left: 14px; }
.hero__copy::before{ width: 2px; }


/* Proof strip (always readable) */
.proof-strip{
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  color: rgba(230,230,230,0.9);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.proof-strip .dot{
  color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.95);
}


/* How it works */
.steps{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.how-it-works__title{
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: #0d0d0d;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.step{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  align-items: start;
  background: #111111;
  color: #f2f2f2;
}

.step__num{
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111;
  background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.92);
}

.step h3{
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.step p{
  color: rgba(240,240,240,0.92);
}

/* Two column dark section */
.two-col{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.pill-grid{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.pill:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.55);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.muted-note{
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  color: rgba(230,230,230,0.82);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Panel refresh: Service Area + FAQ (dark card on light page) */
.panel-dark{
  background: #141414;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.panel-dark .section__head h2{
  color: #fff;
}

.panel-dark .section__head p,
.panel-dark .muted-note{
  color: #fff;
}

/* Gold city pills with black text (requested) */
.panel-dark .pill{
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  color: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

.panel-dark .pill:hover{
  background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.92);
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* FAQ rows should be a slightly lighter surface than the panel */
.panel-dark .faq details{
  background: #1f1f1f;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.panel-dark .faq details:hover{
  background: #252525;
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.55);
}

.panel-dark .faq details[open]{
  background: #232323;
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.45);
}

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .panel-dark{ padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 18px; }
}

/* FAQ */
.faq{
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.faq details{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq details:hover{
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.65);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.faq details[open]{
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.55);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.faq summary{
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
}

.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{
  display: none;
}

.faq summary::after{
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.95);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq details[open] summary::after{
  content: "−";
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg);
}

.faq p{
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(240,240,240,0.92);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* CTA band */
.cta-band{
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.cta-band__inner{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.cta-band h2{
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.cta-band p{
  color: #555;
}

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .two-col{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proof-strip{ max-width: 100%; }
  .cta-band__inner{ flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}


/* === Visual Authority Upgrade (v12) === */

/* Full-width hero background image with overlay */
.hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15,15,15,0.78), rgba(15,15,15,0.92)),
    url('assets/hero-work_processed.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 6.5rem 0 5.25rem;
}

.hero__media{ display:none; }

.hero__copy{
  max-width: 640px;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.hero__copy::before{ display:none; }

.hero h1{
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.lede{
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: rgba(230,230,230,0.9);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

.hero .btn--solid{
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #111;
}

.hero .btn--ghost{
  border-color: rgba(230,230,230,0.9);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Nav links */
.navlinks{
  display:flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items:center;
}

.navlinks a{
  color: rgba(230,230,230,0.9);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.navlinks a:hover{
  border-bottom-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.95);
}

/* Improve section rhythm */
.section{ padding: 4.5rem 0; }
.section:nth-of-type(even){ background: #f6f6f6; }
.section--dark{ background: var(--black); }

/* Projects gallery bigger and more authoritative */
.gallery{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
}

.gallery img{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Quote form */
.quote-form{
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  color: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.quote-form label{
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.quote-form span{
  color: #111;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.quote-form input,
.quote-form select,
.quote-form textarea{
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111;
  font-size: 16px; /* prevent iOS zoom + improve mobile readability */
  outline: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.quote-form input::placeholder,
.quote-form textarea::placeholder{
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

.quote-form input:focus,
.quote-form select:focus,
.quote-form textarea:focus{
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.22);
}

.btn--block{ width: 100%; text-align:center; }

#quote{
  background: #0f0f0f;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

#quote .contact{
  background: #0f0f0f;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

#quote .contact p,
#quote .contact .fineprint{
  color: #ffffff;
}

#quote .contact__row .btn--ghost{
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;

  height: 52px !important;
  padding: 0 22px !important;
  min-width: 140px !important;

  border-radius: 14px !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important;

  background: transparent !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;

  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;

  cursor: pointer !important;
  user-select: none !important;

  transition: transform .15s ease, background-color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease !important;
}

#quote .contact__row .btn--ghost:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

#quote .contact__row .btn--ghost:active{
  transform: translateY(0px) scale(0.99) !important;
}

#quote .contact__row .btn--ghost:focus,
#quote .contact__row .btn--ghost:focus-visible{
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.25) !important;
}

#quote .form-note{
  color: #111;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
}

/* =========================
   QUOTE / FORM SECTION
   ========================= */

 .section--quote {
   background: #0f0f0f;
   color: #ffffff;
   padding: 80px 0;
 }

.section--quote h2 {
  color: #111111;
}

.quote-subtitle {
  color: #333333;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.quote-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.quote-form {
  background: #ffffff;
  max-width: 680px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.quote-form label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  color: #111111;
}

.quote-form input,
.quote-form textarea,
.quote-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #f5f5f5;
  border: 1px solid #cccccc;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #111111;
}

.quote-form input::placeholder,
.quote-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #777777;
}

.quote-form input:focus,
.quote-form textarea:focus,
.quote-form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #d4af37;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.btn-submit {
  margin-top: 28px;
  width: 100%;
}

.response-note {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #111111;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .quote-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* CTA band sits on a light surface — use dark ghost buttons here */
.cta-band .btn--ghost{
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  color: #111;
  background: #fff;
}
.cta-band .btn--ghost:hover{ background:#f7f7f7; }

/* Force CTA band text/call buttons to appear as solid dark buttons */
.cta-band .cta-actions .btn--ghost{
  background: #0f0f0f;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}


/* Footer logo */
.footer__logo{
  width: 140px;
  height: auto;
  display:block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05) drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
}

/* CTA cluster in band */
.cta-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items:center;
}

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .cta-actions{ width: 100%; }
  .cta-actions .btn{ width: auto; }
}

/* Footer polish */
.footer{
  background: #0f0f0f;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.footer a{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); text-decoration: none; }
.footer a:hover{ text-decoration: underline; }

.footer__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items:start;
}


/* Footer content structure */
.footer__brand{ display:grid; gap: 0.65rem; }
.footer__name{ font-weight: 900; color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.footer__tag{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-weight: 700; }
.footer__actions{ display:flex; gap: 0.65rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.footer__social-link{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration:none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.footer__social-link svg{
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.footer__social-link:hover,
.footer__social-link:focus-visible{
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.5);
  background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.08);
}

.footer__links{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:grid; gap: 0.45rem; }

.footer__muted{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); line-height: 1.55; }

.footer__title{
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer__list{ display:grid; gap: 0.4rem; }

.footer__bottom{
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer__badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items:center;
}

.footer__badge .dot{
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .footer__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Sticky mobile CTA bar */
.mobile-cta{
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  display: none;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(15,15,15,0.92);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 999;
}

.mobile-cta__btn{
  flex: 1;
  text-align:center;
  padding: 0.95rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration:none;
}

.mobile-cta__btn--call{
  background: rgba(230,230,230,0.95);
  color: #111;
}

.mobile-cta__btn--quote{
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #111;
}

.mobile-cta__btn--text{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .navlinks{ display:none; }
  .mobile-cta{ display:flex; }
  body{ padding-bottom: 78px; } /* room for sticky bar */
  .hero{ padding: 5.5rem 0 4.75rem; }
}


/* === Readability + UI/UX Optimization (v13) === */

/* Typography + line length */
body{
  font-size: 18px; /* desktop base */
}

p, li{
  max-width: 72ch; /* keep line length readable */
}

.section__head p{
  max-width: 72ch;
}

/* Consistent vertical rhythm */
.section{
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section__head{
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section__head h2{
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Stronger hero overlay + protected text block (no text on busy image) */
.hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15,15,15,0.82), rgba(15,15,15,0.94)),
    url('assets/hero-work_processed.jpg');
}

.hero__panel{
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.40);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.hero h1{
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
}

.lede{
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Trust bullets under CTAs */
.trust-bullets{
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin: 0.85rem 0 0.25rem;
  padding: 0;
  color: rgba(230,230,230,0.92);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.trust-bullets li{
  display:flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.trust-bullets li::before{
  content: "✓";
  color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb),0.95);
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Button hierarchy: thumb-friendly + consistent */
.btn{
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero .btn--solid,
.mobile-cta__btn--quote,
.footer-cta .btn--ghost{
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* Light gray sections still high-contrast */
.section:nth-of-type(even){
  background: #f3f3f3;
}

/* Gallery: ensure outdoor readability (bigger spacing and clear borders) */
.gallery{
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.gallery img{
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* Quote section readability */
.quote-form{
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

.quote-form input,
.quote-form select,
.quote-form textarea{
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}

#quote .contact__row .btn--ghost{
  background: #0f0f0f;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* Footer CTA strip */
.footer-cta{
  background: #0f0f0f;
  color: rgba(230,230,230,0.95);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-cta__inner{
  display:flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-cta h2{
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.footer-cta p{
  color: rgba(230,230,230,0.78);
}

.footer-cta__buttons{
  display:flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Nav + tap targets */
.topbar__inner{
  min-height: 78px;
}

.topbar .btn{
  padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
}

/* Mobile readability */
@media (max-width: 860px){
  body{ font-size: 19px; }
  .container{ padding-left: 1rem; padding-right: 1rem; }
  .hero{ padding: 5.25rem 0 4.75rem; }
  .hero__panel{ padding: 1.15rem; }
  .lede{ font-size: 1.08rem; }
  .footer-cta__inner{ flex-direction: column; align-items:flex-start; }
  p, li{ max-width: 100%; }
}

/* Ultra-readability for sunlight: keep text sharp */
.hero, .section--dark, .topbar, .mobile-cta{
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}


/* === Visual Corrections v14 === */

/* 1) Reposition hero background so skid steer is visible */
.hero{
  background-position: center right;
}

/* Shift hero content left to reveal machinery */
.hero--left .hero__copy{
  margin-left: -2.5rem;
}

/* Remove any decorative background words if still rendered */
.hero::after,
.hero::before{
  content: none !important;
}

/* 2) Fix card readability (white-on-white issue) */
.card--readable{
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111111;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.card--readable h3{
  color: #111111;
}

.card--readable p,
.card--readable li{
  color: #333333;
}

/* Cards on dark sections */
.section--dark .card--readable{
  background: #1a1a1a;
  color: #f2f2f2;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.section--dark .card--readable h3{
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section--dark .card--readable p,
.section--dark .card--readable li{
  color: rgba(235,235,235,0.9);
}

/* Improve contrast for 'Why Choose Us' */
.section__head h2{
  color: #111111;
}

.section--dark .section__head h2{
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Ensure bullet text always readable */
.section li{
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .hero--left .hero__copy{
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .hero{
    background-position: center;
  }
}



/* === Hard Readability Override v15 === */

/* ALL cards = dark background, white text */
.card,
.card--readable{
  background: #161616 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16) !important;
  padding: 1.65rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);
}

.card h3,
.card--readable h3{
  color: #ffffff !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.card p,
.card li,
.card--readable p,
.card--readable li{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.97) !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.card h3 + p,
.card--readable h3 + p{
  margin-top: 0.55rem !important;
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* Service Area + FAQ blocks */
.section .section__head h2{
  color: #f3f1f1;
}

.section--dark .section__head h2{
  color: #fff;
}

/* Fix any light text on light background */
.section:not(.section--dark) p,
.section:not(.section--dark) li{
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

/* Quote form readability */
.quote-form{
  background: #121212 !important;
}

.quote-form span,
.quote-form label{
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.quote-form input,
.quote-form select,
.quote-form textarea{
  background: #1e1e1e !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18) !important;
}

.quote-form input::placeholder,
.quote-form textarea::placeholder{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important;
}



/* === Readability Audit Patch v16 (targeted, no layout changes) === */

/* Headings on light sections must be dark */
.section:not(.section--dark) .section__head h2:not(.how-it-works__title),
.section:not(.section--dark) h2:not(.how-it-works__title){
  color: #111111 !important;
}

/* Subhead + body text on light sections */
.section:not(.section--dark) .section__head p,
.section:not(.section--dark) p,
.section:not(.section--dark) li{
  color: #1a1a1a !important;
}

/* Service Area city list / pills (if present) */
.section:not(.section--dark) .chips,
.section:not(.section--dark) .chip,
.section:not(.section--dark) .pill,
.section:not(.section--dark) .tag{
  color: #111111 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Ensure the service-area panel text stays white even in light sections */
#service-area .section__head h2,
#service-area .section__head p,
#service-area .muted-note{
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Keep FAQ summaries white inside the dark service-area card */
#service-area .faq summary{
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
}

/* Keep FAQ ANSWERS readable inside the dark service-area card */
#service-area .faq p{
  color: rgba(240,240,240,0.92) !important;
}

/* FAQ accordion / details on light sections */
.section:not(.section--dark) details summary,
.section:not(.section--dark) details summary *{
  color: #111111 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.section:not(.section--dark) details,
.section:not(.section--dark) .faq,
.section:not(.section--dark) .faq *{
  color: #1a1a1a !important;
}

/* If any UI uses .muted or reduced opacity, restore contrast on light backgrounds */
.section:not(.section--dark) .muted,
.section:not(.section--dark) .fineprint,
.section:not(.section--dark) .micro{
  color: #333333 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Keep section background as-is; just ensure contrast */


/* === Readability Conflict Fix v17 (scoped overrides) === */
/* v16 made ALL paragraphs dark on light sections, which unintentionally darkened text INSIDE dark cards.
   This patch restores proper light text inside dark surfaces. */

/* Cards always stay white text */
.card, .card--readable{
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.card p, .card li, .card--readable p, .card--readable li{
  color: rgba(240,240,240,0.92) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Keep step text white even when readability rules darken light sections */
.section:not(.section--dark) .steps .step h3,
.section:not(.section--dark) .steps .step p{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,1) !important;
}

/* Keep How It Works headline white despite light-section overrides */
.section .how-it-works__title,
.section:not(.section--dark) .how-it-works__title,
.how-it-works__title{
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Services cards: force white text on dark surface */
#services .card,
#services .card--readable{
  background: #161616 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18) !important;
}

#services .card h3,
#services .card--readable h3{
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

#services .card p,
#services .card li,
#services .card--readable p,
#services .card--readable li{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.97) !important;
}

/* Any muted text inside cards should still be readable */
.card .muted, .card .micro, .card .fineprint{
  color: rgba(240,240,240,0.78) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Ensure headings inside cards stay white */
.card h3, .card--readable h3{
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Quote form (dark surface) text must stay light */
.quote-form, .quote-form *{
  color: #ffffff !important;
}


/* ===== LOGO CLARITY FIX ===== */
.site-logo,
.site-logo img,
.nav-logo,
.header-logo {
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.site-logo img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-logo img {
    height: 48px;
  }
}


/* === HEADER LOGO CONTAINER FINAL FIX === */
header .logo,
header .brand,
header .logo-wrap,
header .nav-logo,
header .nav-logo-container,
header .logo-container {
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

/* === LOGO IMAGE SIZE === */
header img,
header .logo img {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  header img,
  header .logo img {
    height: 52px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   FORCE QUOTE FORM TO WHITE
   ========================= */

form.quote-form {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

/* Ensure all text inside is dark */
form.quote-form *,
form.quote-form label,
form.quote-form p {
  color: #111111 !important;
}

/* Inputs stay light */
form.quote-form input,
form.quote-form textarea,
form.quote-form select {
  background: #f5f5f5 !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  border: 1px solid #cccccc !important;
}

/* Placeholder text */
form.quote-form input::placeholder,
form.quote-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #777777 !important;
}

/* Focus state (keep gold accent) */
form.quote-form input:focus,
form.quote-form textarea:focus,
form.quote-form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #d4af37;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  background: #ffffff !important;
}

#quote .contact p,
#quote .contact .fineprint {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

#quote .contact h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.form-confirmation{
  background: #d4af37 !important;
  color: #006400 !important;
  border: 2px solid #006400 !important;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem !important;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: block !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-confirmation[hidden]{
  display:none !important;
}


/* === Mobile Hero Image Visibility Boost (Added) === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 82vh;
    background-position: center top;
  }

  .hero::before {
    opacity: 0.38;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    filter: contrast(1.12) saturate(1.06);
  }
}