/* ============================================================
   CASH MAX SALES INC. — style.css
   Premium Dark Luxury Theme | cashmaxsales.com
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- RESET & BASE ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  background: #0d0d0d;
  color: #e8e8e8;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; }

/* ---- DESIGN TOKENS ---- */
:root {
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --gold-light: #e0c06a;
  --gold-dark: #a07a28;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A84C 0%, #e0c06a 50%, #C9A84C 100%);
  --silver: #A8A9AD;
  --charcoal: #1a1a1a;
  --charcoal-mid: #222222;
  --charcoal-light: #2e2e2e;
  --off-white: #f5f0e8;
  --text-muted: #9a9a9a;
  --border: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  --radius: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
}

/* ---- TYPOGRAPHY ---- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---- UTILITY ---- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section-eyebrow { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.section-header h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-sub { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ---- BUTTONS ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem; border: 2px solid transparent; transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0d0d0d;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
.btn-outline-gold { background: transparent; color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn-outline-gold:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0d0d0d; }
.btn-outline-white { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: #fff; }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--text-muted); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.btn-ghost:hover { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ---- MOBILE STICKY CALL BUTTON ---- */
.sticky-call-btn {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; bottom: 20px; right: 20px; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0d0d0d; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: 50px;
  align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sticky-call-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .sticky-call-btn { display: flex; } }

/* ---- HEADER ---- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(13,13,13,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 24px; gap: 20px;
}
.logo img { height: 110px; width: auto; max-width: 340px; }
.main-nav ul { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.main-nav a {
  color: #ccc; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.main-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); }
.nav-cta { font-size: 0.9rem !important; padding: 10px 22px !important; background: #C9A84C !important; color: #0d0d0d !important; font-weight: 700 !important; border: 2px solid #e0c06a !important; letter-spacing: 0.02em !important; }
.header-phone { text-align: right; }
.header-phone a { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; }
.phone-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.phone-number { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

/* ---- HAMBURGER ---- */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; padding: 6px; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; transition: all var(--transition); }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .main-nav, .header-phone { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
}
.mobile-nav {
  display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(13,13,13,0.98); z-index: 1000;
  flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav ul { text-align: center; }
.mobile-nav li { margin: 12px 0; }
.mobile-nav a { font-size: 1.4rem; color: #fff; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-weight: 600; }
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-phone a { color: var(--gold) !important; font-size: 1.6rem !important; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important; }

/* ---- HERO ---- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 92vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050505 0%, #1a1400 40%, #0d0d0d 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 80%, rgba(168,169,173,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><defs><pattern id="g" width="20" height="20" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><circle cx="10" cy="10" r="0.5" fill="rgba(201,168,76,0.06)"/></pattern></defs><rect width="100" height="100" fill="url(%23g)"/></svg>');
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; gap: 60px;
  align-items: center; padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-eyebrow { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.hero-sub { color: #bbb; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 560px; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 30px;
}
.trust-badge svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---- HERO FORM CARD ---- */
.hero-form-card {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow), var(--shadow-gold);
}
.form-card-title { font-size: 1.3rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-card-sub { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.quick-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.quick-form label { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 5px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.quick-form input, .quick-form select, .quick-form textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius); color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  appearance: none;
}
.quick-form input:focus, .quick-form select:focus, .quick-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
}
.quick-form select option { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; }

/* ---- FORM (contact page) ---- */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: #ccc; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius); color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group select option { background: #1a1a1a; }
.consent-group { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
.consent-group input[type="checkbox"] { margin-top: 3px; width: 16px; height: 16px; accent-color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.consent-group label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.form-success {
  display: none; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px; text-align: center;
}
.form-success h3 { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; }

/* ---- SERVICES OVERVIEW ---- */
.services-overview { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--charcoal); }
.service-cards {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--charcoal-mid); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer; display: block;
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--charcoal-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.service-icon { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.service-card h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.service-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.card-link { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- ABOUT STRIP ---- */
.about-strip { padding: 100px 0; background: #0d0d0d; }
.about-strip-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.about-strip-text h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.about-strip-text p { color: #bbb; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.about-strip-trust {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px;
}
.trust-block {
  background: var(--charcoal); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px; text-align: center;
}
.trust-number { font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; line-height: 1; }
.trust-number span { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.trust-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 6px; }

/* ---- HOW IT WORKS ---- */
.how-it-works { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--charcoal); }
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.step { position: relative; padding: 32px; background: var(--charcoal-mid); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.step-number { font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.step h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.steps-cta { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---- FAQ PREVIEW ---- */
.faq-preview { padding: 100px 0; background: #0d0d0d; }
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.faq-item { background: var(--charcoal); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px; }
.faq-item h3 { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }
.faq-item p { color: #bbb; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.faq-cta { text-align: center; }

/* ---- FAQ FULL PAGE ---- */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-accordion { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none; text-align: left;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 0; color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-question svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold); transition: transform var(--transition); }
.faq-accordion.open .faq-question svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer { display: none; padding: 0 0 20px 0; color: #bbb; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.faq-accordion.open .faq-answer { display: block; }

/* ---- SERVICE AREA ---- */
.service-area { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--charcoal); }
.area-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2rem; }
.area-tags span {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #ccc;
}

/* ---- CTA BAND ---- */
.cta-band {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1200 0%, #0d0d0d 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.cta-band-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.cta-band-text h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.cta-band-text p { color: var(--text-muted); }
.cta-band-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---- BLOG PREVIEW ---- */
.blog-preview { padding: 100px 0; background: #0d0d0d; }
.blog-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card { background: var(--charcoal); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.blog-card-content { padding: 28px; }
.blog-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-card h3 a { color: #fff; transition: color var(--transition); }
.blog-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.blog-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---- FOOTER ---- */
.site-footer { background: #050505; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 80px; }
.footer-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr; gap: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
.footer-brand img { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-contact a { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col ul a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 24px 0; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-disclaimer { font-size: 0.75rem !important; color: #666 !important; max-width: 900px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---- PAGE HERO (inner pages) ---- */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050505 0%, #1a1400 60%, #0d0d0d 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 60px; position: relative;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb span { color: #555; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-hero .hero-sub { color: #bbb; font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 700px; }
.page-hero .hero-ctas { margin-top: 2rem; display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---- CONTENT SECTIONS ---- */
.content-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.content-section.bg-dark { background: #0d0d0d; }
.content-section.bg-charcoal { background: var(--charcoal); }
.content-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.content-body h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.content-body h3 { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 1.8rem 0 0.7rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }
.content-body p { color: #bbb; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.content-body ul { margin: 1rem 0 1.2rem 0; }
.content-body ul li { color: #bbb; font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 4px 0 4px 20px; position: relative; }
.content-body ul li::before { content: '◆'; position: absolute; left: 0; font-size: 0.45rem; color: var(--gold); top: 8px; }

/* ---- ITEM GRID (what we buy) ---- */
.items-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 2rem 0; }
.item-chip {
  background: var(--charcoal); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 18px;
  text-align: center; font-size: 0.88rem; color: #ccc; font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.item-chip:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- SIDEBAR CARD ---- */
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--charcoal); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px; position: sticky; top: 100px;
}
.sidebar-card h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.sidebar-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sidebar-phone { display: block; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sidebar-phone:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.sidebar-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #666; }

/* ---- PROCESS STEPS (how it works page) ---- */
.process-steps { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.process-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 48px; align-items: start; }
.process-num {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--charcoal); border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.process-detail h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-detail p { color: #bbb; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---- CONTACT PAGE ---- */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-info p { color: #bbb; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact-phone { display: block; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); margin: 16px 0; }
.contact-phone:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.contact-items { margin-top: 32px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-item-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); border: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-item-text strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-item-text span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---- WHO WE HELP ---- */
.who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 2rem 0; }
.who-item { background: var(--charcoal-mid); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 16px; text-align: center; }
.who-item strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.who-item span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ---- ABOUT PAGE ---- */
.about-intro { padding: 80px 0; background: #0d0d0d; }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 32px; }
.stat-box { background: var(--charcoal); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px; text-align: center; }
.stat-box .stat-num { font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
.stat-box .stat-lbl { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---- GOLD DIVIDER ---- */
.gold-divider {
  height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---- BLOG ---- */
.blog-hero { padding: 60px 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050505 0%, #1a1400 100%); }
.blog-date { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-content { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 60px 24px; }
.blog-content h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 2rem 0 0.8rem; }
.blog-content h3 { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 1.6rem 0 0.6rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }
.blog-content p { color: #bbb; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.blog-content ul { margin: 1rem 0 1.2rem 1.5rem; }
.blog-content ul li { color: #bbb; margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 640px; }
  .hero-form-wrap { width: 100%; }
  .about-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .cta-band-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .cta-band-actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 60px 0; }
  .hero-content { padding-top: 0; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-strip-trust { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-step { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-trust { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}