/* =========================================================
   OPAL CLEAN — shared stylesheet
   Iridescent, bright, modern
   Primary: Carolina blue + white
   Accents: pearl pink, mint, lavender, peach, gold shimmer
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --white: #ffffff;
  --pearl: #f7fbff;
  --mist: #ecf4fc;
  --carolina: #4b9cd3;
  --carolina-deep: #2e7fb8;
  --carolina-soft: #b9dcef;
  --ink: #0c1f33;
  --ink-soft: #3b5168;
  --muted: #7a8a9b;
  --line: #e3ecf4;

  /* Iridescent accents */
  --shell-pink: #ffd6ec;
  --mint: #c8f1e0;
  --lavender: #d8d2ff;
  --peach: #ffe4cc;
  --gold: #f6d27a;

  --opal-gradient: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #ffd6ec 0%,
    #b9dcef 22%,
    #c8f1e0 45%,
    #d8d2ff 68%,
    #ffe4cc 88%,
    #ffd6ec 100%
  );

  --serif: "DM Serif Display", "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
  --sans: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius: 22px;
  --radius-lg: 34px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 16px rgba(46, 127, 184, 0.06);
  --shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(46, 127, 184, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 32px 80px rgba(46, 127, 184, 0.18);

  --max: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

/* Reset */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 0.55em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
p { margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--gutter);
  padding-right: var(--gutter);
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--carolina-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.iridescent {
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--carolina) 0%, #9bc6e6 50%, #d8d2ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.section-sub { font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 600px; }
.section-head { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head.center .section-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--carolina);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(75, 156, 211, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--carolina-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(46, 127, 184, 0.45);
}
.btn-iridescent {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--white), var(--white)),
    var(--opal-gradient);
  background-origin: border-box;
  background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(75, 156, 211, 0.12);
}
.btn-iridescent:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(216, 210, 255, 0.5); }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--mist); }
.btn.big { padding: 1.05rem 1.95rem; font-size: 1rem; }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--carolina-deep);
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.link-arrow:hover { gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(216, 210, 255, 0.6);
  position: relative;
}
.logo-mark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.85) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 50%);
}
.logo-accent {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--carolina) 0%, #d8d2ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.primary-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.2rem; }
.nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; }
.nav-list a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-list a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -3px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-list a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 8px; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ---------- Hero (homepage) ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(216, 210, 255, 0.55) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 10% 80%, rgba(200, 241, 224, 0.5) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 350px at 50% 100%, rgba(255, 214, 236, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--pearl) 100%);
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 12%; right: -8%;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 9s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.04;
}
.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, var(--carolina) 0%, #9bc6e6 35%, #d8d2ff 65%, #ffd6ec 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.18rem);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.hero-trust li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-trust li::before {
  content: "✦";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--carolina);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.hero-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  max-width: 520px;
  justify-self: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-card {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  opacity: 0.92;
}
.hero-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(75, 156, 211, 0.18) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-chip {
  position: absolute;
  left: -1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--white), var(--white)),
    var(--opal-gradient);
  background-origin: border-box;
  background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
}
.hero-chip-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-chip-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.hero-chip-text strong { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--ink); }
.hero-chip-text span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2rem; right: -1.5rem;
  width: 110px; height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.hero-orb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 28%, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%);
}

/* ---------- Page hero (simpler, used by sub-pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 50% 0%, rgba(216, 210, 255, 0.55) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 10% 100%, rgba(200, 241, 224, 0.45) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 90% 100%, rgba(255, 214, 236, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--pearl) 100%);
}
.page-hero-inner { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.04;
}
.page-hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, var(--carolina) 0%, #9bc6e6 40%, #d8d2ff 75%, #ffd6ec 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.page-hero p { font-size: 1.12rem; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 1.75rem; }
.page-hero .hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: var(--carolina-deep); }

/* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
.marquee {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--carolina) 0%, #5fa7d8 50%, var(--carolina) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; }
.marquee-track .dot { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--white); }
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 1.5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; animation: shimmer 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.service-card.featured { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--mist) 0%, var(--white) 60%); border-color: transparent; }
.service-card.featured::before { opacity: 1; animation: shimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.service-img {
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 3;
  background: var(--carolina-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.service-img::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(75,156,211,0.18) 100%);
}
.service-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.service-body { padding: 1.9rem 1.75rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.service-body h3 { font-size: 1.65rem; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.service-body p { flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1.35rem; }
.card-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--carolina-deep);
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--white), var(--white)),
    var(--opal-gradient);
  background-origin: border-box;
  background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
}

/* ---------- Why Opal ---------- */
.why {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pearl) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%; left: -10%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation: shimmer 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}
.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.why-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.why-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.why-icon svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-card h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Quiz promo ---------- */
.quiz-promo { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--white); }
.quiz-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 0% 0%, rgba(216, 210, 255, 0.7) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 280px at 100% 100%, rgba(200, 241, 224, 0.7) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mist) 0%, var(--white) 60%, #fff3fa 100%);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quiz-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px; right: -50px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: blur(20px);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.quiz-copy { position: relative; }
.quiz-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.quiz-copy .btn { margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.micro-note { margin-top: 0.85rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.quiz-stones { position: relative; display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.stone {
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
}
.stone::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 28%, rgba(255,255,255,0.85) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%);
}
.stone.lg { width: 150px; height: 150px; animation-duration: 9s; }
.stone.sm { width: 70px; height: 70px; animation-duration: 5s; }

/* ---------- Story strip ---------- */
.story { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--pearl); }
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.story-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
}
.story-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(216, 210, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(75,156,211,0.18) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.story-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Reviews ---------- */
.reviews { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--white); }
.review-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.review-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.review-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.stars { display: inline-flex; gap: 2px; color: var(--carolina); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.review-card blockquote {
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.review-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; }
.review-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.review-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.93rem; }
.review-city { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */
.final-cta {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-align: center;
}
.final-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 12% 100%, rgba(216, 210, 255, 0.65) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 214, 236, 0.55) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 360px at 50% 50%, rgba(200, 241, 224, 0.45) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pearl), var(--white));
}
.final-inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.final-inner h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.final-inner p { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.final-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.85rem; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--pearl);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 1.75rem;
}
.site-footer p { color: rgba(247, 251, 255, 0.7); }
.site-footer a { color: var(--pearl); transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #9bc6e6; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 251, 255, 0.12);
}
.footer-brand .logo { color: var(--pearl); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.footer-brand .logo-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #9bc6e6 0%, #d8d2ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.footer-tagline { color: rgba(247, 251, 255, 0.75); max-width: 320px; }
.footer-col h5 {
  color: var(--pearl);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col a { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(247, 251, 255, 0.08);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.socials a:hover { background: var(--carolina); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.legal { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.about-mission { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; }
.about-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-mission-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 6;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
}
.about-mission-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(216,210,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(75,156,211,0.18) 100%);
}
.about-mission-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.values {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  background: var(--pearl);
}
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.value-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--carolina) 0%, #d8d2ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: inline-block;
}
.value-card h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

.stats-band {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--carolina) 0%, var(--carolina-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%; right: -10%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
  color: var(--white);
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

.team { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; }
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.team-avatar {
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; mix-blend-mode: luminosity; opacity: 0.92; }
.team-card h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.team-role { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--carolina-deep); letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.team-bio { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   JOBS PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.benefits { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--white); }
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.benefit-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.benefit-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.jobs-list { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; background: var(--pearl); }
.job-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.job-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.job-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: transparent; }
.job-card h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.job-meta { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.job-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.job-meta .pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--carolina-deep);
  background: var(--mist);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.apply-steps {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.step-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  counter-increment: step;
  position: relative;
}
.step-card::before {
  content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--carolina) 0%, #d8d2ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.step-card h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.step-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.faq-categories { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; background: var(--white); }
.faq-cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-cat {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-cat:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: transparent; }
.faq-cat-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-cat-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.faq-cat h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.faq-cat p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

.faq-section { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; background: var(--pearl); }
.faq-section + .faq-section { padding-top: 0; }
.faq-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.faq-list { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] { border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item summary {
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--carolina);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }
.faq-body { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.faq-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   GIFT CARDS PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.gift-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.gift-card-visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 9s ease-in-out infinite;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}
.gift-card-visual:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-4px); }
.gift-card-visual::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.gift-card-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.gift-card-row .logo { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.gift-card-value {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-top: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.gift-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(12,31,51,0.7);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.denominations { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--pearl); }
.denom-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.denom-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.denom-card:hover, .denom-card.featured {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: transparent;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--white), var(--white)),
    var(--opal-gradient);
  background-origin: border-box;
  background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
}
.denom-amount {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}
.denom-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }

.how-it-works { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--white); }

/* =========================================================
   CLEAN QUIZ PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.quiz-intro { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; background: var(--white); }
.quiz-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.quiz-demo {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  background: var(--pearl);
}
.quiz-demo-card {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--white), var(--white)),
    var(--opal-gradient);
  background-origin: border-box;
  background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
}
.quiz-step-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--carolina-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.quiz-progress {
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.quiz-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 33%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.quiz-question { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.quiz-options { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.quiz-option {
  background: var(--pearl);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.quiz-option:hover { transform: translateX(4px); border-color: var(--carolina); background: var(--white); }
.quiz-option-marker {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--carolina);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.quiz-option.selected .quiz-option-marker::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--opal-gradient);
}
.quiz-option.selected { border-color: var(--carolina); background: var(--white); }
.quiz-nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }

/* =========================================================
   BLOG INDEX
   ========================================================= */
.blog-featured { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; background: var(--white); }
.blog-featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-featured-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.blog-featured-media { aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-featured-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.blog-featured-card:hover .blog-featured-media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-featured-body { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) 0; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: center; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.blog-cat-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--mist);
  color: var(--carolina-deep);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.blog-featured-body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }

.blog-grid-section { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; background: var(--pearl); }
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.blog-card-media { aspect-ratio: 5 / 3; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.blog-card-body p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; flex: 1; }

.newsletter {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}
.newsletter-inner { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  font: inherit;
  background: var(--pearl);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.newsletter-form input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--carolina);
  background: var(--white);
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .review-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .quiz-options { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.75rem; }
  .review-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .quiz-card { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .about-mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .gift-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .blog-featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 859px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .primary-nav { display: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation: none !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}