/* ==========================================================================
   Caitriona McLoughlin Psychotherapy
   Plain CSS, mobile-first. No build step.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Design tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --plum: #3B1E3F;
  --teal: #1F4E5A;
  --ochre: #C27C4E;
  --blush: #E8CFC4;
  --cream: #F6EFE6;
  --ink: #1E1B1F;

  /* Accessible tints/shades of the accent (see README for contrast notes)
     --ochre-light: text/details on plum (6.9:1) and teal (5.2:1)
     --ochre-deep:  text on cream (6.1:1) and blush (4.7:1) */
  --ochre-light: #EDB892;
  --ochre-deep: #864A24;
  --plum-soft: #5A3460;
  --cream-deep: #EFE3D5;
  --muted: #4E4650;            /* secondary text on cream: 8.6:1 */

  --focus: var(--ochre-deep);

  /* Type */
  --font-serif: "Open Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; /* headings */
  --font-sans: "Open Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing and shape */
  --gutter: 1rem;
  --space-section: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  --radius: 1.25rem;
  --radius-lg: 2rem;
  --shadow: 0 1.25rem 3rem -1.5rem rgba(59, 30, 63, 0.35);
  --header-h: 4.5rem;

  /* Wave motif (used as a CSS mask so it can take any colour) */
  --wave-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 120 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 8 C16 1 26 1 41 8 S66 15 81 8 S106 1 119 8' fill='none' stroke='black' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

@media (min-width: 48em) {
  :root { --gutter: 2rem; }
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;          /* 17px */
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

@media (min-width: 48em) {
  body { font-size: 1.125rem; }  /* 18px */
}

img,
svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.6em;
  text-wrap: balance;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw + 1rem, 4.25rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.4vw + 1rem, 2.85rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 0.6vw + 1rem, 1.45rem); }

p { margin: 0 0 1.15em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a { color: var(--plum); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 0.2em; }
a:hover { text-decoration-thickness: 2px; }

ul, ol { padding-left: 1.25em; }

strong { font-weight: 600; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--focus);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* ---------- Skip link ---------- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: -100px;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--plum);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 0 0 0.75rem 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ---------- Layout helpers ---------- */
/* Single-column grids on small screens must never grow wider than the viewport */
.overlap,
.hero-grid,
.page-hero-grid,
.intro-grid,
.teaser-grid,
.contact-grid,
.faq-layout,
.card-grid,
.help-grid,
.compare,
.credentials { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 76rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.container--narrow { max-width: 48rem; }

.section {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--space-section);
}

.section--teal,
.section--plum {
  color: var(--cream);
  --focus: var(--ochre-light);
}
.section--teal { background: var(--teal); }
.section--plum { background: var(--plum); }
.section--blush { background: var(--blush); }
.section--cream-deep { background: var(--cream-deep); }

.section--teal a:not(.btn),
.section--plum a:not(.btn) { color: var(--cream); }

/* Angled section edges */
.section--angled {
  clip-path: polygon(0 3.5vw, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 3.5vw), 0 100%);
  padding-block: calc(var(--space-section) + 3.5vw);
}

/* A curve at the bottom of a section, filled with the colour of the next section */
.section--curved { padding-bottom: calc(var(--space-section) + clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px)); }
.curve {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -1px;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.curve--top { top: -1px; bottom: auto; }
.curve--cream { fill: var(--cream); }
.curve--blush { fill: var(--blush); }
.curve--teal { fill: var(--teal); }
.curve--plum { fill: var(--plum); }
.curve--cream-deep { fill: var(--cream-deep); }

.section-head { max-width: 44rem; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head--center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }

.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 0.6vw + 1rem, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Eyebrows and the wave motif ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ochre-deep);
}
.section--teal .eyebrow,
.section--plum .eyebrow,
.hero .eyebrow,
.page-hero .eyebrow,
.site-footer .eyebrow,
.cta-band .eyebrow,
.credentials .eyebrow,
.contact-details .eyebrow { color: var(--ochre-light); }

.wave {
  display: inline-block;
  flex: none;
  width: 3.25rem;
  height: 0.75rem;
  background-color: currentColor;
  -webkit-mask: var(--wave-mask) center / contain no-repeat;
  mask: var(--wave-mask) center / contain no-repeat;
}
.wave--long { width: 7.5rem; height: 1rem; }

.wave-divider {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ochre);
  padding-block: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: var(--ochre);
  --btn-fg: var(--ink);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  min-height: 3rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--btn-bg);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--btn-bg);
  color: var(--btn-fg);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  /* 19px bold = WCAG "large text"; ink on ochre is 4.1:1 (AA large needs 3:1) */
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:hover {
  --btn-bg: var(--plum);
  --btn-fg: var(--cream);
}
.section--plum .btn:hover,
.hero .btn:hover,
.page-hero .btn:hover,
.site-header .btn:hover,
.site-footer .btn:hover,
.cta-band .btn:hover {
  --btn-bg: var(--cream);
  --btn-fg: var(--plum);
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }

.btn--lg { min-height: 3.5rem; padding: 0.9rem 2rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }

.btn--ghost {
  --btn-bg: transparent;
  --btn-fg: currentColor;
  border-color: currentColor;
}
.btn--ghost:hover { --btn-bg: transparent; --btn-fg: currentColor; border-color: var(--ochre); }

.btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--ochre);
  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
  text-underline-offset: 0.35em;
}
.text-link:hover { text-decoration-thickness: 3px; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--plum);
  color: var(--cream);
  --focus: var(--ochre-light);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 1.5rem -0.75rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); }

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: var(--header-h);
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-right: auto;
  color: var(--cream);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.brand-mark { width: 2.4rem; height: 2.4rem; flex: none; }
.brand-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
@media (min-width: 36em) { .brand-name { font-size: 1.2rem; } }
.brand-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ochre-light);
}

.header-cta { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 48em) {
  .header-cta { display: inline-flex; min-height: 2.75rem; padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem; font-size: 1.1875rem; }
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  padding: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(246, 239, 230, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.js .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
.nav-toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile navigation panel */
.site-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h));
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1rem var(--gutter) 2rem;
  background: var(--plum);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(246, 239, 230, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 1.5rem 2rem -1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.js .site-nav:not(.is-open) { display: none; }
/* Without JavaScript the menu simply sits in the flow so it is always reachable */
html:not(.js) .site-nav { position: static; box-shadow: none; }
html:not(.js) .header-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }

.site-nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.site-nav li + li { border-top: 1px solid rgba(246, 239, 230, 0.12); }
.site-nav a:not(.btn) {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.25rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.site-nav a[aria-current="page"]:not(.btn) { color: var(--ochre-light); }
.site-nav a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--ochre-light); }
.nav-cta { margin-top: 1.25rem; width: 100%; }
@media (min-width: 48em) { .nav-cta { display: none; } }

@media (min-width: 75em) {
  .nav-toggle,
  .js .nav-toggle { display: none; }
  .site-nav,
  .js .site-nav:not(.is-open) {
    display: block;
    position: static;
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .site-nav ul { display: flex; gap: 0.25rem; }
  .site-nav li + li { border: 0; }
  .site-nav a:not(.btn) {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .site-nav a:not(.btn)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.7rem;
    right: 0.7rem;
    bottom: 0.2rem;
    height: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--ochre-light);
    -webkit-mask: var(--wave-mask) center / 100% 100% no-repeat;
    mask: var(--wave-mask) center / 100% 100% no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0.6);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  }
  .site-nav a:not(.btn):hover::after,
  .site-nav a[aria-current="page"]:not(.btn)::after { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .site-nav a[aria-current="page"]:not(.btn) { color: var(--cream); }
  .brand { margin-right: 0; }
  .header-inner { justify-content: space-between; }
}

/* ---------- Home hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--plum);
  color: var(--cream);
  --focus: var(--ochre-light);
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom: calc(clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) + clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px));
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--ochre-light); }
.hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 0.8vw + 1rem, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--blush);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; }

.hero-media {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 26rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 0;
}
.hero-block {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 78%;
  height: 72%;
  background: var(--blush);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 6rem;
}
.hero-flow {
  position: absolute;
  left: -30%;
  bottom: 18%;
  width: 160%;
  height: auto;
  color: var(--ochre-light);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 60em) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .hero-media { margin-right: 0; }
}

/* Arch-framed images */
.arch {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--plum-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.arch img,
.frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ---------- Inner page hero ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--plum);
  color: var(--cream);
  --focus: var(--ochre-light);
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: calc(clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) + clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px));
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-grid { display: grid; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; }
.page-hero .lede { color: var(--blush); max-width: 38rem; }
.page-hero-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 18rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem 0;
}
.page-hero-media::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 80%;
  height: 70%;
  background: var(--blush);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 4rem;
}
.page-hero--text-only .page-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

@media (min-width: 56em) {
  .page-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.6fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .page-hero-media { margin-right: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 48em) {
  .card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .card-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

.card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  --focus: var(--ochre-deep);
}
.card-media {
  margin: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.card:hover .card-media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 2rem;
}
.card-body p { color: var(--muted); }
.card-body .text-link { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.25rem; color: var(--plum); }
.card a { color: var(--plum); }

/* Staggered card offsets on wide screens: an editorial, less templated rhythm */
@media (min-width: 48em) {
  .card-grid--stagger > :nth-child(2) { transform: translateY(2.5rem); }
  .card-grid--stagger { padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ---------- Intro (home) ---------- */
.intro-grid { display: grid; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
.intro-media {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 24rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.intro-media::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 75%;
  height: 70%;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 6rem var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
}
.signature {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--plum);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 56em) {
  .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: 5rem; }
}

/* ---------- Overlapping image + text layout (About / Approach) ---------- */
.overlap {
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
}
.overlap-media {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 0;
}
.overlap-media::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background: var(--blush);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.overlap-media .frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.overlap-media .frame--arch { border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); }
.overlap-media .frame--landscape { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }

.overlap-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: -4rem 0.75rem 0;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.overlap-card--plum { background: var(--plum); color: var(--cream); --focus: var(--ochre-light); }
.overlap-card--plum .eyebrow { color: var(--ochre-light); }
.overlap-card--plum a:not(.btn) { color: var(--cream); }
.overlap-card--teal { background: var(--teal); color: var(--cream); --focus: var(--ochre-light); }
.overlap-card--teal .eyebrow { color: var(--ochre-light); }
.overlap-card--teal a:not(.btn) { color: var(--cream); }

@media (min-width: 56em) {
  .overlap { grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .overlap-media { grid-column: 1 / span 6; grid-row: 1; }
  .overlap-card { grid-column: 6 / span 7; grid-row: 1; margin: 0; }
  .overlap--reverse .overlap-media { grid-column: 7 / span 6; padding: 0 0 1.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .overlap--reverse .overlap-media::before { right: auto; left: 0; }
  .overlap--reverse .overlap-card { grid-column: 1 / span 7; }
}

/* ---------- Credentials block ---------- */
.credentials {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--plum);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  --focus: var(--ochre-light);
}
.credentials-head {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: var(--teal);
}
.credentials-head h2 { margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
.credentials-head p { color: var(--cream); }
.credentials-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.credentials-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3.25rem 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding-block: 1.25rem;
}
.credentials-list li + li { border-top: 1px solid rgba(246, 239, 230, 0.18); }
.credential-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 3.25rem;
  height: 3.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ochre-light);
  color: var(--plum);
}
.credential-icon svg { width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; }
.credential-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.credential-detail { display: block; font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--blush); margin-top: 0.25rem; }

@media (min-width: 56em) {
  .credentials { grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; }
}

/* ---------- Approach: ideas list ---------- */
.ideas {
  counter-reset: idea;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.ideas > li {
  counter-increment: idea;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--ochre);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.ideas > li::before {
  content: counter(idea, decimal-leading-zero);
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ochre-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ideas h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
@media (min-width: 48em) {
  .ideas { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 68em) {
  .ideas { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .ideas > li:nth-child(3n + 2) { transform: translateY(2rem); }
  .ideas { padding-bottom: 2rem; }
}

/* Comparison table-like layout */
.compare {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.compare-col {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.compare-col--muted { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); }
.compare-col--accent { background: var(--plum); color: var(--cream); }
.compare-col--accent h3 { color: var(--ochre-light); }
.compare-col ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.1em; }
.compare-col li + li { margin-top: 0.6em; }
.compare-col li::marker { color: var(--ochre); }
@media (min-width: 56em) {
  .compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr; align-items: start; }
  .compare-col--accent { margin-top: 3rem; }
}

/* Spectrum (exploratory ↔ supportive) */
.spectrum {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--blush);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.spectrum-bar {
  position: relative;
  height: 0.5rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--plum), var(--ochre), var(--teal));
}
.spectrum-labels {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* ---------- Help page grid ---------- */
.help-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.help-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.help-card h2,
.help-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1vw + 1rem, 1.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.6em;
}
.help-card p { margin: 0; }
.help-num {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ochre-deep);
}
.help-card::after {
  /* faint wave watermark */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -1.5rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  width: 9rem;
  height: 2rem;
  background-color: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.08;
  -webkit-mask: var(--wave-mask) center / contain no-repeat;
  mask: var(--wave-mask) center / contain no-repeat;
}
.help-card--plum { background: var(--plum); color: var(--cream); }
.help-card--teal { background: var(--teal); color: var(--cream); }
.help-card--blush { background: var(--blush); }
.help-card--plum .help-num,
.help-card--teal .help-num { color: var(--ochre-light); }

.help-tile {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 16rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.help-tile img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

@media (min-width: 40em) {
  .help-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 64em) {
  .help-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .help-tile--tall { grid-row: span 2; }
  .help-tile--wide { grid-column: span 2; }
}

/* Teaser list on home page */
.pill-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.pill-list li {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(246, 239, 230, 0.45);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.teaser-grid { display: grid; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 56em) {
  .teaser-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 5rem; }
}

/* ---------- Steps / what to expect ---------- */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.steps li {
  counter-increment: step;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 4rem;
}
.steps li::before {
  content: counter(step);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ochre-light);
  color: var(--plum);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.steps h3 { margin-bottom: 0.3em; }
@media (min-width: 56em) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq-layout { display: grid; gap: 3rem; }
@media (min-width: 60em) {
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1.25fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
  .faq-aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem); }
}
.faq-aside-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  --focus: var(--ochre-light);
}
.faq-aside-card .eyebrow { color: var(--ochre-light); }
.faq-aside-card h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2vw + 1rem, 2.2rem); }

.accordion { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.accordion details {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 30, 63, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.accordion details[open] { border-color: var(--ochre); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.accordion summary {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 0.8vw + 1rem, 1.45rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--plum);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
}
.accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.accordion summary::after {
  content: "";
  flex: none;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--plum), var(--plum)) center / 0.9rem 2px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--plum), var(--plum)) center / 2px 0.9rem no-repeat,
    var(--blush);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.accordion details[open] summary::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--cream), var(--cream)) center / 0.9rem 2px no-repeat,
    var(--plum);
}
.accordion summary:focus-visible { outline-offset: -4px; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.accordion .answer { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem; }
.accordion .answer ul { margin: 0 0 1em; }

/* ---------- Callout / note ---------- */
.note {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ochre);
  background: var(--blush);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.note svg { flex: none; width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; margin-top: 0.15rem; color: var(--plum); }

.fees-note {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1vw + 1rem, 1.6rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; gap: 3rem; }
@media (min-width: 60em) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
}
.contact-details {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  background: var(--plum);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  --focus: var(--ochre-light);
}
.contact-details a:not(.btn) { color: var(--cream); }
.contact-details dl { margin: 0 0 2rem; }
.contact-details dt {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ochre-light);
}
.contact-details dt:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.contact-details dd { margin: 0.35rem 0 0; font-size: 1.125rem; }

.form-card {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-top: 6px solid var(--ochre);
}
.form-row { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.form-row-2 { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.form-row-2 .form-row { margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (min-width: 40em) { .form-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

label,
legend {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.optional { font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); }
.hint { display: block; margin-top: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--muted); }

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 3rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid #8C8189;    /* 3.5:1 against cream, meets non-text contrast */
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  color: var(--ink);
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
textarea { min-height: 9rem; resize: vertical; }
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible { border-color: var(--plum); outline: 3px solid var(--ochre-deep); outline-offset: 2px; }
input[aria-invalid="true"],
textarea[aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: #8E2C3A; }

fieldset { margin: 0 0 1.5rem; padding: 0; border: 0; min-width: 0; }
.choice-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; }
.choice {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.choice input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
}
.choice span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  min-height: 2.75rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border: 2px solid #8C8189;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.choice span::before {
  content: "";
  width: 1rem;
  height: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex: none;
}
.choice input:checked + span { background: var(--plum); border-color: var(--plum); color: var(--cream); }
.choice input:checked + span::before { background: var(--ochre-light); border-color: var(--ochre-light); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--plum); }
.choice input:focus-visible + span { outline: 3px solid var(--ochre-deep); outline-offset: 2px; }

.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; }

.form-status {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form-status:empty { display: none; }
.form-status--success { background: #DCEBE6; color: #133A33; }
.form-status--error { background: #F4DCDC; color: #6E1F2A; }

.map-placeholder {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(246, 239, 230, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--blush);
}

/* ---------- Prose (privacy etc.) ---------- */
.prose { max-width: 46rem; }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.5vw + 1rem, 2.2rem); margin-top: 2.5em; }
.prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: 1.75em; }
.prose li + li { margin-top: 0.4em; }
.prose li::marker { color: var(--ochre-deep); }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--cream);
  --focus: var(--ochre-light);
  padding-top: calc(var(--space-section) + clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-section);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  /* offset colour block */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -6rem;
  top: 30%;
  width: 22rem;
  height: 22rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--plum);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.cta-band .container { position: relative; }
.cta-inner { max-width: 44rem; }
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw + 1rem, 4rem); }
.cta-band p { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 0.5vw + 1rem, 1.25rem); }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; margin-top: 2rem; }
.cta-band a:not(.btn) { color: var(--cream); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--plum);
  color: var(--cream);
  --focus: var(--ochre-light);
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.site-footer a:not(.btn) { color: var(--cream); }
.site-footer a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--ochre-light); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; gap: 2.5rem; }
.footer-grid h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ochre-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-grid ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-grid li + li { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.footer-brand .brand { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--blush); max-width: 22rem; }
.footer-brand .btn { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 40em) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 64em) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1.1fr 0.8fr; gap: 3rem; } }

.crisis {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(246, 239, 230, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(246, 239, 230, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.crisis svg { flex: none; width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; margin-top: 0.15rem; color: var(--ochre-light); }
.crisis p { margin: 0; }
.crisis a { font-weight: 600; }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-block: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(246, 239, 230, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--blush);
}
.footer-bottom ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.25rem; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .js .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(1.75rem);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
  }
  .js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .js .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
  .js .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

  /* staggered cards keep their offset once revealed */
  .js .card-grid--stagger > .reveal:nth-child(2).is-visible { transform: translateY(2.5rem); }
  .js .ideas > li.reveal:nth-child(3n + 2).is-visible { transform: translateY(2rem); }

  .hero-flow path { stroke-dasharray: 1600; stroke-dashoffset: 1600; animation: flow 3.2s 0.4s ease forwards; }
  @keyframes flow { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) and (max-width: 47.99em) {
  .js .card-grid--stagger > .reveal:nth-child(2).is-visible { transform: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) and (max-width: 67.99em) {
  .js .ideas > li.reveal:nth-child(3n + 2).is-visible { transform: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- 404 ---------- */
.not-found { min-height: 60vh; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- Print ---------- */
@media print {
  .site-header, .cta-band, .nav-toggle, .curve, .hero-flow { display: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
  .hero, .page-hero, .site-footer { background: #fff; color: #000; }
}

/* ---------- Additions ---------- */
.hero-copy { max-width: 36rem; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }
.section--curved-top { padding-top: calc(var(--space-section) + clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px)); }
.section--flush-top { padding-top: 0; }
/* Angled sections tuck under the previous section so its colour shows in the cut corners */
.section--angled { margin-top: -3.5vw; }
.cta-band { padding-bottom: calc(var(--space-section) + clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px)); }
.not-found .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.form-card h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2vw + 1rem, 2.4rem); }
.form-card .note { margin: 0 0 0.75rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.form-card > .hint { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.help-tile--wide { min-height: 14rem; }
@media (min-width: 40em) {
  .help-tile--wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; aspect-ratio: 16 / 6; min-height: 0; }
}
@media (min-width: 64em) {
  .help-grid { grid-auto-flow: dense; }
}

/* Light cards placed inside dark sections keep dark text */
.overlap-card { color: var(--ink); }
.section--teal .overlap-card:not(.overlap-card--plum):not(.overlap-card--teal),
.section--plum .overlap-card:not(.overlap-card--plum):not(.overlap-card--teal) { --focus: var(--ochre-deep); }
.section--teal .overlap-card:not(.overlap-card--plum):not(.overlap-card--teal) .eyebrow,
.section--plum .overlap-card:not(.overlap-card--plum):not(.overlap-card--teal) .eyebrow { color: var(--ochre-deep); }
.section--teal .overlap-card:not(.overlap-card--plum):not(.overlap-card--teal) a:not(.btn),
.section--plum .overlap-card:not(.overlap-card--plum):not(.overlap-card--teal) a:not(.btn) { color: var(--plum); }
.overlap-card--plum,
.overlap-card--teal { color: var(--cream); }


/* ==========================================================================
   Phone refinements
   ========================================================================== */
.compare-col--muted { border: 1px solid rgba(59, 30, 63, 0.15); }

@media (max-width: 55.99em) {
  :root { --space-section: clamp(3.25rem, 9vw, 5rem); }

  /* Arched photos become wide, shallow domes so they don't fill the screen */
  .hero-media,
  .page-hero-media,
  .intro-media { max-width: 34rem; }
  .hero-media .arch,
  .intro-media .arch { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; border-radius: 14rem 14rem var(--radius) var(--radius); }
  .page-hero-media .arch { aspect-ratio: 16 / 8; border-radius: 14rem 14rem var(--radius) var(--radius); }
  .hero-grid { gap: 2.25rem; }
  .page-hero-grid { gap: 2rem; }
  .intro-grid { gap: 2.25rem; }

  /* Overlapping image + text: landscape image, full-width card */
  .overlap-media .frame,
  .overlap-media .frame--arch { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .overlap-media .frame--arch { border-radius: 14rem 14rem var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); }
  .overlap-media { padding: 0 1rem 1rem 0; }
  .overlap-card { margin: -2.5rem 0 0; padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 39.99em) {
  .hero { padding-top: 2rem; }
  .page-hero { padding-top: 2rem; }
  .eyebrow { letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

  .card-media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
  .card-body { padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem; }

  .pill-list { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .pill-list li { padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.9375rem; }

  .credentials-head { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
  .credentials-list { padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .credentials-list li { grid-template-columns: 2.75rem 1fr; gap: 0.875rem; }
  .credential-icon { width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; }
  .credential-title { font-size: 1.15rem; }

  .help-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 2rem; }
  .form-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
  .form-card [type="submit"] { width: 100%; }
  .contact-details { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
  .faq-aside-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
  .accordion summary { padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; }
  .accordion .answer { padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* Image tiles in the help grid stay short until the 3-column layout */
@media (max-width: 63.99em) {
  .help-tile { min-height: 0; height: 13rem; }
  .help-tile--wide { aspect-ratio: auto; }
}

/* Comfortable tap targets for footer links on touch screens */
@media (max-width: 63.99em) {
  .footer-grid li + li { margin-top: 0.25rem; }
  .footer-grid a,
  .footer-bottom a { display: inline-block; padding-block: 0.4rem; }
}

.compare--single { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; max-width: 46rem; }
.compare--single .compare-col--accent { margin-top: 0; }

.contact-ways { display: inline-block; margin-top: 0.25rem; font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--blush); }

/* Long email addresses must wrap on narrow phones */
a[href^="mailto:"] { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.contact-details a[href^="mailto:"] { font-size: 1rem; }