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   Gerhard & Sons — Shared Stylesheet
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/* ─── Design Tokens ─────────────────────────────────── */
/*  Northern Michigan Contractor — workwear catalog palette
    Charcoal/iron gray dominant darks, warm canvas off-white body,
    weathered cedar for warm accents, deep pine for brand emphasis,
    muted clay used sparingly. Variable names kept stable so existing
    rules re-skin cleanly.                                           */
:root {
  --gold:        #8B6646;   /* weathered cedar (replaces gold)            */
  --gold-light:  #B79278;   /* cedar-light                                */
  --gold-pale:   #D8C6A8;   /* cedar-pale (tints)                         */
  --cedar-deep:  #604628;   /* deeper cedar for hover                     */
  --red:         #2D4030;   /* deep pine (replaces red)                   */
  --red-mid:     #3F5944;   /* pine-mid                                   */
  --moss-light:  #6E8568;   /* pine-light for contrast on dark            */
  --clay:        #9F5A3E;   /* muted clay/rust — sparse pop               */
  --charcoal:    #1C1F1C;   /* blackened pine (almost-black, warm)        */
  --charcoal-2:  #2E3331;   /* iron gray                                  */
  --charcoal-3:  #3E4441;   /* steel gray (borders on dark)               */
  --cream:       #ECE5D5;   /* warm canvas off-white                      */
  --cream-2:     #DDD2B8;   /* sand / sawdust beige                       */
  --paper-edge:  #C9BC9E;   /* hairline rule on canvas                    */
  --text-body:   #2A2D2A;
  --text-muted:  #5A5F5A;
  --rule:        rgba(28,31,28,0.15);

  --font-display: 'Roboto Slab', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-label:   'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --section-pad: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  --side-pad: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

/* ─── Reset ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text-body);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01" on, "kern" on;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ─── Skip Link (WCAG 2.4.1) ────────────────────────── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

/* ─── Nav — dark on cream hero by default, inverts to light on scroll ─── */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px var(--side-pad);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.35s, padding 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(28,31,28,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(154,115,65,0.18);
}
.nav.solid {
  background: var(--charcoal);
}
.nav-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.nav-logo img {
  display: block;
  height: 84px;
  width: auto;
  transform: translateY(5px);
  transition: height 0.3s var(--ease-out), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), filter 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav.scrolled,
.nav.solid {
  padding: 4px var(--side-pad);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-logo img,
.nav.solid .nav-logo img {
  height: 60px;
  transform: translateY(3px);
  filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg);
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  opacity: 0.82;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.nav-links a.active:not(.nav-cta) {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a,
.nav.solid .nav-links a {
  color: var(--cream);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a:hover,
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a.active,
.nav.solid .nav-links a:hover,
.nav.solid .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--gold-pale);
}
.nav-cta {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream) !important;
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold) !important;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--cedar-deep) !important;
  border-color: var(--cedar-deep) !important;
}
.nav-phone a {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transition: color 0.2s !important;
}
.nav-phone a:hover { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.nav.scrolled .nav-phone a,
.nav.solid .nav-phone a {
  color: rgba(236,229,213,0.7) !important;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-phone a:hover,
.nav.solid .nav-phone a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-pale) !important;
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 101;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-toggle span,
.nav.solid .nav-toggle span { background: var(--cream); }

/* ─── Page Header — Field Manual chapter opener
       Sand background + dominant typography + small reference plate.
       Visually distinct from the cream body sections below.            */
.page-header {
  background: var(--cream-2);
  padding: clamp(7rem, 12vw, 10rem) var(--side-pad) clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  grid-template-areas: "content image";
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
}
.page-header::before {
  /* hairline rule below nav */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(5.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  left: var(--side-pad);
  right: var(--side-pad);
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--paper-edge);
}
.page-header::after {
  /* small "chapter" marker top-right */
  content: '§';
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 7rem);
  right: var(--side-pad);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.page-header-bg {
  grid-area: image;
  align-self: center;
  justify-self: end;
  position: relative;
  inset: auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  max-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(0.92);
}
.page-header-inner {
  grid-area: content;
  align-self: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.page-header h1 {
  /* Larger, more dominant chapter headline */
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .page-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "content"
      "image";
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .page-header-bg {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    max-height: 240px;
    max-width: 100%;
    justify-self: stretch;
  }
}
.page-header-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.page-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  max-width: 16ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.page-header h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.page-header-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-body);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-muted); transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--paper-edge); }
.breadcrumb span[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--charcoal); }

/* ─── Section Utilities ──────────────────────────────── */
.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* Override: section-label text color on light (cream) backgrounds */
.county-communities .section-label,
.service-intro .section-label,
.related-services .section-label,
.areas-landing .section-label,
.story .section-label,
.areas .section-label,
.contact-info .section-label,
.testimonials .section-label,
.services-strip .section-label,
.county-services .section-label,
.service-includes .section-label {
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.section-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.section-title--light { color: var(--cream); }
.section-title--light em { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* When a "--light" title sits inside a section we've flipped to a light bg,
   force it back to ink so it stays readable. */
.services-strip .section-title--light,
.county-services .section-title--light,
.service-includes .section-title--light {
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.services-strip .section-title--light em,
.county-services .section-title--light em,
.service-includes .section-title--light em {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ─── Buttons — squared off, workwear-utility type ───── */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 1.15rem 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--cedar-deep);
  border-color: var(--cedar-deep);
}
.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0.4rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.btn-secondary::after { content: '→'; font-size: 1rem; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.btn-secondary:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn-secondary:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-secondary--light { color: var(--cream); border-bottom-color: var(--gold-pale); }
.btn-secondary--light:hover { color: var(--gold-pale); border-color: var(--gold-pale); }

/* ─── Reveal Animations ──────────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ─── CTA Band — iron gray with cedar trim ─────────── */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--charcoal-2);
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) var(--side-pad);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(154,115,65,0.18);
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: var(--side-pad);
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.cta-band-text {}
.cta-band-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cta-band-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 18ch;
}
.cta-band-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.cta-band .btn-primary {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-color: var(--cream);
}
.cta-band .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ─── Footer ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: var(--charcoal-2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(154,115,65,0.12);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) var(--side-pad);
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(154,115,65,0.1);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.footer-brand {}
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-logo a {
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 0;
}
.footer-logo img {
  display: block;
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg);
}
.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-contact-info a {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(242,235,221,0.65);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-contact-info a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-col-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-col-links a {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(242,235,221,0.55);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.footer-col-links a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-copy {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(242,235,221,0.5);
}
.footer-credit {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(242,235,221,0.5);
}
.footer-credit a {
  color: rgba(242,235,221,0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-credit a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-legal a {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(242,235,221,0.5);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── Trust Bar — workwear utility band ─── */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 1.25rem var(--side-pad);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.trust-item + .trust-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  height: 1rem;
  background: var(--paper-edge);
}
.trust-item svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .trust-bar { gap: 0.75rem; }
  .trust-item { padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; }
  .trust-item + .trust-item::before { display: none; }
}

/* ─── Testimonials ───────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--cream-2);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.4;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.testimonial-attribution {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
}
.testimonial-attribution strong {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ─── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    z-index: 99;
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { font-size: 1rem; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-phone { display: none; }
  .nav { padding: 6px var(--side-pad); }
  .nav-logo img { height: 64px; transform: translateY(4px); }
  .nav.scrolled { padding: 4px var(--side-pad); }
  .nav.scrolled .nav-logo img { height: 48px; transform: translateY(3px); }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-logo img { height: 48px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cta-band { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ─── Service Areas Landing Page ────────────────────── */
.areas-landing {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
}
.county-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 320px), 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.county-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--charcoal-2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 340px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.county-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.county-card-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.3;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.county-card:hover .county-card-img { opacity: 0.4; }
.county-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(43,42,36,0.96) 0%, rgba(43,42,36,0.5) 55%, rgba(43,42,36,0.2) 100%);
}
.county-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.county-card-region {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.county-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.county-card-towns {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(242,235,221,0.5);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.county-card-link {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.county-card:hover .county-card-link { gap: 0.85rem; }
.county-card-link::after { content: '→'; }
.county-card--note {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ─── County Services — Field Manual vertical index ─────────────────────── */
.county-services {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
}
.county-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  counter-reset: county-svc;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
}
.county-service-card {
  counter-increment: county-svc;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3.5rem auto 1fr auto;
  column-gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: padding 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.county-service-card::before {
  content: counter(county-svc, decimal-leading-zero);
  grid-column: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  position: static;
  transform: none;
  height: auto;
  width: auto;
}
.county-service-card:hover { background: transparent; padding-left: 1rem; }
.county-service-card:hover::before { transform: none; }
.county-service-card:hover .county-service-link { color: var(--gold); }
.county-service-card:hover .county-service-link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.county-service-icon {
  grid-column: 2;
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.county-service-name {
  grid-column: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
}
.county-service-link {
  grid-column: 4;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.county-service-link::after {
  content: '→';
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .county-service-card {
    grid-template-columns: 3rem 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    row-gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .county-service-card::before { grid-row: 1; }
  .county-service-icon { display: none; }
  .county-service-name { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .county-service-link { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: 2; }
}

.county-communities {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.communities-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.community-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-2);
}
.community-item::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.county-about-text {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.county-about-text strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .county-communities { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .communities-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .communities-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ─── Individual Service Page Styles ────────────────── */
.service-intro {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.service-intro-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(0.92);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .service-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.service-intro-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.7vw, 1.3rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.service-intro-text {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.service-intro-text strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal); }
.service-intro-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.service-includes {
  background: var(--cream-2);
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
}
/* Field Manual index list — 1-column with hairline rules between items.
   Keeps existing .include-card / .include-number / .include-title / .include-desc
   markup but presents it as a numbered catalog index. */
.includes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
}
.include-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4.5rem 1fr;
  column-gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  transition: padding 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.include-card:hover {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--paper-edge);
  transform: none;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}
.include-number {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  align-self: center;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.include-title {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.include-desc {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .include-card {
    grid-template-columns: 3rem 1fr;
    column-gap: 1rem;
  }
  .include-number { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

.service-areas-mention {
  background: var(--cream-2);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem) var(--side-pad);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(43,42,36,0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(43,42,36,0.1);
}
.areas-mention-text {}
.areas-mention-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.areas-mention-counties {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.areas-mention-counties em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold); }
.areas-mention-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.area-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,42,36,0.15);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.area-pill:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: #fff; }

.related-services {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
}
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 230px), 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.related-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.related-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  border-bottom-color: var(--red);
  background: #FBF6EA;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.related-card-icon {
  width: 1.75rem;
  height: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.related-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.related-card-hint {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.related-card-link {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.related-card:hover .related-card-link { gap: 0.7rem; }
.related-card-link::after { content: '→'; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .service-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-intro-img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .service-areas-mention { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ─── Focus Styles (WCAG 2.4.7) ─────────────────────── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.btn-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-secondary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--charcoal);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.nav-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cream);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ─── Reduced Motion (WCAG 2.3.3) ───────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .reveal-delay-1,
  .reveal-delay-2,
  .reveal-delay-3,
  .reveal-delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0s;
  }
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY PAGE
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.gallery-intro {
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.gallery-intro p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Filter bar */
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.gallery-filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid #D0D0D0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.gallery-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border-color: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Masonry grid */
.gallery-masonry {
  columns: 3 260px;
  column-gap: 0.875rem;
}
.gallery-item {
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: zoom-in;
  background: var(--cream-2);
}
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.gallery-item-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(43,42,36,0.72) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}
.gallery-item-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.gallery-item.hidden {
  display: none;
}
.gallery-count {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.97);
  z-index: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
}
.lightbox.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.lightbox-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 92vw;
  max-height: 92vh;
}
.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 86vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: fixed;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(250,250,250,0.6);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  z-index: 10;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.lightbox-caption {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.75rem;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250,250,250,0.4);
}
.lightbox-counter {
  position: fixed;
  top: 1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(250,250,250,0.35);
}
.lightbox-btn {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: rgba(250,250,250,0.5);
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.lightbox-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.lightbox-prev { left: 1.25rem; }
.lightbox-next { right: 1.25rem; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .gallery-masonry { columns: 1; }
  .gallery-filter-btn { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; }
  .lightbox-btn { display: none; }
  .lightbox-img { max-width: 96vw; max-height: 80vh; }
}
@media (min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 860px) {
  .gallery-masonry { columns: 2; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE-SPECIFIC STYLES
════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── 404 / Thank-You Pages (centered, dark) ── */
body.page-404,
body.page-thanks {
  min-height: 100svh;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
body.page-thanks .error-page::before {
  content: 'THANKS';
}
    .error-page {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 6rem var(--side-pad) 4rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .error-page::before {
      content: '404';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(14rem, 35vw, 28rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(154,115,65,0.05);
      white-space: nowrap;
      pointer-events: none;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .error-inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 600px;
    }
    .error-label {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.28em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .error-label::before,
    .error-label::after {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 2rem;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }
    .error-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--cream);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .error-title em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold-light); }
    .error-body {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: rgba(242,235,221,0.55);
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    .error-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .error-nav {
      margin-top: 4rem;
      padding-top: 2.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(154,115,65,0.12);
    }
    .error-nav-label {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(242,235,221,0.3);
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    .error-nav-links {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 2rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .error-nav-links a {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(242,235,221,0.45);
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .error-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ── About Page ── */
/* ── Story Section ── */
    .story {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr);
      gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
      align-items: start;
    }
    .story-img-stack {
      position: relative;
    }
    .story-img-main {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(0.92);
    }
    .story-img-secondary {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -2rem;
      right: -2rem;
      width: 55%;
      aspect-ratio: 1;
      object-fit: cover;
      border: 4px solid var(--cream);
      outline: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      z-index: 2;
      filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(0.92);
    }
    .story-img-accent {
      position: absolute;
      top: -1.25rem;
      left: -1.25rem;
      width: 45%;
      aspect-ratio: 1;
      background: var(--gold);
      opacity: 0.18;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .story-content {}
    .story-lead {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-style: italic;
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      padding-left: 1.5rem;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    }
    .story-body {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.05rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: var(--text-body);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .story-body strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal); }

    /* ── Values — Field Manual catalog grid on canvas ── */
    .values {
      background: var(--cream-2);
      padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
    }
    .values-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 0;
      margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      border-left: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
    }
    .value-card {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-right: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      transition: background 0.25s;
    }
    .value-card:hover { background: #F4EDDD; }
    .value-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 3px; height: 100%;
      background: var(--gold);
      transform: scaleY(0);
      transform-origin: top;
      transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .value-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
    .value-icon {
      width: 2rem;
      height: 2rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      stroke-width: 1.25;
    }
    .value-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .value-desc {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 560px) {
      .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ── Areas ── */
    .areas {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
    }
    .areas-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    }
    .area-card {
      display: block;
      background: var(--cream);
      border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
      padding: 2rem;
      transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s var(--ease-out);
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .area-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      border-bottom-color: var(--red);
      background: #FBF6EA;
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .area-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.45rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .area-detail {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .area-desc {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }
    .area-note {
      margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      padding-left: 1rem;
      border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    }

    /* ── Credentials ── */
    .story-credentials {
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      padding-top: 2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(43,42,36,0.12);
    }
    .credentials-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.85rem;
      margin-top: 0.75rem;
    }
    .credential-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .credential-item dt {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-body);
    }
    .credential-item dd {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--charcoal);
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .story-img-stack { max-width: 480px; }
      .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 560px) {
      .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

/* ── Contact Page ── */
.contact-body {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
      gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 7rem);
      align-items: start;
    }

    /* Info column */
    .contact-info {}
    .contact-info .section-title { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
    .contact-intro {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.05rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: var(--text-body);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .contact-details {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.75rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    .contact-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .contact-item-icon {
      width: 2.5rem;
      height: 2.5rem;
      background: var(--cream-2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(154,115,65,0.25);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .contact-item-label {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-body);
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }
    .contact-item-value {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .contact-item-value a { transition: color 0.2s; }
    .contact-item-value a:hover { color: var(--red); }
    .contact-item-value small {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-top: 0.2rem;
    }

    .contact-area-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .contact-county {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-body);
      background: var(--cream-2);
      padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(43,42,36,0.12);
    }

    /* Form column */
    .contact-form-wrap {
      background: var(--charcoal);
      padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    }
    .form-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.65rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--cream);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .form-subhead {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(242,235,221,0.5);
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .form-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1rem;
    }
    .form-group {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.45rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .form-group label {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(242,235,221,0.65);
    }
    .field-error {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: #f87171;
      margin-top: -0.25rem;
      min-height: 1.1em;
    }
    .form-success {
      display: none;
      background: rgba(154,115,65,0.12);
      border: 1px solid var(--gold);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      color: var(--cream);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .form-group input,
    .form-group select,
    .form-group textarea {
      background: var(--charcoal-3);
      border: 1px solid rgba(154,115,65,0.18);
      color: var(--cream);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .form-group input::placeholder,
    .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(242,235,221,0.45); }
    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group select:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
    .form-group select {
      cursor: pointer;
      appearance: none;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='7' viewBox='0 0 12 7' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1L6 6L11 1' stroke='%23C8952A' stroke-width='1.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      background-position: right 1rem center;
      padding-right: 2.5rem;
    }
    .form-group select option { background: var(--charcoal-3); }
    .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
    .form-submit {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      background: var(--gold);
      border: none;
      padding: 1.15rem 2rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
      transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
    }
    .form-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .form-note {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(242,235,221,0.3);
      margin-top: 1rem;
      text-align: center;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .contact-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 560px) {
      .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

/* ── Homepage ── */
/* ── Hero — Field Manual editorial split ──────────────────────────────────
   Content left, photo plate right with figure-caption metadata.
   Top edition rule (CSS-generated) + bottom hairline give it a book feel. */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: clamp(7rem, 12vw, 10rem) var(--side-pad) clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    }
    /* Edition rule — hairline runs across just below the nav */
    .hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: clamp(5.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
      left: var(--side-pad);
      right: var(--side-pad);
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--paper-edge);
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 0.6s var(--ease-out) 0.05s forwards;
    }
    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
      align-items: stretch;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .hero-content {
      align-self: center;
      max-width: 720px;
    }
    .hero-label {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.32em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.2s forwards;
    }
    .hero-headline {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6.5vw, 5.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 0.96;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      max-width: 16ch;
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.35s forwards;
    }
    .hero-headline em {
      font-style: normal;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--gold);
    }
    .hero-sub {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--text-body);
      max-width: 52ch;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.5s forwards;
    }
    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.75rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.65s forwards;
    }
    .hero-phone {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-top: 1.75rem;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.8s forwards;
    }
    .hero-phone a {
      color: var(--charcoal);
      font-weight: 600;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
      padding-bottom: 1px;
      transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .hero-phone a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--charcoal); }

    /* Photo plate — bordered figure with caption metadata */
    .hero-plate {
      align-self: stretch;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      margin: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.45s forwards;
    }
    .hero-plate-image {
      flex: 1;
      min-height: 280px;
      max-height: 520px;
      background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,31,28,0) 60%, rgba(28,31,28,0.18) 100%),
        url('images/other/residential-wood-framing.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
      border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(0.92);
      position: relative;
    }
    .hero-plate-image::before,
    .hero-plate-image::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
      border: 1px solid var(--gold);
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .hero-plate-image::before { top: -7px; left: -7px; }
    .hero-plate-image::after { bottom: -7px; right: -7px; }
    .hero-plate-caption {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      display: flex;
      align-items: baseline;
      gap: 1rem;
      padding-top: 0.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
    }
    .hero-plate-caption span {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      letter-spacing: 0;
      text-transform: none;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .hero-scroll {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 1rem;
      left: var(--side-pad);
      z-index: 2;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.4em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      writing-mode: vertical-lr;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease-out) 1s forwards;
    }
    .hero-scroll::after {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 1px;
      height: 2rem;
      background: var(--paper-edge);
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
      }
      .hero-plate { order: -1; }
      .hero-plate-image { min-height: 38vh; }
      .hero::before, .hero::after {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      }
      .hero-scroll { display: none; }
    }

    /* ── Services Index — vertical catalog list (new home layout) ───────── */
    .services-index-section {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
      position: relative;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
    }
    .services-index-section::before {
      content: '§ SERVICES';
      position: absolute;
      top: 1.5rem;
      left: var(--side-pad);
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.32em;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }
    .services-index-section::after {
      content: '01 — 09';
      position: absolute;
      top: 1.5rem;
      right: var(--side-pad);
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.32em;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }
    .services-index-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr);
      gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
      align-items: start;
      max-width: 1400px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .services-index-header {
      position: sticky;
      top: clamp(7rem, 10vw, 9rem);
      align-self: start;
    }
    .services-index-header .section-label { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .services-index-header .section-title { margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }
    .services-index {
      list-style: none;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
    }
    .services-index-item {
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
    }
    .services-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
      grid-template-rows: auto auto;
      column-gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      align-items: baseline;
      padding: 1.75rem 0;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      position: relative;
      transition: padding 0.25s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .services-row::before {
      /* dotted leader rule between name and description on hover */
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 0;
      width: 0;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--charcoal);
      transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .services-row:hover { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
    .services-row:hover::before { width: 100%; }
    .services-row:hover .services-row-go { transform: translateX(6px); color: var(--gold); }
    .services-num {
      grid-row: 1 / 3;
      align-self: center;
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      color: var(--gold);
      min-width: 2.5rem;
    }
    .services-row-name {
      grid-column: 2;
      grid-row: 1;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.05;
      letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      margin: 0;
    }
    .services-row-desc {
      grid-column: 2;
      grid-row: 2;
      margin: 0.4rem 0 0;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.55;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      max-width: 56ch;
    }
    .services-row-go {
      grid-column: 3;
      grid-row: 1 / 3;
      align-self: center;
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out), color 0.25s;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .services-index-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
      }
      .services-index-header {
        position: static;
      }
      .services-row {
        grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
        padding: 1.5rem 0;
      }
      .services-num {
        grid-row: 1;
        grid-column: 1;
        align-self: start;
      }
      .services-row-name {
        grid-column: 2;
        grid-row: 1;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
      }
      .services-row-desc {
        grid-column: 1 / 3;
        grid-row: 2;
        margin-top: 0.6rem;
      }
      .services-row-go {
        grid-column: 1 / 3;
        grid-row: 3;
        align-self: end;
        justify-self: end;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
      }
    }

    /* Legacy services-strip kept for inner pages that may still use it.
       Home page now uses .services-index-section above. */
    .services-strip {
      background: var(--cream-2);
      padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
      position: relative;
    }
    .services-strip-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 0;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      border-left: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      counter-reset: service-counter;
    }
    .services-grid > a { counter-increment: service-counter; }
    .service-card {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2.75rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-right: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      transition: background 0.25s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .service-card::before {
      content: counter(service-counter, decimal-leading-zero);
      position: absolute;
      top: 1.5rem;
      right: 1.5rem;
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      color: var(--paper-edge);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .service-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .services-grid > a { display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
    .services-grid > a:hover .service-card { background: #F4EDDD; }
    .services-grid > a:hover .service-card::before { color: var(--gold); }
    .services-grid > a:hover .service-card::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .service-icon {
      width: 2.5rem;
      height: 2.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      stroke-width: 1.25;
    }
    .service-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }
    .service-desc {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* ── About — Letter from the field office (book-spread layout) ── */
    .about-strip {
      background: var(--cream-2);
      padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
    }
    .about-letter {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    }
    .about-header {
      max-width: 36rem;
    }
    .about-pull-large {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-style: normal;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      max-width: 22ch;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 1.5rem 0;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      position: relative;
    }
    .about-pull-large span:first-child,
    .about-pull-large span:last-child {
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .about-body-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr);
      gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      align-items: start;
    }
    .about-figure {
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .about-img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      object-fit: cover;
      filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(0.92);
      border: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
    }
    .about-figcaption {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      padding-top: 0.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      align-items: baseline;
    }
    .about-figcaption span {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      letter-spacing: 0;
      text-transform: none;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .about-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
    }
    .about-img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      object-fit: cover;
      filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(0.92);
    }
    .about-img-accent {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -1.5rem;
      right: -1.5rem;
      width: 55%;
      aspect-ratio: 1;
      background: var(--gold);
      opacity: 0.85;
      z-index: -1;
    }
    .about-pull {
      position: absolute;
      top: 2rem;
      left: -1.75rem;
      background: var(--charcoal);
      color: var(--cream);
      padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 500;
      line-height: 1.4;
      max-width: 200px;
      box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(28,31,28,0.25);
    }
    .about-pull::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 1.25rem;
      left: -2px;
      width: 3px;
      height: calc(100% - 2.5rem);
      background: var(--gold);
    }
    .about-body {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.05rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: var(--text-body);
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    .about-body strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal); }
    .about-actions { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center; margin-top: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* ── Areas Band — County Registry (deep pine, plates list) ─── */
    .areas-band {
      background: var(--red);
      padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 7.5rem) var(--side-pad);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .areas-band::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      opacity: 0.06;
      pointer-events: none;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.7' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    }
    .areas-inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      max-width: 1400px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    }
    .areas-header {
      max-width: 36rem;
    }
    .county-registry {
      list-style: none;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(216,198,168,0.25);
    }
    .county-registry li {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216,198,168,0.25);
    }
    .county-plate {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 4rem 1fr auto;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      align-items: baseline;
      padding: 1.5rem 0;
      color: var(--cream);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: padding 0.25s var(--ease-out);
      position: relative;
    }
    .county-plate:hover { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
    .county-plate:hover .county-plate-go { transform: translateX(6px); color: var(--gold-pale); }
    .county-plate-num {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--gold-pale);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    .county-plate-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.05;
      letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      color: var(--cream);
    }
    .county-plate-go {
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      color: rgba(236,229,213,0.65);
      transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out), color 0.25s;
    }
    .areas-footer {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .county-plate {
        grid-template-columns: 3rem 1fr auto;
        gap: 1rem;
      }
      .county-plate-num { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    }
    /* Legacy county-tag style (kept in case used elsewhere) */
    .county-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: var(--font-label);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 1rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--cream);
      border: 1px solid rgba(242,235,221,0.3);
      padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .county-tag:hover {
      background: rgba(242,235,221,0.15);
      border-color: rgba(242,235,221,0.7);
    }
    .county-note {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: rgba(242,235,221,0.65);
      font-style: italic;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
    }

    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .about-body-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .about-figure { max-width: 440px; }
      .areas-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 560px) {
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

/* ── Services Page — alternating Field Manual entries ── */
.services-list {
      padding: 0 var(--side-pad);
      background: var(--cream);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0;
    }
    .service-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      min-height: 480px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
    }
    .service-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .service-row--flip .service-row-img { order: 2; }
    .service-row--flip .service-row-content { order: 1; }

    .service-row-img {
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--cream-2);
      position: relative;
    }
    .service-row-img img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
      filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(0.92);
    }
    .service-row:hover .service-row-img img { transform: scale(1.03); }

    .service-row-content {
      padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    /* Alternate row tint instead of going dark */
    .service-row--dark .service-row-content {
      background: var(--cream-2);
    }
    .service-number {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
      font-weight: 900;
      line-height: 0.9;
      color: var(--gold);
      opacity: 0.18;
      margin-bottom: -0.5rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }
    .service-row-content .section-label { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
    .service-row-content h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.0;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    .service-row-content h2 em {
      font-style: normal;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--gold);
    }
    .service-row--dark .service-row-content h2 { color: var(--charcoal); }
    .service-row-content p {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--text-body);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      max-width: 56ch;
    }
    .service-row--dark .service-row-content p { color: var(--text-body); }
    .service-bullets {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      margin: 1rem 0 1.75rem;
      padding-top: 1.25rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-edge);
    }
    .service-bullet {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 0.85rem;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--text-body);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .service-row--dark .service-bullet { color: var(--text-body); }
    .service-bullet::before {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 12px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 0.7em;
    }

    @media (max-width: 860px) {
      .service-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: unset;
      }
      .service-row-img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
      .service-row--flip .service-row-img { order: 0; }
      .service-row--flip .service-row-content { order: 0; }
    }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ PAGE
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-group {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.faq-group-title {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.faq-group-title::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-2);
}
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  user-select: none;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-item[open] summary {
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 70ch;
}
.faq-answer p + p { margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.faq-answer a { color: var(--red); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.faq-answer strong { color: var(--text-body); font-weight: 600; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   REVIEWS PAGE
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.reviews-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.reviews-intro {
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.reviews-intro p {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.reviews-aggregate {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--cream);
  max-width: 420px;
}
.reviews-aggregate-score {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.reviews-aggregate-stars {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.reviews-aggregate-label {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250,250,250,0.5);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.review-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-2);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.review-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.review-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.review-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
}
.review-quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 0.5;
  vertical-align: -0.5rem;
  margin-right: 0.15rem;
  font-style: normal;
}
.review-meta {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-2);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}
.review-name {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.review-location {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.review-service {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--charcoal);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
}
.reviews-cta-note {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  max-width: 560px;
}
.reviews-cta-note p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.reviews-cta-note a {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   PRIVACY PAGE
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.privacy-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--side-pad);
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.privacy-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0.75rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.privacy-section h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.privacy-section p,
.privacy-section li {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.privacy-section ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.privacy-section li + li { margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.privacy-section p + p { margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.privacy-section a { color: var(--red); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.privacy-updated {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}