/* ===========================================================
   Distinctive Time Capital — premium luxury watch capital desk
   Palette: charcoal / ink / warm neutral, restrained champagne accent
   =========================================================== */

:root {
  --ink:        #0b0b0c;
  --ink-2:      #121214;
  --ink-3:      #1a1a1e;
  --paper:      #f5f2ec;   /* warm neutral light section */
  --paper-2:    #ffffff;
  --paper-card: #fbfaf7;

  --text-dark:  #ece9e2;   /* text on dark */
  --muted-dark: #9c988e;   /* muted on dark (>= AA for >=16px) */
  --muted-2:    #bdb9af;   /* lighter muted for small (<0.85rem) low-contrast text */
  --text-light: #1b1a17;   /* text on paper */
  --muted-light:#5d5a52;

  --line-dark:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --line-light: rgba(20, 18, 14, 0.14);

  --champagne:  #c6a570;   /* restrained metallic accent */
  --champagne-2:#d9bf94;
  --champagne-ink: #2a2113;

  --maxw: 1180px;
  --radius: 4px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);

  /* Distinctive Time brand typeface: Muli (served by Google Fonts as "Mulish").
     The brand uses one family for both display and body, so both vars resolve to it. */
  --sans:  "Mulish", "Muli", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --serif: "Mulish", "Muli", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
  /* don't snap-translate on hover when motion is reduced */
  .btn:hover, .card:hover { transform: none !important; }
}

/* Sticky-header offset so anchored sections clear the header */
:where(section[id], #main, [id]) { scroll-margin-top: 92px; }

/* Visible keyboard focus for all interactive elements */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
[tabindex]:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--champagne-2);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
p { margin: 0; }
ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}
.container--narrow { max-width: 820px; }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: var(--champagne); color: var(--champagne-ink);
  padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.85rem; border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ---------- Typography helpers ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--champagne);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section--paper .eyebrow { color: #9a7a3f; }

h1 { font-family: var(--serif); }
h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.2vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; letter-spacing: 0; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  --btn-pad-y: 15px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: var(--btn-pad-y) 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background-color 0.25s var(--ease),
              color 0.25s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
  text-align: center;
}
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--champagne-2); outline-offset: 3px; }
.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--champagne-2), var(--champagne));
  color: var(--champagne-ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25) inset;
}
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(198,165,112,0.28); }
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent; color: currentColor;
  border-color: var(--line-dark);
}
.section--paper .btn--ghost { border-color: var(--line-light); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--champagne); color: var(--champagne); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.section--paper .btn--ghost:hover { color: #8a6b32; border-color: var(--champagne); }
.btn--sm { --btn-pad-y: 11px; padding-inline: 22px; font-size: 0.76rem; }
.btn--lg { --btn-pad-y: 19px; padding-inline: 40px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn--block { display: flex; width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Announcement bar ---------- */
.announcement {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--muted-2);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
}
.announcement__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198,165,112,0.18);
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(11,11,12,0.86);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 74px; gap: 24px; }

.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand__name { font-size: 0.96rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.brand__sub {
  font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--champagne); font-weight: 500;
}

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.nav a {
  font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--muted-2);
  position: relative; transition: color 0.2s var(--ease); padding: 6px 0;
}
.nav a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; width: 0;
  background: var(--champagne); transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav a:hover, .nav a:focus-visible { color: var(--text-dark); }
.nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--text-dark); transition: 0.3s var(--ease); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); background: var(--ink-2); }
.mobile-nav nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 12px 24px 24px; gap: 4px; }
.mobile-nav a { padding: 14px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.mobile-nav a.btn { border: 1px solid transparent; margin-top: 14px; justify-content: center; padding: 15px 30px; }
.mobile-nav a.btn--primary { color: var(--champagne-ink); }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px) 0; }
.section--dark  { background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-dark); }
.section--paper { background: var(--paper); color: var(--text-light); }
.section--paper .muted, .section--paper .section__intro { color: var(--muted-light); }

.section__head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section__intro { color: var(--muted-dark); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-top: 18px; }
.section--paper .section__intro { color: var(--muted-light); }

.lead { font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--muted-dark); margin-top: 18px; }
.section--paper .lead { color: var(--muted-light); }

.fineprint { margin-top: 34px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted-2); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.section--paper .fineprint { color: var(--muted-light); }

/* ---------- Hero (cinematic full-bleed) ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink);
  min-height: clamp(540px, calc(100vh - 150px), 780px);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; filter: contrast(1.03) saturate(1.05); }
.hero__scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    /* generous dark text zone on the left, clearing by the watch on the right */
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink) 0%, rgba(11,11,12,0.93) 36%, rgba(11,11,12,0.5) 56%, rgba(11,11,12,0.1) 80%, rgba(11,11,12,0) 94%),
    /* subtle vignette for cinematic depth (keeps the watch clear) */
    radial-gradient(145% 115% at 74% 46%, rgba(11,11,12,0) 50%, rgba(11,11,12,0.3) 100%),
    /* soft fades top & bottom so it blends into the header and the section below */
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,12,0.5) 0%, rgba(11,11,12,0) 14%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--ink) 0%, rgba(11,11,12,0) 30%);
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; padding-block: 56px; }
.hero__inner > * { max-width: 500px; }

/* thin gold accent before the eyebrow */
.eyebrow--lined { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.eyebrow--lined::before {
  content: ""; width: 38px; height: 1px; flex: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--champagne), rgba(198, 165, 112, 0.15));
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.04; margin-bottom: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero__lede { font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 1.7vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--text-dark); opacity: 0.84; max-width: 470px; line-height: 1.6; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; }
.hero__qualifier { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--muted-2); letter-spacing: 0.02em; max-width: 460px; line-height: 1.55; }

.hero__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 30px; max-width: 520px; }
.hero__chips li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: var(--muted-2);
  padding: 6px 13px; border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}
.hero__chips li::before {
  content: ""; width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--champagne); flex: none;
}

/* Desktop: gentle right-weighted crop — more of the watch body, less macro */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero__media img { width: 116%; max-width: none; object-position: left center; }
}

/* Mobile & tablet: watch as a full-bleed backdrop; vertical scrim keeps text legible */
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  /* unified cinematic hero — the watch is a full-bleed background layer behind the copy */
  .hero {
    min-height: calc(100svh - 112px);
    display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;
  }
  .hero__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; height: auto; margin: 0; }
  .hero__media img { object-fit: cover; object-position: 60% 30%; }
  .hero__scrim {
    background:
      /* vertical: protect the headline (top) and chips/fade (bottom), reveal the watch through the middle */
      linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(11,11,12,0.85) 0%, rgba(11,11,12,0.56) 32%,
        rgba(11,11,12,0.48) 55%, rgba(11,11,12,0.8) 84%, var(--ink) 100%),
      /* horizontal: darken the left where the copy sits, let the dial breathe on the right */
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11,11,12,0.6) 0%, rgba(11,11,12,0.12) 72%, rgba(11,11,12,0) 100%);
  }
  .hero__inner { width: 100%; padding-block: 44px; }
  .hero__inner > * { max-width: 100%; }
  /* subtle shadow keeps copy crisp over the watch without darkening the image */
  .hero__title { text-shadow: 0 2px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); }
  .hero__lede { text-shadow: 0 1px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); }
  .hero__cta { margin-top: 28px; }
  .hero__cta .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .hero__chips { margin-top: 26px; }
}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.cards { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.cards--two { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.cards--three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

.card {
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(198,165,112,0.4); }
.card__tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--champagne); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.card p { color: var(--muted-dark); }

.ticks { margin: 24px 0 32px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.ticks--tight { margin: 22px 0 28px; }
.ticks li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 28px; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--text-dark);
}
.ticks li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 7px;
  width: 14px; height: 8px; border-left: 1.5px solid var(--champagne);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--champagne); transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.card .btn { margin-top: auto; }

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.step {
  position: relative; padding: 30px 24px;
  background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-light); border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.step__num {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--champagne);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.step h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text-light); }
.step p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted-light); }

/* ---------- Split layout ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.split--reverse .split__copy { order: 1; }

.trust-list { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.trust-list li {
  position: relative; padding: 16px 0 16px 30px; font-size: 0.96rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.trust-list li:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.trust-list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 21px;
  width: 13px; height: 7px; border-left: 1.5px solid var(--champagne);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--champagne); transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.trust-list li:first-child::before { top: 5px; }
.trust-list--compact li { padding-block: 11px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted-light); border-color: var(--line-light); }
.trust-list--compact li::before { top: 16px; }
.trust-list--compact li:first-child::before { top: 5px; }

/* ---------- Example card (buyback) ---------- */
.example-card {
  background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--champagne);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 34px 32px;
}
.example-card__label {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--champagne); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.example-card p { color: var(--muted-dark); }
.example-card__note { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-style: italic; opacity: 0.8; }

.disclaimer-bar {
  margin-top: 56px; padding: 22px 26px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--line-dark); border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted-dark); letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ---------- Brand grid ---------- */
.brand-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line-light); border: 1px solid var(--line-light); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.brand-grid li {
  background: var(--paper-card); padding: 34px 18px; text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--text-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 96px;
  transition: background-color 0.25s var(--ease), color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.brand-grid li:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--champagne-2); }
.brands__cta { margin-top: 40px; }

/* ---------- Comparison ---------- */
.compare { border: 1px solid var(--line-light); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.compare__head, .compare__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.compare__head span, .compare__row span { padding: 20px 26px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.compare__head {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.compare__head--us { color: var(--champagne-2); }
.compare__row { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light); background: var(--paper-2); }
.compare__row span:first-child { color: var(--muted-light); border-right: 1px solid var(--line-light); }
.compare__row .is-us { color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Quote cards ---------- */
.quote-card { background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px 30px; }
.quote-card__stars { color: var(--champagne); letter-spacing: 0.18em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.quote-card__body { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text-dark); }
.quote-card__meta { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted-dark); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ---------- Form ---------- */
.form-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.form-layout__contact { margin-top: 28px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted-light); line-height: 1.9; }
.form-layout__contact a { color: var(--text-light); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--champagne); }

.intake {
  background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px;
}
.intake__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label, .choice legend {
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-light); font-weight: 500; padding: 0;
}
.req { color: var(--champagne); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-light);
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 12px 14px; width: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198,165,112,0.18);
}
.field input[aria-invalid="true"], .field select[aria-invalid="true"] {
  border-color: #c0392b; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192,57,43,0.12);
}
.field__hint { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted-light); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; }

.choice { border: 1px solid var(--line-light); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 18px; gap: 10px; }
.choice legend { float: none; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.radio { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-right: 18px; font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-light); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.radio input { width: auto; accent-color: var(--champagne); }

.field__error { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #b5341f; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; }
.form__errors {
  margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(181,52,31,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(181,52,31,0.4);
  color: #8e2818; font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.form__errors[hidden] { display: none; }
.form__consent { margin-top: 22px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted-light); }
.form__success:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--champagne-2); outline-offset: 3px; }
.intake .btn { margin-top: 18px; }
.form__devnote {
  margin-top: 18px; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.6;
  color: #7a5a1f; background: rgba(198,165,112,0.12);
  border: 1px dashed var(--champagne); border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.form__success {
  margin-top: 22px; padding: 28px; text-align: center;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-dark); border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.form__success h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--champagne-2); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form__success-note { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted-2); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.faq__item summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 24px 40px 24px 0; position: relative;
  font-size: 1.08rem; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--text-dark);
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary::after {
  content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 4px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--champagne); transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); font-family: var(--sans);
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after { content: "\2212"; }
.faq__item p { padding: 0 40px 26px 0; color: var(--muted-dark); }

/* ---------- Section-theme adjustments (after removing the testimonials section) ----------
   Contact/form section now sits on dark; FAQ now sits on paper. Re-tone their inner text. */
#contact.section--dark .form-layout__contact { color: var(--muted-2); }
#contact.section--dark .form-layout__contact a { color: var(--text-dark); }
#contact.section--dark .trust-list--compact li { color: var(--muted-2); border-color: var(--line-dark); }

#faq.section--paper .faq { border-top-color: var(--line-light); }
#faq.section--paper .faq__item { border-bottom-color: var(--line-light); }
#faq.section--paper .faq__item summary { color: var(--text-light); }
#faq.section--paper .faq__item p { color: var(--muted-light); }

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */
.final-cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(198,165,112,0.10), transparent 60%),
    var(--ink-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  text-align: center;
}
.final-cta__inner { max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto; }
.final-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.final-cta__lede { color: var(--muted-dark); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 38px; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); padding-top: 72px; }
.footer__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
.footer__brand .brand { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer__tag { color: var(--muted-dark); font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 260px; }
.footer__col h3 {
  font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--champagne); margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3;
}
.footer__col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.footer__col a { color: var(--muted-2); font-size: 0.9rem; transition: color 0.2s var(--ease); }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--text-dark); }
.footer__legal { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); padding-block: 30px 40px; }
.footer__legal p { color: var(--muted-2); font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 920px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer__copy { font-size: 0.78rem; }

/* ===========================================================
   Responsive
   =========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .split, .form-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .split--reverse .split__copy { order: 0; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .container { padding-inline: 20px; }
  .cards--two, .cards--three { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .brand-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .intake__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intake { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .hero__trust { gap: 8px 18px; }
  .compare__head span, .compare__row span { padding: 15px 16px; font-size: 0.86rem; }
  .header__actions .btn--sm { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card { padding: 30px 24px; }
}