/* ═══════════════ TOKENS ═══════════════ */
:root {
  --ink:       #0c0b09;
  --ink-2:     #1a1916;
  --ink-3:     #2e2c29;
  --gold:      #c49614;
  --gold-2:    #d9ab30;
  --gold-3:    #f0c84a;
  --gold-pale: rgba(196,150,20,.12);
  --gold-glow: rgba(217,171,48,.22);
  --cream:     #f7f4ef;
  --cream-2:   #eeebe4;
  --stone:     #d8d4cc;
  --mist:      #a09c94;
  --fog:       #706c64;
  --white:     #fff;
  --red-mute:  #8b4a42;
  --ff-serif:  'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --ff-sans:   'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --ease:      cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-out:  cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
  --r:         5px;
  --r-lg:      12px;
  --sh:        0 2px 20px rgba(12,11,9,.07);
  --sh-lg:     0 16px 56px rgba(12,11,9,.16);
  --sh-gold:   0 8px 40px rgba(196,150,20,.24);
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;font-size:16px}
body{font-family:var(--ff-sans);color:var(--ink);background:var(--white);line-height:1.65;overflow-x:hidden;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale}
img{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}

/* ── Grain texture overlay ── */
body::before{
  content:'';position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9999;pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.022;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size:180px;
}

/* ═══════════════ REVEAL ANIMATIONS ═══════════════ */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .85s var(--ease),transform .85s var(--ease)}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal-delay-1{transition-delay:.1s}
.reveal-delay-2{transition-delay:.2s}
.reveal-delay-3{transition-delay:.3s}
.reveal-delay-4{transition-delay:.42s}

/* ═══════════════ NAV ═══════════════ */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:500;
  height:72px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:0 5%;transition:background .4s,box-shadow .4s,height .4s;
}
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--stone);height:62px;
}
/* Logo – no background wrapper, logo.jpg is already on black */
.nav-logo{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;line-height:1;text-decoration:none}
.nav-logo-img{
  height:48px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block;
  border-radius:5px;
}
.nav-logo-sub{
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.58rem;font-weight:300;
  letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);padding-left:1px;transition:color .4s;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-logo-sub{color:var(--mist)}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:36px;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{
  font-size:.76rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);transition:color .3s;position:relative;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-3px;left:0;right:0;
  height:1px;background:var(--gold);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--white)}
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a{color:var(--fog)}
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px}
.nav-phone{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.04em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);transition:color .4s}
.nav.scrolled .nav-phone{color:var(--fog)}
.nav-btn{
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);
  padding:10px 22px;border-radius:var(--r);border:none;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s,transform .2s;
}
.nav-btn:hover{background:var(--gold-2);transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* ═══════════════ HERO ═══════════════ */
.hero{
  position:relative;height:100vh;min-height:720px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:url("../photos/hero-pl.jpg");
  background-size:cover;background-position:center 45%;
  transform:scale(1.06);transition:transform 8s ease-out;
}
.hero-bg.loaded{transform:scale(1)}
/* Zdjęcie jest jasne – mocny gradient zapewnia kontrast tekstu */
.hero-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg,
      rgba(8,7,5,.88) 0%,
      rgba(8,7,5,.65) 42%,
      rgba(8,7,5,.28) 72%,
      rgba(8,7,5,.12) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg,
      rgba(8,7,5,.55) 0%,
      transparent 45%);
}
.hero-content{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  padding:clamp(88px,10vh,140px) 5% 32px;max-width:680px;
}
.hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-2);margin-bottom:24px;margin-top:8px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);
  animation:fadeUp .8s .3s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before{content:'';display:block;width:28px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.hero-title{
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4.2rem);font-weight:400;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--white);margin-bottom:24px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  animation:fadeUp .9s .45s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.hero-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-2)}
.hero-body{
  font-size:.95rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  max-width:460px;margin-bottom:42px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  animation:fadeUp .9s .6s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.hero-actions{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:36px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  animation:fadeUp .9s .75s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.btn-primary{
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:16px 34px;border-radius:var(--r);border:none;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s,transform .2s;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--gold-2);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost{
  background:transparent;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:16px 28px;border-radius:var(--r);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .25s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);color:var(--white)}
.hero-stats{
  position:absolute;bottom:24px;left:5%;right:5%;
  display:flex;gap:0;
  opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .9s 1s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.hero-stat{
  flex:1;padding:14px 18px;
  background:rgba(10,9,7,.6);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(196,150,20,.45);
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.hero-stat:first-child{border-radius:var(--r) 0 0 var(--r)}
.hero-stat:last-child{border-radius:0 var(--r) var(--r) 0;border-right:none}
.hero-stat-num{
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:400;
  color:var(--gold-2);line-height:1;margin-bottom:3px;
}
.hero-stat-lbl{font-size:.64rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);letter-spacing:.03em}
.scroll-hint{display:none!important}
.scroll-line{
  width:1px;height:42px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.5) 100%);
  animation:scrollDown 1.8s 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDown{
  0%,100%{opacity:0;transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}
  30%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(.5);transform-origin:top}
  70%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}
  95%{opacity:0;transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:bottom}
}

/* ═══════════════ PROOF BAR ═══════════════ */
.proof-bar{
  background:var(--ink);padding:20px 5%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:0;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.proof-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:10px 28px;border-right:1px solid var(--ink-3);
}
.proof-item:last-child{border-right:none}
.proof-icon svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.2}
.proof-text-main{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--white)}
.proof-text-sub{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist)}

/* ═══════════════ SECTION UTILS ═══════════════ */
section{padding:104px 5%}
.sec-label{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  font-size:.66rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px;
}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.sec-title{
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.2vw,2.9rem);font-weight:400;line-height:1.22;
  color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.sec-title em{font-style:italic}
.sec-sub{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.8;max-width:520px}
.sec-center{text-align:center}
.sec-center .sec-label{justify-content:center}
.sec-center .sec-label::before{display:none}
.sec-center .sec-label::after{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.sec-center .sec-sub{margin:0 auto}
.mt52{margin-top:52px}
.mt64{margin-top:64px}

/* ═══════════════ WHY — CONTINUOUS SCROLL TICKER ═══════════════ */
.why{background:var(--cream);overflow:hidden}
.why-slider-wrap{
  position:relative;margin-top:56px;
}
/* Outer clip — keeps cards from bleeding outside */
.why-slider-clip{overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 14px;width:100%;}
/* The moving track — no CSS transitions, moved by rAF */
.why-track{
  display:flex;gap:24px;
  width:max-content;
  will-change:transform;
  /* no transition here – JS handles every frame */
}
/* Card width: 3 visible at desktop, no max-width needed */
.why-card{
  flex:0 0 calc((90vw - 48px) / 3);
  min-width:0;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);height:400px;
  cursor:default;
  box-shadow:0 4px 28px rgba(12,11,9,.10);
}
.why-card img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  filter:brightness(.82);
  transition:transform .7s var(--ease),filter .4s;
}
.why-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.04);filter:brightness(.70)}
.why-card-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(10,9,7,.88) 0%,rgba(10,9,7,.08) 60%,transparent 100%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:28px;
}
.why-card-title{
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--white);margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.2;
}
.why-card-body{
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);line-height:1.65;
}
/* Pause hint under slider */
.why-hint{
  text-align:center;margin-top:20px;
  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--mist);
}
.why-hint span{color:var(--gold)}

/* ═══════════════ HOW IT WORKS ═══════════════ */
.how{background:var(--white)}
.steps-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:56px}
.step-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.step-photo{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;height:220px;
}
.step-photo img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  filter:brightness(.9);transition:transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.step-card:hover .step-photo img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.step-num{
  position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:400;
  color:var(--white);background:var(--gold);
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.step-body{
  background:var(--cream);padding:22px 22px 26px;
  border-radius:0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg);flex:1;
}
.step-title{
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.28;
}
.step-desc{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.7}

/* ═══════════════ COMPARISON ═══════════════ */
.comparison{background:var(--cream)}
.cmp-wrap{margin-top:52px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
table.cmp{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}
table.cmp thead tr{background:var(--ink)}
table.cmp thead th{
  padding:20px 28px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  text-align:center;color:var(--mist);
}
table.cmp thead th:first-child{text-align:left;width:34%}
.th-us{color:var(--gold)!important;font-weight:500!important}
table.cmp tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:var(--cream)}
table.cmp tbody tr:nth-child(odd){background:var(--white)}
table.cmp tbody tr:hover{background:var(--cream-2)}
table.cmp td{
  padding:16px 28px;font-size:.84rem;font-weight:300;
  border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  vertical-align:middle;
}
table.cmp td:first-child{font-weight:400;color:var(--ink)}
table.cmp td:not(:first-child){text-align:center}
.val-bad{color:var(--red-mute);font-weight:300}
.val-good{color:#2e8b57;font-weight:600}
table.cmp tfoot td{
  padding:20px 28px;background:var(--ink);
  font-size:.84rem;color:var(--white);font-weight:300;
}
table.cmp tfoot td:not(:first-child){text-align:center}
.tfoot-hl{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:500;color:#3cb371}

/* ═══════════════ FOR WHOM ═══════════════ */
.for-whom{background:var(--white);padding-bottom:112px}
.whom-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:18px;margin-top:52px;
  align-items:stretch; /* ensure equal height */
}
.whom-card{
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--sh);
  transition:box-shadow .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column; /* stretch body */
}
.whom-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);transform:translateY(-5px)}
.whom-photo{position:relative;height:200px;overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0}
.whom-photo img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  filter:brightness(.82) saturate(.9);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.whom-card:hover .whom-photo img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.whom-badge{
  position:absolute;bottom:14px;left:14px;
  font-size:.62rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);background:var(--gold);
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;
}
.whom-body{
  background:var(--cream);padding:20px 18px 22px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1; /* stretch to equal height */
}
.whom-title{
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:400;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:9px;line-height:1.3;
}
.whom-desc{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:14px;flex:1}
.whom-hr{height:1px;background:var(--stone);margin-bottom:13px;flex-shrink:0}
.whom-metrics{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;flex-shrink:0}
.whom-m{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:7px;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.4}
.whom-m.pain{color:var(--red-mute)}
.whom-m.gain{color:#4a7a52;font-weight:400}

/* ═══════════════ TESTIMONIALS ═══════════════ */
.testimonials{background:var(--cream)}
.t-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:52px}
.t-card{
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:32px;border:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  transition:box-shadow .4s,transform .4s;
}
.t-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.t-quote{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:4rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--gold);line-height:.8;margin-bottom:16px}
.t-text{font-size:.87rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:24px;font-style:italic}
.t-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.t-avatar{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);color:var(--gold);font-size:.95rem;flex-shrink:0;
}
.t-name{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:400}
.t-loc{font-size:.73rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);margin-top:2px}
.t-stars{color:var(--gold);font-size:.75rem;margin-top:2px;letter-spacing:1px}

/* ═══════════════ CONTACT ═══════════════ */
.contact{background:var(--ink);padding:104px 5%}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;gap:96px;align-items:start;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto}
.contact-left .sec-title{color:var(--white)}
.contact-left .sec-sub{color:var(--mist);max-width:400px}
.c-perks{margin-top:36px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.c-perk{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.c-perk-ico{
  width:36px;height:36px;flex-shrink:0;
  border:1px solid var(--ink-3);border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.c-perk-ico svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.2}
.c-perk-text{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);line-height:1.5}
.c-perk-text strong{color:var(--white);font-weight:400}
.form-wrap{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:42px;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.form-wrap-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:28px}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.fg{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;margin-bottom:14px}
.fg label{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog)}
.fg input,.fg textarea,.fg select{
  border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:12px 40px 12px 14px;font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.87rem;
  color:var(--ink);background:var(--white);
  outline:none;resize:none;
  -webkit-appearance:none;-moz-appearance:none;appearance:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23c49614' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-position:right 14px center;appearance:none;transition:border-color .2s;
}
.fg input:focus,.fg textarea:focus,.fg select:focus{border-color:var(--gold)}
.fg input::placeholder,.fg textarea::placeholder{color:var(--stone)}
.sel-wrap{position:relative}
.sel-wrap::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;right:14px;top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);border:4px solid transparent;
  border-top-color:var(--mist);pointer-events:none;margin-top:2px;
}
.form-check{display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:flex-start;margin:8px 0 22px}
.form-check input{width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;accent-color:var(--ink)}
.form-check label{font-size:.73rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.5}
.btn-form{
  width:100%;background:var(--ink);color:var(--white);
  border:none;border-radius:var(--r);
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:16px;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  transition:background .25s,transform .2s;
}
.btn-form:hover{background:var(--ink-2);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.form-note{text-align:center;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--stone);margin-top:11px}

/* ═══════════════ FAQ ═══════════════ */
.faq{background:var(--cream)}
.faq-list{max-width:720px;margin:52px auto 0}
.faq-item{
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid var(--cream-2);overflow:hidden;
}
.faq-q{
  width:100%;background:none;border:none;
  padding:20px 24px;text-align:left;
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.87rem;font-weight:400;
  color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;
}
.faq-icon{
  width:20px;height:20px;flex-shrink:0;
  border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .25s,border-color .25s;
}
.faq-icon svg{width:9px;height:9px;stroke:var(--fog);fill:none;stroke-width:2;transition:stroke .25s}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon svg{stroke:var(--white)}
.faq-body{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .42s var(--ease),padding .3s}
.faq-item.open .faq-body{max-height:260px;padding:0 24px 22px}
.faq-body p{font-size:.83rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.8}

/* ═══════════════ FOOTER ═══════════════ */
footer{background:var(--ink-2);padding:68px 5% 28px}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;gap:56px;margin-bottom:52px}
.foot-brand-tag{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mist);margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:12px}
.foot-brand-desc{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.75;max-width:240px}
.foot-col h4{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog);margin-bottom:16px}
.foot-col ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}
.foot-col ul li a{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);transition:color .2s}
.foot-col ul li a:hover{color:var(--white)}
.foot-contact-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:9px;margin-bottom:10px}
.foot-contact-item svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.3;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}
.foot-contact-item span{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist)}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid var(--ink-3);padding-top:22px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.foot-copy{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog)}
.foot-links{display:flex;gap:20px}
.foot-links a{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);transition:color .2s}
.foot-links a:hover{color:var(--mist)}

/* ═══════════════ ANIMATIONS ═══════════════ */
@keyframes fadeUp{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}

/* ═══════════════ RESPONSIVE ═══════════════ */
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .whom-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .steps-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:56px}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px}
  .why-card{flex:0 0 calc((90vw - 24px) / 2)}
}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .hero{height:auto;min-height:100svh}
  .hero-stats{position:relative;bottom:auto;left:auto;right:auto;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:40px}
  .hero-content{padding:120px 5% 48px}
  .t-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .steps-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .why-card{flex:0 0 calc(90vw - 0px)}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  section{padding:72px 5%}
  .whom-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .t-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .hero-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .hero-stat:last-child{grid-column:span 2}
  .proof-bar{flex-direction:column;gap:0}
  .proof-item{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-3);width:100%;justify-content:center}
}


/* ── PAGE SWITCHING ── */
.page{display:none}
.page.active{display:block}

/* ── LEGAL MODAL ── */
.legal-modal{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:900;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.legal-modal.open{display:flex}
.legal-modal-bd{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(12,11,9,.7);backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.legal-modal-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  width:min(820px,94vw);max-height:88vh;
  overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  box-shadow:0 24px 80px rgba(12,11,9,.3);
  animation:modalIn .3s var(--ease);
}
.legal-modal-head{
  padding:24px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  background:var(--white);flex-shrink:0;
}
.legal-modal-head h3{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:500}
.legal-close{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--stone);background:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s}
.legal-close:hover{background:var(--ink)}.legal-close:hover svg{stroke:var(--white)}
.legal-close svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:var(--ink);fill:none;stroke-width:2;transition:stroke .2s}
.legal-modal-body{overflow-y:auto;padding:28px 32px 36px;flex:1}
.legal-modal-body h2{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--ink)}
.legal-modal-body h3{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:400;margin:22px 0 10px;color:var(--ink)}
.legal-modal-body h4{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:20px 0 10px;color:var(--ink-3)}
.legal-modal-body p{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:10px}
.legal-modal-body ol,.legal-modal-body ul{padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:12px}
.legal-modal-body li{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:4px}
.legal-modal-body a{color:var(--gold);text-decoration:underline}
.legal-modal-body strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}

/* ── COOKIE BANNER ── */
.cookie-banner{
  position:fixed;bottom:24px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  z-index:800;
  background:var(--ink);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:18px 24px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(12,11,9,.4);
  max-width:min(720px,92vw);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
  animation:slideUp .5s .6s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes slideUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(20px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}}
.cookie-banner.hidden{display:none}
.cookie-text{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);line-height:1.6;flex:1;min-width:200px}
.cookie-text a{color:var(--gold-2);text-decoration:underline;cursor:pointer}
.cookie-btns{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cookie-accept{
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);
  border:none;border-radius:var(--r);padding:9px 20px;
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.cookie-accept:hover{background:var(--gold-2)}
.cookie-settings{
  background:none;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:var(--r);padding:9px 16px;
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:300;
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.cookie-settings:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:var(--white)}

/* ── FLOATING COOKIE BTN ── */
.cookie-float-btn{
  position:fixed;bottom:24px;left:24px;z-index:700;
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink-2);border:1px solid var(--ink-3);
  display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(12,11,9,.25);
  transition:transform .2s,background .2s;
  font-size:1.1rem;
}
.cookie-float-btn.visible{display:flex}
.cookie-float-btn:hover{background:var(--ink);transform:scale(1.08)}
.cookie-float-btn svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--mist);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5}

/* ── AMENITY TAGS (apartments) ── */
.apt-amenities{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px;margin-bottom:10px}
.amenity{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;
  font-size:.67rem;font-weight:400;
  background:var(--cream);color:var(--fog);
  padding:3px 8px;border-radius:3px;white-space:nowrap;
}
.amenity svg{width:10px;height:10px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;flex-shrink:0}
.modal-amenities-section{margin-bottom:18px;padding-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.modal-amenities-title{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog);margin-bottom:10px}
.modal-amenities{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.modal-amenities .amenity{font-size:.76rem;padding:5px 12px;background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r)}

/* ── APARTMENT PAGE STYLES ── */
.apt-page{background:var(--cream)}
.apt-page-hero{padding:136px 5% 48px;background:var(--ink);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.apt-page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 75% 50%,rgba(196,150,20,.08) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.apt-ph-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:16px}
.apt-ph-label::before{content:'';width:22px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);display:block}
.apt-page-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,3.8vw,3.4rem);font-weight:400;line-height:1.15;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:14px}
.apt-page-hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-2)}
.apt-page-hero p{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);max-width:500px;line-height:1.8}
.hotres-bar-wrap{background:var(--ink-2);padding:20px 5%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;border-top:1px solid var(--ink-3)}
.hotres-bar-label{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--white);white-space:nowrap}
.hotres-bar-label em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-2)}
.hotresSearchBar{background:#fff;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:1px 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.25);border-radius:20px;height:56px;overflow:hidden;min-width:300px;max-width:680px;display:flex;flex-wrap:nowrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px}
.hotresSearchBar > div{padding:0 16px;min-width:90px;transition:.3s;flex-wrap:nowrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;display:flex}
.hotresSearchBar .arrival{position:relative}
.hotresSearchBar .arrival::after,.hotresSearchBar .arrival::before{content:'';width:8px;border:1px solid #000;transform:rotate(45deg);position:absolute;top:10px;right:-10px}
.hotresSearchBar .arrival::before{top:16px;transform:rotate(-45deg)}
.hotresSearchBar > div:last-child{padding:0;height:100%;flex-grow:2}
.hotresSearchBar button{height:100%;width:100%;border-radius:0;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1px;background:var(--gold);color:#fff;border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s;padding:0 18px}
.hotresSearchBar button:hover{background:var(--gold-2)}
.hotresSearchBar .day{font-size:26px;padding-right:8px;font-weight:bold}
.hotresSearchBar .month{font-size:12px;line-height:13px}
.hotresSearchBar .month small{font-size:10px;color:grey;display:block}
.filter-bar{background:var(--white);border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2);padding:0 5%;display:flex;align-items:center;position:sticky;top:62px;z-index:100;box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(12,11,9,.06)}
.flt{padding:15px 22px;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog);background:none;border:none;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;margin-bottom:-1px;cursor:pointer;transition:color .25s,border-color .25s}
.flt:hover{color:var(--ink)}.flt.active{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;border-bottom-color:var(--gold)}
.sliders-section{background:var(--cream);padding:48px 5% 72px}
.sliders-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:22px;align-items:start}
.slider-col{height:88vh;min-height:640px;max-height:1020px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}
.slider-track{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;will-change:transform;-webkit-transform:translateZ(0);transform:translateZ(0)}
.apt-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh);flex-shrink:0;transition:box-shadow .4s}
.apt-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}.apt-card.hidden{display:none!important}
.apt-photo{height:240px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer}
.apt-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:brightness(.92);transition:transform .65s var(--ease),filter .4s}
.apt-card:hover .apt-photo img{transform:scale(1.04);filter:brightness(.82)}
.apt-badge{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;font-size:.6rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--white);color:var(--ink);padding:4px 9px;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(12,11,9,.12)}
.apt-rating{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;background:rgba(12,11,9,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);color:var(--white);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:500;padding:4px 9px;border-radius:3px}
.apt-rating .star{color:var(--gold);font-size:.65rem}.apt-rating .rv{color:var(--mist);font-weight:300}
.photo-count{position:absolute;bottom:12px;right:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;font-size:.67rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);background:rgba(12,11,9,.5);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:3px}
.photo-count svg{width:11px;height:11px}
.apt-body{padding:14px 14px 0}
.apt-name{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:4px}
.apt-loc{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);margin-bottom:9px}
.apt-loc svg{width:11px;height:11px;flex-shrink:0;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none}
.apt-specs{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2);margin-bottom:10px}
.spec{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog)}
.spec svg{width:11px;height:11px;flex-shrink:0;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none}
.apt-desc{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.65;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.apt-foot{padding:11px 14px 13px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);margin-top:10px}
.apt-btn{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;width:100%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);font-size:.67rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:9px 14px;border-radius:var(--r);border:none;transition:background .25s;cursor:pointer}
.apt-btn:hover{background:var(--gold-2)}.apt-btn svg{width:11px;height:11px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;flex-shrink:0}
.sliders-hint{text-align:center;margin-top:16px;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mist)}
/* Modal styles */
.modal{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1000;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.modal.open{display:flex}.modal-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(12,11,9,.8);backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.modal-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);width:min(1080px,95vw);max-height:92vh;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;box-shadow:0 24px 80px rgba(12,11,9,.35);animation:modalIn .32s var(--ease)}
.modal-close{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;z-index:10;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid var(--stone);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background .2s;cursor:pointer}
.modal-close:hover{background:var(--ink)}.modal-close:hover svg{stroke:var(--white)}.modal-close svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:var(--ink);fill:none;stroke-width:2;transition:stroke .2s}
.modal-scroll{overflow-y:auto;flex:1}
.modal-gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr;grid-template-rows:210px 210px;gap:3px;max-height:423px;overflow:hidden}
.mg-main{grid-column:1;grid-row:1/3;cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;height:423px}
.mg-main img,.mg-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.mg-thumb{cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden}.mg-main:hover img,.mg-thumb:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}.mg-thumb:nth-child(n+6){display:none}
.modal-content{padding:22px 26px 30px}
.modal-header{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin-bottom:12px}
.modal-badge{font-size:.6rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:3px;display:inline-block;margin-bottom:5px}
.modal-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:4px}
.modal-loc{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:.77rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog)}
.modal-loc svg{width:11px;height:11px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;flex-shrink:0}
.modal-rating-box{text-align:right;flex-shrink:0}
.modal-rating-num{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
.stars-row{color:var(--gold);font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:1px}.modal-rating-lbl{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist)}
.modal-specs-row{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2);margin-bottom:16px}
.mspec{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog)}
.mspec svg{width:12px;height:12px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;flex-shrink:0}
.modal-desc{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:22px}
.modal-desc p{margin-bottom:9px}.modal-desc ul{padding-left:15px;margin-top:6px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px}.modal-desc li{list-style:disc}
.modal-book-box{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:18px 20px}
.modal-book-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:10px}
.showHotres.modal-hotres-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--ink);color:var(--white);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:var(--r);cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s,transform .2s}
.showHotres.modal-hotres-btn:hover{background:var(--ink-2);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.modal-book-note{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);margin-top:8px}
/* Lightbox */
.lightbox{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:2000;background:rgba(0,0,0,.94);align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.lightbox.open{display:flex}.lb-img{max-width:90vw;max-height:88vh;object-fit:contain;border-radius:6px}
.lb-close{position:fixed;top:18px;right:22px;width:42px;height:42px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;z-index:10;transition:background .2s}
.lb-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.lb-prev,.lb-next{position:fixed;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:50px;height:50px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;z-index:10;transition:background .2s}
.lb-prev{left:18px}.lb-next{right:18px}.lb-prev:hover,.lb-next:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.lb-prev svg,.lb-next svg,.lb-close svg{width:17px;height:17px;stroke:var(--white);fill:none;stroke-width:2}
.lb-counter{position:fixed;bottom:22px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);font-size:.76rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);letter-spacing:.08em}
.cta-strip{background:var(--ink);padding:56px 5%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-strip h2{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.5vw,2.1rem);font-weight:400;color:var(--white);line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:8px}
.cta-strip h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-2)}.cta-strip p{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);max-width:380px}
.btn-gold{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);font-size:.75rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:var(--r);border:none;transition:background .25s,transform .2s;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;cursor:pointer}
.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-2);transform:translateY(-2px)}.btn-gold svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.6}
/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:900px){.sliders-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.slider-col:last-child{display:none}}
@media(max-width:600px){.sliders-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}.slider-col:nth-child(2){display:none}.modal-gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;grid-template-rows:auto}.mg-main{grid-column:1/3;height:240px}.mg-thumb{height:120px}.cta-strip{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}}


/* ── BLOG PAGE ── */
.blog-hero{padding:140px 5% 56px;background:var(--ink);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.blog-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 75% 50%,rgba(196,150,20,.08) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.blog-ph-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:16px}
.blog-ph-label::before{content:'';width:22px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);display:block}
.blog-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,3.8vw,3.4rem);font-weight:400;line-height:1.15;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:14px}
.blog-hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-2)}
.blog-hero p{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);max-width:520px;line-height:1.8}
.blog-section{background:var(--cream);padding:72px 5% 96px}
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}
.blog-card{
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--sh);transition:box-shadow .4s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.blog-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.blog-card-img{height:220px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;background:var(--cream-2)}
.blog-card-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:brightness(.88);transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.blog-card-cat{
  position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;
  font-size:.6rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;
}
.blog-coming-badge{
  position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(12,11,9,.45);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}
.blog-coming-badge span{
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  padding:8px 18px;border-radius:3px;
}
.blog-card-body{padding:22px 22px 0;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.blog-card-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:12px}
.blog-card-date{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist)}
.blog-card-read{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.blog-card-read::before{content:'·';color:var(--stone)}
.blog-card-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:10px}
.blog-card-excerpt{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.7;flex:1;margin-bottom:0}
.blog-card-foot{padding:16px 22px 20px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);margin-top:16px}
.blog-card-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  font-size:.7rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);transition:gap .2s;
}
.blog-card-btn:hover{gap:11px}
.blog-card-btn svg{width:12px;height:12px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8}
.blog-card.placeholder .blog-card-btn{color:var(--mist);cursor:default}
.blog-card.placeholder .blog-card-btn svg{stroke:var(--mist)}
/* Featured first article spans 2 columns */
.blog-card.featured{grid-column:span 2}
.blog-card.featured .blog-card-img{height:280px}
.blog-card.featured .blog-card-title{font-size:1.35rem}
@media(max-width:900px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.blog-card.featured{grid-column:span 2}}
@media(max-width:600px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.blog-card.featured{grid-column:span 1}}


/* Sopot empty state */
.sliders-empty{
  display:none;text-align:center;padding:72px 20px;
}
.sliders-empty.visible{display:block}
.sliders-empty-icon{font-size:2.5rem;margin-bottom:16px;opacity:.4}
.sliders-empty-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:10px}
.sliders-empty-sub{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.7;max-width:380px;margin:0 auto}

/* ══ ARTICLE PAGE ══ */
.article-hero{position:relative;height:52vh;min-height:380px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:flex-end}
.article-hero-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:brightness(.45)}
.article-hero-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,11,9,.2) 0%,rgba(12,11,9,.85) 100%)}
.article-hero-content{position:relative;z-index:1;padding:0 5% 48px;max-width:900px}
.article-back-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0;margin-bottom:24px;transition:color .2s}
.article-back-btn:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}
.article-back-btn svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.article-meta-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.article-cat-badge{font-size:.6rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px}
.article-date,.article-read{font-size:.75rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.article-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,3rem);font-weight:400;color:var(--white);line-height:1.18}
.article-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-2)}

/* Layout */
.article-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 300px;gap:56px;max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto;padding:64px 5% 80px;align-items:start}
.article-body{min-width:0}
.article-body h2{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin:36px 0 14px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.article-lead{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:28px;padding-left:16px;border-left:3px solid var(--gold)}
.article-body p{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:16px}
.article-list{padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.article-list li{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.7}
.article-list.numbered{list-style:decimal}
.article-list:not(.numbered){list-style:disc}
.article-note{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);background:var(--cream);padding:12px 16px;border-radius:var(--r);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);margin:20px 0}

/* Earnings grid */
.article-earnings-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin:24px 0}
.earnings-card{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--cream-2);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.earnings-card.featured-card{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--gold)}
.earnings-icon{font-size:1.4rem}
.earnings-type{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.3}
.featured-card .earnings-type{color:var(--white)}
.earnings-subtitle{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist)}
.earnings-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);padding-top:6px}
.featured-card .earnings-row{color:var(--mist);border-color:var(--ink-3)}
.earnings-row strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.featured-card .earnings-row strong{color:var(--white)}
.earnings-total{margin-top:4px;font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);border-top:2px solid var(--cream-2);padding-top:10px}
.earnings-total.highlight{color:var(--gold-2);border-color:var(--gold)}

/* Example box */
.article-example-box{background:var(--ink);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:24px 28px;margin:24px 0}
.example-title{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mist);margin-bottom:16px}
.example-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.example-step{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-3);font-size:.88rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist)}
.example-step strong{font-weight:400;color:var(--white)}
.example-step.result{border-bottom:none;margin-top:4px}
.step-start{color:var(--mist)!important}
.step-result{color:var(--gold-2)!important;font-size:1rem;font-weight:500!important}

/* Season grid */
.article-season-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin:20px 0}
.season-item{padding:16px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);position:relative}
.season-item.high{background:rgba(196,150,20,.12);border:1px solid rgba(196,150,20,.3)}
.season-item.mid{background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.season-item.low{background:rgba(12,11,9,.04);border:1px solid var(--stone)}
.season-label{font-weight:500;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:5px}
.season-val{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:8px}
.season-badge{font-size:.62rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.season-item.low .season-badge{color:var(--mist)}

/* CTA box (subtle ad) */
.article-cta-box{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:20px;margin:36px 0;border:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.article-cta-icon{width:44px;height:44px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.article-cta-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--gold)}
.article-cta-text{flex:1}
.article-cta-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px}
.article-cta-text p{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.7;margin:0}
.article-cta-btn{flex-shrink:0;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);border:none;border-radius:var(--r);padding:12px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;transition:background .2s,transform .2s}
.article-cta-btn:hover{background:var(--gold-2);transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* Verdict */
.article-verdict{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin:20px 0}
.verdict-yes,.verdict-no{padding:20px;border-radius:var(--r-lg)}
.verdict-yes{background:rgba(46,139,87,.08);border:1px solid rgba(46,139,87,.25)}
.verdict-no{background:rgba(139,74,66,.08);border:1px solid rgba(139,74,66,.25)}
.verdict-label{font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.verdict-yes .verdict-label{color:#2e7a4a}
.verdict-no .verdict-label{color:#8b4a42}
.verdict-yes ul,.verdict-no ul{padding-left:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px}
.verdict-yes li,.verdict-no li{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);list-style:disc}

/* Sidebar */
.article-sidebar{position:sticky;top:80px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
.sidebar-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:24px;box-shadow:var(--sh);border:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.sidebar-title{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog);margin-bottom:14px}
.sidebar-toc{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.sidebar-toc li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.sidebar-toc li:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.sidebar-toc a{display:block;padding:9px 0;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);transition:color .2s;text-decoration:none}
.sidebar-toc a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.sidebar-card.sidebar-promo{background:var(--ink)}
.sidebar-promo-label{font-size:.6rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:8px}
.sidebar-promo-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--white);line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:10px}
.sidebar-promo-text{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:16px}
.sidebar-promo-btn{width:100%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);border:none;border-radius:var(--r);padding:12px;font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;transition:background .2s}
.sidebar-promo-btn:hover{background:var(--gold-2)}
.sidebar-promo-btn svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.6}

/* Footer CTA */
.article-footer-cta{background:var(--ink);padding:56px 5%}
.article-footer-cta-inner{max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.article-footer-cta h3{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:12px}
.article-footer-cta p{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:28px}
.article-footer-btns{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.article-footer-btn-primary{background:none;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);border-radius:var(--r);padding:13px 24px;font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s}
.article-footer-btn-primary:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:var(--white)}
.article-footer-btn-secondary{background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);border:none;border-radius:var(--r);padding:13px 26px;font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s,transform .2s}
.article-footer-btn-secondary:hover{background:var(--gold-2);transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .article-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .article-sidebar{position:static}
  .article-earnings-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article-season-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article-verdict{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article-cta-box{flex-direction:column}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .article-hero{height:45vh}
  .article-title{font-size:1.6rem}
}


/* ══ ARTICLE 2 — comparison table specific ══ */
.article-compare-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:24px 0;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.article-compare-table thead tr{background:var(--ink)}
.article-compare-table th{padding:14px 20px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mist);text-align:left}
.article-compare-table th:not(:first-child){text-align:center}
.article-compare-table th.th-highlight{color:var(--gold)}
.article-compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:var(--cream)}
.article-compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd){background:var(--white)}
.article-compare-table td{padding:12px 20px;font-size:.84rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.article-compare-table td:not(:first-child){text-align:center}
.article-compare-table td:first-child{font-weight:400;color:var(--ink)}
.cmp-good{color:#2e8b57;font-weight:500}
.cmp-mid{color:var(--gold);font-weight:400}
.cmp-bad{color:var(--red-mute);font-weight:300}
.article-hybrid-box{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin:20px 0}
.hybrid-col{padding:18px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);text-align:center}
.hybrid-col.short{background:rgba(196,150,20,.1);border:1px solid rgba(196,150,20,.3)}
.hybrid-col.long{background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.hybrid-col.hybrid{background:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--gold)}
.hybrid-col-icon{font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.hybrid-col-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
.hybrid-col.hybrid .hybrid-col-title{color:var(--white)}
.hybrid-col-sub{font-size:.76rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.5}
.hybrid-col.hybrid .hybrid-col-sub{color:var(--mist)}
.article-trend-box{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink-2) 0%,var(--ink) 100%);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px;margin:28px 0;border-left:3px solid var(--gold)}
.article-trend-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-2);margin-bottom:12px}
.article-trend-items{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.article-trend-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.84rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
.article-trend-item::before{content:"→";color:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0;font-weight:400}
@media(max-width:700px){.article-hybrid-box{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* ── Article 2 specific components ── */
.article-compare-header{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:3px;margin:28px 0 3px;background:var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;overflow:hidden}
.compare-col-label{padding:14px 20px;font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.compare-col-label.short-term{background:var(--ink);color:var(--gold-2)}
.compare-col-label.long-term{background:var(--ink-2);color:var(--white)}
.compare-icon{font-size:1.2rem}
.article-compare-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr 1fr;gap:3px;background:var(--stone);border-radius:0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:28px}
.compare-section-label{background:var(--cream-2);padding:14px 16px;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog);display:flex;align-items:center;writing-mode:vertical-rl;text-orientation:mixed;justify-content:center}
.compare-cell{background:var(--white);padding:18px 20px}
.compare-cell ul{padding-left:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
.compare-cell li{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.6;list-style:disc}
.compare-cell p{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.6}
.compare-cell.pros li::marker{color:#2e8b57}
.compare-cell.cons li::marker{color:#8b4a42}

.article-decision-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin:20px 0 28px}
.decision-card{border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.decision-card.gold{background:rgba(196,150,20,.1);border:1px solid rgba(196,150,20,.3)}
.decision-card.muted{background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.decision-card.ink{background:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--ink-2)}
.decision-icon{font-size:1.4rem}
.decision-title{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.4}
.decision-card.ink .decision-title{color:var(--white)}
.decision-result{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold)}
.decision-note{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist)}

.article-trend-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;margin:16px 0 24px}
.trend-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r);padding:16px 18px}
.trend-icon{font-size:1.3rem;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}
.trend-item strong{display:block;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px}
.trend-item p{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);margin:0;line-height:1.5}

.article-summary-box{background:var(--ink);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px 26px;margin:20px 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.summary-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:160px 24px 1fr;align-items:center;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-3)}
.summary-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.summary-model{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-2)}
.summary-eq{color:var(--mist);text-align:center}
.summary-desc{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);line-height:1.5}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .article-compare-header{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article-compare-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;display:block}
  .compare-section-label{writing-mode:horizontal-tb;padding:10px 16px}
  .article-decision-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .summary-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .summary-eq{display:none}
}


/* ── Article 3: steps + checklist ── */
.step-block{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;gap:24px;margin:32px 0;align-items:start}
.step-number{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-2);flex-shrink:0;border:2px solid rgba(196,150,20,.3)}
.step-content{min-width:0}
.step-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.step-content p{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:14px}
.checklist{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin:14px 0}
.check-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r);padding:10px 14px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog)}
.check-box{width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);color:var(--gold);font-size:.72rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:600}
.article-photo-tips{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin:16px 0}
.photo-tip{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r-lg)}
.photo-tip-num{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px}
.photo-tip strong{display:block;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px}
.photo-tip p{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);margin:0;line-height:1.5}
.terms-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin:16px 0}
.term-card{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r);padding:16px;border:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.term-icon{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.term-card strong{display:block;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px}
.term-card p{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);margin:0;line-height:1.5}
@media(max-width:600px){.step-block{grid-template-columns:1fr}.step-number{width:42px;height:42px;font-size:.9rem}.terms-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* ═══════════════ TOKENS ═══════════════ */
/* ═══════════════ PREMIUM ANIMATIONS OVERRIDE ═══════════════ */

/* ── Nav scrolled state ── */
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(180%);
}

/* ── Nav CTA button shimmer ── */
.nav-btn{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .3s !important;
}
.nav-btn::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.2) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
}
.nav-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(196,150,20,.35) !important;background:var(--gold) !important}
.nav-btn:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}

/* ── Primary button — light tracking shimmer ── */
.btn-primary{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .3s var(--ease-out),background .3s !important;
}
.btn-primary::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 100% at var(--x,50%) var(--y,50%),rgba(255,255,255,.28) 0%,transparent 70%);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .3s ease-out;
  pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
}
.btn-primary::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,var(--gold) 0%,var(--gold-3) 50%,var(--gold-2) 100%);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .3s ease-out;
  pointer-events:none;z-index:-1;
}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh-gold) !important}
.btn-primary:hover::before{opacity:1}
.btn-primary:hover::after{opacity:1}
.btn-primary:active{transform:translateY(0) !important;transition-duration:.1s !important}

/* ── Hero title line wrappers ── */
.hero-title .line-1,.hero-title .line-2{display:block;overflow:hidden}
.hero-title .line-inner{display:block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}
.hero-title .line-1 .line-inner{animation:fadeUp .95s .44s var(--ease) forwards}
.hero-title .line-2 .line-inner{animation:fadeUp .95s .62s var(--ease) forwards}

/* ── Why cards — reveal body on hover ── */
.why-card-title{
  transform:translateY(6px);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-title{transform:translateY(0)}
.why-card-body{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease) .06s,transform .5s var(--ease) .06s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-body{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.why-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.05) !important;filter:brightness(.7)}

/* ── Step cards — gold underline sweep ── */
.step-card{
  position:relative;
  transition:box-shadow .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease) !important;
}
.step-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);z-index:2;
}
.step-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg) !important}
.step-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* ── Testimonial cards — gold top line sweep ── */
.t-card{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:box-shadow .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease) !important;
}
.t-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.t-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg) !important}
.t-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* ── Whom card ── */
.whom-card{transition:box-shadow .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease) !important}
.whom-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg) !important}

/* ── Contact ambient glow ── */
.contact{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.contact::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at -5% 30%,rgba(196,150,20,.07) 0%,transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* ── Form button shimmer ── */
.btn-form{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .3s !important;
}
.btn-form::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.07) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
}
.btn-form:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) !important;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(12,11,9,.22) !important}
.btn-form:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}

/* ── FAQ hover gold border ── */
.faq-item{transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.faq-item:hover{border-color:rgba(196,150,20,.2) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.faq-item.open{border-color:rgba(196,150,20,.25) !important}

/* ── Proof bar item hover ── */
.proof-item{transition:background .3s}
.proof-item:hover{background:rgba(196,150,20,.05)}

/* ── Scroll indicator ── */
.scroll-indicator{
  position:absolute;bottom:106px;right:5%;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .6s 1.5s ease forwards;
}
.scroll-indicator span{
  font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.32);writing-mode:vertical-rl;
}
.scroll-line{
  width:1px;height:44px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(196,150,20,.6) 100%);
  animation:scrollPulse 2.2s 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollPulse{
  0%,100%{opacity:0;transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}
  35%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(.5);transform-origin:top}
  72%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}
  95%{opacity:0;transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:bottom}
}

/* ── Mobile: disable parallax + hero overrides ── */
@media(max-width:860px){
  .hero-bg{transform:scale(1) !important;transition:transform 8s ease-out !important}
  .scroll-indicator{display:none !important}
}

/* ═══════════════ APARTMENTS PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ═══════════════ */

/* Hero page entrance animation */
.apt-page-hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.apt-page-hero::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 80% 50%,rgba(196,150,20,.1) 0%,transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;animation:aptGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes aptGlow{
  from{opacity:.6}
  to{opacity:1}
}
.apt-page-hero h1,.apt-page-hero p,.apt-ph-label{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  animation:fadeUp .85s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.apt-ph-label{animation-delay:.15s}
.apt-page-hero h1{animation-delay:.3s}
.apt-page-hero p{animation-delay:.48s}

/* Apartment cards — gold shimmer on btn hover */
.apt-btn{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:background .3s,transform .2s !important;
}
.apt-btn::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.08) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.apt-btn:hover{background:var(--ink-2) !important;transform:none !important}
.apt-btn:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}

/* Apt card hover lift */
.apt-card{transition:box-shadow .45s var(--ease),transform .45s var(--ease) !important}
.apt-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-lg) !important;transform:translateY(-4px) !important}

/* Filter bar active state */
.flt{transition:color .25s,border-color .3s !important}
.flt.active{border-bottom-color:var(--gold) !important}

/* ═══════════════ BLOG PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ═══════════════ */

/* Blog hero entrance */
.blog-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.blog-hero::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 80% 50%,rgba(196,150,20,.09) 0%,transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.blog-ph-label,.blog-hero h1,.blog-hero p{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  animation:fadeUp .85s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.blog-ph-label{animation-delay:.15s}
.blog-hero h1{animation-delay:.3s}
.blog-hero p{animation-delay:.48s}

/* Blog cards — premium hover */
.blog-card{
  transition:box-shadow .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease) !important;
  position:relative;
}
.blog-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);z-index:2;
}
.blog-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-lg) !important;transform:translateY(-5px) !important}
.blog-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img{transform:scale(1.06) !important}

/* Blog btn arrow animation */
.blog-card-btn{transition:color .25s,gap .3s var(--ease) !important}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-btn{gap:14px !important;color:var(--gold) !important}

/* ═══════════════ ARTICLE PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ═══════════════ */

/* Article hero text entrance */
.article-hero-content .article-back-btn{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);
  animation:fadeUp .7s .1s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.article-meta-row{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);
  animation:fadeUp .8s .22s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.article-title{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  animation:fadeUp .9s .36s var(--ease) forwards;
}

/* Article sidebar CTA hover */
.sidebar-cta-btn{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .3s !important;
}
.sidebar-cta-btn::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.12) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.sidebar-cta-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh-gold) !important}
.sidebar-cta-btn:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}

/* Earnings card lift on hover */
.earnings-card{
  transition:box-shadow .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.earnings-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh) !important;transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* ═══════════════ MODAL ENHANCEMENTS ═══════════════ */
.modal-inner{
  animation:modalIn .35s var(--ease) !important;
}
@keyframes modalIn{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px) scale(.97)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
}
.modal-book-cta{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.modal-book-cta::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.14) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.modal-book-cta:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}

/* ── COOKIE SETTINGS MODAL ── */
.cookie-settings-modal{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1100;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center}
.cookie-settings-modal.open{display:flex}
.csm-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(12,11,9,.6);backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.csm-panel{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;
  width:min(580px,100vw);
  padding:0;
  box-shadow:0 -12px 48px rgba(12,11,9,.2);
  animation:slideUpPanel .35s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes slideUpPanel{from{transform:translateY(100%)}to{transform:translateY(0)}}
.csm-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:20px 24px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.csm-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.csm-close{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--stone);background:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s}
.csm-close:hover{background:var(--cream-2)}.csm-close svg{width:13px;height:13px}
.csm-body{padding:16px 24px}
.csm-intro{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:16px}
.csm-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.csm-name{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px}
.csm-desc{font-size:.76rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.5}
.csm-toggle.always-on{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold);white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0}
.csm-switch{position:relative;display:inline-block;width:44px;height:24px;flex-shrink:0}
.csm-switch input{opacity:0;width:0;height:0}
.csm-slider{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:24px;background:var(--stone);cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s}
.csm-slider::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--white);top:3px;left:3px;transition:transform .25s;box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(12,11,9,.2)}
.csm-switch input:checked + .csm-slider{background:var(--gold)}
.csm-switch input:checked + .csm-slider::before{transform:translateX(20px)}
.csm-foot{display:flex;gap:10px;padding:16px 24px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.csm-btn-secondary{flex:1;background:none;border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);padding:11px;font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--fog);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s}
.csm-btn-secondary:hover{border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--ink)}
.csm-btn-primary{flex:1;background:var(--ink);border:none;border-radius:var(--r);padding:11px;font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--white);cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s}
.csm-btn-primary:hover{background:var(--ink-2)}
/* Reject button style */
.cookie-reject{
  background:none;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:var(--r);padding:9px 16px;
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:300;
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.cookie-reject:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:var(--white)}


/* ── Safari/Cross-browser animation fixes ── */
@-webkit-keyframes fadeUp {
  from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(16px);transform:translateY(16px)}
  to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0);transform:translateY(0)}
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
}
@-webkit-keyframes slideUp {
  from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(20px)}
  to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
}
@keyframes slideUp {
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(20px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
}
@-webkit-keyframes modalIn {
  from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97);transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97)}
  to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:none;transform:none}
}
@keyframes modalIn {
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:none}
}


/* ── Safari/Mac hero fix ── */
@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
  .hero { height: -webkit-fill-available; min-height: 720px; }
}
.hero-content {
  -webkit-flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-stats {
  -webkit-flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Hero action buttons - prevent Safari from stacking */
.hero-actions {
  -webkit-flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}
.btn-primary, .btn-secondary {
  -webkit-flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* Slider fade — overlay approach so cards remain clickable */
.slider-col::before,.slider-col::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
  height:60px;
}
.slider-col::before{top:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--cream) 0%,transparent 100%)}
.slider-col::after{bottom:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,var(--cream) 0%,transparent 100%)}


/* Modal book button */
.modal-book-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--white);
  border:none;border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:13px 22px;
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s,transform .2s;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.modal-book-btn:hover{background:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-1px)}


/* ── MOBILE NAV ── */
.nav-hamburger{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:none;
  cursor:pointer;padding:6px;margin-left:12px;flex-shrink:0;
}
.nav-hamburger span{
  display:block;width:24px;height:2px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border-radius:2px;
  transition:transform .3s,opacity .3s;
}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

.nav-mobile-overlay{
  display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:699;
  background:rgba(12,11,9,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
}
.nav-mobile-overlay.open{display:block}

.nav-mobile-menu{
  position:fixed;top:0;right:-100%;z-index:700;
  width:min(320px,88vw);height:100dvh;
  background:var(--ink);
  padding:80px 28px 40px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;
  box-shadow:-8px 0 32px rgba(12,11,9,.4);
  transition:right .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nav-mobile-menu.open{right:0}
.nav-mobile-menu ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;margin-bottom:auto}
.nav-mobile-menu ul li a{
  display:block;padding:16px 0;
  font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition:color .2s;text-decoration:none;
}
.nav-mobile-menu ul li a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.nav-mob-phone{
  display:block;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;
  font-size:.85rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);text-decoration:none;
}
.nav-mob-btn{
  display:block;text-align:center;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--r);padding:13px 20px;
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s;
}
.nav-mob-btn:hover{background:var(--gold-2)}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .nav-phone{display:none}
  .nav-btn{display:none}
  .nav-hamburger{display:flex}
}


/* ── Step card more button ── */
.step-more{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:13px 18px;
  margin:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  background:var(--cream);
  border-radius:0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg);
  font-size:.73rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--fog);cursor:pointer;border:none;width:100%;
  transition:background .2s,color .2s;
}
.step-more:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--gold)}
.step-more svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s}
.step-more:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}


/* ══ SEO LINKS SECTION ══ */
.seo-links-section{background:var(--white);border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);padding:56px 5%}
.seo-links-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:48px;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto}
.seo-col-title{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:16px;padding-bottom:12px;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold-pale);
}
.seo-col-title svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0}
.seo-links-list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.seo-links-list li a{
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);
  text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s,padding-left .2s;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;
}
.seo-links-list li a::before{content:"→";font-size:.7rem;color:var(--gold);opacity:0;transition:opacity .2s}
.seo-links-list li a:hover{color:var(--ink);padding-left:6px}
.seo-links-list li a:hover::before{opacity:1}
@media(max-width:860px){.seo-links-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:600px){.seo-links-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ══ STEP FLIP CARDS ══ */
.steps-grid{perspective:1000px}
.step-card{
  background:none !important;
  box-shadow:none !important;
  height:420px;
  position:relative;
}
.step-card-inner{
  position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
  transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}
.step-card.flipped .step-card-inner{transform:rotateY(180deg)}
.step-face{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
}
.step-face-front{
  background:var(--white);
  box-shadow:var(--sh);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.step-face-back{
  background:var(--ink);
  transform:rotateY(180deg);
  padding:28px 24px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);
}
.step-back-num{
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:3rem;font-weight:300;
  color:var(--gold);line-height:1;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.step-back-title{
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:400;
  color:var(--white);margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.3;
}
.step-back-text{
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height:1.75;flex:1;
}
.step-back-close{
  align-self:flex-start;margin-top:16px;
  background:none;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius:var(--r);padding:8px 16px;
  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s;
}
.step-back-close:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold)}
.step-photo{height:200px;flex-shrink:0}
.step-body{padding:18px 20px 12px;flex:1}
.step-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1.3}
.step-desc{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.65}
.step-more{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:13px 20px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);background:var(--cream);border-radius:0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg);font-size:.73rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog);cursor:pointer;border:none;width:100%;transition:background .2s,color .2s;flex-shrink:0}
.step-more:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--white)}
.step-more svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s;flex-shrink:0}
.step-more:hover svg{transform:rotate(90deg)}

/* ══ ARTICLE FOOTER TERTIARY BUTTON ══ */
.article-footer-btn-tertiary{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);
  border:none;border-radius:var(--r);padding:12px 22px;
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s,transform .2s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.article-footer-btn-tertiary:hover{background:var(--gold-2);transform:translateY(-1px)}


/* ══ LANGUAGE TOGGLE SWITCH ══ */
.lang-switch{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-left:10px;flex-shrink:0;cursor:pointer;user-select:none}
.lang-switch-label{font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);transition:color .25s;min-width:18px;text-align:center}
.lang-switch-label.active{color:rgba(255,255,255,.95)}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch-label{color:var(--stone)}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch-label.active{color:var(--ink)}
.lang-switch-pill{
  width:44px;height:22px;
  border-radius:3px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  position:relative;
  transition:background .25s,border-color .25s;
  flex-shrink:0
}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch-pill{background:var(--cream-2);border-color:var(--stone)}
.lang-switch-pill::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:2px;left:2px;
  width:14px;height:14px;
  border-radius:2px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  transition:transform .28s ease,background .25s,box-shadow .25s;
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.22)
}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch-pill::after{background:var(--ink)}
.lang-switch.en-active .lang-switch-pill{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold)}
.lang-switch.en-active .lang-switch-pill::after{transform:translateX(20px);background:#fff}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch.en-active .lang-switch-pill{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold)}
/* hover states */
.lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-pill{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(196,160,80,.18)}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-pill{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(196,160,80,.12)}
.lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-label{color:rgba(255,255,255,.95)}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-label{color:var(--gold)}
.lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-label.active{color:#fff}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-label.active{color:var(--gold)}
.lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-pill::after{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(196,160,80,.35),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.lang-switch.en-active:hover .lang-switch-pill::after{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.4),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}


/* ── Article 4, 5, 6 — additional styles ── */
/* ── Article 4: city cards + districts ── */
.city-compare-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin:28px 0}
.city-card{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--cream-2);background:var(--white)}
.city-card.sopot{border-color:rgba(196,150,20,.35)}
.city-header{padding:18px 20px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:var(--ink)}
.city-card.sopot .city-header{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink) 0%,#1a1500 100%)}
.city-icon{font-size:1.4rem;flex-shrink:0}
.city-name{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--white);line-height:1.1}
.city-tagline{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);margin-top:3px}
.city-score{margin-left:auto;text-align:right;flex-shrink:0}
.city-score .score-num{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--gold-2);line-height:1}
.city-score.premium .score-num{color:#ffd700}
.city-score .score-lbl{font-size:.65rem;color:var(--mist)}
.city-stats{padding:14px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.city-stat-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2);font-size:.8rem}
.city-stat-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.city-stat-row span{font-weight:300;color:var(--fog)}
.city-stat-row strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.city-stat-row strong.moderate{color:var(--gold)}
.city-stat-row strong.high{color:#c85a2e}
.city-stat-row strong.low{color:#2e8b57}
.city-pros-cons{padding:14px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.city-pro,.city-con{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.4}
.city-pro{color:#2e7a4a}
.city-con{color:#8b4a42}
.district-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin:20px 0 28px}
.district-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:40px 1fr auto;gap:14px;align-items:center;background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:14px 18px;border:1px solid var(--cream-2);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.district-rank{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;flex-shrink:0}
.rank-1 .district-rank{background:var(--gold);color:var(--white)}
.rank-2 .district-rank{background:var(--ink);color:var(--gold-2)}
.rank-3 .district-rank,.rank-4 .district-rank,.rank-5 .district-rank{background:var(--cream-2);color:var(--fog)}
.district-name{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px}
.district-desc{font-size:.76rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.45}
.district-price{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold);white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0}
@media(max-width:900px){.city-compare-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.district-item{grid-template-columns:36px 1fr}}
@media(max-width:600px){.district-price{display:none}}


/* ── Article 5: prep guide ── */
.prep-rule-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:16px 0 24px}
.prep-rule{padding:18px 20px;border-radius:var(--r-lg)}
.prep-rule.good{background:rgba(46,139,87,.07);border:1px solid rgba(46,139,87,.2)}
.prep-rule.bad{background:rgba(139,74,66,.07);border:1px solid rgba(139,74,66,.2)}
.prep-rule-label{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}
.prep-rule-label.good{color:#2e7a4a}
.prep-rule-label.bad{color:#8b4a42}
.prep-rule ul{padding-left:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.prep-rule li{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);list-style:disc;line-height:1.5}
.room-tips-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:16px 0 24px}
.room-tip{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:18px 20px}
.room-tip-icon{font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.room-tip-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.kitchen-checklist{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:16px 0 24px;background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:18px 20px}
.kitchen-section-title{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog);margin-bottom:10px}
.photo-guide{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin:16px 0 24px}
.photo-guide-step{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);border:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.photo-step-num{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;flex-shrink:0}
.photo-guide-step strong{display:block;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px}
.photo-guide-step p{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);margin:0;line-height:1.5}
.roi-table{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--cream-2);margin:16px 0}
.roi-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr;padding:11px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2);font-size:.82rem}
.roi-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.roi-row.header{background:var(--ink);color:var(--white);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}
.roi-row:not(.header):nth-child(even){background:var(--cream)}
.roi-fast{color:#2e8b57;font-weight:500}
.roi-mid{color:var(--gold);font-weight:500}
.roi-long{color:var(--fog)}
@media(max-width:700px){.prep-rule-grid,.room-tips-grid,.kitchen-checklist{grid-template-columns:1fr}.roi-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.roi-row span:last-child{grid-column:1/-1;font-size:.75rem}}

.prep-rule-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:16px 0 24px}.prep-rule{padding:18px 20px;border-radius:var(--r-lg)}.prep-rule.good{background:rgba(46,139,87,.07);border:1px solid rgba(46,139,87,.2)}.prep-rule.bad{background:rgba(139,74,66,.07);border:1px solid rgba(139,74,66,.2)}.prep-rule-label{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}.prep-rule-label.good{color:#2e7a4a}.prep-rule-label.bad{color:#8b4a42}.prep-rule ul,.prep-rule li{padding-left:16px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);list-style:disc;line-height:1.5}.room-tips-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:16px 0 24px}.room-tip{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:18px 20px}.room-tip-icon{font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:8px}.room-tip-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}.kitchen-checklist{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:16px 0 24px;background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:18px 20px}.kitchen-section-title{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog);margin-bottom:10px}.photo-guide{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin:16px 0 24px}.photo-guide-step{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r-lg);border:1px solid var(--cream-2)}.photo-step-num{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;flex-shrink:0}.photo-guide-step strong{display:block;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px}.photo-guide-step p{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);margin:0;line-height:1.5}.roi-table{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--cream-2);margin:16px 0}.roi-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr;padding:11px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2);font-size:.82rem}.roi-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}.roi-row.header{background:var(--ink);color:var(--white);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}.roi-row:not(.header):nth-child(even){background:var(--cream)}.roi-fast{color:#2e8b57;font-weight:500}.roi-mid{color:var(--gold);font-weight:500}.roi-long{color:var(--fog)}@media(max-width:700px){.prep-rule-grid,.room-tips-grid,.kitchen-checklist{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* ── Article 6: regulations ── */
.regulation-alert-box{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;background:rgba(139,74,66,.1);border:1px solid rgba(139,74,66,.3);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:20px 22px;margin:22px 0}
.reg-alert-icon{font-size:1.6rem;flex-shrink:0}
.reg-alert-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;color:#8b3a2a;margin-bottom:6px}
.reg-alert-title + p{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);margin:0;line-height:1.6}
.regulation-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 24px}
.reg-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:11px 16px;background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid var(--cream-2);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog)}
.reg-dot{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;flex-shrink:0}
.reg-dot.new{background:rgba(196,150,20,.15);color:var(--gold)}
.reg-dot.danger{background:rgba(139,74,66,.15);font-size:.9rem}
.scenario-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;margin:18px 0 24px;position:relative}
.scenario-step{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:14px 16px 14px 0;border-left:2px solid var(--cream-2);margin-left:18px;padding-left:20px}
.scenario-step:last-child{border-left:none}
.s-num{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;flex-shrink:0;position:relative;left:-35px;margin-right:-18px}
.s-num.normal{background:var(--ink-2);color:var(--gold-2)}
.s-num.warning{background:rgba(196,150,20,.2);color:var(--gold)}
.s-num.danger{background:rgba(139,74,66,.2);color:#8b3a2a}
.scenario-step strong{display:block;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px}
.scenario-step p{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);margin:0;line-height:1.5}
.cost-compare{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:16px 0 20px}
.cost-col{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:16px 18px}
.cost-col-title{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog);margin-bottom:12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.cost-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:6px 0;font-size:.81rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog)}
.cost-icon{font-size:.9rem;flex-shrink:0}
.advantage-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:16px 0 24px}
.advantage-item{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--cream-2);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:16px 18px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
.adv-icon{font-size:1.2rem;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px}
.advantage-item strong{display:block;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px}
.advantage-item p{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);margin:0;line-height:1.5}
.market-shift{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;margin:18px 0 24px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.shift-col{flex:1;padding:20px 22px}
.shift-col.before{background:var(--cream)}
.shift-col.after{background:var(--ink)}
.shift-arrow{padding:0 16px;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--gold);background:var(--cream-2);align-self:stretch;display:flex;align-items:center}
.shift-label{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mist);margin-bottom:10px}
.shift-col.before .shift-label{color:var(--fog)}
.shift-item{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);padding:4px 0}
.shift-item.warn{color:var(--gold-2)}
.final-question-box{background:var(--ink);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px 32px;margin:28px 0;text-align:center}
.fq-title{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mist);margin-bottom:12px}
.fq-old{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:400;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);margin-bottom:10px;text-decoration:line-through}
.fq-divider{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--mist);margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.fq-new{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-2);line-height:1.35}
@media(max-width:700px){.cost-compare,.advantage-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.market-shift{flex-direction:column}.shift-arrow{padding:10px;transform:rotate(90deg)}}

/* ═══════════════ PREMIUM ANIMATIONS OVERRIDE ═══════════════ */

/* ── Nav scrolled state ── */
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(180%);
}

/* ── Nav CTA button shimmer ── */
.nav-btn{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .3s !important;
}
.nav-btn::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.2) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
}
.nav-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(196,150,20,.35) !important;background:var(--gold) !important}
.nav-btn:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}

/* ── Primary button — light tracking shimmer ── */
.btn-primary{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .3s var(--ease-out),background .3s !important;
}
.btn-primary::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 100% at var(--x,50%) var(--y,50%),rgba(255,255,255,.28) 0%,transparent 70%);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .3s ease-out;
  pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
}
.btn-primary::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,var(--gold) 0%,var(--gold-3) 50%,var(--gold-2) 100%);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .3s ease-out;
  pointer-events:none;z-index:-1;
}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh-gold) !important}
.btn-primary:hover::before{opacity:1}
.btn-primary:hover::after{opacity:1}
.btn-primary:active{transform:translateY(0) !important;transition-duration:.1s !important}

/* ── Hero title line wrappers ── */
.hero-title .line-1,.hero-title .line-2{display:block;overflow:hidden}
.hero-title .line-inner{display:block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}
.hero-title .line-1 .line-inner{animation:fadeUp .95s .44s var(--ease) forwards}
.hero-title .line-2 .line-inner{animation:fadeUp .95s .62s var(--ease) forwards}

/* ── Why cards — reveal body on hover ── */
.why-card-title{
  transform:translateY(6px);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-title{transform:translateY(0)}
.why-card-body{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease) .06s,transform .5s var(--ease) .06s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-body{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.why-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.05) !important;filter:brightness(.7)}

/* ── Step cards — gold underline sweep ── */
.step-card{
  position:relative;
  transition:box-shadow .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease) !important;
}
.step-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);z-index:2;
}
.step-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg) !important}
.step-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* ── Testimonial cards — gold top line sweep ── */
.t-card{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:box-shadow .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease) !important;
}
.t-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.t-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg) !important}
.t-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* ── Whom card ── */
.whom-card{transition:box-shadow .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease) !important}
.whom-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg) !important}

/* ── Contact ambient glow ── */
.contact{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.contact::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at -5% 30%,rgba(196,150,20,.07) 0%,transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* ── Form button shimmer ── */
.btn-form{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .3s !important;
}
.btn-form::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.07) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
}
.btn-form:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) !important;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(12,11,9,.22) !important}
.btn-form:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}

/* ── FAQ hover gold border ── */
.faq-item{transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.faq-item:hover{border-color:rgba(196,150,20,.2) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.faq-item.open{border-color:rgba(196,150,20,.25) !important}

/* ── Proof bar item hover ── */
.proof-item{transition:background .3s}
.proof-item:hover{background:rgba(196,150,20,.05)}

/* ── Scroll indicator ── */
.scroll-indicator{
  position:absolute;bottom:106px;right:5%;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .6s 1.5s ease forwards;
}
.scroll-indicator span{
  font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.32);writing-mode:vertical-rl;
}
.scroll-line{
  width:1px;height:44px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(196,150,20,.6) 100%);
  animation:scrollPulse 2.2s 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollPulse{
  0%,100%{opacity:0;transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}
  35%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(.5);transform-origin:top}
  72%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}
  95%{opacity:0;transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:bottom}
}

/* ── Mobile: disable parallax + hero overrides ── */
@media(max-width:860px){
  .hero-bg{transform:scale(1) !important;transition:transform 8s ease-out !important}
  .scroll-indicator{display:none !important}
}

/* ═══════════════ APARTMENTS PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ═══════════════ */

/* Hero page entrance animation */
.apt-page-hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.apt-page-hero::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 80% 50%,rgba(196,150,20,.1) 0%,transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;animation:aptGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes aptGlow{
  from{opacity:.6}
  to{opacity:1}
}
.apt-page-hero h1,.apt-page-hero p,.apt-ph-label{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  animation:fadeUp .85s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.apt-ph-label{animation-delay:.15s}
.apt-page-hero h1{animation-delay:.3s}
.apt-page-hero p{animation-delay:.48s}

/* Apartment cards — gold shimmer on btn hover */
.apt-btn{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:background .3s,transform .2s !important;
}
.apt-btn::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.08) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.apt-btn:hover{background:var(--ink-2) !important;transform:none !important}
.apt-btn:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}

/* Apt card hover lift */
.apt-card{transition:box-shadow .45s var(--ease),transform .45s var(--ease) !important}
.apt-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-lg) !important;transform:translateY(-4px) !important}

/* Filter bar active state */
.flt{transition:color .25s,border-color .3s !important}
.flt.active{border-bottom-color:var(--gold) !important}

/* ═══════════════ BLOG PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ═══════════════ */

/* Blog hero entrance */
.blog-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.blog-hero::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 80% 50%,rgba(196,150,20,.09) 0%,transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.blog-ph-label,.blog-hero h1,.blog-hero p{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  animation:fadeUp .85s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.blog-ph-label{animation-delay:.15s}
.blog-hero h1{animation-delay:.3s}
.blog-hero p{animation-delay:.48s}

/* Blog cards — premium hover */
.blog-card{
  transition:box-shadow .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease) !important;
  position:relative;
}
.blog-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);z-index:2;
}
.blog-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-lg) !important;transform:translateY(-5px) !important}
.blog-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img{transform:scale(1.06) !important}

/* Blog btn arrow animation */
.blog-card-btn{transition:color .25s,gap .3s var(--ease) !important}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-btn{gap:14px !important;color:var(--gold) !important}

/* ═══════════════ ARTICLE PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ═══════════════ */

/* Article hero text entrance */
.article-hero-content .article-back-btn{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);
  animation:fadeUp .7s .1s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.article-meta-row{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);
  animation:fadeUp .8s .22s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.article-title{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  animation:fadeUp .9s .36s var(--ease) forwards;
}

/* Article sidebar CTA hover */
.sidebar-cta-btn{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .3s !important;
}
.sidebar-cta-btn::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.12) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.sidebar-cta-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) !important;box-shadow:var(--sh-gold) !important}
.sidebar-cta-btn:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}

/* Earnings card lift on hover */
.earnings-card{
  transition:box-shadow .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.earnings-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh) !important;transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* ═══════════════ MODAL ENHANCEMENTS ═══════════════ */
.modal-inner{
  animation:modalIn .35s var(--ease) !important;
}
@keyframes modalIn{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px) scale(.97)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
}
.modal-book-cta{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.modal-book-cta::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.14) 50%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.modal-book-cta:hover::after{transform:translateX(120%)}

/* ── COOKIE SETTINGS MODAL ── */
.cookie-settings-modal{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1100;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center}
.cookie-settings-modal.open{display:flex}
.csm-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(12,11,9,.6);backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.csm-panel{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;
  width:min(580px,100vw);
  padding:0;
  box-shadow:0 -12px 48px rgba(12,11,9,.2);
  animation:slideUpPanel .35s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes slideUpPanel{from{transform:translateY(100%)}to{transform:translateY(0)}}
.csm-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:20px 24px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.csm-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.csm-close{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--stone);background:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s}
.csm-close:hover{background:var(--cream-2)}.csm-close svg{width:13px;height:13px}
.csm-body{padding:16px 24px}
.csm-intro{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:16px}
.csm-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.csm-name{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px}
.csm-desc{font-size:.76rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.5}
.csm-toggle.always-on{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold);white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0}
.csm-switch{position:relative;display:inline-block;width:44px;height:24px;flex-shrink:0}
.csm-switch input{opacity:0;width:0;height:0}
.csm-slider{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:24px;background:var(--stone);cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s}
.csm-slider::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--white);top:3px;left:3px;transition:transform .25s;box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(12,11,9,.2)}
.csm-switch input:checked + .csm-slider{background:var(--gold)}
.csm-switch input:checked + .csm-slider::before{transform:translateX(20px)}
.csm-foot{display:flex;gap:10px;padding:16px 24px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2)}
.csm-btn-secondary{flex:1;background:none;border:1px solid var(--stone);border-radius:var(--r);padding:11px;font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--fog);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s}
.csm-btn-secondary:hover{border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--ink)}
.csm-btn-primary{flex:1;background:var(--ink);border:none;border-radius:var(--r);padding:11px;font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--white);cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s}
.csm-btn-primary:hover{background:var(--ink-2)}
/* Reject button style */
.cookie-reject{
  background:none;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:var(--r);padding:9px 16px;
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:300;
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.cookie-reject:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:var(--white)}


/* ── Safari/Cross-browser animation fixes ── */
@-webkit-keyframes fadeUp {
  from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(16px);transform:translateY(16px)}
  to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0);transform:translateY(0)}
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
}
@-webkit-keyframes slideUp {
  from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(20px)}
  to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
}
@keyframes slideUp {
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(20px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
}
@-webkit-keyframes modalIn {
  from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97);transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97)}
  to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:none;transform:none}
}
@keyframes modalIn {
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:none}
}


/* ── Safari/Mac hero fix ── */
@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
  .hero { height: -webkit-fill-available; min-height: 720px; }
}
.hero-content {
  -webkit-flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-stats {
  -webkit-flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Hero action buttons - prevent Safari from stacking */
.hero-actions {
  -webkit-flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}
.btn-primary, .btn-secondary {
  -webkit-flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* Slider fade — overlay approach so cards remain clickable */
.slider-col::before,.slider-col::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
  height:60px;
}
.slider-col::before{top:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--cream) 0%,transparent 100%)}
.slider-col::after{bottom:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,var(--cream) 0%,transparent 100%)}


/* Modal book button */
.modal-book-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--white);
  border:none;border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:13px 22px;
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s,transform .2s;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.modal-book-btn:hover{background:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-1px)}


/* ── MOBILE NAV ── */
.nav-hamburger{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:none;
  cursor:pointer;padding:6px;margin-left:12px;flex-shrink:0;
}
.nav-hamburger span{
  display:block;width:24px;height:2px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border-radius:2px;
  transition:transform .3s,opacity .3s;
}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

.nav-mobile-overlay{
  display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:699;
  background:rgba(12,11,9,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
}
.nav-mobile-overlay.open{display:block}

.nav-mobile-menu{
  position:fixed;top:0;right:-100%;z-index:700;
  width:min(320px,88vw);height:100dvh;
  background:var(--ink);
  padding:80px 28px 40px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;
  box-shadow:-8px 0 32px rgba(12,11,9,.4);
  transition:right .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nav-mobile-menu.open{right:0}
.nav-mobile-menu ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;margin-bottom:auto}
.nav-mobile-menu ul li a{
  display:block;padding:16px 0;
  font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition:color .2s;text-decoration:none;
}
.nav-mobile-menu ul li a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.nav-mob-phone{
  display:block;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;
  font-size:.85rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--mist);text-decoration:none;
}
.nav-mob-btn{
  display:block;text-align:center;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--r);padding:13px 20px;
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s;
}
.nav-mob-btn:hover{background:var(--gold-2)}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .nav-phone{display:none}
  .nav-btn{display:none}
  .nav-hamburger{display:flex}
}


/* ── Step card more button ── */
.step-more{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:13px 18px;
  margin:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);
  background:var(--cream);
  border-radius:0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg);
  font-size:.73rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--fog);cursor:pointer;border:none;width:100%;
  transition:background .2s,color .2s;
}
.step-more:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--gold)}
.step-more svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s}
.step-more:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}


/* ══ SEO LINKS SECTION ══ */
.seo-links-section{background:var(--white);border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);padding:56px 5%}
.seo-links-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:48px;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto}
.seo-col-title{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:16px;padding-bottom:12px;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold-pale);
}
.seo-col-title svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0}
.seo-links-list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.seo-links-list li a{
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);
  text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s,padding-left .2s;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;
}
.seo-links-list li a::before{content:"→";font-size:.7rem;color:var(--gold);opacity:0;transition:opacity .2s}
.seo-links-list li a:hover{color:var(--ink);padding-left:6px}
.seo-links-list li a:hover::before{opacity:1}
@media(max-width:860px){.seo-links-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:600px){.seo-links-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ══ STEP FLIP CARDS ══ */
.steps-grid{perspective:1000px}
.step-card{
  background:none !important;
  box-shadow:none !important;
  height:420px;
  position:relative;
}
.step-card-inner{
  position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
  transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}
.step-card.flipped .step-card-inner{transform:rotateY(180deg)}
.step-face{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
}
.step-face-front{
  background:var(--white);
  box-shadow:var(--sh);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.step-face-back{
  background:var(--ink);
  transform:rotateY(180deg);
  padding:28px 24px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);
}
.step-back-num{
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:3rem;font-weight:300;
  color:var(--gold);line-height:1;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.step-back-title{
  font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:400;
  color:var(--white);margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.3;
}
.step-back-text{
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height:1.75;flex:1;
}
.step-back-close{
  align-self:flex-start;margin-top:16px;
  background:none;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius:var(--r);padding:8px 16px;
  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s;
}
.step-back-close:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold)}
.step-photo{height:200px;flex-shrink:0}
.step-body{padding:18px 20px 12px;flex:1}
.step-title{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1.3}
.step-desc{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--fog);line-height:1.65}
.step-more{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:13px 20px;border-top:1px solid var(--cream-2);background:var(--cream);border-radius:0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg);font-size:.73rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fog);cursor:pointer;border:none;width:100%;transition:background .2s,color .2s;flex-shrink:0}
.step-more:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--white)}
.step-more svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s;flex-shrink:0}
.step-more:hover svg{transform:rotate(90deg)}

/* ══ ARTICLE FOOTER TERTIARY BUTTON ══ */
.article-footer-btn-tertiary{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);
  border:none;border-radius:var(--r);padding:12px 22px;
  font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s,transform .2s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.article-footer-btn-tertiary:hover{background:var(--gold-2);transform:translateY(-1px)}


/* ══ LANGUAGE TOGGLE SWITCH ══ */
.lang-switch{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-left:10px;flex-shrink:0;cursor:pointer;user-select:none}
.lang-switch-label{font-family:var(--ff-sans);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);transition:color .25s;min-width:18px;text-align:center}
.lang-switch-label.active{color:rgba(255,255,255,.95)}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch-label{color:var(--stone)}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch-label.active{color:var(--ink)}
.lang-switch-pill{
  width:44px;height:22px;
  border-radius:3px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  position:relative;
  transition:background .25s,border-color .25s;
  flex-shrink:0
}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch-pill{background:var(--cream-2);border-color:var(--stone)}
.lang-switch-pill::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:2px;left:2px;
  width:14px;height:14px;
  border-radius:2px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  transition:transform .28s ease,background .25s,box-shadow .25s;
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.22)
}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch-pill::after{background:var(--ink)}
.lang-switch.en-active .lang-switch-pill{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold)}
.lang-switch.en-active .lang-switch-pill::after{transform:translateX(20px);background:#fff}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch.en-active .lang-switch-pill{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold)}
/* hover states */
.lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-pill{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(196,160,80,.18)}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-pill{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(196,160,80,.12)}
.lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-label{color:rgba(255,255,255,.95)}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-label{color:var(--gold)}
.lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-label.active{color:#fff}
.nav.scrolled .lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-label.active{color:var(--gold)}
.lang-switch:hover .lang-switch-pill::after{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(196,160,80,.35),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.lang-switch.en-active:hover .lang-switch-pill::after{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.4),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}