/* ===========================================================================
   Skyline Insurance Services — futuristic design system
   Palette: void #0a0714 · ink #130e22 · periwinkle #546bb3 · ember #c55130 · cream #f9f7f2
   Type: Soliden (Expanded display / Bold heads / Regular body / Condensed labels)
   Language: dark, luminous, architectural. Distinct textured zones (grid vs flame).
   =========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Fonts ---------- */
@font-face{font-family:"Soliden";src:url("../fonts/Soliden-Regular.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"Soliden";src:url("../fonts/Soliden-Bold.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"Soliden";src:url("../fonts/Soliden-Oblique.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"Soliden Cond";src:url("../fonts/Soliden-Condensed.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"Soliden Cond";src:url("../fonts/Soliden-BoldCondensed.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"Soliden Exp";src:url("../fonts/Soliden-Expanded.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"Soliden Exp";src:url("../fonts/Soliden-BoldExpanded.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root{
  --void:#0a0714;
  --ink:#130e22;
  --ink-2:#16112a;
  --ink-3:#1d1636;
  --panel:#0e0a1c;
  --line:rgba(142,160,214,.16);
  --line-soft:rgba(142,160,214,.09);
  --glass:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  --glass-2:rgba(255,255,255,.05);

  --blue:#546bb3;
  --blue-l:#8ea0d6;
  --blue-d:#3f5296;
  --ember:#c55130;
  --ember-l:#e0794f;
  --ember-d:#a8401f;
  --cream:#f9f7f2;
  --muted:#b7add0;
  --muted-2:#8f86a8;

  --font-body:"Soliden",system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif;
  --font-head:"Soliden",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-disp:"Soliden Exp","Soliden",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-label:"Soliden Cond","Soliden",system-ui,sans-serif;

  --wrap:1200px;
  --radius:12px;
  --radius-lg:18px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --grid-line:rgba(142,160,214,.06);
  --grid-size:46px;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth;background:var(--ink)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
body{
  margin:0;font-family:var(--font-body);color:var(--muted);background:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.62;font-size:clamp(1rem,.5vw + .92rem,1.06rem);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,svg{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:var(--ember-l);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:3px}
h1,h2,h3,h4{margin:0 0 .5em;line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--cream);font-weight:700}
h1{font-family:var(--font-disp)}
h2{font-family:var(--font-disp);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.9rem)}
h3{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.6vw,1.4rem)}
p{margin:0 0 1rem}
button{font-family:inherit}
:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(84,107,179,.55);border-radius:6px}
::selection{background:var(--ember);color:#fff}

.lang-es{display:none}
html[lang="es"] .lang-en{display:none}
html[lang="es"] .lang-es{display:revert}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.wrap{width:min(var(--wrap),92vw);margin-inline:auto}
.zone{position:relative;padding:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,6rem) 0;isolation:isolate}
.zone--tight{padding:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.2rem) 0}
.divider-glow{height:1px;border:0;margin:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--blue-l),transparent);opacity:.5}

.bg-void{background:var(--void)}
.bg-ink{background:var(--ink)}
.bg-panel{background:var(--panel)}
.grid-tex::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:linear-gradient(var(--grid-line) 1px,transparent 1px),
                   linear-gradient(90deg,var(--grid-line) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:var(--grid-size) var(--grid-size);
  -webkit-mask:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0,#000,transparent 85%);
          mask:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0,#000,transparent 85%)}
.flame-tex::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:url("../img/flame-dark.svg");background-size:150px 201px;opacity:.7}
.flame-ember::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:url("../img/flame-ember.svg");background-size:150px 201px;opacity:.16}

.kicker{font-family:var(--font-label);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue-l);margin:0 0 1rem}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.3vw,1.2rem);color:var(--muted);max-width:60ch}
.center{text-align:center}.center .lead{margin-inline:auto}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;
  font-size:.98rem;padding:.9rem 1.55rem;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;transition:transform .2s var(--ease),background .2s,box-shadow .25s,border-color .2s;will-change:transform}
.btn svg{width:1.05em;height:1.05em;flex:none}
.btn--primary{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ember-l),var(--ember));color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -10px rgba(197,81,48,.7)}
.btn--primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px -12px rgba(197,81,48,.9)}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--cream);border-color:rgba(249,247,242,.35)}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--cream);background:rgba(249,247,242,.05);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--blue{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.btn--blue:hover{background:var(--blue-d);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--sm{padding:.62rem 1.1rem;font-size:.9rem}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;transition:background .3s,border-color .3s,backdrop-filter .3s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent}
.site-header.scrolled{background:rgba(10,7,20,.78);backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(12px);border-bottom-color:var(--line-soft)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.2rem;min-height:100px}
.brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;flex:none}
.brand img{height:74px;width:auto}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.25rem;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.nav-links a{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--cream);
  text-decoration:none;padding:.5rem .85rem;border-radius:8px;position:relative;transition:color .2s}
.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:.85rem;right:.85rem;bottom:.3rem;height:2px;
  background:var(--ember);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .28s var(--ease)}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after,.nav-links a:not(.btn)[aria-current="page"]::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{color:#fff}
.nav-tools{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem}
.lang{display:inline-flex;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden;font-family:var(--font-label);font-weight:700}
.lang button{background:transparent;border:0;padding:.35rem .72rem;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--muted-2);cursor:pointer;transition:.2s}
.lang button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink)}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:transparent;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:.4rem;color:var(--cream)}
.nav-toggle svg{width:26px;height:26px}
@media (max-width:940px){
  .nav-links{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(330px,84vw);background:var(--void);
    flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.2rem;padding:5.5rem 1.6rem 2rem;
    transform:translate3d(100%,0,0);visibility:hidden;
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease),visibility .4s var(--ease);
    box-shadow:-30px 0 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7);border-left:1px solid var(--line);z-index:70}
  .nav-links.open{transform:none;visibility:visible}
  .nav-links a{width:100%;font-size:1.15rem;padding:.7rem .6rem}
  .nav-toggle{display:inline-flex;z-index:80}
  body.nav-open{overflow:hidden}
  .brand img{height:60px}
  .nav-scrim{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(5,3,12,.6);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.3s;z-index:65}
  .nav-scrim.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:
  radial-gradient(90% 70% at 78% 26%,rgba(84,107,179,.28),transparent 55%),
  radial-gradient(80% 70% at 30% 108%,rgba(197,81,48,.16),transparent 60%),
  linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,7,20,.82),rgba(19,14,34,.90) 55%,rgba(22,17,42,.96)),
  url("../img/hero-houston.jpg") center bottom/cover no-repeat,
  var(--void)}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:linear-gradient(var(--grid-line) 1px,transparent 1px),
                   linear-gradient(90deg,var(--grid-line) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:var(--grid-size) var(--grid-size);
  -webkit-mask:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 10%,#000,transparent 80%);
          mask:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 10%,#000,transparent 80%)}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);
  align-items:center;padding:clamp(3rem,7vw,5.5rem) 0 clamp(3.5rem,8vw,6rem);min-height:clamp(520px,72vh,760px)}
.hero-copy{max-width:38ch}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.4vw,5rem);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:var(--cream);margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.hero-sub{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.4vw,1.24rem);color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1.9rem;max-width:46ch}
.hero-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.8rem}
.hero-mark{position:relative;justify-self:center;width:min(100%,440px);aspect-ratio:1}
.hero-mark .aura{position:absolute;inset:2%;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(84,107,179,.5),rgba(84,107,179,.12) 45%,transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(4px);animation:pulse 5.5s var(--ease) infinite}
.hero-mark svg{position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;animation:rise 1.2s var(--ease) both}
.hero-mark .crest{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center bottom;animation:flicker 3.6s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero-mark .crest-glow{fill:var(--ember);filter:blur(10px);opacity:.6;transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:emberPulse 3.6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes rise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px) scale(.97)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:.55;transform:scale(.98)}50%{opacity:.9;transform:scale(1.04)}}
@keyframes flicker{0%,100%{transform:scaleY(1) translateY(0)}45%{transform:scaleY(1.07) translateY(-4px)}70%{transform:scaleY(.97) translateY(1px)}}
@keyframes emberPulse{0%,100%{opacity:.45;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.8;transform:scale(1.14)}}
.embers{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.ember{position:absolute;bottom:-10px;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ember);
  opacity:0;filter:blur(.3px);animation:floatUp var(--dur,7s) linear infinite;animation-delay:var(--d,0s)}
@keyframes floatUp{0%{transform:translateY(0) scale(.6);opacity:0}12%{opacity:.9}85%{opacity:.5}
  100%{transform:translateY(-86vh) translateX(var(--x,14px)) scale(1);opacity:0}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-mark svg,.hero-mark .aura,.hero-mark .crest,.hero-mark .crest-glow,.ember{animation:none!important}
  .hero-mark .crest-glow{opacity:.5}}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0}
  .hero-mark{order:-1;width:min(60%,280px)}}

/* ---------- Identity band ---------- */
.identity{position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;padding:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4rem) 0}
.identity::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:70%;height:150%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(84,107,179,.22),transparent 60%);z-index:-1}
.identity .wordmark{height:clamp(72px,10.5vw,144px);width:auto;margin:0 auto .8rem;display:block}
.identity .slogan{font-family:var(--font-head);color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.4vw,1.2rem);letter-spacing:.02em;margin:0}

/* ---------- Feature modules ---------- */
.mod-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.1rem;margin-top:2.6rem}
@media (max-width:940px){.mod-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.mod-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.mod{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.6rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s,background .3s;overflow:hidden}
.mod::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s var(--ease);
  background:radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 0,rgba(197,81,48,.16),transparent 70%)}
.mod:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(197,81,48,.55);background:var(--glass-2);
  box-shadow:0 26px 50px -26px rgba(197,81,48,.5),0 0 0 1px rgba(197,81,48,.25)}
.mod:hover::after{opacity:1}
.mod-ic{width:52px;height:52px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(84,107,179,.16);color:var(--blue-l);margin-bottom:1.1rem;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.mod:hover .mod-ic{background:var(--ember);color:#fff;transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06)}
.mod-ic svg{width:26px;height:26px}
.mod h3{margin-bottom:.35rem;color:var(--cream)}
.mod p{color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.94rem;margin:0}
.mod .go{margin-top:1rem;font-family:var(--font-label);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ember-l);opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px);transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.mod:hover .go{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ---------- Pillars ---------- */
.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.6rem;margin-top:2.6rem}
@media (max-width:820px){.pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.pillar{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:1.3rem}
.pillar .p-ic{width:44px;height:44px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(197,81,48,.14);color:var(--ember-l);margin-bottom:1rem}
.pillar .p-ic svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.pillar h3{margin:0 0 .5rem;color:var(--cream);font-size:1.3rem}
.pillar p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}

.wm{position:absolute;pointer-events:none;z-index:-1;opacity:.05}
.wm img{width:100%;height:auto}

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.6rem;margin-top:2.6rem;counter-reset:step}
@media (max-width:820px){.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.step{position:relative;padding-top:1.3rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.step::before{counter-increment:step;content:counter(step,decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family:var(--font-label);font-weight:700;color:var(--ember-l);font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.1em}
.step h3{margin:.4rem 0 .5rem;color:var(--cream)}
.step p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* ---------- Agent ---------- */
.agent{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,5vw,3.5rem);align-items:center}
@media (max-width:820px){.agent{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.agent-photo{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
.agent-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.agent-badge{position:absolute;left:1rem;bottom:1rem;background:rgba(10,7,20,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:.4rem .8rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem}
.agent-badge img{width:80px;height:80px}
.agent-badge b{font-family:var(--font-head);color:var(--cream);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.15;display:block;white-space:nowrap}
.agent-badge small{display:block;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.05;white-space:nowrap;margin-top:1px}
.agent .role{font-family:var(--font-head);color:var(--blue-l);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem}
.agent p{color:var(--muted)}
.sig{font-family:var(--font-disp);font-size:1.25rem;color:var(--ember-l);margin-top:1rem}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.quotes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin-top:2.4rem}
@media (max-width:820px){.quotes{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.quote{background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.7rem 1.5rem}
.quote .stars{color:var(--ember);letter-spacing:.15em;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.quote p{color:var(--cream);font-size:1.02rem;margin:0 0 1rem}
.quote cite{font-family:var(--font-label);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:700;color:var(--blue-l);font-style:normal}

/* ---------- News ---------- */
.news-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem;margin-top:2.4rem}
@media (max-width:900px){.news-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.article-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;height:100%;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.article-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -26px rgba(84,107,179,.5)}
.article-card .thumb{aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--ink) center/cover;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.article-card .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.article-card:hover .thumb img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.article-card .thumb .tag{position:absolute;top:.7rem;left:.7rem;background:var(--ember);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--font-label);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;
  padding:.28rem .6rem;border-radius:6px}
.article-card .body{padding:1.2rem 1.25rem 1.35rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.article-card .meta{font-family:var(--font-label);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;
  font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.article-card h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;color:var(--cream)}
.article-card p{color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.92rem;margin:0 0 1rem}
.article-card .go{margin-top:auto;font-family:var(--font-label);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;
  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ember-l)}
.news-state{padding:2.5rem 0;text-align:center;color:var(--muted-2)}

.article-hero{position:relative;min-height:clamp(320px,46vw,500px);display:flex;align-items:flex-end;
  background:var(--ink) center/cover;color:var(--cream);overflow:hidden}
.article-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,7,20,.2),rgba(10,7,20,.9))}
.article-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;padding-block:2.5rem}
.article-hero .tag{display:inline-block;background:var(--ember);color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-label);
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:6px;
  margin-bottom:1rem;text-decoration:none}
.article-hero h1{color:var(--cream);font-family:var(--font-disp);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4.4vw,3rem);max-width:20ch}
.article-hero .meta{color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--font-label);letter-spacing:.06em;margin-top:.8rem;
  display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.article-hero .meta .by{color:var(--cream)}
.article-body{max-width:70ch;margin-inline:auto;color:var(--muted)}
.article-body h2{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);margin-top:2.2rem}
.article-body h3{margin-top:1.8rem}
.article-body p{margin-bottom:1.15rem}
.article-body a:not(.btn){color:var(--ember-l)}
.article-body blockquote{border-left:3px solid var(--ember);margin:1.5rem 0;padding:.4rem 0 .4rem 1.3rem;
  font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--cream);font-style:italic}

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-card{background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.4rem)}
.field{margin-bottom:1.05rem}
.field label{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--cream);margin-bottom:.4rem}
.field .req{color:var(--ember-l)}
.field input,.field textarea,.field select{width:100%;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1rem;color:var(--cream);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:.78rem .9rem;transition:.2s}
.field input::placeholder,.field textarea::placeholder{color:var(--muted-2)}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{border-color:var(--blue);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(84,107,179,.35);outline:none}
.field textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}
.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.05rem}
@media (max-width:560px){.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.cover-choices{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem}
.cover-choices label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-weight:700;font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-size:.9rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;
  padding:.45rem .95rem;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s;margin:0;color:var(--cream)}
.cover-choices input{width:auto;accent-color:var(--ember)}
.cover-choices label:has(input:checked){border-color:var(--ember);background:rgba(197,81,48,.14);color:#fff}
.consent{display:flex;gap:.6rem;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5}
.consent input{width:auto;margin-top:.25rem;accent-color:var(--ember);flex:none}
.consent label{font-weight:400;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.consent a{color:var(--ember-l)}
.fineprint{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted-2);line-height:1.5;margin:.4rem 0 0}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.form-status{display:none;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:.85rem 1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem}
.form-status.ok{display:block;background:rgba(84,107,179,.16);color:var(--blue-l);border:1px solid var(--blue)}
.form-status.err{display:block;background:rgba(197,81,48,.14);color:var(--ember-l);border:1px solid var(--ember)}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{max-width:820px;margin:2.4rem auto 0}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:.3rem 0}
.faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:1.05rem .2rem;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--cream);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary .ic{flex:none;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--ember);color:var(--ember-l);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:.3s var(--ease);font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1}
.faq details[open] summary .ic{transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--ember);color:#fff}
.faq details p{color:var(--muted);padding:0 .2rem 1.1rem;margin:0;max-width:72ch}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;
  background:radial-gradient(64% 85% at 50% 4%,rgba(142,160,214,.26),transparent 55%),
             radial-gradient(120% 130% at 50% 0,rgba(84,107,179,.22),transparent 62%),
             var(--void)}
.cta-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:-12%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:70%;height:60%;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(84,107,179,.20),transparent 62%);filter:blur(6px)}
.cta-band h2{color:var(--cream)}
.cta-band .lead{color:var(--muted);margin-inline:auto}
.cta-band .btns{display:flex;gap:.8rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.6rem}

.contact-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.4rem;margin-top:2.4rem}
@media (max-width:760px){.contact-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.contact-card{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem 1.8rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.7rem;
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--glass)}
.contact-card h3{color:var(--cream)}
.contact-card .big{font-family:var(--font-disp);font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--cream);text-decoration:none}
.contact-card .row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem}
.contact-card .row svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--ember-l)}
.contact-card .row a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--void)}
.footer-top{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:2rem;
  padding:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem) 0 2.5rem}
@media (max-width:820px){.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:520px){.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.footer-brand img{height:78px;margin-bottom:1rem}
.footer-brand p{color:var(--muted-2);max-width:34ch;font-size:.94rem}
.footer-tag{font-family:var(--font-disp);color:var(--cream);font-size:1.05rem;margin:.2rem 0 .6rem}
.footer-col h4{font-family:var(--font-label);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;font-size:.78rem;
  color:var(--blue-l);margin:0 0 1rem}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem}
.footer-col a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none;font-size:.94rem;transition:color .2s}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--cream)}
.footer-col .row{display:flex;gap:.6rem;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--muted)}
.footer-col .row svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--ember-l);flex:none;margin-top:.15rem}
.footer-col .row a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none}
.social{display:flex;gap:.6rem;margin-top:.4rem}
.social a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--cream);transition:.25s}
.social a:hover{background:var(--ember);border-color:var(--ember);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.social svg{width:19px;height:19px}
.footer-bottom{position:relative;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:1.3rem 0;display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted-2)}
.footer-bottom a{color:var(--muted-2);text-decoration:none}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:var(--cream)}

/* ---------- WhatsApp ---------- */
.wa-fab{position:fixed;right:clamp(1rem,3vw,1.6rem);bottom:clamp(1rem,3vw,1.6rem);z-index:90;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;background:#25D366;color:#0b3d24;font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.78rem 1.1rem;border-radius:999px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -12px rgba(37,211,102,.7);transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s}
.wa-fab:hover{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -12px rgba(37,211,102,.85)}
.wa-fab svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.wa-fab .lbl{white-space:nowrap}
.wa-fab::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5);animation:waPing 2.6s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes waPing{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 16px rgba(37,211,102,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.wa-fab .lbl{display:none}.wa-fab{padding:.85rem}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.wa-fab::after{animation:none}}

/* ---------- Page hero ---------- */
.pagehero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:
  radial-gradient(80% 90% at 82% 8%,rgba(84,107,179,.28),transparent 60%),
  linear-gradient(180deg,var(--void),var(--ink))}
.pagehero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:linear-gradient(var(--grid-line) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,var(--grid-line) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:var(--grid-size) var(--grid-size);
  -webkit-mask:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 60% 0,#000,transparent 82%);mask:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 60% 0,#000,transparent 82%)}
.pagehero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:clamp(3.2rem,7vw,5rem) 0 clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4rem);text-align:left}
.pagehero .inner{max-width:62ch}
.pagehero h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem);color:var(--cream);margin-bottom:.6rem}
.pagehero p{color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.4vw,1.18rem);margin:0;max-width:56ch}

/* ---------- Legal ---------- */
.legal{display:grid;grid-template-columns:230px 1fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);align-items:start}
@media (max-width:820px){.legal{grid-template-columns:1fr}.legal-nav{position:static!important}}
.legal-nav{position:sticky;top:120px}
.legal-nav ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.2rem;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.legal-nav a{display:block;padding:.4rem .9rem;color:var(--muted-2);text-decoration:none;font-size:.9rem;
  border-left:2px solid transparent;margin-left:-1px;transition:.2s}
.legal-nav a:hover,.legal-nav a.active{color:var(--ember-l);border-color:var(--ember)}
.legal-body{max-width:72ch}
.legal-body .updated{font-family:var(--font-label);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:2rem}
.legal-body section{margin-bottom:2.2rem;scroll-margin-top:120px}
.legal-body h2{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.35rem;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.7rem;color:var(--cream)}
.legal-body h2 .n{font-family:var(--font-label);color:var(--ember-l);font-size:.95rem}
.legal-body p,.legal-body li{color:var(--muted)}
.legal-body ul{padding-left:1.2rem}
.legal-body li{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.legal-callout{background:var(--glass);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1rem 1.2rem;margin:1.2rem 0;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--cream)}
.legal-body a:not(.btn){color:var(--ember-l)}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:0;background:var(--ember);color:#fff;padding:.6rem 1rem;z-index:200;border-radius:0 0 8px 0}
.skip-link:focus{left:0}

/* ---------- News thumbnail fallback (logo mark, no photo) ---------- */
.thumb--ph{display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:radial-gradient(92% 100% at 70% 22%,var(--ph,#2a2350),var(--ink) 78%)}
.thumb--ph .thumb-mark{width:38%;height:auto;opacity:.16;filter:none}
.article-hero--ph{background:var(--void)}
.article-hero .hero-mark-ph{position:absolute;right:5%;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:min(300px,32%);height:auto;opacity:.10;z-index:1;pointer-events:none}

/* ---------- Coverage / about photos ---------- */
.cov-photo{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
.cov-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.cov-photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(10,7,20,.35));mix-blend-mode:multiply}

/* ---------- Homepage Houston skyline band ---------- */
.sky-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  padding:clamp(4rem,10vw,7rem) 0;color:var(--cream);text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(rgba(10,7,20,.28),rgba(10,7,20,.50)),var(--bg) center 55%/cover no-repeat,var(--void)}
.sky-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(80% 120% at 50% 0,rgba(84,107,179,.22),transparent 60%)}
.sky-band h2{color:var(--cream);text-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
.sky-band .lead{color:#e7e2f2;margin-inline:auto;text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
@media (max-width:820px){.sky-band{background-attachment:scroll}}

/* Soften the flame texture specifically on the contact / closing band */
.cta-band.flame-tex::before{opacity:.58}

/* ============ Mobile nav drawer: stacking fix + spacing + lang/social ============ */
.nav-drawer-extra{display:none}
@media (max-width:940px){
  /* Stacking fix: the drawer lives inside the sticky header, so the header's
     stacking context must sit ABOVE the scrim, or the scrim covers the drawer
     (dimming the links and blocking taps). */
  .site-header{z-index:80}
  .nav-scrim{z-index:60}
  body.nav-open .wa-fab{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none}

  /* Airier drawer */
  .nav-links{width:min(360px,86vw);gap:.4rem;padding:6rem 1.8rem 2.2rem}
  .nav-links a{font-size:1.2rem;padding:.85rem .5rem}
  .nav-links a.btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin:.6rem 0 0}
  .nav-links > li{width:100%}

  /* Language lives in the drawer on mobile (hide the header-bar copy) */
  .nav-tools .lang{display:none}

  .nav-drawer-extra{display:block;width:100%;
    margin-top:1.3rem;padding-top:1.4rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .nav-drawer-extra .lang{display:inline-flex;font-size:.9rem}
  .nav-drawer-extra .lang button{padding:.5rem 1.05rem}
  .nav-drawer-extra .social{display:flex;gap:.7rem;margin-top:1.1rem}
  .nav-drawer-extra .social a{width:44px;height:44px}
}

/* ---------- Quote page layout (form + contact sidebar) ---------- */
.quote-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr .9fr;gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);align-items:start}
.quote-aside{position:sticky;top:100px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .quote-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .quote-aside{position:static;top:auto}
}

/* keep header nav buttons on a single line */
.nav-links a.btn{white-space:nowrap}