/* ==========================================================================
   Section Styles — Best Plumber (Variation B: Transparent/Overlay Start)
   ==========================================================================
   Hero design: Full-viewport centered layout with vignette overlay.
   Header blends seamlessly into hero (no hard boundary line).
   Content stacked vertically, centered. Kicker as gold pill badge.
   Trust badges in a single centered row with gold icon circles.
   ========================================================================== */


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   S-004: Hero — Full-viewport, centered content, vignette overlay
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Variation B departs from the left-aligned Cooper & Jones faithful layout.
   Instead: 100vh height, centered stack, dramatic top-heavy vignette,
   pill-badge kicker, text shadow on H1, larger primary CTA.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Vignette overlay — dark at top fading to transparent at bottom */
.hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        /* Top-down vignette: heavy darkness at top, fading out */
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.9) 0%,
            rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.7) 20%,
            rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.45) 50%,
            rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.3) 75%,
            rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.5) 100%
        ),
        /* Radial vignette: darker edges, lighter center spotlight */
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse at 50% 45%,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.25) 70%,
            rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.5) 100%
        );
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding-top: clamp(8rem, 14vw, 12rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(var(--space-3xl), 8vw, 9.375rem);
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}


/* ── Kicker — pill badge with gold background ─────────────────────────── */

.hero__kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-super);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    border: none;
}


/* ── Heading — display scale with text shadow for depth ───────────────── */

.hero__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-hero);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-heading);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-slight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-inverse);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    text-shadow:
        0 2px 4px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.4),
        0 8px 24px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.25);
}


/* ── Body text — centered, capped width ───────────────────────────────── */

.hero__body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-regular);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    color: var(--gray-200);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    max-width: 640px;
}


/* ── CTAs — centered, primary is larger ───────────────────────────────── */

.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.hero__cta-primary {
    /* Inherits .btn .btn--primary from design-system.css */
    /* Larger sizing for the primary CTA in this variation */
    padding: 20px 60px;
    font-size: var(--text-md);
}

.hero__cta-secondary {
    color: var(--text-inverse);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero__cta-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--text-inverse);
    color: var(--text-inverse);
}

.hero__phone-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ── Trust badges — centered row with gold icon circles ───────────────── */

.hero__trust-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero__trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.hero__trust-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero__trust-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.hero__trust-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-inverse);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Responsive
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 999px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: 85vh;
    }

    .hero__content {
        max-width: 700px;
        padding-top: clamp(7rem, 12vw, 10rem);
    }

    .hero__cta-primary {
        padding: 16px 48px;
    }

    .hero__trust-row {
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 690px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
        min-height: 100svh; /* safe viewport height for mobile browsers */
    }

    .hero__overlay {
        background:
            linear-gradient(
                to bottom,
                rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.92) 0%,
                rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.7) 25%,
                rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.4) 55%,
                rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.55) 100%
            ),
            radial-gradient(
                ellipse at 50% 40%,
                transparent 0%,
                rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.3) 100%
            );
    }

    .hero__content {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding-top: clamp(6rem, 20vw, 9rem);
        padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    }

    .hero__kicker {
        font-size: 0.6875rem;
        padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    }

    .hero__heading {
        text-shadow:
            0 1px 3px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.5),
            0 4px 12px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.3);
    }

    .hero__body {
        font-size: var(--text-base);
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .hero__cta-primary {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 16px var(--cta-padding-x);
    }

    .hero__cta-secondary {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero__trust-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .hero__trust-icon {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
    }

    .hero__trust-icon svg {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
    }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   S-005: Emergency Service Banner — Variation B (Centered / Balanced)
   ==========================================================================
   Full-width red banner with centered content. Bold, unmissable urgency.
   Matches Variation B's centered hierarchy. White text on brand red.
   ========================================================================== */

.emergency-banner {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-inverse);
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated pulse glow on the left and right edges */
.emergency-banner::before,
.emergency-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 120px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.emergency-banner::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent);
}

.emergency-banner::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent);
}

.emergency-banner__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    text-align: center;
}

.emergency-banner__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--text-inverse);
}

.emergency-banner__content {
    flex: 0 1 auto;
}

.emergency-banner__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-inverse);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3xs) 0;
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

.emergency-banner__body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-regular);
    line-height: var(--leading-normal);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin: 0;
}

.emergency-banner__cta {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-xl);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--text-inverse);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
                transform var(--transition-fast),
                box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.emergency-banner__cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--gray-100);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.emergency-banner__cta:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.emergency-banner__cta-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ── Emergency Banner Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────── */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .emergency-banner {
        padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    }

    .emergency-banner__inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .emergency-banner__cta {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   S-006: Services Overview Grid — Variation B (Transparent / Centered)
   ==========================================================================
   Matches Site B's transparent overlay aesthetic. Light background, centered
   layout, cards with hover glass-lift effect. Softer, more elegant feel —
   no hard borders, gentle shadows, centered text alignment.
   ========================================================================== */

.services-grid {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    position: relative;
}


/* ── Section Header ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.services-grid__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
}

.services-grid__kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-super);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-2xs) var(--space-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.services-grid__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.services-grid__body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-regular);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}


/* ── Card Grid ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.services-grid__cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.services-grid__card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base),
                border-color var(--transition-base);

    animation: cardFadeUp 500ms var(--ease-animation) both;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--stagger-base) * var(--card-index));
}

@keyframes cardFadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.services-grid__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.12),
                0 8px 16px -4px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.15);
}


/* ── Card Icon ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.services-grid__card-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06) 0%,
        rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12) 100%
    );
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                background var(--transition-base);
}

.services-grid__card-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.services-grid__card:hover .services-grid__card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1) 0%,
        rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.18) 100%
    );
}


/* ── Card Text ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.services-grid__card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-slight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs) 0;
}

.services-grid__card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-regular);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}


/* ── Card Arrow ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.services-grid__card-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
                color var(--transition-fast),
                transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.services-grid__card:hover .services-grid__card-arrow {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-inverse);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}


/* ── Footer CTA ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.services-grid__footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
}

.services-grid__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-inverse);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-xl);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
                transform var(--transition-fast),
                box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.services-grid__cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
}

.services-grid__cta svg {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.services-grid__cta:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

@media (max-width: 999px) {
    .services-grid__cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .services-grid__heading {
        font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 690px) {
    .services-grid {
        padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    }

    .services-grid__cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .services-grid__card {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: left;
        gap: var(--space-md);
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .services-grid__card-icon {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }

    .services-grid__card-desc {
        display: none;
    }

    .services-grid__card-arrow {
        margin-top: 0;
        margin-left: auto;
    }

    .services-grid__heading {
        font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   S-007: Trust Signals — Variation B (Transparent / Elegant)
   ==========================================================================
   Light bg, centered layout, icon-above-text vertical cards, subtle
   borders, elegant hover lift. Matches Site B's refined aesthetic.
   ========================================================================== */

.trust-signals {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    position: relative;
}


.trust-signals__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
}

.trust-signals__kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-super);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.trust-signals__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) 0;
}

.trust-signals__body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--font-regular);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}


.trust-signals__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.trust-signals__point {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base);

    animation: trustFadeIn 500ms var(--ease-animation) both;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--stagger-base) * var(--point-index));
}

@keyframes trustFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.trust-signals__point:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.1);
}


.trust-signals__point-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06), rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12));
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.trust-signals__point-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}


.trust-signals__point-content {
    /* Just stack naturally */
}

.trust-signals__point-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-slight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs) 0;
}

.trust-signals__point-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-regular);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}


@media (max-width: 999px) {
    .trust-signals__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 690px) {
    .trust-signals {
        padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    }

    .trust-signals__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .trust-signals__point {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        gap: var(--space-md);
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .trust-signals__point-icon {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }
}




/* ==========================================================================
   S-008: About / Story Preview — Variation B (Transparent / Elegant)
   ==========================================================================
   Light bg, image-right text-left (reversed), elegant serif heading,
   subtle image frame with thin border, pill CTA. Refined Site B aesthetic.
   ========================================================================== */

.about-preview {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    position: relative;
}

.about-preview__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
}


/* ── Image (appears RIGHT on desktop) ──────────────────────────────────── */

.about-preview__media {
    position: relative;
    order: 2;
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* Soft shadow frame */
.about-preview__media::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: var(--space-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-preview__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.about-preview__media:hover .about-preview__image {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-preview__image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: var(--gray-50);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.about-preview__image-placeholder svg {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
}


/* ── Content (appears LEFT on desktop) ─────────────────────────────────── */

.about-preview__content {
    order: 1;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.about-preview__kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-super);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-preview__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.about-preview__body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--font-regular);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) 0;
}

.about-preview__body--highlight {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-style: italic;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-preview__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-xl);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-base),
                color var(--transition-base),
                transform var(--transition-base);
}

.about-preview__cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-inverse);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-preview__cta-arrow {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-preview__cta:hover .about-preview__cta-arrow {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}


/* ── Responsive ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

@media (max-width: 999px) {
    .about-preview__heading {
        font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 690px) {
    .about-preview {
        padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    }

    .about-preview__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .about-preview__media {
        order: 1;
        padding: var(--space-xs);
    }

    .about-preview__content {
        order: 2;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .about-preview__heading {
        font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    }
}




/* ==========================================================================
   S-009: Testimonials Carousel — Variation B (Transparent / Elegant)
   ==========================================================================
   Light bg, centered header, 3-col cards with thin borders and hover lift.
   Red stars. Pill-outline CTA. Clean, airy feel.
   ========================================================================== */

.testimonials {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
}

.testimonials__kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-super);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.testimonials__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
}


.testimonials__carousel {
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials__track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.testimonials__card {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base);

    animation: testimonialReveal 500ms var(--ease-animation) both;
}

.testimonials__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.1);
}

@keyframes testimonialReveal {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}


.testimonials__stars {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.testimonials__star {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: var(--gray-200);
}

.testimonials__star--filled {
    fill: var(--color-primary);
}

.testimonials__text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-regular);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg) 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonials__attribution {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2xs);
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.06);
}

.testimonials__name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-bold);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-slight);
}

.testimonials__source {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}


.testimonials__nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.1);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.06);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonials__nav:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.1);
}

.testimonials__nav svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.testimonials__nav--prev { left: calc(-1 * var(--space-2xl)); }
.testimonials__nav--next { right: calc(-1 * var(--space-2xl)); }


.testimonials__dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.testimonials__dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(var(--color-secondary-rgb), 0.12);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonials__dot--active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
}


.testimonials__footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.testimonials__cta {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-xl);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-semibold);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-base),
                color var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonials__cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-inverse);
}


@media (max-width: 999px) {
    .testimonials__track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .testimonials__nav { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 690px) {
    .testimonials { padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; }
    .testimonials__track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-md); }
    .testimonials__heading { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
}