:root{
    --blue: #0067D8;
    --blue-dark: #004FA8;
    --blue-darker: #063B7A;
    --blue-light: #EAF2FF;
    --blue-lighter: #F5F9FF;
    --grey: #6A6A6D;
    --grey-dark: #33363D;
    --grey-light: #9AA0A8;
    --ink: #14181F;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --line: #E7ECF3;
    --radius: 0;
    --radius-sm: 0;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(6, 40, 90, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 40, 90, 0.10);
    --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(6, 40, 90, 0.16);
    --maxw: 1200px;
  }

  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    font-family:'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--white);
    line-height:1.6;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:'Archivo Black', sans-serif;
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1.1;
    letter-spacing:-0.025em;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
  ul{list-style:none;}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none;}
  input, textarea, select{font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;}

  .wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;}
  .accent{font-family:'Caveat', cursive;font-weight:700;}

  /* ---------- Cursor glow ---------- */
  .cursor-glow{
    position:fixed;
    top:0;left:0;
    width:420px;height:420px;
    border-radius:50%;
    pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,103,216,0.14) 0%, rgba(0,103,216,0.05) 45%, rgba(0,103,216,0) 70%);
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    z-index:2;
    opacity:0;
    transition:opacity .4s ease;
    will-change:transform;
  }

  /* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
  .fade-in{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(28px);
    transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  }
  .fade-in.in-view{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
  .stagger .fade-in:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s;}
  .stagger .fade-in:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.15s;}
  .stagger .fade-in:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.25s;}
  .stagger .fade-in:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.35s;}
  .stagger .fade-in:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.45s;}
  .stagger .fade-in:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.55s;}

  /* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:15px 30px;
    border-radius:0;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:0.98rem;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .btn-primary{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-dark));
    color:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,103,216,0.30);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(0,103,216,0.38);}
  .btn-outline{
    background:#fff;
    color:var(--blue);
    border:1.5px solid var(--blue);
  }
  .btn-outline:hover{background:var(--blue-light);transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .btn-light{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    color:#fff;
    border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  }
  .btn-light:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.24);transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .btn-sm{padding:10px 20px;font-size:0.88rem;}
  .btn-block{width:100%;}

  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:0.78rem;
    letter-spacing:0.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--blue);
    background:var(--blue-light);
    padding:8px 16px;
    border-radius:0;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .eyebrow .dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);}

  .section{padding:100px 0;position:relative;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 56px;text-align:center;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);margin-bottom:16px;}
  .section-head p{color:var(--grey);font-size:1.08rem;}
  .section-head.left{margin:0 0 48px;text-align:left;}

  /* ================= HEADER ================= */
  header{
    position:fixed;
    top:0;left:0;right:0;
    z-index:1000;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
    transition:border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  header.scrolled{border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(6,40,90,0.06);}
  header.header-home:not(.scrolled){background:transparent;backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;}
  header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .nav-link{color:#fff;}
  header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .nav-link:hover, header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .nav-link.active{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);color:#fff;}
  header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .logo img{filter:brightness(0) invert(1);}
  header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .btn-primary{background:#fff;color:var(--blue-dark);box-shadow:none;}
  header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .burger{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);}
  header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .burger span, header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .burger::before, header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .burger::after{background:#fff;}
  .nav-inner{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    padding:14px 28px;
    max-width:var(--maxw);
    margin:0 auto;
  }
  .logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
  .logo img{height:54px;width:auto;}
  nav ul{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
  nav a.nav-link{
    padding:10px 16px;
    border-radius:0;
    font-weight:500;
    font-size:0.95rem;
    color:var(--grey-dark);
    transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  }
  nav a.nav-link:hover, nav a.nav-link.active{background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);}
  .nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
  .header-social{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
  .header-social a{
    width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);
    transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .header-social a:hover{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);}
  header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .header-social a{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);color:#fff;}
  header.header-home:not(.scrolled) .header-social a:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--blue-dark);}
  .burger{
    display:none;
    width:44px;height:44px;
    border-radius:0;
    align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    background:var(--blue-light);
  }
  .burger span, .burger::before, .burger::after{
    content:'';
    display:block;
    width:20px;height:2px;
    background:var(--blue);
    position:relative;
    transition:transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .burger.open span{opacity:0;}
  .burger.open::before{transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);}
  .burger.open::after{transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);}
  .burger::before, .burger::after{position:absolute;}
  .burger::before{transform:translateY(-6px);}
  .burger::after{transform:translateY(6px);}

  /* ================= HERO ================= */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    padding:190px 0 120px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(1100px 500px at 15% -10%, rgba(0,103,216,0.10), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(900px 500px at 100% 10%, rgba(0,103,216,0.08), transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #FBFDFF 0%, #FFFFFF 60%);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(0,103,216,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,103,216,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:44px 44px;
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
    z-index:0;
  }
  .hero-inner{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    max-width:800px;
    margin:0 auto;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 5.8vw, 4.6rem);
    margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .hero h1 span{
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue), #2FA0FF 60%, var(--blue));
    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    background-clip:text;
    color:transparent;
  }
  .hero p.lead{
    font-size:1.18rem;
    color:var(--grey);
    max-width:600px;
    margin:0 auto 38px;
  }
  .hero-cta{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:56px;}
  .trust-row{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:14px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .trust-pill{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:10px 18px;
    border-radius:0;
    font-size:0.88rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--grey-dark);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  }
  .trust-pill svg{flex-shrink:0;}

  /* value strip */
  .value-strip{
    background:var(--blue-darker);
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue-dark), var(--blue-darker));
    padding:64px 0;
  }
  .value-strip .wrap{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:32px;
  }
  .value-item{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:20px;
    color:#fff;
  }
  .value-item .ic{
    width:66px;height:66px;
    border-radius:0;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .value-item .ic svg{width:28px;height:28px;}
  .value-item h4{color:#fff;font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:4px;}
  .value-item p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);font-size:0.9rem;}

  /* ================= WHY / PROMISE ================= */
  .promise-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:20px;
  }
  .promise-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:0;
    padding:30px 24px;
    transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  }
  .promise-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:transparent;}
  .promise-card .ic{
    width:50px;height:50px;
    border-radius:0;
    background:var(--blue-light);
    color:var(--blue);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .promise-card h3{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:8px;}
  .promise-card p{color:var(--grey);font-size:0.92rem;}

  /* ================= NEWS WALL ================= */
  .news{background:var(--blue-lighter);}
  .news-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap:24px;
    margin-bottom:44px;
  }
  .post-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:0;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
  }
  .post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
  .post-media{
    position:relative;
    aspect-ratio:4/3;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .post-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease;}
  .post-card:hover .post-media img{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .post-tag{
    position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
    color:var(--blue);
    font-size:0.72rem;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
    padding:6px 12px;
    border-radius:0;
  }
  .post-body{padding:20px 22px 22px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
  .post-meta{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    font-size:0.78rem;
    color:var(--grey-light);
    margin-bottom:10px;
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .post-body p{font-size:0.94rem;color:var(--grey-dark);flex:1;margin-bottom:14px;}
  .post-link{font-size:0.86rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
  .post-link svg{transition:transform .25s ease;}
  .post-card:hover .post-link svg{transform:translate(3px,-3px);}
  .news-more{display:flex;justify-content:center;}
  .news-hidden{display:none;}
  .news-note{
    text-align:center;
    color:var(--grey-light);
    font-size:0.84rem;
    margin-top:18px;
  }

  /* ================= DIRECTORY ================= */
  .cat-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap:14px;
    margin-bottom:60px;
  }
  .cat-chip{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:0;
    padding:20px 14px;
    text-align:center;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  }
  .cat-chip:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--blue);background:var(--blue-light);}
  .cat-chip .ic{
    width:42px;height:42px;
    margin:0 auto 10px;
    border-radius:0;
    background:var(--blue-light);
    color:var(--blue);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  }
  .cat-chip:hover .ic{background:#fff;}
  .cat-chip span{font-size:0.84rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--grey-dark);}
  .cat-more-note{
    text-align:center;
    color:var(--grey);
    font-size:0.92rem;
    margin-top:-38px;
    margin-bottom:60px;
  }

  .biz-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap:24px;
  }
  .biz-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:0;
    padding:26px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
    transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .biz-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .biz-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .biz-logo{
    width:54px;height:54px;
    border-radius:0;
    background:var(--blue-light);
    color:var(--blue);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1.1rem;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .biz-top h4{font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:3px;}
  .biz-cat{font-size:0.78rem;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;}
  .biz-card p.desc{color:var(--grey);font-size:0.9rem;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .biz-badges{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .biz-badge{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:5px;
    font-size:0.72rem;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--blue);
    background:var(--blue-light);
    padding:5px 10px;
    border-radius:0;
  }
  .biz-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;}

  /* directory panel showing "only 3" concept - full-bleed bar, not a floating rounded box */
  .directory-panel{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-darker), var(--blue-dark));
    padding:76px 0;
    color:#fff;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .directory-panel::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background-image:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.14) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:22px 22px;
    opacity:0.4;
  }
  .directory-panel-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:50px;
    align-items:center;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
  }
  .directory-panel h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.7rem;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .directory-panel p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);margin-bottom:26px;}
  .dp-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;margin-bottom:30px;}
  .dp-list li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:0.95rem;color:#fff;font-weight:500;}
  .dp-list .ic{
    width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:0;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .dp-visual{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:12px;
  }
  .dp-slot{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border-radius:0;
    padding:16px 18px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:14px;
  }
  .dp-slot .num{
    width:32px;height:32px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#fff;
    color:var(--blue-dark);
    font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;
    font-weight:800;
    font-size:0.88rem;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .dp-slot.empty{
    border-style:dashed;
    opacity:0.55;
  }
  .dp-slot .txt small{display:block;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);font-size:0.74rem;margin-top:2px;}

  /* ================= GET LISTED CTA ================= */
  .listed{
    background:var(--ink);
    padding:80px 0;
    text-align:center;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .listed::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    width:600px;height:600px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,103,216,0.35), transparent 65%);
    top:-200px;right:-150px;
  }
  .listed-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:620px;margin:0 auto;}
  .listed h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.5rem);margin-bottom:18px;}
  .listed p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:34px;}
  .listed-cta{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}

  /* ================= ABOUT ================= */
  #about{background:var(--ink);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  #about::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    width:600px;height:600px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,103,216,0.35), transparent 65%);
    top:-200px;right:-150px;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  #about .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  #about .eyebrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);color:#fff;}
  #about .eyebrow .dot{background:#fff;}
  #about .about-text h2{color:#fff;}
  #about .about-text p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);}
  .about-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:64px;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .about-media{
    position:relative;
    border-radius:0;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  }
  .about-media img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:5/4;object-fit:cover;}
  .about-badge{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:20px;left:20px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:0;
    padding:14px 18px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .about-badge .num{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--blue);}
  .about-badge small{color:var(--grey);font-size:0.76rem;}
  .about-text h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,2.8rem);margin-bottom:20px;}
  .about-text p{color:var(--grey);margin-bottom:16px;}
  .about-list{margin-top:26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}
  .about-list li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;font-size:0.95rem;color:var(--grey-dark);}
  .about-list .ic{
    width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:0;
    background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px;
  }

  /* ================= ENQUIRY FORM ================= */
  .contact{background:var(--blue-lighter);}
  .form-shell{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:0;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    max-width:820px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:48px;
  }
  .type-select{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:12px;
    margin-bottom:36px;
  }
  .type-option{
    border:1.5px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:0;
    padding:20px 16px;
    text-align:center;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .type-option:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .type-option.active{border-color:var(--blue);background:var(--blue-light);}
  .type-option .ic{
    width:40px;height:40px;
    margin:0 auto 10px;
    border-radius:0;
    background:var(--blue-light);
    color:var(--blue);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  }
  .type-option.active .ic{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;}
  .type-option strong{display:block;font-size:0.92rem;margin-bottom:3px;}
  .type-option span{font-size:0.76rem;color:var(--grey);}

  .form-section{display:none;}
  .form-section.active{display:block;animation:fadeSlide .4s ease;}
  @keyframes fadeSlide{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}

  .field-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .field label{font-size:0.86rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--grey-dark);}
  .field label small{color:var(--grey-light);font-weight:400;}
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea{
    padding:13px 16px;
    border:1.5px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:0;
    background:#FBFCFE;
    transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
    width:100%;
  }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{
    outline:none;
    border-color:var(--blue);
    background:#fff;
  }
  .field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:110px;}
  .field-note{font-size:0.78rem;color:var(--grey-light);margin-top:2px;}
  fieldset{border:1.5px dashed var(--line);border-radius:0;padding:18px 18px 4px;margin-bottom:18px;}
  legend{font-size:0.86rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--grey-dark);padding:0 8px;}
  .radio-row{display:flex;gap:20px;margin-bottom:14px;}
  .radio-row label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:0.9rem;font-weight:500;}
  .declaration{
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    align-items:flex-start;
    background:var(--blue-light);
    border-radius:0;
    padding:16px 18px;
    margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .declaration input{margin-top:4px;}
  .declaration p{font-size:0.86rem;color:var(--grey-dark);}
  .form-foot{color:var(--grey-light);font-size:0.8rem;text-align:center;margin-top:18px;}
  .form-success{
    display:none;
    text-align:center;
    padding:40px 10px;
  }
  .form-success.show{display:block;}
  .form-success .ic{
    width:70px;height:70px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--blue-light);
    color:var(--blue);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    margin:0 auto 20px;
  }
  .form-success h3{margin-bottom:10px;}
  .form-success p{color:var(--grey);}

  /* ================= FOOTER ================= */
  footer{background:#000;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);padding-top:0;}
  .newsletter-band{
    background:#000;
    padding:56px 0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:40px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    max-width:var(--maxw);
    margin:0 auto;
    padding-left:28px;
    padding-right:28px;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }
  .newsletter-band .social-row{display:flex;gap:10px;}
  .newsletter-text h3{color:#fff;font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;margin-bottom:8px;}
  .newsletter-text p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);font-size:0.95rem;}
  .newsletter-form{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}
  .newsletter-form input{
    padding:14px 20px;
    border-radius:0;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color:#fff;
    min-width:240px;
    font-size:0.94rem;
  }
  .newsletter-form input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);}
  .newsletter-form input:focus{outline:2px solid var(--blue);}
  .footer-grid{
    padding-top:20px;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap:50px;
    padding-bottom:50px;
  }
  .footer-brand .logo img{height:46px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);}
  .footer-brand p{margin:18px 0 22px;font-size:0.9rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);max-width:280px;}
  .social-row{display:flex;gap:10px;}
  .social-ic{
    width:40px;height:40px;
    border-radius:0;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .social-ic:hover{background:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .footer-col h5{color:#fff;font-size:0.88rem;letter-spacing:0.03em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .footer-col ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;}
  .footer-col a{font-size:0.92rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);transition:color .2s ease;}
  .footer-col a:hover{color:#fff;}
  .footer-bottom{
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding:26px 0 30px;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:14px;
    font-size:0.84rem;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  }
  .footer-bottom .legal{display:flex;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .footer-bottom a:hover{color:#fff;}
  .credit{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);}
  .credit a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);font-weight:600;}
  .credit a:hover{color:#fff;}

  /* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .promise-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .news-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .cat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
    .biz-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .directory-panel{padding:48px 0;}
    .directory-panel-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .about-media img{aspect-ratio:16/9;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .value-strip .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px;}
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px){
    nav ul{display:none;}
    .header-social{display:none;}
    .burger{display:flex;}
    .cursor-glow{display:none;}
    .hero{padding:150px 0 90px;}
    .promise-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .cat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
    .biz-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .field-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .type-select{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .form-shell{padding:30px 22px;}
    .listed{padding:56px 0;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}
    .newsletter-band{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:36px 28px;}
    .newsletter-form{width:100%;}
    .newsletter-form input{min-width:0;flex:1;}
    .section{padding:70px 0;}
  }

  /* mobile nav drawer */
  .mobile-nav{
    position:fixed;
    top:70px;left:0;right:0;
    background:#fff;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
    padding:14px 28px 22px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:4px;
    transform:translateY(-120%);
    transition:transform .35s ease;
    z-index:999;
  }
  .mobile-nav.open{transform:translateY(0);}
  .mobile-nav a{padding:13px 6px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .mobile-nav a:last-child{border-bottom:none;}

/* ================= PAGE HERO (inner pages) ================= */
.page-hero{
  padding:170px 0 70px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 500px at 15% -10%, rgba(0,103,216,0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FBFDFF 0%, #FFFFFF 60%);
  text-align:center;
}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.6rem);margin-bottom:14px;}
.page-hero p{color:var(--grey);max-width:560px;margin:0 auto;font-size:1.05rem;}
.breadcrumb{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;align-items:center;
  font-size:0.84rem;color:var(--grey-light);margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:600;
}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--blue);}

/* ================= MASTHEAD ================= */
.masthead{
  padding:150px 0 30px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FBFDFF 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.masthead-inner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  justify-content:space-between;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:16px;
  padding-bottom:22px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom:0;
}
.masthead-date{
  font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;
  font-size:0.82rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--grey-light);
}
.masthead-title{text-align:center;flex:1;}
.masthead-title h1{
  font-family:'Archivo Black', sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.4vw,4.2rem);
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-0.03em;
}
.masthead-title h1 .my{color:var(--blue);}
.masthead-title p{
  font-family:'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size:1.3rem;
  color:var(--grey);
  margin-top:2px;
}
.masthead-live{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);
  background:var(--blue-light);padding:8px 14px;border-radius:0;
}
.masthead-live .pulse{
  width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);
  animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{
  0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(0,103,216,0.5);}
  70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(0,103,216,0);}
  100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(0,103,216,0);}
}

/* ================= HERO CAROUSEL (rotating headline) ================= */
.hero-carousel{
  position:relative;
  padding:160px 0 70px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 500px at 15% -10%, rgba(0,103,216,0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 100% 10%, rgba(0,103,216,0.08), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FBFDFF 0%, #FFFFFF 60%);
  overflow:hidden;
  text-align:center;
}
.hero-carousel::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,103,216,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,103,216,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:44px 44px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
}
.hc-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;}
.hc-slides{position:relative;min-height:260px;}
.hc-slide{
  position:absolute;
  top:0;left:0;right:0;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(14px);
  transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hc-slide.active{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);pointer-events:auto;position:relative;}
.hc-slide h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.6vw,4.4rem);margin-bottom:18px;}
.hc-slide h1 span{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue), #2FA0FF 60%, var(--blue));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.hc-slide p{font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--grey);max-width:580px;margin:0 auto 28px;}
.hc-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:26px;}
.hc-dot{
  width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--line);
  transition:background .3s ease, width .3s ease;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.hc-dot.active{background:var(--blue);width:26px;border-radius:0;}

/* ================= FEED LAYOUT ================= */
.feed-layout{
  max-width:660px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding-top:10px;
}
.feed-col{min-width:0;}
.side-col{
  position:sticky;
  top:100px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:20px;
}
.side-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  padding:24px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.side-card h4{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:10px;}
.side-card p{font-size:0.88rem;color:var(--grey);margin-bottom:16px;}
.side-card.directory-promo{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-darker), var(--blue-dark));
  color:#fff;
  border:none;
}
.side-card.directory-promo h4{color:#fff;}
.side-card.directory-promo p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}
.side-follow-row{display:flex;gap:10px;}
.side-follow-row .social-ic{background:var(--blue-light);}
.side-follow-row .social-ic svg path, .side-follow-row .social-ic svg rect, .side-follow-row .social-ic svg circle{stroke:var(--blue);}
.side-follow-row .social-ic:hover{background:var(--blue);}
.side-follow-row .social-ic:hover svg path, .side-follow-row .social-ic:hover svg rect, .side-follow-row .social-ic:hover svg circle{stroke:#fff;}

/* Facebook-style post card */
.fb-post{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom:22px;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.fb-post:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.fb-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding:18px 20px 14px;
}
.fb-avatar{
  width:44px;height:44px;
  border-radius:50%;
  flex-shrink:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:2px solid var(--blue-light);
}
.fb-avatar img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.fb-who strong{display:block;font-size:0.95rem;}
.fb-who span{font-size:0.78rem;color:var(--grey-light);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;}
.fb-post-text{padding:0 20px 16px;font-size:0.96rem;color:var(--grey-dark);}
.fb-post-media{width:100%;overflow:hidden;}
.fb-post-media img{width:100%;display:block;max-height:520px;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease;}
.fb-post:hover .fb-post-media img{transform:scale(1.03);}
.fb-actions{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding:14px 20px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.fb-actions-left{display:flex;gap:18px;}
.fb-act{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  font-size:0.86rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--grey);
  transition:color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.fb-act:hover{color:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-1px);}
.fb-view{font-size:0.84rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;}
.fb-view svg{transition:transform .25s ease;}
.fb-post:hover .fb-view svg{transform:translate(3px,-3px);}

.feed-more{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:40px;}
.feed-hidden{display:none;}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .feed-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .side-col{position:static;flex-direction:row;overflow-x:auto;}
  .side-card{min-width:260px;}
}
@media (max-width: 600px){
  .masthead{padding:130px 0 20px;}
  .masthead-inner{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;}
  .side-col{flex-direction:column;}
}

/* directory page filter bar */
.dir-toolbar{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:space-between;
  margin-bottom:34px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  padding:8px 8px 8px 22px;
}
.dir-search{
  flex:1;
  min-width:220px;
  border:none;
  padding:10px 6px;
  font-size:0.94rem;
}
.dir-search:focus{outline:none;}
.dir-toolbar-note{font-size:0.82rem;color:var(--grey-light);padding-right:12px;white-space:nowrap;}

/* ================= DIRECTORY HERO (full-bleed photo, same scale as homepage) ================= */
.dir-hero.photo-hero{
  height:auto;
  min-height:0;
  margin-top:0;
  padding:150px 0 60px;
}
.dir-hero.photo-hero .ph-content{
  height:auto;
  display:block;
  padding:0;
}
.dir-hero.photo-hero p.lead{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-size:1.1rem;
  max-width:480px;
  margin:0 0 30px;
  text-shadow:0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.dir-trust-trio{display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:32px;}
.dir-trust-trio .trust-pill{font-size:0.86rem;}

/* Search */
.dir-search-wrap{max-width:520px;margin:0;position:relative;}
.dir-search-box{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  padding:8px 8px 8px 22px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  transition:border-color .2s ease;
}
.dir-search-box:focus-within{border-color:var(--blue);}
.dir-search-box svg{flex-shrink:0;}
#dirTypeahead{
  flex:1;
  border:none;
  padding:12px 4px;
  font-size:1rem;
  background:transparent;
}
#dirTypeahead:focus{outline:none;}
.dir-search-go{
  background:var(--blue);
  color:#fff;
  border-radius:0;
  padding:12px 22px;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:0.9rem;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.dir-suggestions{
  position:absolute;
  top:calc(100% + 10px);
  left:0;right:0;
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:0;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
  z-index:20;
  display:none;
  text-align:left;
  max-height:320px;
  overflow-y:auto;
}
.dir-suggestions.open{display:block;}
.dir-suggestion{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding:13px 20px;
  font-size:0.94rem;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--grey-dark);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .15s ease;
}
.dir-suggestion:hover, .dir-suggestion.hl{background:var(--blue-light);color:var(--blue);}
.dir-suggestion small{font-weight:400;color:var(--grey-light);margin-left:auto;}
.dir-suggestion-empty{padding:16px 20px;color:var(--grey-light);font-size:0.9rem;}

.dir-chip-row{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:flex-start;
  gap:9px;
  margin-top:22px;
}

.dir-pop-chip{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  padding:8px 16px;
  font-size:0.85rem;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--grey-dark);
  transition:border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.dir-pop-chip:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* ================= STAT BAND (why vetting matters: photo bg, heading left, stats right) ================= */
.stat-carousel{
  position:relative;
  padding:72px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.sc-bg-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2;}
.sc-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(6,59,122,0.86), rgba(0,79,168,0.78));
}
.sc-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap:56px;
  align-items:center;
}
.sc-heading-col{text-align:left;}
.sc-eyebrow{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:0.76rem;
  letter-spacing:0.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.sc-heading-col h2{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,3.6vw,3rem);
  line-height:1.08;
}
.sc-inner{position:relative;text-align:left;}
.sc-slides{position:relative;min-height:170px;}
.sc-slide{
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(12px);
  transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.sc-slide.active{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);pointer-events:auto;position:relative;}
.sc-stat{
  font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.2rem);
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  line-height:1.1;
}
.sc-desc{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:460px;margin:0 0 12px;}
.sc-source{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);font-size:0.78rem;font-weight:600;}
.sc-dots{display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;gap:8px;margin-top:24px;}
.sc-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);cursor:pointer;transition:background .3s ease,width .3s ease;}
.sc-dot.active{background:#fff;width:26px;border-radius:0;}

@media (max-width: 820px){
  .sc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}
}

/* ================= TRADE SAMPLER (flick-through cards, live categories) ================= */
.trade-sampler{padding:64px 0 10px;}
.ts-head{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:22px;
}
.ts-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.4rem);}
.ts-head p{color:var(--grey);font-size:0.95rem;max-width:420px;}
.ts-nav{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0;}
.ts-nav button{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:#fff;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.ts-nav button:hover{border-color:var(--blue);background:var(--blue-light);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.ts-track-wrap{overflow:hidden;}
.ts-track{
  display:flex;gap:18px;
  overflow-x:auto;
  scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  padding-bottom:6px;
  -ms-overflow-style:none;scrollbar-width:none;
}
.ts-track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
.ts-card{
  flex:0 0 240px;
  scroll-snap-align:start;
  border-radius:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:3/4;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.ts-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.ts-card img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s ease;}
.ts-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.ts-card::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 55%);
}
.ts-card .ts-cat-name{
  position:absolute;left:16px;bottom:16px;right:16px;z-index:1;
  color:#fff;font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.2;
}


/* ================= CATEGORY GRID (live) ================= */
.dir-grid-wrap{padding-top:20px;}
.cat-grid-live{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap:14px;
}
.cat-chip-live{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  padding:20px 14px;
  text-align:center;
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  position:relative;
}
.cat-chip-live.has-listing{cursor:pointer;}
.cat-chip-live.has-listing:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--blue);background:var(--blue-light);}
.cat-chip-live .ic{
  width:42px;height:42px;
  margin:0 auto 10px;
  border-radius:0;
  background:var(--blue-light);
  color:var(--blue);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-weight:700;
}
.cat-chip-live.has-listing:hover .ic{background:#fff;}
.cat-chip-live span.name{font-size:0.83rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--grey-dark);display:block;}
.cat-chip-live span.count{font-size:0.72rem;color:var(--grey-light);display:block;margin-top:3px;}
.cat-chip-live.coming-soon{opacity:0.6;}
.cat-chip-live.coming-soon span.count{color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;}
.cat-chip-live.active-cat{border-color:var(--blue);background:var(--blue-light);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}

.dir-loading, .dir-error{
  text-align:center;
  padding:60px 20px;
  color:var(--grey);
}
.dir-loading .spinner{
  width:34px;height:34px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:3px solid var(--blue-light);
  border-top-color:var(--blue);
  margin:0 auto 16px;
  animation:spin .8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}
.dir-error{color:var(--grey);}
.dir-error strong{color:var(--ink);display:block;margin-bottom:6px;}

/* ================= RESULT PANEL (3-panel podium) ================= */
.result-panel{
  margin-top:56px;
  padding-top:40px;
  border-top:2px dashed var(--line);
  display:none;
}
.result-panel.open{display:block;animation:fadeSlide .5s ease;}
.result-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:30px;
}
.result-head h3{font-size:1.5rem;}
.result-head .close-result{
  font-size:0.86rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--grey);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
}
.result-head .close-result:hover{color:var(--blue);}

.podium-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:26px;
}
.podium-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  padding:46px 34px;
  min-height:560px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
.podium-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.podium-logo{
  width:104px;height:104px;
  border-radius:0;
  background:var(--blue-light);
  color:var(--blue);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.9rem;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  overflow:hidden;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.podium-logo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.podium-card h4{font-size:1.32rem;margin-bottom:10px;}
.podium-card p.pd-blurb{color:var(--grey);font-size:0.98rem;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:22px;flex:1;}
.podium-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;margin-bottom:22px;}
.podium-meta .pm-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:0.88rem;color:var(--grey-dark);}
.podium-meta .pm-row svg{flex-shrink:0;}
.podium-badges{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:22px;}
.podium-actions{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-top:auto;}
.podium-actions .is-disabled{opacity:0.45;cursor:not-allowed;pointer-events:none;}
.podium-card.empty-slot{
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;
  border-style:dashed;
  background:var(--blue-lighter);
}
.podium-card.empty-slot .ic{
  width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;color:var(--blue);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.podium-card.empty-slot h4{margin-bottom:6px;}
.podium-card.empty-slot p{color:var(--grey);font-size:0.88rem;margin-bottom:16px;}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .cat-grid-live{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
  .podium-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
@media (max-width: 700px){
  .cat-grid-live{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
  .dir-search-box{flex-wrap:wrap;padding:14px 18px;}
  #dirTypeahead{width:100%;order:1;}
  .dir-search-go{order:2;width:100%;justify-content:center;display:flex;}
}
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .cat-grid-live{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}

/* ================= HOME LAYOUT (main + sidebar) ================= */
.home-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 340px;
  gap:34px;
  align-items:start;
  max-width:1180px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.home-main{min-width:0;}
.home-sidebar{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:20px;
  position:sticky;
  top:100px;
}

/* ================= SIDEBAR CARDS ================= */
.side-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  padding:22px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.side-card h4{font-size:0.98rem;margin-bottom:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.side-card p{font-size:0.86rem;color:var(--grey);}

/* Weather card */
.weather-card{
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--blue-darker), var(--blue-dark));
  color:#fff;
  border:none;
}
.weather-card .wc-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:10px;}
.weather-card .wc-place{font-size:0.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);}
.weather-card .wc-date{font-size:0.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);}
.weather-card .wc-body{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.weather-card .wc-icon{font-size:2.6rem;line-height:1;}
.weather-card .wc-temp{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-size:2.1rem;font-weight:700;}
.weather-card .wc-desc{font-size:0.86rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);}
.weather-card.loading .wc-body{opacity:0.5;}

/* Get listed promo */
.promo-card{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #2FA0FF);
  color:#fff;
  border:none;
}
.promo-card h4{color:#fff;}
.promo-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);margin-bottom:16px;}
.promo-card .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;}
.promo-card .btn-primary{background:#fff;color:var(--blue-dark);}

/* Featured businesses (reserved) */
.featured-card .soon-pill{
  font-size:0.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.03em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--grey-light);background:var(--blue-lighter);border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:3px 9px;border-radius:0;margin-left:auto;
}
.featured-card .fs-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.featured-card .fs-head h4{margin:0;}
.featured-slot-sm{
  border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:0;
  padding:14px 12px;text-align:center;color:var(--grey-light);
  font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.featured-slot-sm:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}

/* Quick facts card */
.facts-card ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;}
.facts-card li{display:flex;gap:10px;font-size:0.86rem;color:var(--grey-dark);}
.facts-card li .fi{color:var(--blue);flex-shrink:0;}

/* Follow card */
.follow-card .social-row{display:flex;gap:10px;}
.follow-card .social-ic{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:var(--blue-light);
  transition:background .2s ease;
}
.follow-card .social-ic svg path, .follow-card .social-ic svg rect, .follow-card .social-ic svg circle{stroke:var(--blue);}
.follow-card .social-ic:hover{background:var(--blue);}
.follow-card .social-ic:hover svg path, .follow-card .social-ic:hover svg rect, .follow-card .social-ic:hover svg circle{stroke:#fff;}

/* ================= MASTHEAD STRIP (date + live) ================= */
.masthead-strip{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-bottom:16px;
  margin-bottom:22px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.ms-date{
  font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;
  font-size:0.8rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--grey-light);
}
.ms-live{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);
  background:var(--blue-light);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:0;
  margin-left:auto;
}
.ms-live .pulse{
  width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);
  animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;
}

/* ================= EDITORIAL NEWS GRID ================= */
.editorial-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.9fr 0.85fr;
  gap:22px;
  align-items:stretch;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.feature-story{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:box-shadow .3s ease;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
.feature-story:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.feature-story .fs-media{aspect-ratio:16/11;overflow:hidden;}
.feature-story .fs-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease;}
.feature-story:hover .fs-media img{transform:scale(1.03);}
.fs-body{padding:22px 24px 24px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.fs-tag{
  display:inline-flex;align-self:flex-start;
  font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue);background:var(--blue-light);padding:5px 11px;border-radius:0;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.fs-body h2{font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.22;}
.fs-body p{color:var(--grey);font-size:0.94rem;margin-bottom:14px;flex:1;}
.fs-meta{font-size:0.78rem;color:var(--grey-light);font-weight:600;}

.tile-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;}
.story-tile{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  padding:12px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.story-tile:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.st-media{width:92px;height:92px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:0;overflow:hidden;}
.st-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.st-body{min-width:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
.st-tag{font-size:0.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.03em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:4px;}
.st-body h4{font-size:0.9rem;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:4px;}
.st-body span{font-size:0.72rem;color:var(--grey-light);font-weight:600;}

.news-note{text-align:center;font-size:0.82rem;color:var(--grey-light);margin-top:20px;}
.feed-more{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:22px;}

/* ================= "MORE" TILE GRID (load more reveal) ================= */
.more-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:16px;
  margin-top:16px;
}
.more-grid.feed-hidden{display:none;}
.more-grid .story-tile{flex-direction:column;padding:0;}
.more-grid .st-media{width:100%;height:150px;border-radius:0;}
.more-grid .st-body{padding:14px 16px 16px;}

/* ================= DISCOVER BROMLEY STRIP ================= */
.discover-strip{margin-top:38px;}
.discover-strip .section-head{margin-bottom:18px;}
.discover-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:14px;
}
.discover-tile{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:3/4;
  border-radius:0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.discover-tile img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s ease;}
.discover-tile:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.discover-tile::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%);
}
.discover-tile span{
  position:absolute;left:12px;bottom:12px;z-index:1;
  color:#fff;font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:0.86rem;
}

/* ================= FEATURED BUSINESSES BAND (reserved, not wired) ================= */
.featured-strip{
  margin-top:38px;
  padding:24px;
  border:1px dashed var(--line);
  border-radius:0;
  background:var(--blue-lighter);
}
.featured-strip .fs-head{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  margin-bottom:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;
}
.featured-strip .fs-head h4{font-size:0.95rem;color:var(--grey-dark);}
.featured-strip .fs-head .soon-pill{
  font-size:0.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.03em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--grey-light);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:0;
}
.featured-slots{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}
.featured-slot{
  background:#fff;border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:0;
  padding:22px 16px;text-align:center;color:var(--grey-light);font-size:0.84rem;font-weight:600;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px){
  .home-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .home-sidebar{
    position:static;
    flex-direction:row;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .home-sidebar .side-card{flex:1;min-width:260px;}
}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .editorial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .more-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .discover-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .featured-slots{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .more-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .story-tile{flex-direction:column;}
  .st-media{width:100%;height:140px;}
  .home-sidebar{flex-direction:column;}
}

/* ================= PHOTO HERO (full-bleed to top, text left) ================= */
.photo-hero{
  position:relative;
  margin-top:0;
  height:min(92vh, 820px);
  min-height:560px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.photo-hero .ph-img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
}
.photo-hero .ph-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(260deg, rgba(6,20,40,0.15) 0%, rgba(6,20,40,0.20) 45%, rgba(6,20,40,0.62) 100%);
}
.photo-hero .ph-content{
  position:relative;z-index:1;height:100%;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;align-items:flex-start;
  text-align:left;
  padding:0 0 72px;
}
.ph-bottom-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:40px;
  width:100%;
}
.ph-text-block{max-width:760px;}
.ph-cta{flex-shrink:0;}
.ph-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;align-self:flex-start;
  font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  padding:7px 16px;border-radius:0;margin-bottom:22px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.photo-hero h1{
  color:#fff;
  font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(3.2rem,7.6vw,6.2rem);
  line-height:1;
  max-width:760px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.photo-hero p.ph-tagline{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-size:1.15rem;
  max-width:440px;
  margin-bottom:30px;
  text-shadow:0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* "More information"-style bold arrow link with underline, no button chrome */
.arrow-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;
  font-size:1.35rem;
  padding-bottom:9px;
  border-bottom:4px solid currentColor;
  transition:gap .25s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.arrow-link .al-arrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  transition:transform .25s ease;
}
.arrow-link .al-arrow svg{display:block;width:26px;height:26px;}
.arrow-link .al-arrow svg path{stroke-width:2.8;}
.arrow-link:hover{gap:20px;opacity:0.85;}
.arrow-link:hover .al-arrow{transform:translateX(8px);}
.ph-cta .arrow-link{color:#fff;}

/* Light variant, used on white backgrounds */
.arrow-link.light{color:var(--ink);}
.arrow-link.light:hover{color:var(--blue);}

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .photo-hero{height:auto;min-height:620px;}
  .photo-hero .ph-content{padding:130px 0 40px;}
  .ph-weather{position:static;margin:0 0 22px;align-self:flex-start;}
  .arrow-link{font-size:1.1rem;}
  .ph-bottom-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:24px;}
}

/* Weather chip, top-right of hero */
.ph-weather{
  position:absolute;top:112px;right:28px;z-index:1;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius:0;
  padding:14px 20px;
  color:#fff;
}
.ph-weather.loading{opacity:0.65;}
.ph-weather .pw-icon{font-size:1.9rem;line-height:1;}
.ph-weather .pw-temp{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-size:1.5rem;}
.ph-weather .pw-desc{font-size:0.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);}
.ph-weather .pw-place{font-size:0.68rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);letter-spacing:0.03em;text-transform:uppercase;}

/* ================= INTRO BLURB (two column, headline left / copy right) ================= */
.intro-blurb{
  background:#fff;
  padding:76px 0;
}
#feed{background:var(--blue-lighter);}
.intro-blurb .blurb-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr;
  gap:56px;
  align-items:start;
  max-width:1080px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.intro-blurb h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.8rem);line-height:1.1;}
.intro-blurb .blurb-copy p{color:var(--grey);font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:16px;}
.intro-blurb .blurb-copy p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.intro-blurb .blurb-copy .arrow-link{font-size:1rem;padding-bottom:4px;border-bottom-width:2px;}
.intro-blurb .blurb-copy .arrow-link .al-arrow svg{width:16px;height:16px;}

@media (max-width: 800px){
  .intro-blurb .blurb-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
}

/* ================= ADVERTISING PANEL (narrower column next to feature) ================= */
.ad-panel{
  background:var(--ink);
  border-radius:0;
  padding:26px 22px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:center;
  height:100%;
  color:#fff;
  border:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.ad-panel::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  width:340px;height:340px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,103,216,0.45), transparent 65%);
  top:-120px;right:-100px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.ad-panel > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.ad-panel .ap-pill{
  font-size:0.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);padding:5px 11px;border-radius:0;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.ad-panel h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.25;}
.ad-panel p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);font-size:0.86rem;margin-bottom:18px;}
.ad-panel .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:13px 16px;font-size:0.88rem;}
.ad-panel .btn-primary{background:#fff;color:var(--blue-dark);box-shadow:none;}

/* ================= CONTACT CTA STRIP (above footer, left aligned) ================= */
.contact-cta-strip{
  padding:70px 0;
  background:var(--blue-lighter);
}
.contact-cta-strip .wrap{max-width:720px;}
.contact-cta-strip h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,3rem);margin-bottom:16px;}
.contact-cta-strip p{color:var(--grey);max-width:520px;margin-bottom:28px;}

/* ================== HIGHLIGHT WORD (script accent, used in hero headings) ================= */
.hl-word{font-family:'Caveat',cursive;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);}
.hl-word.on-dark{color:#8FC7FF;}

/* ================= DIRECTORY HERO 2.0 (full-bleed photo, same scale as homepage) ================= */
.dir-hero2.photo-hero{height:auto;min-height:0;padding:150px 0 90px;}
.dir-hero2.photo-hero .ph-content{height:auto;display:block;padding:0;}
.dir-hero2 .breadcrumb.on-dark{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);margin-bottom:18px;}
.dir-hero2 .breadcrumb.on-dark a{color:#fff;}
.dir-hero2 h1{max-width:820px;}
.dir-hero2 .dir-trust-trio{margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.trust-stat{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;}
.trust-stat .ts-icon{
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.trust-stat .ts-text{color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:0.92rem;letter-spacing:0.01em;white-space:nowrap;}
.ts-divider{width:1px;height:26px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);}
@media (max-width:700px){.dir-trust-trio{gap:16px;} .ts-divider{display:none;} .trust-stat .ts-text{white-space:normal;}}

/* Search, its own distinct block below the photo hero */
.dir-search-block{background:var(--blue-lighter);padding:56px 0;}
.dir-search-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;
  padding:34px 32px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;
}
.dsc-eyebrow{font-size:0.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:14px;text-align:center;}
.dsc-heading{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center;}
.dir-search-card .dir-search-wrap{max-width:none;}
.dir-search-card .dir-chip-row{margin-top:20px;justify-content:center;}

/* ================= STATS BAR (count-up on scroll) ================= */
.stats-bar{background:var(--blue-darker);background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--blue-dark),var(--blue-darker));padding:52px 0;}
.stats-bar-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;}
.stat-tile{text-align:left;border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);padding-left:20px;}
.stat-tile:first-child{border-left:none;padding-left:0;}
.stat-num{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.1rem);color:#fff;line-height:1;margin-bottom:8px;}
.stat-label{font-size:0.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .stats-bar-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);row-gap:28px;}
  .stat-tile:nth-child(3){border-left:none;padding-left:0;}
}

/* ================= TRUST / VERIFICATION BANNER ================= */
.trust-banner{padding:76px 0;background:var(--blue-lighter);}
.trust-banner-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:40px;}
.trust-banner-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);margin-bottom:14px;}
.trust-banner-head p{color:var(--grey);font-size:1.02rem;}
.trust-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;}
.trust-card{border-radius:0;padding:26px 22px;color:#fff;}
.trust-card.tone-blue{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--blue),var(--blue-dark));}
.trust-card.tone-grey{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#4B5058,#2B2E34);}
.trust-card .tc-ic{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;}
.trust-card h4{font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:8px;color:#fff;}
.trust-card p{font-size:0.88rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);line-height:1.5;}
.trust-banner-foot{margin-top:26px;font-size:0.84rem;color:var(--grey-light);}
@media (max-width:900px){.trust-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media (max-width:560px){.trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ================= HOW IT WORKS ================= */
.how-steps{padding:76px 0;background:var(--ink);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.how-steps::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  width:600px;height:600px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,103,216,0.35), transparent 65%);
  top:-200px;right:-150px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.how-steps .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.how-steps .eyebrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);color:#fff;}
.how-steps .eyebrow .dot{background:#fff;}
.how-head{max-width:620px;margin-bottom:40px;}
.how-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);margin-bottom:14px;color:#fff;}
.how-head p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);font-size:1.02rem;}
.how-head .how-phone{color:#4DA8FF;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.3rem);letter-spacing:0.02em;margin:6px 0 14px;}
.how-head .how-phone strong{font-weight:800;}
.how-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);border-radius:0;overflow:hidden;}
.how-card{padding:34px 28px;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);}
.how-card:first-child{border-left:none;}
.how-num{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;color:#8FC7FF;font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:14px;}
.how-card h4{font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#fff;}
.how-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);font-size:0.94rem;line-height:1.55;}
@media (max-width:760px){.how-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.how-card{border-left:none;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);}.how-card:first-child{border-top:none;}}

/* ================= FAQ ================= */
.faq-section{padding:76px 0;}
.faq-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr 0.85fr;gap:56px;align-items:start;}
.faq-head{max-width:560px;margin-bottom:34px;}
.faq-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);margin-bottom:14px;}
.faq-head p{color:var(--grey);font-size:1.02rem;}
.faq-list{max-width:none;}
.faq-media{position:sticky;top:110px;border-radius:0;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:3/4;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.faq-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
  .faq-media{position:static;aspect-ratio:16/9;order:-1;}
}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.faq-q{
  width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;
  padding:20px 4px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--grey-dark);
}
.faq-q .fq-plus{flex-shrink:0;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--blue);transition:transform .25s ease;line-height:1;}
.faq-item.open .fq-plus{transform:rotate(45deg);}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .3s ease;}
.faq-a p{color:var(--grey);font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.6;padding:0 4px 20px;}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:220px;}

/* ================= STAT HIGHLIGHT: aligned with the other 3 tiles, no separate box ================= */
.stat-tile.stat-highlight{background:none;border-radius:0;padding-left:20px;}
.stat-tile.stat-highlight .stat-label{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);font-weight:700;}

/* ================= BROWSE ALL CATEGORIES: A-Z dropdown filter ================= */
.dir-grid-block{padding:76px 0;background:var(--blue-lighter);}
.dir-letter-filter{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:8px;}
.dlf-label{font-size:0.88rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--grey-dark);}
.dlf-select-wrap{position:relative;min-width:220px;}
.dlf-select-wrap select{
  width:100%;appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;
  background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;
  padding:13px 44px 13px 20px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:0.94rem;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--grey-dark);cursor:pointer;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.dlf-select-wrap select:hover, .dlf-select-wrap select:focus{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);outline:none;}
.dlf-chevron{position:absolute;right:18px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);pointer-events:none;}
.dir-letter-results{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;margin-top:28px;}
.dlr-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;
  padding:17px 22px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.dlr-item{cursor:pointer;}
.dlr-item:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--blue);}
.dlr-item .dlr-name{font-weight:700;color:var(--grey-dark);font-size:0.95rem;}
.dlr-item .dlr-tag{font-size:0.78rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);flex-shrink:0;}
.dlr-item .dlr-arrow{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-3px);transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;flex-shrink:0;}
.dlr-item:hover .dlr-arrow{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}
.dlr-item.active-cat{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.dir-letter-empty{color:var(--grey);font-size:0.92rem;padding:20px 4px;}
@media (max-width:700px){.dir-letter-results{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ================= TRADE SAMPLER: continuous auto-scrolling marquee, no buttons ================= */
.trade-sampler{padding:64px 0 76px;overflow:hidden;}
.ts-head{margin-bottom:32px;}
.ts-track-wrap{
  overflow-x:auto;
  overflow-y:hidden;
  position:relative;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  scrollbar-width:none;
  -ms-overflow-style:none;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent);
}
.ts-track-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
.ts-track{
  display:flex;
  gap:18px;
  width:max-content;
}

/* Legal pages (privacy / cookie policy) */
.legal-copy{color:var(--grey-dark);line-height:1.7;}
.legal-copy .legal-updated{color:var(--grey);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:20px;}
.legal-copy h2{font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--ink);margin:40px 0 12px;line-height:1.25;}
.legal-copy h3{font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink);margin:22px 0 6px;}
.legal-copy p{margin-bottom:14px;}
.legal-copy ul{list-style:disc;padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 16px;}
.legal-copy li{margin-bottom:6px;}
.legal-copy a{color:var(--blue);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;word-break:break-word;}
.legal-copy a:hover{color:var(--blue-dark);}

/* Logo size on smaller screens */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .logo img{height:44px;}
  .footer-brand .logo img{height:40px;}
}

/* Script accent word on photo heroes: a touch of shadow so it holds up on lighter photos */
.hl-word.on-dark{text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(6,20,40,0.35);}

/* ================= MOBILE OPTIMISATION AMENDS ================= */
/* Hero text: keep side spacing (the hero's own padding was overriding the .wrap gutter) */
.photo-hero .ph-content{padding-left:28px;padding-right:28px;}
.dir-hero2.photo-hero .ph-content{padding-left:28px;padding-right:28px;}
/* Intro blurb: space between the tagline and the Browse the directory link */
.intro-blurb .blurb-copy p.blurb-link{margin-top:26px;}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .photo-hero .ph-content,
  .dir-hero2.photo-hero .ph-content{padding-left:22px;padding-right:22px;}
  /* Directory search: hide the category chips under the search box on mobile */
  #dirChipRow{display:none;}
}

/* Weather on mobile: shown as a chip beside the MYBROMLEY label, matching its style */
.ph-eyebrow-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:22px;}
.ph-eyebrow-row .ph-eyebrow{margin-bottom:0;}
.ph-weather-mini{display:none;}
.ph-weather-mini .pwm-icon{font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1;}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .ph-weather{display:none;}
  .ph-weather-mini{display:inline-flex;}
}

/* Contact form: send error message */
.form-error{display:none;color:#B42318;background:#FEF3F2;border:1px solid #FECDCA;padding:12px 14px;font-size:0.92rem;margin:0 0 14px;}
.form-error.show{display:block;}

/* ================= HOMEPAGE HERO MASCOT (flying over Bromley, links to MyBromley Services) ================= */
.hero-mascot{
  position:absolute;z-index:5;cursor:pointer;
  top:30%;right:12%;
  width:clamp(170px,17vw,260px);
  display:block;
  animation:mascotFly 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 24px rgba(6,20,40,0.35));
  transition:filter .3s ease;
}
.hero-mascot img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;transition:transform .3s ease;}
.hero-mascot:hover img,.hero-mascot:focus-visible img{transform:scale(1.07) rotate(-3deg);}
.hero-mascot:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #fff;outline-offset:6px;}
@keyframes mascotFly{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0) rotate(-2deg);}
  25%{transform:translate(-10px,-14px) rotate(1deg);}
  50%{transform:translate(4px,-22px) rotate(-1deg);}
  75%{transform:translate(10px,-8px) rotate(2deg);}
  100%{transform:translate(0,0) rotate(-2deg);}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero-mascot{animation:none;}}
@media (max-width:1080px){.hero-mascot{top:34%;right:6%;}}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .hero-mascot{top:96px;right:16px;width:104px;}
  .photo-hero:not(.dir-hero2) .ph-content{padding-top:220px;}
}

/* Main MyBromley logo larger than the flying mascot (client request) */
.logo img{height:80px;}
.ph-weather{top:132px;}
.hero-mascot{width:80px;}
@media (max-width:1080px){.hero-mascot{width:76px;}}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .logo img{height:56px;}
  .footer-brand .logo img{height:44px;}
  .hero-mascot{width:54px;top:104px;right:18px;}
}
@media (max-width:720px){.photo-hero:not(.dir-hero2) .ph-content{padding-top:170px;}}

/* ================= INSTAGRAM FEED: sized for Behold's free plan (6 posts = 1 feature + 5 tiles) ================= */
/* 5 tiles fill two full rows: 3 across, then 2 wider tiles */
.more-grid.count-5{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);}
.more-grid.count-5 > *:nth-child(-n+3){grid-column:span 2;}
.more-grid.count-5 > *:nth-child(n+4){grid-column:span 3;}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .more-grid.count-5{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .more-grid.count-5 > *{grid-column:auto;}
  .more-grid.count-5 > *:nth-child(5){grid-column:span 2;}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .more-grid.count-5{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .more-grid.count-5 > *:nth-child(5){grid-column:auto;}
}
.story-tile a.st-link,.feature-story a.fs-link{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;display:contents;}
/* Shown if the live feed is paused or can't load */
.feed-follow{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:14px;
  background:var(--blue-lighter);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:40px 32px;min-height:260px;
}
.feed-follow h3{font-size:1.6rem;}
.feed-follow p{color:var(--grey);max-width:420px;}
.feed-follow .btn{align-self:flex-start;}

/* Instagram feed images: taller, Instagram-friendly shapes so heads/tops aren't cropped */
#feed .feature-story .fs-media{aspect-ratio:4/3;}
#feed .fs-media img,#feed .st-media img{object-position:center 25%;}
#feed .more-grid .st-media{height:auto;aspect-ratio:1/1;}
/* desktop: 5 square tiles in one row, like an Instagram grid */
#feed .more-grid.count-5{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);}
#feed .more-grid.count-5 > *{grid-column:auto;}
#feed .more-grid.count-5 .st-body h4{font-size:0.92rem;}
@media (max-width:1080px){
  #feed .more-grid.count-5{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
  #feed .more-grid.count-5 > *:nth-child(n+4){grid-column:span 1;}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  #feed .more-grid.count-5{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  #feed .more-grid.count-5 > *:nth-child(5){grid-column:span 2;}
  #feed .more-grid.count-5 > *:nth-child(5) .st-media{aspect-ratio:16/10;}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  #feed .more-grid.count-5{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  #feed .more-grid.count-5 > *:nth-child(5){grid-column:auto;}
  #feed .more-grid.count-5 > *:nth-child(5) .st-media{aspect-ratio:1/1;}
}

/* One phone number for Bromley (home hero + trade pages) */
.one-number{margin:0 0 22px;}
.one-number .on-line{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.2;color:#fff;margin:0 0 6px;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
.one-number .on-tel{display:inline-block;font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1.1;color:#8FD0FF;text-decoration:none;letter-spacing:0.01em;white-space:nowrap;}
.one-number .on-tel:hover,.one-number .on-tel:focus-visible{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:6px;}
.one-number.on-dark-block .on-line{text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);}
.one-number.on-dark-block .on-tel{text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);}
.one-number.is-centre{text-align:left;}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .one-number .on-line{font-size:1.15rem;}
  .one-number .on-tel{font-size:1.9rem;}
}


.ph-proof{margin:10px 0 0;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.5;color:#fff;max-width:640px;text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);}
.ph-proof strong{font-weight:700;color:#8FD0FF;}
.ph-proof span{opacity:0.6;margin:0 4px;}
@media (max-width:720px){.ph-proof{font-size:0.95rem;}}

/* Follow strip */
.follow-strip{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--blue-dark),var(--blue-darker));color:#fff;padding:56px 0;}
.follow-strip .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.follow-strip h2{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-size:2rem;margin:8px 0;color:#fff;}
.follow-strip p{max-width:560px;margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);line-height:1.55;}
.follow-strip .eyebrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);color:#fff;}
.follow-strip .eyebrow .dot{background:#8FD0FF;}
.fs-btns{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.fs-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:12px 18px;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);transition:transform .2s,background .2s;}
.fs-btn:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--blue-dark);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.fs-btn:hover svg *{stroke:var(--blue-dark);}
.fs-btn:hover svg [fill="#fff"]{fill:var(--blue-dark);}
@media (max-width:720px){.follow-strip{padding:40px 0;}.follow-strip h2{font-size:1.6rem;}.fs-btn{flex:1 1 calc(50% - 12px);justify-content:center;}}
/* Numbers strip (About) */
.mb-numbers{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:8px 0 28px;}
.mb-numbers div{flex:1 1 150px;background:var(--blue-lighter);border:1px solid var(--blue-light);padding:18px;text-align:center;}
.mb-numbers strong{display:block;font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--blue);}
.mb-numbers span{font-size:0.85rem;color:#555;}

/* Reviews */
.hidden{display:none !important;}
.rv-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--blue-light);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);padding:28px;margin:0 0 24px;}
.rv-card h2{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-size:1.5rem;margin:0 0 8px;}
.rv-stars{border:0;padding:0;margin:0 0 18px;}
.rv-stars legend{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}
.rv-star-row{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:row-reverse;gap:4px;}
.rv-star-row input{position:absolute;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;}
.rv-star-row label{font-size:2.6rem;line-height:1;color:#cfd8e6;cursor:pointer;transition:color .15s,transform .15s;}
.rv-star-row label:hover,.rv-star-row label:hover ~ label,.rv-star-row input:checked ~ label{color:#f5a623;}
.rv-star-row label:hover{transform:scale(1.12);}
.rv-star-row input:focus-visible + label{outline:2px solid var(--blue);outline-offset:2px;}
.rv-share-btns{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:14px 0 6px;}
.rv-avg{color:#f5a623;font-size:1.1rem;margin-left:8px;}
.rv-avg small{color:#666;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;}
.rv-item{border-top:1px solid #eef2f8;padding:14px 0;}
.rv-item:first-child{border-top:0;}
.rv-item-head{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;}
.rv-stars-out{color:#f5a623;letter-spacing:1px;}
.rv-item p{margin:6px 0 4px;}
.rv-item small{color:#777;}
/* star rating on trade cards */
.pm-rate{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-weight:700;}
.pm-rate .st{color:#f5a623;letter-spacing:1px;}
.pm-rate a{font-weight:600;font-size:0.85rem;margin-left:auto;}

/* Category search: tidy dropdown on phones */
.dir-search-block{position:relative;z-index:5;}
.dir-suggestion{align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;line-height:1.3;}
.dir-suggestion small{white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;font-size:0.76rem;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .dir-search-card{padding:24px 18px;}
  .dir-suggestions{max-height:60vh;}
  .dir-suggestion{padding:12px 14px;font-size:0.92rem;gap:8px;}
  .dlr-item{gap:8px;}
  .dlr-item .dlr-name{font-size:0.92rem;}
}

.pm-resp{font-size:0.82rem;color:#12633A;font-weight:600;margin-top:4px;}
.pm-resp:before{content:'\2713 ';}

/* Community pages (events, jobs, football) */
.cm-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:0 0 18px;}
.cm-tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.cm-tab{border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:#fff;padding:10px 18px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;color:var(--grey-dark);font-family:inherit;font-size:0.95rem;}
.cm-tab.active{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff;}
.cm-note{background:var(--blue-lighter);border:1px solid var(--blue-light);padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;font-size:0.92rem;}
.cm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:18px;}
.cm-empty{padding:30px 0;color:var(--grey-light);font-size:1rem;}
.cm-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);padding:20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
.cm-card h3{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;font-size:1.15rem;margin:0;line-height:1.25;}
.cm-card p{margin:0;line-height:1.5;color:var(--grey-dark);}
.cm-tag{display:inline-block;align-self:flex-start;font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);background:var(--blue-light);padding:4px 9px;}
.cm-rows{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:3px;font-size:0.9rem;}
.cm-rows li{display:flex;gap:10px;}
.cm-rows span{flex:0 0 84px;color:var(--grey-light);font-weight:600;}
.cm-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--grey-light);}
.cm-link{color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;}
.cm-contact{margin-top:6px;}
.cm-contact-box{border:1.5px solid var(--blue);background:var(--blue-lighter);padding:12px 14px;display:grid;gap:4px;}
.cm-contact-box a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;}
.cm-contact-box small{color:var(--grey-light);}
.cm-form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);padding:28px;margin:28px auto 0;max-width:720px;}
.cm-form-card h2{font-family:'Archivo Black',sans-serif;margin:0 0 6px;}
.cm-form-card h3{margin:18px 0 8px;font-size:1.05rem;}
.cm-form-card .muted{color:var(--grey-light);margin:0 0 16px;}
.cm-form-card .field{margin-bottom:14px;}
.cm-form-card label{display:block;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:0.92rem;}
.cm-form-card input:not([type=checkbox]),.cm-form-card textarea,.cm-form-card select{width:100%;padding:11px 12px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:#FBFCFE;font:inherit;}
.cm-form-card textarea{min-height:110px;}
.cm-form-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:6px;}
@media (max-width:720px){.cm-bar-add{width:100%;}.cm-bar-add .btn{width:100%;}.cm-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.cm-form-card{padding:20px;}}