/*  HERO  */
.nav-logo-image {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.hero {
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  align-items: center; gap: 40px;
  padding: 60px 5% 60px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-shape {
  position: absolute; right: -10%; top: -5%;
  width: 60vw; height: 110vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage-pale) 0%, #d4e8d8 100%);
  border-radius: 40% 0 0 60%;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.hero-left { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-light); color: #7a5a1e;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease 0.1s both;
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.3vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 30px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease 0.2s both;
}
.hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--sage); }
.hero-title-location { white-space: nowrap; }
.city-change-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sage); background: none; border: none;
  cursor: pointer; padding: 0 0 0 4px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px;
  opacity: 0.82; transition: opacity 0.15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.city-change-link:hover { opacity: 1; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--mid);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease 0.3s both;
}
.hero-badges {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 30px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease 0.45s both;

}
.hero-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--mid);     line-height: 24px;
}
.hero-badge-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--sage); border-radius: 50%; }

/*  HERO CTA ROW  */
.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  gap: 14px; margin: 8px 0 40px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease 0.35s both;
}
.badge-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(44, 44, 44, 0.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(44, 44, 44, 0.04);
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease 0.12s both;
}
.stamp-svg {
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 34px rgba(44,44,44,0.18));
}
.btn-primary-lg {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 18px 32px;
  background: var(--sage); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(122,158,126,0.3);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-primary-lg:hover {
  background: #6a8e6e;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(122,158,126,0.4);
}
.btn-primary-lg .btn-arrow { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.btn-primary-lg:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-text {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mid); padding: 4px 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.btn-text:focus,
.btn-text:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.btn-text:hover { color: var(--sage); }

/*  FLOATING CHAT FAB  */
.chat-fab {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sage);
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(122,158,126,0.45);
  z-index: 900;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s, background 0.2s;
}
.chat-fab:hover { transform: scale(1.06); background: #6a8e6e; }
.chat-fab-icon {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 1.6rem; color: #fff; line-height: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.chat-fab-icon--chat { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.chat-fab-icon--close { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6); font-size: 2rem; }
.chat-fab.open .chat-fab-icon--chat { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6); }
.chat-fab.open .chat-fab-icon--close { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.chat-fab-pulse {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sage);
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: fabPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.chat-fab.open .chat-fab-pulse { display: none; }
@keyframes fabPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

/*  CHAT POPUP (anchored to FAB)  */
.chat-popup {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 100px; right: 24px;
  width: 380px; max-width: calc(100vw - 48px);
  height: 560px; max-height: calc(100vh - 140px);
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(44,44,44,0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  z-index: 899;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.97);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}
.chat-popup.open {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.chat-popup-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chat-popup-close {
  background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1;
  padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.chat-popup-close:hover { background: var(--border); color: var(--charcoal); }
.chat-popup .chat-body {
  flex: 1; overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 18px;
}

/*  QUICK FORM MODAL (extends .modal-overlay / .modal from main.css)  */
.modal-lg { max-width: 520px; padding: 36px 40px 32px; position: relative; }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 5px; right: 5px;
  background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.8rem; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--muted); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--border); color: var(--charcoal); }
.modal-lg h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.modal-lg h3 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--sage); }
.modal-lg > p { color: var(--mid); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.modal-lg > p em { font-style: normal; color: var(--sage); font-weight: 600; }

/* Shared chat/form children (reused by popup + modal) */
.chat-avatar-sm {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--sage);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; color: #fff;
}
.chat-meta { flex: 1; }
.chat-meta-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; }
.chat-meta-status {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--sage); margin-top: 2px;
}
.status-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #6bdf8f; border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.chat-step-badge {
  background: var(--sage-pale); color: var(--sage);
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.chat-bubble {
  background: var(--cream); border-radius: 0 14px 14px 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--charcoal);
  max-width: 90%; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.5;
}
.chat-bubble-user {
  background: var(--sage); color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px 0 14px 14px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.chat-options { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.chat-option {
  background: var(--warm-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s; text-align: left;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; color: var(--charcoal);
}
.chat-option:hover { border-color: var(--sage); background: var(--sage-pale); color: var(--sage); }
.chat-option.selected { border-color: var(--sage); background: var(--sage-pale); color: var(--sage); }
.chat-option-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.chat-option-row .chat-option { flex: 1; min-width: 100px; text-align: center; }

/* Form panel */
.form-field { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-field label {
  display: block; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mid); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-field select, .form-field input[type="text"] {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: var(--cream); color: var(--charcoal);
  appearance: none;
}
.form-field select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%238A8A8A' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-field select:focus, .form-field input:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--sage); }
.form-field input[type="tel"],
.form-field input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: var(--cream); color: var(--charcoal);
}
.form-field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: var(--cream); color: var(--charcoal);
  resize: vertical; min-height: 80px;
}
.location-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.location-row select { flex: 1; }
.location-change-link {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--sage);
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px;
  opacity: 0.85; transition: opacity 0.15s;
}
.location-change-link:hover { opacity: 1; }
.urgency-chips { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.urgency-chip {
  flex: 1; min-width: 80px;
  padding: 10px 12px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--warm-white); cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal); transition: all 0.2s; text-align: center;
}
.urgency-chip:hover { border-color: var(--sage); color: var(--sage); }
.urgency-chip.selected { background: var(--sage); border-color: var(--sage); color: #fff; }
.form-submit {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px; background: var(--sage);
  border: none; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; transition: all 0.2s; margin-top: 6px;
}
.form-submit:hover { background: #6a8e6e; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(122,158,126,0.3); }

/* Completion card */
.intake-complete {
  text-align: center; padding: 8px 4px;
}
.intake-complete-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 auto 14px;
  background: var(--sage-pale); color: var(--sage);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.intake-complete h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.intake-complete p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--mid); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.intake-summary {
  background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--mid); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.intake-summary strong { color: var(--charcoal); }

/*  EDITORIAL HERO VISUAL + FLOATING TRUST TILES  */
.hero-right { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; max-width: 520px;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 6;
  margin: 0 auto;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease 0.3s both;
}

.hero-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--sage-pale);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 70px rgba(44,44,44,0.18);
}
.hero-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, transparent 55%, rgba(44,44,44,0.16) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

.hero-float-card {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(44,44,44,0.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(44,44,44,0.04);
  animation: float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-float-card--rating {
  top: 14%; left: -8%;
  min-width: 240px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero-float-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 1.8px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hero-float-title { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hero-float-title strong { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.hero-float-avatars { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hero-float-avatar {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--sage-pale);
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -7px;
}
.hero-float-avatar:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.hero-float-avatar--more {
  background: var(--sage); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-float-avatar--1 { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1508214751196-bcfd4ca60f91?w=80&auto=format&fit=crop'); }
.hero-float-avatar--2 { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552058544-f2b08422138a?w=80&auto=format&fit=crop'); }
.hero-float-avatar--3 { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607746882042-944635dfe10e?w=80&auto=format&fit=crop'); }

.hero-float-card--verified {
  top: 42%; right: -8%;
  animation-delay: 1.4s;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 20px 14px 14px;
}
.hero-float-badge-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--sage); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(122,158,126,0.35);
}
.hero-float-badge-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--charcoal); }
.hero-float-badge-sub { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }

.hero-float-card--matched {
  bottom: 10%; left: 12%;
  animation-delay: 0.7s;
}
.hero-float-stat { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--charcoal); }
.hero-float-stat strong { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-left: 2px; }
.hero-float-stat-label { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.hero-float-emoji { display: inline-block; margin-right: 2px; }

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/*  STATS BAR  */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--charcoal); padding: 36px 5%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease 0.4s both;
  display: none;
}
.stat-item {
  flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 0 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sage-light);
  line-height:1.5;
}
.stat-number-star {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.60em;
  margin-left: 0.05em;
  vertical-align: baseline;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); margin-top: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.03em;    line-height: 20px; }

/*  CARE TYPES (category cards)  */
.care-types { background: var(--warm-white); }
.section-divider {
  width: 84px;
  height: 4px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sage) 0%, var(--sage-light) 100%);
}
.verified-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--sage-pale);
  border: 1px solid var(--sage-light);
  color: var(--sage);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.verified-strip--below {
  margin-top: 54px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  display: none;
}
.verified-strip-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sage);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(79,107,83,0.14);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.care-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.reveal-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-7 { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.care-card {
  background: var(--cream); border-radius: 18px;
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.care-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--sage);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(122,158,126,0.15);
}
.care-card:hover .care-card-body:not(.care-card-body--cta) { background: #ffffff; }
.care-card--cta {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--sage) 0%, #628567 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  justify-content: center;
}
.care-card--cta:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(79,107,83,0.28);
}
.care-card-img {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: var(--sage-pale);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.care-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s; display: block; }
.care-card:hover .care-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.care-card-body { padding: 22px 24px 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #eff4ee; transition: background .3s ease; }
.care-card-body--cta {
  background: transparent;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 100%;
}
.care-icon-chip {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--warm-white); border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(44,44,44,0.1);
}
.care-name { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.care-name--cta {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.care-cta-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.care-nonprofit-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sage);
  background: var(--sage-pale); border: 1px solid var(--sage-light);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px; width: fit-content;
}
.care-nonprofit-badge svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.care-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; flex: 1; }
.care-desc--cta {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.care-cta {
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sage);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; max-width: 100%;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.care-cta-label { min-width: 0; line-height: 1.35; }
.care-cta-arrow { flex: 0 0 auto; }
.care-card:hover .care-cta { gap: 10px; }
.care-cta-button {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.care-cta-button:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/*  HOW IT WORKS  */
.section-header--centered {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.section-header--simple-process {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.section-header--why {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.section-header--testimonials {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.section-tag--centered {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  border-left: none;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--sage);
  padding: 0 0 6px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.section-sub--full { max-width: 100%; }
.section-divider--centered { margin: 16px auto 0; }
.how-it-works { background: var(--cream); }
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; position: relative; }
.steps-grid::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 44px; left: calc(16.66% + 16px); right: calc(16.66% + 16px);
  height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sage-light) 0, var(--sage-light) 8px, transparent 8px, transparent 16px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.step-card { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step-number-wrap {
  width: 88px; height: 88px; margin: 0 auto 24px;
  background: var(--warm-white); border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--sage-light);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px var(--shadow);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.step-card:hover .step-number-wrap { background: var(--sage); border-color: var(--sage); }
.step-number { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sage); transition: color 0.3s; }
.step-card:hover .step-number { color: #fff; }
.step-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 260px; margin: 0 auto; }

/*  WHY ECM (feature row)  */
.why-ecm { background: var(--warm-white); padding-top: 80px; padding-bottom: 80px; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.why-card {
  background: #e5eee3; border: 0; border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background-color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.why-card:hover {
  background: var(--sage);
  border-color: var(--sage);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.why-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: #ffffff; color: var(--sage);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  justify-self: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: background-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.why-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; transition: color 0.25s; }
.why-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.65; transition: color 0.25s; }
.why-card:hover .why-title,
.why-card:hover .why-desc {
  color: #fff;
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color: #fff;
}

/*  TESTIMONIALS  */
.testimonials { background: var(--charcoal); display: none; }
.testimonials .section-tag { color: var(--sage); border-color: var(--sage); }
.testimonials .section-title { color: #fff; }
.testimonials .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.testi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.testi-card:hover { background: rgba(122,158,126,0.15); border-color: rgba(184,212,188,0.3); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testi-stars { color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi-text { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; font-style: italic; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--sage);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; color: #fff;
}
.testi-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.testi-name { font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; }
.testi-loc  { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); margin-top: 2px; }

/*  FAQ  */
.faq { background: var(--cream); }
.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.faq-browse-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  color: var(--sage);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;  gap: 80px;  align-items: start;}
.faq-items { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.2s;
  background: var(--warm-white);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--sage-light); }
.faq-q {
  padding: 20px 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; gap: 12px;
  background: var(--warm-white);
}
.faq-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--sage); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.7;
  padding: 0 24px; transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 240px; padding: 0 24px 18px; }

/*  PROVIDER CTA  */
.provider-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage-pale) 0%, #d0e8d4 100%);
  border-radius: 28px; padding: 72px 64px;
  margin: 0 5% 80px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  gap: 60px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.provider-cta::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -60px; bottom: -60px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(122,158,126,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-left { flex: 1; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-sub  { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 730px; }
.cta-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-stat {
  background: var(--warm-white); border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 24px;
  border: none; text-align: center; width: 160px;
}
.cta-stat--full { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
.cta-stat-val { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sage); }
.cta-stat-val--large { font-size: 2.4rem; }
.cta-stat-label { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; line-height: 20px; }
.cta-stats-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; width: 100%;}
.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
.cta-btns .btn-dark,
.cta-btns .btn-ghost { text-align: center; }
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--charcoal); color: #fff;
  padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--sage); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-ghost {
  border: 1.5px solid #cfcfcf; color: var(--charcoal);
  padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.2s; background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(44,44,44,0.06); }

.footer-logo-image {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 10px;
}
.is-hidden { display: none; }

/*  RESPONSIVE  */
@media (max-width: 1399px) {
  .nav-logo-image {
        height: 26px;
  }
  .nav-links{
    gap: 15px;
  }
  .nav-right{
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .stat-number{
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-bg-shape { display: none; }
  .hero-left {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-title-location {
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-cta-row {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .hero-badges {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px 16px;
  }
  .hero-right { margin-top: 8px; }
  .hero-visual {
    max-width: none;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    padding: 20px 18px 36px;
  }
  .hero-photo {
    position: relative;
  }
  .badge-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hero-float-card--rating {
    top: 10%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 210px;
  }
  .hero-float-card--verified {
    top: 40%;
    right: 0;
  }
  .hero-float-card--matched {
    right: 6%;
    bottom: 8%;
  }
  .care-grid, .testi-grid, .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .provider-cta { flex-direction: column; padding: 48px 36px; }
  .cta-right{
    width: 100%;
            flex-direction: row;
  }
  .cta-stat{
    width: 100%;
  }
	.faq-grid{
		 grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		 gap: 40px;
	}
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero-badges { display: none; }
  .hero-sub { margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .hero-float-card { display: none; }
  .hero-float-card{
    position: static;
    animation: none;
  }
  .hero-visual{
            gap: 10px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
                padding: 0;
  }
  section { padding: 64px 5%; }
  .care-types-header-main {
    max-width: none;
  }
  .verified-strip {
    display: flex;
    max-width: none;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .hero-title-location {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero-float-card { padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .hero-float-card--rating { min-width: 180px; left: -2%; }
  .hero-float-title { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .hero-float-avatar { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .hero-float-card--verified { right: -2%; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 14px 10px 10px; }
  .hero-float-badge-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 1.1rem; border-radius: 10px; }
  .hero-float-badge-title { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .hero-float-card--matched { left: 6%; bottom: 6%; }
  .badge-wrap { margin: 0 auto 18px; }
  .stamp-svg { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
  .care-grid, .testi-grid, .why-grid, .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid::before { display: none; }
  .stats-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px 0; padding: 28px 5%; }
  .stat-item { flex: 1 1 45%; border-right: none; padding: 0 8px; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .provider-cta { margin: 0 4% 60px; padding: 36px 28px; }
  .chat-fab { width: 56px; height: 56px; bottom: 18px; right: 18px; }
  .chat-fab-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .chat-popup {
    bottom: 86px; right: 12px; left: 12px;
    width: auto; max-width: none;
    height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  }
  .btn-primary-lg { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 16px 24px; }
  .hero-cta-row {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn-ghost{
    width: 100%;
  }
  .modal-lg { padding: 32px 24px 24px; }
  .cta-right{
    width: 100%;
            flex-direction: column;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cta-left .cta-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* HERO LOCATION BAR — "Showing care near: Dallas, TX · 📍 Change location" */
.hero-location-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 10px 0 18px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.hero-location-label {
  color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
}
.hero-location-bar strong {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-location-bar .location-edit-pin {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.hero-location-bar .location-edit-pin:hover {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* HERO HEART — inline heartbeat icon in H1 */
.hero-heart { display:inline-block; width:1.1em; height:0.9em; margin-left:.25em; vertical-align:-.15em; flex-shrink:0; }
.hero-heart .heart { transform-origin:center; transform-box:fill-box; animation:ecm-heartbeat 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes ecm-heartbeat { 0%,100% { transform:scale(1); } 15% { transform:scale(1.12); } 30% { transform:scale(1); } 45% { transform:scale(1.08); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-heart .heart { animation:none; } }