/* Houston Power Washing Pro: design system
   Brand: deep navy #0B1A33, water blue #00B4E6, amber #F0A500,
   backgrounds white and light blue tint #E8F4FD. */

:root {
  --navy: #0b1a33;
  --navy-2: #13294d;
  --navy-deep: #060f22;
  --water: #00b4e6;
  --water-ink: #006c94;      /* water blue darkened for text/links on white (AA) */
  --water-soft: #8fe0f7;     /* water blue lightened for links on navy */
  --amber: #f0a500;
  --amber-hover: #ffb81f;
  --tint: #e8f4fd;
  --tint-2: #d4eaf9;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --ink: #16202e;
  --muted: #475569;
  --line: #c3d3e2;
  --focus: #f0a500;
  --radius: 10px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 26, 51, .12);
  --font: "Inter", "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --col: 860px;
  --wide: 1160px;
  --gutter: clamp(18px, 4vw, 32px);
  --header-h: 76px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  top: 0 !important; /* keep Google Translate from shifting the page */
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--water-ink); text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; }
a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--focus); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 3px; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { line-height: 1.2; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 .55em; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.15rem); margin-top: 1.6em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.35rem); margin-top: 1.4em; }
p, ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
li { margin-bottom: .35em; }
.sr { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }
.small { font-size: .88rem; }

.skip { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 8px; z-index: 1000; background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 700; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.skip:focus { left: 8px; }

/* ---------- layout ---------- */
.col { max-width: var(--col); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.wide { max-width: var(--wide); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.band { padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px) 0; }
.band > .col > h2:first-child, .band > .wide > h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.band--tint { background: var(--tint); }
.band--navy { background: var(--navy); color: #e6eef8; }
.band--navy h2, .band--navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
.band--navy a:not(.btn) { color: var(--water-soft); }
.band:not(.band--tint):not(.band--navy) + .band:not(.band--tint):not(.band--navy) { padding-top: 0; }
.band--tight { padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) 0; }
.lead { font-size: 1.2rem; color: #2b3647; }
.center { text-align: center; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5em;
  font: 700 1rem/1.2 var(--font); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: 999px; border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s, transform .15s;
  min-height: 48px; text-align: center;
}
.btn--amber { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--amber:hover { background: var(--amber-hover); color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--ghost { background: rgba(6, 15, 34, .35); color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); }
.btn--navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn--navy:hover { background: var(--navy-2); color: var(--white); }
.btn--outline { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn--sm { padding: 9px 16px; min-height: 42px; font-size: .95rem; }
.btn--big { font-size: 1.15rem; padding: 16px 30px; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }
.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

/* ---------- quote bar ---------- */
.quote-bar { background: var(--navy-deep); color: #f6d58a; text-align: center; padding: 7px var(--gutter); font-size: .85rem; line-height: 1.4; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(240, 165, 0, .3); }
.quote-bar p { margin: 0; }
.quote-bar q { font-style: italic; quotes: "\201C" "\201D"; }
.quote-bar__by { color: #cfd9e6; white-space: nowrap; }
.quote-bar__by::before { content: "- "; }

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header { background: var(--navy); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25); }
.site-header__inner { max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); min-height: var(--header-h); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.logo { flex: 0 0 auto; display: block; }
.logo img { height: 46px; width: auto; }
.site-nav { margin-left: auto; }
.site-nav__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.site-nav__list > li { margin: 0; position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.site-nav__link { display: block; color: #e9f1fb; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; padding: 10px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: none; border: 0; font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.3; }
.site-nav__link:hover, .site-nav__link[aria-current="page"], .site-nav__link.is-current { color: var(--water-soft); }
.sub-toggle { background: none; border: 0; color: #e9f1fb; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 6px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.sub-toggle:not(.sub-toggle--text)::after, .sub-toggle--text::after { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-right: 2px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor; transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-3px); margin-left: 6px; }
.sub-toggle[aria-expanded="true"]::after { transform: rotate(-135deg) translateY(-1px); }
.sub { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 8px; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 250px; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); display: none; z-index: 60; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.sub li { margin: 0; }
.sub a { display: block; padding: 8px 12px; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500; }
.sub a:hover, .sub a[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--tint); }
.sub-open > .sub { display: block; }
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.lang { display: inline-flex; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .45); border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden; }
.lang__btn { background: none; border: 0; color: #e9f1fb; font: 700 .8rem/1 var(--font); padding: 9px 10px; cursor: pointer; min-height: 40px; min-width: 40px; }
.lang__btn[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--water); color: var(--navy); }
.header-call__short { display: none; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; }

@media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 1101px) {
  .has-sub:hover > .sub { display: block; }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-left: auto; background: none; color: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .45); border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 14px; font: 700 .9rem var(--font); cursor: pointer; min-height: 42px; order: 3; }
  .nav-toggle__bars, .nav-toggle__bars::before, .nav-toggle__bars::after { display: block; width: 18px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; position: relative; content: ""; }
  .nav-toggle__bars::before { position: absolute; top: -6px; }
  .nav-toggle__bars::after { position: absolute; top: 6px; }
  .header-actions { margin-left: auto; order: 2; }
  .site-nav { display: none; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; background: var(--navy); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h)); overflow-y: auto; padding: 8px var(--gutter) 20px; margin: 0; }
  .nav-open .site-nav { display: block; }
  .site-nav__list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .site-nav__list > li { flex-wrap: wrap; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); }
  .site-nav__link { flex: 1; padding: 14px 4px; font-size: 1.05rem; text-align: left; }
  .sub-toggle:not(.sub-toggle--text) { padding: 14px; }
  .sub { position: static; width: 100%; box-shadow: none; background: var(--navy-2); border: 0; margin: 0 0 10px; }
  .sub a { color: #e9f1fb; }
  .sub a:hover, .sub a[aria-current="page"] { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .logo img { height: 36px; }
  .header-call__long { display: none; }
  .header-call__short { display: inline; }
  .site-header__inner { gap: 8px; }
  .nav-toggle__label { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { padding: 8px 12px; }
  .lang__btn { padding: 9px 6px; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .site-header__inner { padding: 0 12px; gap: 6px; }
  .logo img { height: 28px; }
  .header-actions { gap: 6px; }
  .header-call { padding: 9px 12px; }
  .nav-toggle { padding: 8px 10px; }
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; isolation: isolate; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.hero--full { min-height: min(calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 34px), 860px); }
.hero--short { min-height: 380px; }
.hero__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; }
.hero__fade { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background:
  linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 15, 34, .92) 0%, rgba(6, 15, 34, .78) 40%, rgba(6, 15, 34, .35) 75%, rgba(6, 15, 34, .2) 100%),
  linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(6, 15, 34, .55) 0%, rgba(6, 15, 34, 0) 45%); }
.hero__inner { width: 100%; max-width: var(--wide); margin: 0 auto; padding: clamp(56px, 9vw, 110px) var(--gutter); }
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); max-width: 22ch; text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35); margin-bottom: .4em; }
.hero--short h1 { max-width: 24ch; }
.hero__lead { font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.7vw, 1.3rem); max-width: 56ch; color: #eef4fb; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero__note { margin: 18px 0 0; font-size: .92rem; color: #d3deec; max-width: 60ch; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .hero__fade { background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(6, 15, 34, .9) 0%, rgba(6, 15, 34, .72) 60%, rgba(6, 15, 34, .55) 100%); }
  .hero--full { min-height: 0; }
  .hero .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}

/* ---------- breadcrumbs ---------- */
.crumbs { background: var(--tint); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tint-2); }
.crumbs ol { list-style: none; margin: 0 auto; padding: 10px var(--gutter); max-width: var(--wide); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 0; font-size: .88rem; }
.crumbs li { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }
.crumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin: 0 8px; color: #7b8aa0; }
.crumbs a { color: var(--water-ink); }

/* ---------- prose / reading column ---------- */
.prose { max-width: var(--col); margin: 0 auto; padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) var(--gutter) 0; }
.prose:last-child { padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); }
.prose > h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.3em; }
.prose li::marker { color: var(--water-ink); }

/* figures */
.grid-2 > .fig { margin: 0; }
.fig { margin: 32px 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: var(--tint); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.fig img { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.fig figcaption { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); background: var(--tint); }
.fig--wide { margin-left: calc(-1 * min(120px, 8vw)); margin-right: calc(-1 * min(120px, 8vw)); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .fig--wide { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } }

/* split: text + image side by side on large screens */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: center; }
.split .fig { margin: 0; }
.split > :first-child > h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
/* a two-column block inside the reading column breaks out to the full page width, so its text column is not squeezed to a few words per line */
@media (min-width: 861px) { .prose .split { width: min(calc(var(--wide) - 2 * var(--gutter)), calc(100vw - 2 * var(--gutter) - 20px)); position: relative; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr; } }

/* callouts */
.note { background: var(--tint); border-left: 5px solid var(--water); padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0; margin: 28px 0; }
.note p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.note--amber { background: #fff6e0; border-left-color: var(--amber); }
.note h3 { margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* steps */
.steps { list-style: none; counter-reset: s; padding: 0 !important; margin: 24px 0 28px; }
.steps > li { counter-increment: s; position: relative; padding: 0 0 18px 60px; margin: 0; }
.steps > li::before { content: counter(s); position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.steps > li strong { display: block; color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.band--navy .steps > li::before { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); }
.band--navy .steps > li strong { color: var(--white); }

/* checklist */
.checks { list-style: none; padding: 0 !important; }
.checks li { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; }
.checks li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: .45em; width: 8px; height: 14px; border-right: 3px solid var(--water-ink); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--water-ink); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.band--navy .checks li::before { border-color: var(--amber); }

/* comparison / data tables */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin: 26px 0; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); }
table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .97rem; min-width: 520px; }
th, td { text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: top; }
thead th { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f5fafe; }
tbody th { color: var(--navy); background: var(--tint); }

/* cards */
.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 22px; margin: 28px 0; }
.card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 26, 51, .06); transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .15s; }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.card img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; }
.card__body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.card h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.card h3 a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
.card h3 a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.card { position: relative; }
.card p { margin: 0; color: #334155; font-size: .97rem; }
.card__more { margin-top: auto !important; padding-top: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--water-ink) !important; }
.card--text { border-top: 4px solid var(--water); }
.band--tint .card { border-color: var(--tint-2); }

/* link lists (cities etc.) */
.pill-list { list-style: none; padding: 0 !important; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0; }
.pill-list li { margin: 0; }
.pill-list a { display: inline-block; padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.pill-list a:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy); }
.band--navy .pill-list a { background: var(--navy-2); color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25); }
.band--navy .pill-list a:hover { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); }

/* two / three column feature blocks */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin: 26px 0; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin: 26px 0; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.panel { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 24px; }
.panel h3 { margin-top: 0; }
.panel p:last-child, .panel ul:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.panel--do { border-top: 5px solid #1f8a4c; }
.panel--dont { border-top: 5px solid #c2410c; }
.band--navy .panel { background: var(--navy-2); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15); color: #e6eef8; }
.reason-num { display: inline-flex; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* definition-style facts */
.facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 24px 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.facts li { background: var(--tint); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 18px; margin: 0; }
.facts strong { display: block; color: var(--navy); }

/* sources */
.sources { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 16px; }
.sources h2 { font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--muted); }
.sources ul { padding-left: 1.2em; }
.sources a { word-break: break-word; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq__list { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; }
.faq__item { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--tint-2); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 26, 51, .05); }
.faq__item summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 18px 56px 18px 22px; position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary::after { content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--tint); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.faq__item[open] summary::after { content: "\2212"; }
.faq__item summary h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 700; display: inline; }
.faq__a { padding: 0 22px 18px; }
.faq__a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- CTA + form ---------- */
.cta__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(320px, 460px); gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: start; }
.cta__text h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.cta__text p { color: #d8e3f1; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.cta__facts { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 22px 0 0; }
.cta__facts li { padding-left: 28px; position: relative; color: #d8e3f1; }
.cta__facts li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: .5em; width: 7px; height: 12px; border-right: 3px solid var(--amber); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--amber); transform: rotate(45deg); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .cta__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.form { background: var(--white); color: var(--ink); border-radius: 14px; padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25); }
.band--tint .form, .prose .form { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.form__title { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--navy); }
.form__intro { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form__row { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form__row--half { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .form__row--half { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form label { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: .93rem; margin-bottom: 5px; color: var(--navy); }
.form .opt { font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); }
.form input, .form select, .form textarea { width: 100%; font: inherit; font-size: 1rem; padding: 11px 13px; border: 1.5px solid #8596ab; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--white); color: var(--ink); min-height: 46px; }
.form input:focus, .form select:focus, .form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--water-ink); outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 180, 230, .35); outline-offset: 0; }
.form textarea { resize: vertical; }
.form__legal { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 12px 0 0; }
.form__legal a { color: var(--water-ink) !important; }
.hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-deep); color: #c9d5e5; font-size: .95rem; padding-top: 56px; }
.site-footer a { color: #e2ebf6; text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--water-soft); text-decoration: underline; }
.site-footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.site-footer__grid ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.site-footer__grid li { margin: 0 0 6px; }
.site-footer__label { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8fa3bd; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.site-footer__brand .logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.site-footer__brand p { max-width: 42ch; }
.site-footer__phone { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--amber) !important; }
.site-footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); padding: 18px var(--gutter); text-align: center; font-size: .88rem; }
.site-footer__bottom p { margin: 0; }
.social { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 10px; padding: 0; margin: 10px 0 0; }
.social a { display: inline-flex; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--navy-2); color: var(--white); }
.social a:hover { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .site-footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- home specifics ---------- */
.how-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; counter-reset: h; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 30px 0 0; }
.how-strip li { counter-increment: h; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--tint-2); margin: 0; }
.how-strip li::before { content: counter(h); display: inline-flex; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.how-strip strong { display: block; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .how-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .how-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.section-intro { max-width: 78ch; }

/* Google Translate chrome */
.skiptranslate iframe, .goog-te-banner-frame, #goog-gt-tt, .goog-te-balloon-frame { display: none !important; }
.goog-text-highlight { background: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; }
body > .skiptranslate { display: none !important; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}
@media print {
  .site-header, .quote-bar, .cta, .site-footer { display: none; }
}

/* plain title band for pages without a hero (legal pages) */
.title-band { background: var(--navy); padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 0 clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); }
.title-band h1 { color: var(--white); margin: 0; }