/* ===================================================================
   Clean Cut Lawn Care, LLC — theme: "Fresh-Cut, forest-green led"
   Palette: forest green #2F6B3C + earthy neutrals.
   Sunny amber #F59E0B = CTAs ONLY.  Fully self-contained (system fonts).
   =================================================================== */
:root {
  --forest:      #2F6B3C;   /* brand primary */
  --forest-700:  #285C34;   /* raised green */
  --forest-800:  #21502C;
  --forest-deep: #14311C;   /* footer base */
  --forest-darker:#0E2414;
  --grass:       #6DA544;   /* decorative fresh green */
  --leaf-ic:     #3C7A46;   /* icon ink */
  --ink:         #1C2A20;   /* body headings */
  --muted:       #5D6B60;   /* secondary text */
  --paper:       #ffffff;
  --paper-alt:   #F3F7F1;   /* section tint */
  --line:        #E1E8DE;   /* hairlines */
  --tint-green:  #E7F0E5;   /* green icon chip bg */
  --tint-leaf:   #EDF3EA;   /* soft leaf chip bg */
  --accent:      #F59E0B;   /* SUNNY CTA accent — CTAs only */
  --accent-600:  #D9860A;   /* CTA hover */
  --font: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --serif: "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, "Book Antiqua", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: var(--font); background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }

svg.ic { width: 1em; height: 1em; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; fill: none; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; flex-shrink: 0; vertical-align: -0.14em; }

/* NAV */
.nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 3rem; height: 74px; background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
}
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; }
.logo-mark {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 11px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--grass), var(--forest));
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.logo-mark svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.logo-text { font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; display: block; }
.logo-sub { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-top: 1px; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; transition: color 0.15s; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--forest); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff !important; padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 7px; font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 13.5px !important;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--accent-600) !important; }

/* HERO */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 560px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 10%, rgba(109,165,68,0.35) 0%, rgba(47,107,60,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #3a7c48 0%, #2f6b3c 40%, #21502c 100%);
}
/* CSS "grass field" band at bottom of hero */
.hero-bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 34%;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(95deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0 3px, rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 3px 7px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,49,28,0) 0%, rgba(20,49,28,0.55) 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 40%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 40%);
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 4.5rem 3rem; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
.hero-copy { max-width: 620px; }
.tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.tag svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: #c7e6ae; }
.h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 54px; line-height: 1.05;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-weight: 400;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}
.h1 .accentword { color: #c7e6ae; font-style: italic; }
.hero-p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 8px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-600); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-lg { font-size: 16px; padding: 16px 30px; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(245,158,11,0.34); }
.btn-primary svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.btn-ghost {
  font-size: 14.5px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; text-decoration: none;
  padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.btn-lg.btn-ghost { padding: 15px 26px; }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: #fff; }
.btn-ghost svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.hero-badges { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-badge { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.hero-badge svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: #c7e6ae; }

/* TRUST BAR */
.trust-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.trust-item { padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.trust-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 9px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--tint-green); color: var(--forest); }
.trust-icon svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; }
.trust-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.trust-sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; margin-top: 1px; }

/* SECTION SHELL */
.section { padding: 4rem 3rem; }
.section.alt { background: var(--paper-alt); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.wrap { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; }
.sec-tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grass); margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.sec-h { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 34px; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 400; }
.sec-intro { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* SERVICES GRID */
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; }
.svc { background: #fff; padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem; transition: background 0.15s; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
.svc:hover { background: #FAFCF9; }
.svc-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; background: var(--tint-green); color: var(--forest); }
.svc-icon svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
.svc-name { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.svc-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.svc-more { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--forest); margin-top: 0.85rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.svc-more svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* SPLIT (image + copy) */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
.split.rev .split-media { order: 2; }
.split-copy p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.check-list { list-style: none; margin-top: 1.25rem; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.check-list li svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--forest); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

/* PHOTO PLACEHOLDER */
.photo {
  position: relative; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; min-height: 340px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(90% 70% at 70% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #7fb85c 0%, #4f9145 45%, #2f6b3c 100%);
}
.photo::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 42%;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(88deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0 4px, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 4px 9px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,49,28,0) 0%, rgba(20,49,28,0.4) 100%);
}
.photo-label {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: 1rem; padding: 7px 13px;
  background: rgba(20,49,28,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 8px; color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.photo-label svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: #c7e6ae; }
.photo.sm { min-height: 220px; }
.photo.tall { min-height: 420px; }

/* STEPS */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.step { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.75rem; }
.step-num { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--forest); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-family: var(--serif); }
.step-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.step-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* STATS */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 44px; color: var(--forest); line-height: 1; }
.stat-label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.5rem; font-weight: 500; }

/* REVIEWS */
.review-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.review { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.75rem; }
.stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.stars svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: currentColor; stroke: none; }
.review-txt { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.review-who { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.review-loc { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1px; }

/* AREAS */
.area-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.area-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem; display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.area-card svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--forest); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.area-name { font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.area-sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.zip-row { margin-top: 2.25rem; padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; background: var(--tint-green); border-radius: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--forest-800); line-height: 1.8; }
.zip-row strong { color: var(--forest); }

/* PAGE HERO (subpages) */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 4rem 3rem; }
.ph-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-h1 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 44px; line-height: 1.08; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; font-weight: 400; text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.page-hero-p { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 620px; }

/* CTA STRIP */
.cta-strip { background: var(--forest); position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 3.25rem 3rem; }
.cta-strip .cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-strip::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(90% 120% at 85% 0%, rgba(109,165,68,0.4), rgba(47,107,60,0) 60%); }
.cta-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 30px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.cta-sub { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-weight: 400; }

/* QUOTE FORM */
.quote-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
.quote-side .sec-h { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.quote-side p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.quote-phone { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 30px; color: var(--forest); text-decoration: none; }
.quote-phone svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--accent); }
.quote-points { list-style: none; margin-top: 1.75rem; display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; }
.quote-points li { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.quote-points li svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--forest); flex-shrink: 0; }

.quote-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 2rem; box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(20,49,28,0.1); }
.qc-title { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.qc-sub { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.rq-field { display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.rq-field span { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.rq-field input, .rq-field textarea, .rq-field select {
  width: 100%; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 12px 13px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 9px; background: #fff;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s; resize: vertical;
}
.rq-field input:focus, .rq-field textarea:focus, .rq-field select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--forest); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47,107,60,0.12); }
.rq-two { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.btn-submit {
  width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 15px 20px; border: none; border-radius: 9px; cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; transition: background 0.15s;
}
.btn-submit:hover { background: var(--accent-600); }
.btn-submit svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.qc-fine { margin-top: 0.9rem; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; text-align: center; }

/* FOOTER */
.footer { background: var(--forest-deep); padding: 3.25rem 3rem; }
.footer-inner { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.ft-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-decoration: none; }
.ft-logo-mark { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--grass), var(--forest-700)); }
.ft-logo-mark svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ft-name { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.ft-tagline { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 0.25rem; max-width: 300px; }
.ft-heading { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.ft-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.ft-row svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--grass); flex-shrink: 0; }
.ft-row a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.ft-row a:hover { color: #fff; }
.ft-links { list-style: none; }
.ft-links li { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.ft-links a { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); text-decoration: none; }
.ft-links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.ft-bottom { background: var(--forest-darker); padding: 1rem 3rem; }
.ft-bottom-inner { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ft-copy { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); }

/* DEMO NOTES */
.demo-note {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  border: 1.5px dashed #7C3AED; background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 13px; color: #5B21B6; line-height: 1.6;
}
.demo-note-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0; background: #7C3AED; color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px; margin-top: 1px;
}
.demo-note-strip { padding: 1.25rem 3rem; }
.demo-note-strip .wrap { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ===================================================================
   POLISH PASS — depth, motion, and new conversion components
   =================================================================== */

/* Scroll-reveal (progressive; content is visible if JS/anim off) */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal.d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal.d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

/* Hero refinements — floating light + gentle drift */
.hero-bg::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -20%; right: -10%; width: 60%; height: 90%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(199,230,174,0.30), rgba(199,230,174,0) 65%);
  filter: blur(6px); animation: heroGlow 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroGlow { from { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); opacity: 0.8; } to { transform: translate3d(-24px,18px,0) scale(1.08); opacity: 1; } }
.hero-copy > * { animation: heroRise 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) both; }
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.06s; }
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.18s; }
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
@keyframes heroRise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* Micro-interactions on cards */
.svc { position: relative; }
.svc::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%; width: 3px; background: var(--grass); transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.svc:hover::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
.svc:hover .svc-icon { transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(-3deg); }
.svc-icon { transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease; }
.svc:hover .svc-more svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.svc-more svg { transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.step { transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease; }
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(20,49,28,0.09); border-color: #D3E0CE; }
.review { transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease; }
.review:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(20,49,28,0.08); }
.area-card { transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease; }
.area-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(20,49,28,0.08); border-color: #D3E0CE; }
.trust-item { transition: background 0.2s ease; }
.trust-item:hover { background: var(--paper-alt); }

/* BEFORE / AFTER GALLERY */
.ba-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.ba {
  position: relative; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; min-height: 320px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); cursor: ew-resize; user-select: none;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(20,49,28,0.08);
}
.ba-layer { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; }
/* BEFORE = patchy, dry, overgrown */
.ba-before {
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(72deg, rgba(120,100,50,0.12) 0 6px, rgba(90,110,60,0.10) 6px 13px),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #9caa6b 0%, #8a9a5a 45%, #6f7d47 100%);
}
/* AFTER = lush, striped, healthy — clipped, grows on hover */
.ba-after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(90% 70% at 70% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(88deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 0 14px, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 14px 28px),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #7fb85c 0%, #4f9145 45%, #2f6b3c 100%);
  clip-path: inset(0 55% 0 0);
  transition: clip-path 0.5s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.ba:hover .ba-after, .ba:focus-within .ba-after { clip-path: inset(0 8% 0 0); }
.ba-handle {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 45%; width: 2px; z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(20,49,28,0.15);
  transition: left 0.5s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.ba:hover .ba-handle, .ba:focus-within .ba-handle { left: 92%; }
.ba-handle::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 34px; height: 34px;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%); border-radius: 50%; background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(20,49,28,0.28);
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--forest) 0 40%, transparent 40% 60%, var(--forest) 60% 100%);
  background-size: 14px 2px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center;
}
.ba-tag {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: 0.85rem; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff; backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.ba-tag.b { background: rgba(60,55,25,0.6); }
.ba-tag.a { background: rgba(20,49,28,0.62); margin-left: auto; }
.ba-cap { margin-top: 0.85rem; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.ba-cap strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }

/* RECURRING PLAN TIERS */
.plans { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; align-items: stretch; }
.plan {
  position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.9rem 1.7rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.plan:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(20,49,28,0.1); }
.plan.feat { border-color: var(--forest); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(20,49,28,0.14); }
.plan.feat::before {
  content: "Most popular"; position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(245,158,11,0.35); white-space: nowrap;
}
.plan-name { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.plan-blurb { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 3px; min-height: 34px; }
.plan-price { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 40px; color: var(--forest); line-height: 1; margin: 0.9rem 0 0.15rem; }
.plan-price small { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 500; }
.plan-cycle { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.plan-feats { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 1.4rem; }
.plan-feats li { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); }
.plan-feats li svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--forest); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.plan .btn-primary, .plan .btn-ghost { margin-top: auto; justify-content: center; }
.plan.feat .btn-primary { box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(245,158,11,0.3); }

/* SEASONAL / YEAR-ROUND FLORIDA STRIP */
.season { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1.4fr; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; }
.season-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.9rem; }
.season-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease; }
.season-item:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(20,49,28,0.07); }
.season-season { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grass); }
.season-freq { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 4px; }
.season-note { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 3px; line-height: 1.5; }
.season-bar { margin-top: 1.1rem; height: 10px; border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.season-bar span { display: block; height: 100%; }
.season-bar .peak { background: var(--forest); }
.season-bar .slow { background: var(--tint-green); }
.season-legend { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0.6rem; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.season-legend span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.season-legend i { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 3px; display: inline-block; }
.season-legend i.peak { background: var(--forest); }
.season-legend i.slow { background: var(--tint-green); border: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* INSTANT QUOTE ESTIMATOR */
.est-card {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7fbf5 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 1.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(20,49,28,0.08);
}
.est-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.est-head .est-ic { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--tint-green); color: var(--forest); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.est-head .est-ic svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.est-title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.est-sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.est-group { margin-bottom: 1.15rem; }
.est-group > span { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.est-opts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
.est-opts.two { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.est-opt { position: relative; }
.est-opt input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.est-opt label {
  display: block; text-align: center; padding: 11px 8px; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); background: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s, transform 0.12s;
}
.est-opt label small { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.est-opt label:hover { border-color: var(--grass); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.est-opt input:checked + label { border-color: var(--forest); background: var(--tint-green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47,107,60,0.12); }
.est-opt input:focus-visible + label { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47,107,60,0.25); }
.est-result { margin-top: 1.4rem; padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--forest); color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.est-result::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(80% 120% at 90% 0%, rgba(109,165,68,0.5), rgba(47,107,60,0) 60%); }
.est-result-label { position: relative; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.est-range { position: relative; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 38px; line-height: 1.05; margin: 4px 0 2px; }
.est-per { position: relative; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.est-fine { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; text-align: center; }

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .nav { padding: 0 1.5rem; }
  .nav-links { gap: 0; }
  .nav-links li { display: none; }
  .nav-links li:last-child { display: block; }
  .hero-inner, .section, .page-hero, .cta-strip, .demo-note-strip { padding-left: 1.5rem; padding-right: 1.5rem; }
  .h1 { font-size: 42px; }
  .page-h1 { font-size: 34px; }
  .sec-h { font-size: 28px; }
  .trust-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .trust-item:nth-child(3), .trust-item:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .split, .quote-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .split.rev .split-media { order: 0; }
  .steps, .review-grid, .area-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .ft-bottom { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; }
  .ba-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .plans { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 440px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .plan.feat { order: -1; }
  .season { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .nav { padding: 0 1rem; height: 66px; }
  .logo-sub { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { padding: 8px 14px; }
  .hero { min-height: 0; }
  .hero-inner { padding-top: 3.25rem; padding-bottom: 3.25rem; }
  .h1 { font-size: 34px; }
  .hero-p { font-size: 15.5px; }
  .btns .btn-primary, .btns .btn-ghost { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .trust-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .rq-two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-strip .btn-primary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .season-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .est-opts, .est-opts.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   CLEAN CUT — PROOF-LED HOMEPAGE LAYOUT
   Light, calm hero built around a large drag-to-compare slider.
   Structurally distinct from the offer-led sibling demo.
   =================================================================== */
@property --pos { syntax: '<percentage>'; inherits: true; initial-value: 50%; }

/* Proof hero shell — light & credible (vs. dark offer heroes) */
.hero-proof {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 92% -15%, rgba(109,165,68,0.16), rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%),
    radial-gradient(90% 70% at 5% 110%, rgba(47,107,60,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #F1F6EF 0%, #ffffff 62%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-proof-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem 3.75rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.12fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center;
}
.hero-proof-copy { max-width: 520px; }
.hero-proof .tag {
  color: var(--forest-800); background: var(--tint-green);
  border: 1px solid #D3E6CB; margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.hero-proof .tag svg { color: var(--grass); }
.hero-proof .h1 { color: var(--ink); text-shadow: none; font-size: 50px; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.hero-proof .h1 .accentword { color: var(--forest); font-style: italic; }
.hero-proof .hero-p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 470px; margin-bottom: 1.9rem; }
.hero-proof .btn-ghost { color: var(--forest); border-color: #CDDCC7; }
.hero-proof .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--tint-green); border-color: var(--forest); }
.hero-proof .hero-badges { margin-top: 2rem; }
.hero-proof .hero-badge { color: var(--muted); }
.hero-proof .hero-badge svg { color: var(--forest); }

/* Drag-to-compare slider (the hero centerpiece) */
.hero-proof-media { position: relative; }
.compare {
  --pos: 50%;
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; min-height: 300px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 64px rgba(20,49,28,0.18);
  user-select: none; touch-action: pan-y;
  background: #6f7d47; /* fallback under panes */
}
.compare-pane { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; }
/* AFTER = lush, striped, healthy (fills full frame as the base layer) */
.compare-after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(90% 70% at 70% 8%, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(88deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.11) 0 16px, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 16px 32px),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #7fb85c 0%, #4f9145 45%, #2f6b3c 100%);
}
/* BEFORE = dry, patchy, overgrown — occupies the left portion set by --pos */
.compare-before {
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(72deg, rgba(120,100,50,0.14) 0 7px, rgba(90,110,60,0.10) 7px 15px),
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 30% 80%, rgba(150,120,60,0.35), rgba(150,120,60,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #a7b273 0%, #8f9c5c 45%, #6f7d47 100%);
  clip-path: inset(0 calc(100% - var(--pos)) 0 0);
}
.compare-tag {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; margin: 0.95rem; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff; backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.compare-tag.b { background: rgba(60,55,25,0.62); }
.compare-tag.a { background: rgba(20,49,28,0.64); margin-left: auto; }
.compare-divider {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: var(--pos); width: 3px;
  transform: translateX(-1.5px); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(20,49,28,0.14); z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
}
.compare-grip {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,49,28,0.32); color: var(--forest);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1px; pointer-events: none;
}
.compare-grip svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2.2; fill: none; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
/* Full-overlay range input = the drag/keyboard interaction surface */
.compare-range {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;
  -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; background: transparent;
  cursor: ew-resize; z-index: 5; opacity: 0;
}
.compare-range:focus-visible { opacity: 1; outline: none; }
.compare-range:focus-visible + .compare-focus { opacity: 1; }
.compare-focus {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 20px; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(47,107,60,0.7);
}
.compare-cap { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
.compare-cap svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--forest); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Homepage service-area teaser reuses .area-grid; small link row */
.area-more { margin-top: 1.75rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.area-link { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.area-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.area-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Proof-hero responsive */
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .hero-proof-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; padding: 2.75rem 1.5rem 3rem; }
  .hero-proof-media { order: -1; }         /* proof first on mobile */
  .hero-proof .h1 { font-size: 40px; }
  .hero-proof .hero-p { max-width: none; }
  .compare { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero-proof-inner { padding: 2.25rem 1rem 2.5rem; }
  .hero-proof .h1 { font-size: 33px; }
  .compare { min-height: 240px; }
}

/* MOTION SAFETY */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .ba-after { clip-path: inset(0 30% 0 0); }
  .ba-handle { left: 70%; }
  /* Slider stays centred & fully usable; no auto-sweep */
  .compare { --pos: 50%; }
}