/* ============================================================================
   ESSENTIAL BAIL BONDS — Riverside, CA
   Gold-on-black luxury · calm, trust-first, 2am-mobile-ready
   Engine: Web Ascension Pro scroll scaffold (adapted: no loader, no frame-scrub)
   ============================================================================ */
:root{
  --bg:#080706; --bg-warm:#0e0b07; --bg-deep:#0a0908;
  --panel:#141109; --panel-2:#1a1610;
  --ink:#f4efe4; --muted:#ab9f8c; --muted-2:#867c6d;
  --gold:#e49f37; --gold-hi:#f3c672; --gold-dk:#a9741f;
  --green:#4ade80;
  --line:rgba(228,159,55,.16); --line-soft:rgba(214,193,150,.11);
  --glow:rgba(228,159,55,.30);
  --maxw:1180px; --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --display:"Cinzel",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  --body:"Figtree",system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- base ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ overflow-x:clip; scroll-behavior:smooth; }
html.reduce{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
body{ margin:0; background:var(--bg); color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--body);
  font-size:clamp(1rem,.95rem + .3vw,1.115rem); line-height:1.65; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility; overflow-x:clip; }
img,canvas,svg,video{ display:block; max-width:100%; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font:inherit; color:inherit; cursor:pointer; background:none; border:0; padding:0; }
button, a{ touch-action:manipulation; }
::selection{ background:var(--gold); color:#161006; }
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:3px; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; line-height:1.08; letter-spacing:.01em; margin:0; text-wrap:balance; }
p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
.word-em{ color:var(--gold); }

.skip-link{ position:fixed; top:-60px; left:16px; z-index:300; padding:12px 18px; border-radius:0 0 10px 10px;
  background:var(--gold); color:#171006; font-weight:700; transition:top .3s var(--ease); }
.skip-link:focus{ top:0; }

.wrap{ width:min(var(--maxw), calc(100% - clamp(40px,8vw,96px))); margin-inline:auto; }
.section{ padding:clamp(72px,9vw,128px) 0; position:relative; }
.eyebrow{ font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.3em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold);
  margin:0 0 18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); opacity:.7; flex:0 0 auto; }
.sec-title{ font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.6vw,2.7rem); margin-bottom:18px; }
.sec-lede{ color:var(--muted); max-width:56ch; }

/* ---------- kinetic type + reveal gating (no flash before JS) ---------- */
.js [data-split]{ visibility:hidden; }
.js [data-reveal]{ visibility:hidden; }
.word{ display:inline-block; overflow:hidden; vertical-align:top; padding:0 .02em; }
.word-i{ display:inline-block; will-change:transform; }

/* ---------- page-transition veil ---------- */
.veil{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:190; background:var(--bg); opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .45s var(--ease), visibility .45s; }
.veil.on{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
html.veil-in .veil{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transition:none; }
html.reduce .veil{ display:none; }

/* ---------- scroll progress ---------- */
.progress{ position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px; z-index:120; pointer-events:none; }
.progress-bar{ display:block; height:100%; width:100%; transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:0 50%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-dk),var(--gold-hi)); }

/* ---------- top bar (solid, $2k tier) ---------- */
.topbar{ position:fixed; inset:0 0 auto 0; z-index:110; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:18px; padding:12px clamp(16px,3.4vw,40px);
  padding-left:max(clamp(16px,3.4vw,40px),env(safe-area-inset-left));
  padding-right:max(clamp(16px,3.4vw,40px),env(safe-area-inset-right));
  background:rgba(8,7,6,.92); backdrop-filter:blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  transition:box-shadow .4s var(--ease); }
.topbar.scrolled{ box-shadow:0 14px 40px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.85); }
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.brand-img{ height:46px; width:auto; display:block; }
.footer-brand .brand-img{ height:52px; }
.top-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:clamp(16px,2.4vw,30px); }
.top-nav a{ font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--muted); transition:color .35s var(--ease); }
.top-nav a:hover, .top-nav a[aria-current="page"]{ color:var(--ink); }
.top-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; flex:0 0 auto; }

.btn-call{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:11px 20px; border-radius:40px;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--gold-hi),var(--gold) 55%,var(--gold-dk)); color:#171006;
  font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; letter-spacing:.02em; white-space:nowrap;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -12px var(--glow); transition:box-shadow .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), filter .4s var(--ease); }
.btn-call:hover{ box-shadow:0 16px 42px -12px var(--glow); transform:translateY(-1px); filter:brightness(1.05); }
.btn-call svg{ width:15px; height:15px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.btn-ghost{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; padding:12px 22px; border-radius:40px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem;
  transition:border-color .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease); }
.btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.5); background:rgba(228,159,55,.06); }
.btn-ghost svg{ width:14px; height:14px; transition:transform .4s var(--ease); }
.btn-ghost:hover svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* hamburger + mobile menu */
.nav-toggle{ display:none; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  place-items:center; }
.nav-toggle svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }
.mobile-menu{ position:fixed; inset:62px 0 auto 0; z-index:105; background:rgba(10,9,7,.98);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  padding:10px clamp(20px,6vw,40px) 26px; display:grid; gap:4px;
  transform:translateY(-8px); opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), visibility .4s;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.9); }
.mobile-menu.open{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; }
.mobile-menu a{ padding:13px 4px; font-size:1.02rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.mobile-menu a:last-of-type{ border-bottom:0; }
.mobile-menu .btn-call{ justify-content:center; margin-top:12px; padding:15px 20px; font-size:1rem; }

/* ---------- topbar "Start a bond" (left of the call button) ---------- */
.btn-top-form{ padding:10px 18px; font-size:.86rem; white-space:nowrap; }
.mobile-menu .menu-form{ justify-content:center; margin-top:10px; padding:14px 20px; font-size:1rem; }

/* ---------- sticky language chip (top-left, below the bar) ---------- */
.lang-chip{ position:fixed; top:74px; left:clamp(16px,3.4vw,40px); z-index:104;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; padding:8px 15px; border-radius:30px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:rgba(8,7,6,.9); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.05em; color:var(--gold);
  transition:color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.lang-chip:hover{ color:var(--gold-hi); border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.5); }

/* hero "start a bond" that holds its own next to the call button */
.btn-form{ border:1.5px solid rgba(228,159,55,.75); background:rgba(228,159,55,.10);
  color:var(--gold-hi); font-weight:700; }
.btn-form:hover{ background:rgba(228,159,55,.2); border-color:var(--gold); }

/* ---------- live "available now" indicator ---------- */
.avail{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--muted); }
.live-dot{ position:relative; width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--green); flex:0 0 auto; }
.live-dot::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%; background:var(--green);
  animation:live-pulse 1.6s cubic-bezier(0,0,.2,1) infinite; }
@keyframes live-pulse{ 0%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:.65; } 100%{ transform:scale(2.7); opacity:0; } }
html.reduce .live-dot::after{ animation:none; opacity:0; }

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{ position:relative; min-height:min(94svh,980px); display:grid; align-items:center;
  padding:clamp(120px,16vh,170px) 0 clamp(64px,8vh,110px); overflow:clip; }
.hero-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(58% 46% at 78% 20%, rgba(228,159,55,.13), transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(42% 34% at 16% 82%, rgba(228,159,55,.05), transparent 70%); }
.hero-vignette{ position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 42%, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 100%); }
.hero-column{ position:absolute; right:clamp(-40px,4vw,60px); top:50%; transform:translateY(-52%);
  width:clamp(220px,24vw,360px); height:auto; opacity:.08; pointer-events:none;
  filter:grayscale(.2) blur(2px); z-index:1; }
.hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.02fr .98fr;
  gap:clamp(30px,4.5vw,70px); align-items:center; }
.hero-copy{ position:relative; }
.hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.5rem,6.2vw,4.6rem); font-weight:700; max-width:15ch; margin:0 0 26px; }
.hero-sub{ color:var(--muted); font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.4vw,1.18rem); max-width:52ch; margin-bottom:34px; }

/* hero lead form — glass card floating over the illuminated pillar */
.hero-form-wrap{ position:relative; }
.hero-form-wrap::before{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:-10%; z-index:-1; pointer-events:none;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(228,159,55,.18), transparent 76%);
  filter:blur(14px); }
.hero-form{ margin:0; max-width:none; width:100%; padding:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px);
  border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.30);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(26,21,13,.82), rgba(11,9,6,.9));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(1.1); backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(1.1);
  box-shadow:0 44px 90px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.hero-form .f-grid{ gap:12px; }
.hero-form-badge{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; margin-bottom:14px;
  font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); }
.hero-form h3{ font-size:1.32rem; }
.hero-form .form-note{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.hero-form .form-note a{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; white-space:nowrap; }
.hero-cta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.hero-cta .btn-call{ padding:16px 30px; font-size:1.05rem; border-radius:50px; }
.hero-cta .btn-call svg{ width:17px; height:17px; }
.hero-trust{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 26px; margin-top:30px; padding-top:26px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft); color:var(--muted); font-size:.86rem; font-weight:500; }
.hero-trust span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; }
.hero-trust svg{ width:13px; height:13px; color:var(--gold); flex:0 0 auto; }

/* ---------- panic answers strip ---------- */
.panic{ padding:clamp(54px,6vw,84px) 0; }
.panic-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line-soft);
  border-block:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.panic-cell{ background:var(--bg); padding:26px 24px 28px; transition:background .5s var(--ease); }
.panic-cell:hover{ background:var(--bg-warm); }
.panic-cell h3{ font-family:var(--body); font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:10px; }
.panic-cell p{ margin:0; color:var(--ink); font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.5; font-weight:500; }
.panic-cell p small{ display:block; margin-top:7px; color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:400; }

/* ---------- gold line-draw timeline ---------- */
.tl-rail{ position:relative; padding-left:clamp(44px,6vw,72px); }
.tl-line{ position:absolute; left:clamp(14px,2vw,24px); top:8px; bottom:8px; width:2px;
  background:var(--line-soft); border-radius:2px; overflow:hidden; }
.tl-fill{ position:absolute; inset:0; transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-hi),var(--gold-dk)); will-change:transform; }
.tl-step{ position:relative; padding:0 0 clamp(44px,6vw,64px); max-width:640px; }
.tl-step:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.tl-dot{ position:absolute; left:calc(-1 * clamp(44px,6vw,72px) + clamp(14px,2vw,24px) - 7px); top:4px;
  width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--muted-2); background:var(--bg);
  transition:border-color .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), background .5s var(--ease); }
.tl-num{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.28em; color:var(--muted-2);
  transition:color .5s var(--ease); }
.tl-step h3{ font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.75rem); margin:8px 0 12px; color:var(--muted);
  transition:color .5s var(--ease); }
.tl-step p{ margin:0; color:var(--muted-2); transition:color .5s var(--ease); max-width:54ch; }
.tl-step.is-on .tl-dot{ border-color:var(--gold); background:#171006; box-shadow:0 0 16px -2px var(--glow); }
.tl-step.is-on .tl-num{ color:var(--gold); }
.tl-step.is-on h3{ color:var(--ink); }
.tl-step.is-on p{ color:var(--muted); }
html.reduce .tl-fill{ transform:scaleY(1); }
html.reduce .tl-step .tl-dot{ border-color:var(--gold); }
html.reduce .tl-step h3{ color:var(--ink); }
html.reduce .tl-step p{ color:var(--muted); }
html.reduce .tl-step .tl-num{ color:var(--gold); }

/* ---------- cost / transparency ---------- */
.cost-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:clamp(36px,6vw,84px); align-items:center; }
.cost-headline{ font-size:clamp(4rem,10vw,7.5rem); font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700;
  line-height:1; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:.02em; }
.cost-headline small{ display:block; font-family:var(--body); font-weight:600; font-size:1rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-top:14px; }
.cost-card{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:clamp(24px,3.4vw,38px);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--bg-deep)); }
.cost-row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.cost-row:last-of-type{ border-bottom:0; }
.cost-row dt{ color:var(--muted); font-size:.94rem; }
.cost-row dd{ margin:0; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--ink);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }
.cost-row.total dd{ color:var(--gold); font-size:1.4rem; }
.cost-note{ margin:16px 0 0; font-size:.84rem; color:var(--muted-2); }
.stats-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line-soft);
  border-block:1px solid var(--line-soft); margin-top:clamp(48px,7vw,84px); }
.stat-cell{ background:var(--bg); padding:30px 24px; text-align:center; }
.stat-cell b{ display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3rem);
  color:var(--gold); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; line-height:1.05; }
.stat-cell span{ display:block; margin-top:8px; font-size:.8rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-2); }

/* ---------- trust split-scroll ---------- */
.trust-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:clamp(40px,6vw,90px); align-items:start; }
.trust-stick{ position:sticky; top:112px; }
.trust-callcard{ margin-top:28px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:26px 26px 28px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--bg-deep)); }
.trust-callcard .avail{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.trust-callcard .phone-big{ display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,1.95rem); color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:.03em; margin-bottom:6px;
  transition:color .35s var(--ease); }
.trust-callcard .phone-big:hover{ color:var(--gold-hi); }
.trust-callcard small{ color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.84rem; }
.trust-list{ display:grid; gap:14px; }
.trust-item{ display:flex; gap:20px; padding:22px 24px; border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:16px;
  background:rgba(20,17,9,.4); transition:border-color .5s var(--ease), background .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease); }
.trust-item:hover{ border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.4); background:rgba(20,17,9,.75); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.trust-ico{ flex:0 0 auto; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:11px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--gold); background:rgba(228,159,55,.07); }
.trust-ico svg{ width:19px; height:19px; }
.trust-item h3{ font-family:var(--body); font-weight:700; font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:6px; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.trust-item p{ margin:0; color:var(--muted); font-size:.94rem; }
.trust-item p a{ color:var(--gold); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(228,159,55,.35); transition:border-color .3s; }
.trust-item p a:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); }

/* ---------- story / Karla ---------- */
.story-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; gap:clamp(40px,6vw,90px); align-items:center; }
.story-quote{ position:relative; }
.story-mark{ position:absolute; left:-14px; top:-58px; font-family:var(--display); font-size:9rem; line-height:1;
  color:var(--gold); opacity:.14; pointer-events:none; user-select:none; }
.story-quote blockquote{ margin:0 0 26px; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.3vw,1.7rem); line-height:1.45; color:var(--ink); }
.story-quote blockquote em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--gold-hi); }
.story-cite{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; }
.story-cite b{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; display:block; }
.story-cite::before{ content:""; width:34px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); flex:0 0 auto; }
.testi-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; margin-top:18px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .testi-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.testi-grid .testimonial{ margin-top:0; max-width:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.testi-grid .testimonial footer{ padding-top:14px; }
.testi-more{ align-self:flex-start; margin:2px 0 10px; padding:8px 16px; font-size:.82rem; }
.tq-mark{ display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-size:2.6rem; line-height:.6; color:var(--gold);
  margin:8px 0 14px; user-select:none; }
.testimonial-wide{ margin-top:18px; }
.t-div{ border:0; border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft); margin:24px 0 22px; }

/* ---------- start-a-bond modal ---------- */
.modal{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:210; display:grid; place-items:center; padding:20px; }
.modal[hidden]{ display:none; }
.modal-veil{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:rgba(4,3,2,.76); backdrop-filter:blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px); }
.modal-card{ position:relative; width:min(560px,100%); max-height:min(88dvh,760px); overflow:auto;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--bg-deep)); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:20px; padding:clamp(22px,4vw,34px); box-shadow:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9); }
html:not(.reduce) .modal.on .modal-card{ animation:modal-in .38s var(--ease); }
@keyframes modal-in{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px) scale(.985); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
.modal-x{ position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft); display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--muted);
  transition:color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); z-index:2; }
.modal-x:hover{ color:var(--ink); border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.5); }
.modal-x svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }
.modal .form-card{ border:0; background:none; padding:0; max-width:none; margin:0; text-align:left; }
.modal h3{ font-family:var(--body); font-weight:700; font-size:1.15rem; margin:0 0 6px; padding-right:44px; }
.modal .form-note{ color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.88rem; margin-bottom:20px; }
.modal .btn-call{ width:100%; justify-content:center; margin-top:18px; padding:15px 20px; font-size:1rem; border-radius:13px; }
html.modal-open{ overflow:hidden; }
@media (max-width:560px){ .modal{ padding:0; align-items:end; } .modal-card{ border-radius:20px 20px 0 0; max-height:92dvh; } }
.t-quote{ color:var(--ink); font-size:1.06rem; line-height:1.7; }
.testimonial .x-inner{ padding:0; max-width:none; }
.testimonial .x-inner .t-quote{ margin:0 0 10px; }
.testimonial:has(.testi-more[aria-expanded="true"]) .t-ell{ display:none; }

/* ---------- chains vs Karla ---------- */
.vs-card{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--bg-deep)); margin-top:clamp(32px,4vw,48px); }
.vs-head,.vs-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1fr 1.25fr; gap:14px;
  padding:14px clamp(16px,2.6vw,28px); align-items:start; }
.vs-head{ background:rgba(228,159,55,.06); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-2); }
.vs-head .vs-k{ color:var(--gold); }
.vs-row{ border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft); font-size:.95rem; }
.vs-label{ color:var(--muted-2); font-weight:600; font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.vs-no{ color:var(--muted-2); }
.vs-no::before{ content:"\2715\00a0\00a0"; font-size:.8em; }
.vs-yes{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; }
.vs-yes::before{ content:"\2713\00a0\00a0"; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }
@media (max-width:760px){
  .vs-head{ display:none; }
  .vs-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:7px; padding:16px; }
  .vs-label{ text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.16em; font-size:.68rem; color:var(--gold); }
}
.testimonial{ margin-top:clamp(48px,6vw,72px); border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:18px;
  padding:clamp(24px,3.4vw,36px); background:rgba(20,17,9,.4); max-width:760px; }
.testimonial-chip{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:30px; padding:6px 14px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.testimonial p{ margin:0 0 12px; color:var(--muted); font-size:.99rem; line-height:1.7; }
.testimonial footer{ color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.84rem; }

/* ---------- jails cards ---------- */
.jails-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:18px; }
.jails-grid .jail-card:last-child:nth-child(odd){ grid-column:1 / -1; }
.jail-card{ display:block; border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:18px; padding:26px 26px 24px;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(20,17,9,.55),rgba(10,9,8,.3));
  transition:border-color .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease); }
.jail-card:hover{ border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.45); transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.85), 0 0 46px -16px var(--glow); }
.jail-card h3{ font-size:1.18rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.jail-city{ color:var(--gold); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.jail-card p{ margin:12px 0 0; color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; }
.jail-more{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:16px; color:var(--gold);
  font-size:.86rem; font-weight:700; }
.jail-more svg{ width:13px; height:13px; transition:transform .4s var(--ease); }
.jail-card:hover .jail-more svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- FAQ expanders ---------- */
.faq-list{ display:grid; gap:0; border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.faq-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.faq-q{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; width:100%;
  text-align:left; padding:22px 4px; font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink);
  transition:color .35s var(--ease); }
.faq-q:hover{ color:var(--gold-hi); }
.faq-q .fx{ flex:0 0 auto; width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--gold); transition:transform .5s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease); }
.faq-q .fx svg{ width:13px; height:13px; }
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .fx{ transform:rotate(45deg); background:rgba(228,159,55,.1); }
.x-panel{ overflow:hidden; height:0; opacity:0; }
.x-inner{ min-height:0; padding:0 4px 24px; color:var(--muted); max-width:68ch; }
.x-inner p{ margin:0 0 .8em; }
.x-inner p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
html.reduce .x-panel, html:not(.js) .x-panel{ height:auto !important; opacity:1 !important; }

/* ---------- final CTA + form ---------- */
.cta-final{ text-align:center; }
.cta-final .sec-title{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.4vw,3.2rem); }
.cta-phone{ display:inline-block; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,6vw,4rem); color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:.03em; margin:18px 0 8px;
  transition:color .35s var(--ease); }
.cta-phone:hover{ color:var(--gold-hi); }
.cta-tollfree{ color:var(--muted); font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.cta-tollfree a{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; }
.cta-final .avail{ justify-content:center; margin:6px 0 40px; }

.form-card{ max-width:640px; margin:0 auto; text-align:left; border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:20px; padding:clamp(26px,4vw,40px); background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--bg-deep)); }
.form-card h3{ font-family:var(--body); font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.form-card .form-note{ color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.88rem; margin-bottom:22px; }
.f-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; }
.f-field{ display:grid; gap:7px; position:relative; }
.f-field.full{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
.f-field label{ font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); }
.f-field input, .f-field textarea{ width:100%; padding:13px 15px; border-radius:11px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft); background:rgba(8,7,6,.6); color:var(--ink); font:inherit;
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease); }
.f-field input:focus, .f-field textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.55); }
.f-field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:96px; }
.f-field select{ width:100%; padding:13px 40px 13px 15px; border-radius:11px; border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background-color:rgba(8,7,6,.6); color:var(--ink); font:inherit; cursor:pointer;
  appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23ab9f8c' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 14px center; background-size:14px;
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease); }
.f-field select:focus{ outline:none; border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.55); }
.f-field select option{ background:#14110b; color:var(--ink); }
/* custom jail dropdown: on-brand panel under the input, scrollable, filters as you type */
.combo-panel{ position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 6px); left:0; right:0; z-index:60; display:none;
  max-height:230px; overflow-y:auto; overscroll-behavior:contain; background:#161209;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.9); }
.combo-panel.open{ display:block; }
.combo-opt{ padding:11px 15px; cursor:pointer; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--muted);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(214,193,150,.07); transition:background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease); }
.combo-opt:first-child{ border-top:0; }
.combo-opt:hover, .combo-opt.is-active{ background:rgba(228,159,55,.1); color:var(--ink); }
.combo-empty{ padding:12px 15px; color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.88rem; }
.combo-panel::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:8px; }
.combo-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background:transparent; }
.combo-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:rgba(228,159,55,.28); border-radius:4px; }

.f-error{ display:none; grid-column:1 / -1; color:#f3b1a5; font-size:.88rem; }
.f-ok{ display:none; grid-column:1 / -1; border:1px solid rgba(74,222,128,.4); background:rgba(74,222,128,.08);
  border-radius:11px; padding:14px 16px; color:var(--ink); font-size:.92rem; }
.form-card .btn-call{ width:100%; justify-content:center; margin-top:18px; padding:15px 20px; font-size:1rem; border-radius:13px; }

/* consent / agree-to-terms checkbox — required, never pre-checked (TCPA) */
.f-consent{ grid-column:1 / -1; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:11px; cursor:pointer;
  margin-top:2px; font-size:.84rem; font-weight:500; line-height:1.5; color:var(--muted-2);
  letter-spacing:0; text-transform:none; }
.f-consent input{ width:18px; height:18px; margin:2px 0 0; flex:0 0 auto; accent-color:var(--gold);
  cursor:pointer; }
.f-consent a{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
.f-consent a:hover{ color:var(--gold-hi); }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer{ border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft); padding:clamp(56px,7vw,84px) 0 0; background:var(--bg-deep); }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr 1fr; gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px); padding-bottom:clamp(40px,5vw,60px); }
.footer-brand .brand{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-brand p{ color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.92rem; max-width:38ch; }
.footer-social{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:18px; }
.footer-social a{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--muted); transition:color .35s, border-color .35s; }
.footer-social a:hover{ color:var(--gold); border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.4); }
.footer-social svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
.footer h4{ font-family:var(--body); font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.24em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-2); margin-bottom:18px; }
.footer-links{ display:grid; gap:11px; font-size:.94rem; }
.footer-links a{ color:var(--muted); transition:color .3s; }
.footer-links a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.footer-contact{ display:grid; gap:12px; font-size:.94rem; color:var(--muted); }
.footer-contact a{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
.footer-contact a:hover{ color:var(--gold-hi); }
.footer-contact .f-lic{ color:var(--muted); font-size:.94rem; }
.footer-base{ border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft); padding:20px 0 26px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;
  align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px 26px; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--muted-2); }
.footer-base .fb-left{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-base a{ color:var(--muted); transition:color .3s; }
.footer-base a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.footer-legal{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* motion toggle (footer base row, left of Made by) */
.motion-toggle{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; padding:7px 14px; border-radius:40px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft); background:transparent; color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600;
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease); }
.motion-toggle:hover{ border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.45); color:var(--ink); }
.mt-dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--muted-2); transition:background .35s, box-shadow .35s; }
.motion-toggle[aria-pressed="true"] .mt-dot{ background:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 0 9px var(--glow); }

/* ---------- subpage hero ---------- */
.page-hero{ padding:clamp(130px,18vh,180px) 0 clamp(40px,6vw,64px); position:relative; overflow:clip; }
.page-hero .hero-bg{ opacity:.8; }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.4rem); max-width:20ch; margin-bottom:16px; }
.page-hero .sec-lede{ font-size:1.06rem; }
.page-hero .hero-cta{ margin-top:28px; margin-bottom:0; }

/* ---------- prose (legal pages etc.) ---------- */
.prose{ max-width:760px; }
.prose h2{ font-size:1.4rem; margin:2em 0 .6em; }
.prose h3{ font-family:var(--body); font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; margin:1.6em 0 .5em; }
.prose p, .prose li{ color:var(--muted); }
.prose ul{ padding-left:22px; margin:0 0 1em; }
.prose strong{ color:var(--ink); }
.prose a{ color:var(--gold); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(228,159,55,.35); }

/* jails hub: live search */
.jail-search{ display:block; width:100%; max-width:540px; padding:15px 18px 15px 50px; border-radius:14px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft); color:var(--ink); font:inherit;
  background-color:rgba(20,17,9,.5);
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23ab9f8c' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Ccircle cx='11' cy='11' r='7'/%3E%3Cpath d='M20 20l-4-4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:16px center; background-size:19px;
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease); }
.jail-search:focus{ outline:none; border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.55); }
.jail-search::placeholder{ color:var(--muted-2); }
.jail-none{ color:var(--muted); margin-top:18px; }
.jail-none a{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }

/* jail page: other-facilities pills */
.other-jails{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:20px; }
.other-jails a{ padding:9px 17px; border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:30px; font-size:.86rem;
  font-weight:600; color:var(--muted); transition:color .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.other-jails a:hover{ color:var(--ink); border-color:rgba(228,159,55,.4); }

/* jail detail blocks */
.jail-block{ border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:20px; padding:clamp(26px,4vw,40px);
  margin-bottom:22px; background:rgba(20,17,9,.35); scroll-margin-top:110px; }
.jail-block h2{ font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem); margin-bottom:4px; }
.jail-meta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 28px; margin:16px 0 18px; color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.94rem; }
.jail-meta span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; }
.jail-meta svg{ width:14px; height:14px; color:var(--gold); flex:0 0 auto; }
.jail-meta a{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
.jail-block p{ color:var(--muted); max-width:70ch; }
.jail-block .btn-ghost{ margin-top:8px; }

/* ---------- placeholder tiles (awaiting real client photos) ---------- */
.ph-tile{ position:relative; border-radius:18px; border:1px dashed rgba(228,159,55,.4); display:grid; place-items:center;
  aspect-ratio:4/5; background:repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 0 14px, rgba(228,159,55,.05) 14px 15px); }
.ph-tile.wide{ aspect-ratio:16/10; }
.ph-inner{ display:grid; justify-items:center; gap:12px; text-align:center; padding:20px; }
.ph-chip{ font-size:.6rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold);
  border:1px dashed rgba(228,159,55,.45); border-radius:30px; padding:6px 13px; }
.ph-inner p{ color:var(--muted-2); font-size:.82rem; max-width:26ch; margin:0; }

/* ---------- real owner portrait (replaces the placeholder tile) ---------- */
.owner-photo{ position:relative; margin:0; border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--panel);
  box-shadow:0 44px 90px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.8), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.owner-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 26%; }
.owner-photo figcaption{ position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0 0; padding:44px 20px 18px; display:grid; gap:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,7,6,.92), rgba(8,7,6,.5) 55%, transparent);
  font-family:var(--body); pointer-events:none; }
.owner-photo figcaption b{ font-size:1.02rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); }
.owner-photo figcaption span{ font-size:.8rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--gold); }
@media (max-width:1060px){ .story-grid .owner-photo{ max-width:420px; } }

/* ---------- reviews / testimonials ---------- */
.reviews-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.review-card{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px;
  padding:26px 24px; background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--bg-deep)); }
.review-stars{ color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:4px; font-size:.95rem; line-height:1; }
.review-quote{ margin:0; color:var(--ink); font-size:.97rem; line-height:1.62; font-style:normal; }
.review-cite{ margin-top:auto; color:var(--muted); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; }
.review-cite b{ color:var(--gold-hi); font-weight:700; }
/* homepage review cards: best-line teaser + show more */
.review-quote .rv-full{ display:none; }
.review-card.rv-open .rv-short{ display:none; }
.review-card.rv-open .rv-full{ display:block; }
.review-more{ align-self:flex-start; background:none; border:0; padding:2px 0; cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--body); font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--gold);
  transition:color .3s var(--ease); }
.review-more:hover{ color:var(--gold-hi); }
.review-more .rvm-less{ display:none; }
.review-card.rv-open .review-more .rvm-more{ display:none; }
.review-card.rv-open .review-more .rvm-less{ display:inline; }
.reviews-page-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:10px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .reviews-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .reviews-page-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- trust bar (early legitimacy strip) ---------- */
.trust-bar{ border-block:1px solid var(--line-soft); background:var(--bg-deep); }
.trust-bar .wrap{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:12px 28px; padding:20px 0; }
.tb-item{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--muted); white-space:nowrap; }
a.tb-item{ transition:color .3s var(--ease); }
a.tb-item:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.tb-item svg{ width:15px; height:15px; color:var(--gold); flex:0 0 auto; }
.tb-item b{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; }
.tb-stars{ color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:2px; font-size:.9rem; }
.tb-badge{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.02em; }

/* ---------- mid-page CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{ text-align:center; }
.cta-band .wrap{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
.cta-band .avail{ justify-content:center; }
.cta-band h2{ font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.3rem); margin:0; }
.cta-band .btn-call{ padding:16px 32px; font-size:1.05rem; border-radius:50px; }

/* ---------- contact ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr; gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px); align-items:start; }
.contact-card{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--bg-deep)); display:grid; gap:18px; }
.contact-line{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; }
.contact-line svg{ width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--gold); flex:0 0 auto; margin-top:3px; }
.contact-line b{ display:block; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted-2); margin-bottom:3px; }
.contact-line a{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
.contact-line a:hover{ color:var(--gold-hi); }
.contact-grid .form-card{ max-width:none; }
.map-frame{ border:1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:16/11; background:var(--panel); }
.map-wide{ aspect-ratio:21/8; margin-top:26px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .map-wide{ aspect-ratio:16/11; } }
.map-frame iframe{ width:100%; height:100%; border:0; display:block; filter:grayscale(.35) contrast(1.02); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- 404 ---------- */
.err-wrap{ min-height:82svh; display:grid; place-items:center; text-align:center; padding:140px 0 80px; }
.err-code{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(4.4rem,14vw,8rem); color:var(--gold);
  line-height:1; }

/* ============================================================
   REDUCED MOTION (html.reduce, pre-paint class) — still premium
   ============================================================ */
html.reduce [data-split], html.reduce [data-reveal]{ visibility:visible !important; }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1060px){
  .trust-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .trust-stick{ position:static; }
  .story-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .story-grid .ph-tile{ max-width:420px; }
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:clamp(34px,6vw,48px); }
  .hero-copy{ max-width:640px; }
  .hero-form-wrap{ max-width:520px; }
  .hero-column{ opacity:.09; }
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .top-nav{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:grid; }
  .brand-img{ height:38px; }
  .footer-brand .brand-img{ height:44px; }
  .topbar .btn-call .bc-label{ display:none; }
  .topbar .btn-call{ padding:11px 13px; }
  .btn-top-form{ display:none; }
  .lang-chip{ top:68px; }
  .panic-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .cost-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .stats-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stat-cell{ padding:24px; }
  .jails-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .footer-base{ justify-content:flex-start; }
  .hero{ min-height:88svh; }
  .hero-column{ opacity:.04; right:-90px; }
  .f-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .mobile-menu{ inset:58px 0 auto 0; }
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .panic-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-cta{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .hero-cta .btn-call, .hero-cta .btn-ghost{ justify-content:center; }
}