:root {
    --red: #C1121F;
    --red-dark: #9A0E18;
    --red-glow: rgba(193,18,31,0.28);
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --black: #0A0A0C;          /* slightly elevated from pure #0A0A0A — prevents OLED smear, adds depth */
    --black-deep: #050506;     /* deepest tone, used as gradient end */
    --black-soft: #0F0F12;     /* elevated surfaces (cards, nav) */
    --dark: #1A1A1A;
    --dark-2: #222222;
    --gray: #888888;
    --gray-light: #B8B8B8;
    --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);  /* cinema-grade easing for all transitions */
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black) 0%, var(--black-deep) 100%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  .container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  /* ---------- HEADER ---------- */
  .header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 0;
  }
  .logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .logo-banner {
    height: 56px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
  }
  .footer-brand .logo-banner { height: 72px; }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .nav-phone {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--red-dark); }
  .menu-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; color: var(--white); cursor: pointer; }

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(193,18,31,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black) 0%, var(--dark) 100%);
  }
  .hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  }
  .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 980px;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(193,18,31,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(193,18,31,0.3);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .hero-badge::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(193,18,31,0.25);
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(56px, 10.5vw, 132px);
    line-height: 0.92;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .hero h1 .red { color: var(--red); }
  .hero p.lede {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 1.8vw, 22px);
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  /* secondary CTA demoted to subtle underlined text link (exaggerated-minimalism: one dominant action) */
  .hero-secondary-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-left: 22px;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    transition: color 200ms var(--ease), border-color 200ms var(--ease);
  }
  .hero-secondary-link:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    border-bottom-color: var(--red);
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .hero-secondary-link { margin-left: 0; margin-top: 10px; }
  }
  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.15s, background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    font-family: inherit;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--red-glow), 0 2px 6px rgba(193,18,31,0.30);
    transition: transform 250ms var(--ease), box-shadow 250ms var(--ease), background 200ms ease;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--red-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(193,18,31,0.45), 0 4px 10px rgba(193,18,31,0.35);
  }
  .btn-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
    transition-duration: 120ms;
  }
  .btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
  .hero-trust {
    margin-top: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .trust-item svg { color: var(--red); flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* ---------- SECTION BASE ---------- */
  section { padding: 70px 0; position: relative; }
  .section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--red);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-head h2 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-head p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  /* ---------- SERVICES ---------- */
  .services { background: var(--dark); }
  .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .service-card {
    background: var(--dark-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .service-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--red);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
  }
  .service-card:hover { border-color: rgba(193,18,31,0.4); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .service-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(193,18,31,0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .service-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .service-card p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .service-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .service-list li {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 6px 0;
    padding-left: 22px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .service-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 14px;
    width: 12px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--red);
  }

  /* ---------- PRICING ---------- */
  .pricing { background: var(--black); }
  .pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .price-card {
    background: var(--dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }

  /* ---------- FEATURED: Excalibur "Most Popular" emphasis (Tier 2) ---------- */
  .price-card.featured {
    border-color: var(--red);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(193,18,31,0.10) 0%, var(--dark) 50%);
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(193,18,31,0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(193,18,31,0.4);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 280ms var(--ease), box-shadow 280ms var(--ease), border-color 200ms ease;
  }
  .price-card.featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(193,18,31,0.28), 0 0 0 1px rgba(193,18,31,0.55);
  }
  /* "MOST POPULAR" pill floating above top edge */
  .price-card.featured::before {
    content: "Most Popular";
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(193,18,31,0.5);
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  /* red accent bar across the top edge of the card */
  .price-card.featured::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-dark), var(--red), var(--red-dark));
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    /* on stacked mobile layout, scale-up looks lopsided next to siblings — drop it */
    .price-card.featured { transform: none; }
    .price-card.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  }
  .price-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .price-name {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 26px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .price-tagline {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .price-amount {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .price-amount .currency { font-size: 22px; color: var(--gray-light); font-weight: 600; }
  .price-amount .amount {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 56px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .price-amount .from { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); margin-left: 4px; }
  .price-note { color: var(--gray); font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .price-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 24px;
  }
  .price-features li {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    padding-left: 28px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .price-features li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 12px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23C1121F' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/></svg>");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
  }
  .price-card .btn { width: 100%; }

  /* ---------- ADD-ONS ---------- */
  .addons-wrap {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 64px auto 0;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    background: var(--dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .addons-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .addons-head h3 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 28px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .addons-head p {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .addons-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 4px 32px;
  }
  .addon-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .addon-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .addon-name {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .addon-price {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* ---------- MOTORCYCLE ---------- */
  .moto {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black) 0%, var(--dark) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .moto-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .moto-copy h2 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .moto-copy h2 .red { color: var(--red); }
  .moto-copy p.lede {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .moto-copy p.fineprint {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .moto-card {
    background: var(--dark-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .moto-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  }

  /* ---------- ADD-ONS (interactive cards) ---------- */
  .addons-section {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 64px auto 0;
  }
  .addons-section-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .addons-section-head h3 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .addons-section-head p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .addons-section-head .red { color: var(--red); }
  .addons-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .addon-card {
    background: var(--dark-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 22px 20px 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .addon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--red);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
  }
  .addon-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(193,18,31,0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.42);
  }
  .addon-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .addon-card.is-selected {
    border-color: var(--red);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(193,18,31,0.10) 0%, var(--dark-2) 65%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--red), 0 14px 36px rgba(193,18,31,0.18);
  }
  .addon-card.is-selected::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .addon-card-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(193,18,31,0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--red);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .addon-card-title {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .addon-card-desc {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .addon-card-foot {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .addon-card-price-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .addon-card-from {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }
  .addon-card-price {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .addon-card-toggle {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(193,18,31,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(193,18,31,0.32);
    color: var(--red);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.35s, border-color 0.25s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .addon-card-toggle svg { transition: transform 0.35s; }
  .addon-card.is-selected .addon-card-toggle {
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--red);
  }
  .addon-card.is-selected .addon-card-toggle svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }

  /* tally cta */
  .addons-cta {
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(193,18,31,0.06) 0%, var(--dark-2) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0.45;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  }
  .addons-cta.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: rgba(193,18,31,0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(193,18,31,0.12);
  }
  .addons-cta-text { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; }
  .addons-cta-count {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .addons-cta-count .num { color: var(--red); margin-right: 4px; }
  .addons-cta-list {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .addons-cta-list:empty::after {
    content: "Tap any card to start building your quote.";
    color: var(--gray);
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .addons-cta button {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .addons-cta button[disabled] {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
  }

  /* ---------- BOOKING ---------- */
  .booking {
    background: var(--dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .booking::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(193,18,31,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .booking-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .booking-info h2 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .booking-info > p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .info-item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .info-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(193,18,31,0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--red);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .info-item h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }
  .info-item p, .info-item a {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .info-item a:hover { color: var(--red); }

  .booking-form {
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(193,18,31,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #0d0d0d 0%, var(--black) 60%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
      0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(193,18,31,0.05) inset,
      0 60px 120px -40px rgba(193,18,31,0.18);
  }
  /* top red accent stripe */
  .booking-form::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--red) 25%, var(--red) 75%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 3;
  }
  /* ambient corner glow */
  .booking-form::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -30%; right: -25%;
    width: 70%;
    height: 90%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(193,18,31,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .booking-form > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

  /* form steps — grouped, numbered sections inside the form */
  .form-step { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .form-step:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .step-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .step-num {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--red);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    background: rgba(193,18,31,0.12);
    padding: 5px 11px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(193,18,31,0.32);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .step-text {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--white);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .step-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 100%);
  }

  /* glowing red focus rings */
  .booking-form .form-group input:focus,
  .booking-form .form-group select:focus,
  .booking-form .form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--red);
    background: #1c1c1c;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(193,18,31,0.18);
  }

  /* sheen sweep across the submit button on hover */
  .booking-form button[type="submit"] {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
  .booking-form button[type="submit"]::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 50%, transparent 100%);
    transition: left 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .booking-form button[type="submit"]:hover::before { left: 220%; }
  .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .form-group label {
    display: block;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .form-group input,
  .form-group select,
  .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--dark-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  }
  .form-group input:focus,
  .form-group select:focus,
  .form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--red);
    background: #1c1c1c;
  }
  .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
  .form-group select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23888' stroke-width='2'><polyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/></svg>");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 14px center;
    background-size: 16px;
    padding-right: 40px;
  }
  .booking-form .btn { width: 100%; padding: 18px; font-size: 15px; }
  .form-note {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }
  .req {
    color: var(--red);
    margin-left: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .booking-form input:user-invalid,
  .booking-form select:user-invalid,
  .booking-form textarea:user-invalid {
    border-color: var(--red) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(193,18,31,0.18) !important;
  }
  /* fallback for browsers without :user-invalid — only highlight after submit attempt */
  .booking-form.was-submitted input:invalid,
  .booking-form.was-submitted select:invalid,
  .booking-form.was-submitted textarea:invalid {
    border-color: var(--red) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(193,18,31,0.18) !important;
  }

  /* ---------- WHY US ---------- */
  .why { background: var(--black); }
  .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .why-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }
  .why-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
  }
  .why-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .why-card p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }

  /* ---------- CTA STRIP ---------- */
  .cta-strip {
    background: var(--red);
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .cta-strip-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .cta-strip h3 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  .cta-strip .btn {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--red);
    padding: 18px 36px;
  }
  .cta-strip .btn:hover { background: var(--black); color: var(--white); }

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  .footer {
    background: var(--black);
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .footer-col h4 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .footer-col p, .footer-col a {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    padding: 4px 0;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--red); }
  .footer-brand p { max-width: 320px; }
  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  /* ---------- HERO KINETIC ---------- */
  .hero-bg-x {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: min(900px, 95vw);
    height: min(900px, 95vw);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0.05;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: hero-x-drift 90s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes hero-x-drift {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
  }
  .hero-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-particles span {
    position: absolute;
    display: block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    opacity: 0.25;
    filter: blur(1px);
    animation: hero-float 14s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes hero-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.15; }
    50% { transform: translate(12px, -28px); opacity: 0.45; }
  }
  .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

  /* hero text staggered rise on first load */
  .hero-content > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    animation: hero-rise 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.2, 1) forwards;
  }
  .hero-content > .hero-badge { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
  .hero-content > h1 { animation-delay: 0.22s; }
  .hero-content > p.lede { animation-delay: 0.38s; }
  .hero-content > .hero-actions { animation-delay: 0.52s; }
  .hero-content > .hero-trust { animation-delay: 0.66s; }
  @keyframes hero-rise {
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  /* ---------- SCROLL REVEAL (Tier 3: snappier, cinema easing) ---------- */
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }
  .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  /* tighter stagger — feels more confident */
  .services-grid .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
  .services-grid .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
  .pricing-grid .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
  .pricing-grid .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
  .why-grid .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.03s; }
  .why-grid .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
  .why-grid .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.09s; }
  .trust-grid .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
  .trust-grid .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }

  /* ---------- HEADER SCROLL (Tier 2: glass nav on scroll) ---------- */
  .header {
    transition:
      background 0.35s var(--ease),
      backdrop-filter 0.35s var(--ease),
      -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.35s var(--ease),
      border-color 0.35s ease,
      box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  }
  .header .nav { transition: padding 0.3s ease; }
  .logo-banner { transition: height 0.3s ease; }
  .header.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.62);
    backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(140%);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(193,18,31,0.32);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  }
  .header.is-scrolled .nav { padding: 10px 0; }
  .header.is-scrolled .logo-banner { height: 40px; }

  /* ---------- BRAND MARQUEE ---------- */
  .marquee {
    background: var(--black);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 28px 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  .marquee::before, .marquee::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 140px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--black) 0%, transparent 100%); }
  .marquee::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--black) 0%, transparent 100%); }
  .marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee-scroll 38s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
  .marquee-item {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 48px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .marquee-item::after {
    content: "";
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(193,18,31,0.18);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  @keyframes marquee-scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }

  /* ---------- BUTTON ARROW NUDGE ---------- */
  .btn svg { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
  .btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

  /* ---------- ABOUT CHUCK ---------- */
  .about { background: var(--black); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .about::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: -200px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(193,18,31,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .about-portrait {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(193,18,31,0.20) 0%, transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #1c1c1c 0%, #0a0a0a 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .about-portrait::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--red) 30%, var(--red) 70%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .about-portrait-x {
    width: 50%;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.16;
  }
  .about-portrait-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .about-portrait-tag .red { color: var(--red); }
  .about-copy h2 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .about-copy h2 .red { color: var(--red); }
  .about-copy p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .about-copy p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .about-signature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .about-signature-name {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 22px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .about-signature-title {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .about-portrait { max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
  }
  .about-why-name {
    margin: 56px auto 0;
    max-width: 1100px;
    padding: 32px 36px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(193,18,31,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dark-2) 0%, var(--dark) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .about-why-name h3 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .about-why-name h3 .red { color: var(--red); }
  .about-why-name p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .about-why-name p.signoff {
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 20px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .about-why-name p.signoff .red { color: var(--red); }

  /* ---------- HOW IT WORKS ---------- */
  .process { background: var(--dark); }
  .process-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    counter-reset: step;
  }
  .process-step {
    padding: 0 18px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 32px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 0%, var(--border) 50%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .process-num {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--dark-2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(193,18,31,0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--red);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  }
  .process-step:hover .process-num {
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(193,18,31,0.2);
  }
  .process-step h3 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .process-step p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .process-strip {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 32px 16px;
    }
    .process-step:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .process-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  }

  /* ---------- THE RULES (was Why Us) ---------- */
  .rules-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .rule-card {
    background: var(--dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .rule-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--red);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
  }
  .rule-card:hover { border-color: rgba(193,18,31,0.4); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .rule-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
  .rule-no {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--red);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    background: rgba(193,18,31,0.12);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(193,18,31,0.3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .rule-body h3 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .rule-body p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .rules-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .faq { background: var(--black); }
  .faq-list {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .faq-item {
    background: var(--dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.25s;
  }
  .faq-item[open] { border-color: rgba(193,18,31,0.35); }
  .faq-item summary {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--white);
    list-style: none;
    user-select: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .faq-item summary:hover { background: rgba(193,18,31,0.05); }
  .faq-item summary::after {
    content: "";
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23C1121F' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round'><line x1='12' y1='5' x2='12' y2='19'/><line x1='5' y1='12' x2='19' y2='12'/></svg>");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
  }
  .faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .faq-item .faq-body {
    padding: 0 24px 24px;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  /* ---------- SERVICE AREA VISUAL ---------- */
  .service-area-visual {
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: var(--dark-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .service-area-visual::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    right: -30%;
    width: 80%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(193,18,31,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .service-area-pin {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .service-area-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(193,18,31,0.25), 0 0 0 9px rgba(193,18,31,0.10);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: pulse-dot 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(193,18,31,0.25), 0 0 0 9px rgba(193,18,31,0.10); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(193,18,31,0.32), 0 0 0 14px rgba(193,18,31,0.04); }
  }
  .service-area-here {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .service-area-towns {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .service-area-towns strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
  .service-area-radius {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--gray);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  /* ---------- FLOATING MOBILE CTA ---------- */
  .floating-cta {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 90;
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(193,18,31,0.45), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    transform: translateY(80px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .floating-cta { display: inline-flex; }
  }
  .floating-cta.is-visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* respect reduced motion globally */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal, .hero-content > * { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
    .marquee-track, .hero-bg-x, .hero-particles span { animation: none !important; }
  }

  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .booking-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta) { display: none; }
    .nav-links { gap: 12px; }
    .logo-banner { height: 36px; }
    section { padding: 70px 0; }
    .hero { padding: 100px 0 60px; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .booking-form { padding: 28px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-brand .logo-banner { height: 56px; }
    .cta-strip-inner { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* TIER 1 UPGRADE: TRUST / SOCIAL PROOF SECTION                 */
  /* ============================================================ */
  .trust-strip {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 56px 0 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 0%, transparent 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  /* ambient red glow blob (cinema accent) */
  .trust-strip::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; right: -180px;
    width: 480px; height: 480px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(193,18,31,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .trust-strip::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 30%; left: -160px;
    width: 360px; height: 360px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(193,18,31,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
    filter: blur(50px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .trust-strip .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .trust-pillar {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 280ms var(--ease), border-color 280ms var(--ease), background 280ms var(--ease);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .trust-pillar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(193,18,31,0.30);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }
  .trust-pillar-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: rgba(193,18,31,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(193,18,31,0.28);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--red);
  }
  .trust-pillar h3 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .trust-pillar p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .trust-tagline {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    max-width: 680px;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .trust-tagline .red { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; max-width: 460px; }
    .trust-strip { padding: 44px 0 50px; }
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* TIER 3: CONVERSION POLISH                                    */
  /* ============================================================ */

  /* tabular numerals: prices, phone numbers, money, anywhere numbers are stacked */
  .price-amount,
  .price-amount .amount,
  .price-amount .currency,
  .price-amount .from,
  a[href^="tel:"],
  .price-tagline,
  .price-features .price-note-inline {
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    font-feature-settings: "tnum";
  }

  /* universal button press feedback — scale on :active for tactile feel */
  .btn:active,
  .nav-cta:active,
  .hero-secondary-link:active {
    transform: scale(0.97);
    transition-duration: 100ms;
  }

  /* inline form-field error messages */
  .field-error {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-top: 5px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    transition: opacity 200ms var(--ease), transform 200ms var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .field-error.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  /* the input becomes a tiny pulse-red when its error first appears */
  @keyframes xcal-shake {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    25% { transform: translateX(-3px); }
    75% { transform: translateX(3px); }
  }
  .booking-form input.just-errored,
  .booking-form select.just-errored,
  .booking-form textarea.just-errored {
    animation: xcal-shake 280ms var(--ease);
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .booking-form input.just-errored,
    .booking-form select.just-errored,
    .booking-form textarea.just-errored { animation: none; }
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* REVIEWS / SOCIAL PROOF BENTO                                 */
  /* ============================================================ */
  .reviews {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .reviews::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%; left: -200px;
    width: 520px; height: 520px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(193,18,31,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .reviews .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  .reviews-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .reviews-head h2 { margin-bottom: 22px; }

  .reviews-meta-bar {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .reviews-stars {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 1px;
    color: #F4B400;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .reviews-stars svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .reviews-rating {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  .reviews-score {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  .reviews-count {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .reviews-google-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: color 200ms var(--ease);
  }
  .reviews-google-link:hover { color: var(--red); }

  /* Bento grid: 3 columns, featured spans 2x2 */
  .reviews-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(180px, auto);
    gap: 18px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .review-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: transform 280ms var(--ease), border-color 280ms var(--ease), background 280ms var(--ease);
  }
  .review-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(193,18,31,0.30);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }
  /* Featured card: spans 2x2 cells, accent treatment */
  .review-card.featured {
    grid-column: 1 / span 2;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(193,18,31,0.10) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 50%);
    border-color: rgba(193,18,31,0.32);
    padding: 32px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .review-card.featured::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-dark), var(--red), var(--red-dark));
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  }
  .review-card.featured .review-quote {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 1.7vw, 22px);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .review-stars-row {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 1px;
    color: #F4B400;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .review-stars-row svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

  .review-quote {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
    font-style: normal;
    /* Big opening quote glyph */
    position: relative;
  }
  .review-quote::before {
    content: "\201C";
    position: absolute;
    top: -22px;
    left: -6px;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', serif;
    font-size: 56px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(193,18,31,0.45);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
  }
  .review-card.featured .review-quote::before {
    top: -32px; left: -10px;
    font-size: 76px;
  }

  .review-meta {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .review-avatar {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .review-card.featured .review-avatar {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .review-author { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
  .review-name {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .review-card.featured .review-name { font-size: 16px; }
  .review-sub {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .reviews-bento {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      grid-auto-rows: minmax(160px, auto);
    }
    .review-card.featured {
      grid-column: 1 / span 2;
      grid-row: auto;
    }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .reviews-bento {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .review-card.featured {
      grid-column: auto;
      padding: 26px;
    }
    .reviews-meta-bar {
      padding: 10px 16px;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .reviews-google-link {
      padding-left: 0; border-left: none;
      padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* THE STABLE — photo gallery (Bento + lightbox)                */
  /* ============================================================ */
  .stable {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 100%);
  }
  .stable::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10%; right: -180px;
    width: 460px; height: 460px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(193,18,31,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .stable .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  .stable-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 290px;
    gap: 14px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .stable-tile {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform 320ms var(--ease), border-color 320ms var(--ease), box-shadow 320ms var(--ease);
    outline: none;
  }
  .stable-tile:hover,
  .stable-tile:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(193,18,31,0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  }
  .stable-tile:focus-visible {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(193,18,31,0.5), 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  }
  .stable-tile img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 600ms var(--ease);
  }
  .stable-tile:hover img,
  .stable-tile:focus-visible img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }
  /* Featured: spans 2 cols × 2 rows */
  .stable-tile.featured {
    grid-column: 1 / span 2;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
  }
  /* Subtle gradient over images for badge contrast + premium feel */
  .stable-tile::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 70%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  /* VIDEO TILE — spans 2 rows, shows poster + play overlay */
  .stable-tile.video-tile {
    grid-row: span 2;
  }
  .stable-tile.video-tile .video-play {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .stable-tile.video-tile .video-play::before {
    content: "";
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(193,18,31,0.88);
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(193,18,31,0.6), 0 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transition: transform 280ms var(--ease), background 280ms var(--ease);
  }
  .stable-tile.video-tile .video-play::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 0; height: 0;
    border-left: 20px solid var(--white);
    border-top: 13px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 13px solid transparent;
    margin-left: 6px;
  }
  .stable-tile.video-tile:hover .video-play::before,
  .stable-tile.video-tile:focus-visible .video-play::before {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: var(--red);
  }
  .stable-tile.video-tile .video-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.78);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    /* on 2-col mobile layout, video stays span-2 (1 col × 2 rows looks fine) */
    .stable-tile.video-tile .video-play::before { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
    .stable-tile.video-tile .video-play::after {
      border-left-width: 16px;
      border-top-width: 10px;
      border-bottom-width: 10px;
    }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stable-tile.video-tile { grid-row: span 1; }
  }

  /* BEFORE / AFTER badges (uses data-badge attribute) */
  .stable-tile[data-badge]::before {
    content: attr(data-badge);
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; left: 12px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.78);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  }
  .stable-tile[data-badge="After"]::before {
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
  }

  /* Tablet */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stable-bento { grid-auto-rows: 240px; }
  }
  /* Small tablet — drop to 2 cols, featured spans both */
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .stable-bento {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      grid-auto-rows: 200px;
    }
    .stable-tile.featured {
      grid-column: 1 / span 2;
      grid-row: span 2;
    }
  }
  /* Phone — single column */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stable-bento {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      grid-auto-rows: 220px;
    }
    .stable-tile.featured {
      grid-column: auto;
      grid-row: span 2;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- Lightbox (used by Stable + future galleries) ---------- */
  .lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 5, 6, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 24px;
    animation: xcal-fade-in 240ms var(--ease);
  }
  .lightbox.is-open { display: flex; }
  .lightbox-img,
  .lightbox-video {
    max-width: 96vw;
    max-height: 88vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    background: #000;
  }
  .lightbox button {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    color: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: background 220ms var(--ease), transform 200ms var(--ease);
  }
  .lightbox button:hover {
    background: rgba(193,18,31,0.55);
    border-color: var(--red);
  }
  .lightbox button:active { transform: scale(0.95); }
  .lightbox-close {
    top: 22px; right: 22px;
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next {
    top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .lightbox-prev { left: 22px; }
  .lightbox-next { right: 22px; }
  .lightbox-counter {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 22px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  @keyframes xcal-fade-in {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 22px; }
    .lightbox-prev { left: 10px; }
    .lightbox-next { right: 10px; }
    .lightbox-close { top: 14px; right: 14px; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .lightbox { animation: none; }
    .stable-tile, .stable-tile img { transition: none; }
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* MOTION PACK: spotlight cards + magnetic CTAs + drift + count */
  /* ============================================================ */

  /* --- mouse-tracked spotlight on cards --- */
  /* The radial glow follows the cursor — see __xcalSetupSpotlight in JS */
  .trust-pillar,
  .review-card,
  .stable-tile,
  .price-card {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .trust-pillar::after,
  .review-card::after,
  .price-card::after,
  .stable-tile.spotlight::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
      520px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
      rgba(193,18,31,0.22),
      transparent 45%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 280ms var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: inherit;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
  }
  .trust-pillar:hover::after,
  .review-card:hover::after,
  .price-card:hover::after,
  .stable-tile.spotlight:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
  /* Featured review's existing top bar already uses ::before, so spotlight here is via ::after — works fine */

  /* --- magnetic primary CTAs ---
     Wrap the button's children in <span class="btn-magnet"> so the inner element shifts,
     while the outer button keeps its existing hover transform (scale + lift). */
  .btn-magnet {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: transform 360ms var(--ease);
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .btn-magnet.is-tracking {
    transition: transform 80ms linear;
  }

  /* --- ambient drift on existing red-haze blobs --- */
  @keyframes xcal-drift-a {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50%       { transform: translate(28px, -22px) scale(1.08); }
  }
  @keyframes xcal-drift-b {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50%       { transform: translate(-34px, 26px) scale(1.05); }
  }
  @keyframes xcal-drift-c {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0) scale(1); }
    50%       { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(36px) scale(1.07); }
  }
  /* drift the section glow blobs slowly */
  .trust-strip::before { animation: xcal-drift-a 28s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .trust-strip::after  { animation: xcal-drift-b 34s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .reviews::before     { animation: xcal-drift-b 32s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .stable::before      { animation: xcal-drift-a 30s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .about::before       { animation: xcal-drift-c 36s ease-in-out infinite; }

  /* hero gets a new ambient ring that drifts behind the X */
  .hero {
    /* keep existing background — add ambient layer via additional radial */
  }
  .hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 18% 28%, rgba(193,18,31,0.10), transparent 42%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 82% 72%, rgba(193,18,31,0.07), transparent 50%);
    animation: xcal-drift-a 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(20px);
  }

  /* --- animated counter (CSS for the wrapper, JS does the count) --- */
  [data-count] { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

  /* --- respect reduced-motion globally for the new pack --- */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .trust-strip::before, .trust-strip::after,
    .reviews::before, .stable::before, .about::before,
    .hero::after { animation: none; }
    .btn-magnet { transition: none; }
    .trust-pillar::after, .review-card::after,
    .price-card::after, .stable-tile.spotlight::after { display: none; }
  }