/* ============================================
   VERTEX BODYWORKS — Modern Dark Theme
   Color Palette from Logo:
   Primary Blue: #0033cc
   Accent Orange: #d96a1a
   ============================================ */

/* --- CSS Variables --- */
:root {
  --bg-primary: #07080c;
  --bg-secondary: #0d0f15;
  --bg-card: #11131b;
  --bg-card-hover: #161925;
  --bg-elevated: #1a1d28;
  --blue-primary: #0033cc;
  --blue-light: #1a4fd8;
  --blue-glow: rgba(0, 51, 204, 0.3);
  --orange-primary: #d96a1a;
  --orange-light: #e8832f;
  --orange-glow: rgba(217, 106, 26, 0.3);
  --text-primary: #e8e9ed;
  --text-secondary: #9399a8;
  --text-muted: #5c6270;
  --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-primary) 0%, #0a0e1a 50%, #0d0a14 100%);
  --gradient-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-primary), var(--blue-light));
  --gradient-orange: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-primary), var(--orange-light));
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --shadow-glow-blue: 0 0 30px var(--blue-glow);
  --shadow-glow-orange: 0 0 30px var(--orange-glow);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), background 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --font-main: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-main);
  --max-width: 1200px;
}

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { font-size: 16px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
/* Subtle noise texture overlay on body — lightweight PNG-based noise */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAADAAAAAwBAMAAAClLOS0AAAAElBMVEUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGYhnYAAAABnRSTlMFBQUFBQWkBPkzAAAASElEQVQ4y2MYBaNg2AEmBkYGBgYGZiYGBmYWBgZmNgYGZg4GBmYuBgZmbgYGZl4GBhZ+BgYWQQYGFmEGBhYRBgZW0dE8CgBwSAMNPyjqQgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0.03;
  will-change: transform;
}
a { color: var(--orange-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--orange-light); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #fff;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* --- Utility --- */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: 80px 0; content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: auto 600px; }
.section-alt { background: var(--bg-secondary); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-gradient-blue { background: var(--gradient-blue); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
.text-gradient-orange { background: var(--gradient-orange); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.badge-blue { background: rgba(0,51,204,0.15); color: var(--blue-light); border: 1px solid rgba(0,51,204,0.3); }
.badge-orange { background: rgba(217,106,26,0.15); color: var(--orange-light); border: 1px solid rgba(217,106,26,0.3); }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-orange);
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-orange);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px var(--orange-glow);
  color: #fff !important;
}
.btn-primary:visited,
.btn-primary:active,
.btn-primary:focus {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hover);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}
.btn-blue {
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-blue);
}
.btn-blue:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px var(--blue-glow);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* --- Header / Navbar --- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: padding 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  background: transparent;
  will-change: background, padding;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 8, 12, 0.97);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
}
.navbar-brand .logo-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.navbar-brand .brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.navbar-brand .brand-text span {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav-dropdown-toggle::after {
  content: '';
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  border-right: 4px solid transparent;
  border-top: 5px solid currentColor;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-toggle::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-height: 400px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(217,106,26,0.1);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}
.nav-cta, .nav-cta:hover, .nav-cta:visited {
  color: #fff !important;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

/* Mobile menu */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* --- Section Pattern Overlay --- */
.section-pattern {
  position: relative;
}
.section-pattern::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(0,51,204,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(217,106,26,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.section-pattern > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- Diagonal accent line --- */
.accent-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}
.accent-line-left { margin: 16px 0 0; }

/* --- Hero --- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Removed visible circle glows — using gradient overlays instead */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.hero-content .badge { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero-content h1 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 550px;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.hero-stat h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}
.hero-stat p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Page Hero (inner pages) --- */
.page-hero {
  padding: 160px 0 80px;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Removed circle glow — background images handle the overlay */
.page-hero .badge { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--orange-primary); }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* --- Cards --- */
.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.card-icon-blue { background: rgba(0,51,204,0.12); color: var(--blue-light); }
.card-icon-orange { background: rgba(217,106,26,0.12); color: var(--orange-light); }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.card p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}
.card-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* --- Grid --- */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

/* --- Services Section --- */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.service-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-orange);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* --- Testimonials --- */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Gradient top border */
.testimonial-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange-primary), var(--blue-primary));
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  opacity: 0.15;
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-top: 24px;
}
.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.stars { color: var(--orange-primary); margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }

/* --- Content Page --- */
.content-page {
  padding: 40px 0 80px;
}
.content-page .container {
  max-width: 800px;
}
.content-page h2 {
  margin-top: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.content-page h3 {
  margin-top: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.content-page p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.content-page ul, .content-page ol {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  list-style: disc;
}
.content-page ol { list-style: decimal; }
.content-page li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.content-page strong { color: var(--text-primary); }
.content-page a { color: var(--orange-primary); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.content-cta {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
}
.content-cta h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.content-cta p { color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* --- Blog --- */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.blog-card-content { padding: 24px; }
.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-card h3 a { color: #fff; }
.blog-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--orange-primary); }
.blog-card p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* --- Quote Form --- */
.quote-form-section {
  padding: 40px 0 80px;
}
.form-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.form-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.form-step-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.form-step-num {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-step-indicator.active .form-step-num {
  background: var(--gradient-orange);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-orange);
}
.form-step-indicator.completed .form-step-num {
  background: var(--blue-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--blue-primary);
}
.form-step-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.form-step-indicator.active .form-step-label { color: #fff; }
.form-step-connector {
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  margin: 0 16px;
}
.form-step-connector.active { background: var(--blue-primary); }

.form-page { display: none; }
.form-page.active { display: block; }
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-input, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217,106,26,0.15);
}
.form-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%239399a8' stroke-width='2' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
}
.form-select option { background: var(--bg-elevated); color: var(--text-primary); }

/* Panel selector */
.panel-section { margin: 32px 0; }
.panel-section h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--orange-primary); }
.panel-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}
.panel-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  user-select: none;
}
.panel-checkbox:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); }
.panel-checkbox.checked {
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  background: rgba(217,106,26,0.08);
}
.panel-checkbox input { display: none; }
.panel-check-indicator {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-hover);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.panel-checkbox.checked .panel-check-indicator {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
}
.panel-checkbox.checked .panel-check-indicator::after {
  content: '✓';
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.panel-label { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; }
.panel-price { margin-left: auto; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange-primary); font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* Quote total */
.quote-total-bar {
  position: sticky;
  bottom: 0;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 20px 0;
  margin-top: 32px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.quote-total-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.quote-total-label { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.quote-total-amount {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.quote-total-amount .currency { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.quote-total-amount .number { color: var(--orange-primary); }

/* NHS checkbox */
.nhs-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(0,51,204,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,51,204,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.nhs-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  accent-color: var(--blue-primary);
}
.nhs-checkbox label { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer; }

/* Form nav */
.form-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* --- Contact Section --- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(217,106,26,0.12);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-text h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-info-text p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }
.contact-info-text a { color: var(--orange-primary); }

/* --- Features / Why Choose Us --- */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.feature-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(0,51,204,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(217,106,26,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(217,106,26,0.05);
}
.feature-card:hover::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(217,106,26,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.feature-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature-card p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 0; }

/* --- Section heading decoration --- */
.section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  position: relative;
}
.section-heading .badge { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-heading h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.section-heading p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 550px;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
}

/* --- CTA Banner --- */
.cta-banner {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,51,204,0.12) 0%, rgba(217,106,26,0.08) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Decorative elements */
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,51,204,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217,106,26,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-banner p { color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 32px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 300px; }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--orange-primary); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* --- Thank You Page --- */
.thank-you-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 0 80px;
}
.thank-you-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(217,106,26,0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}
.quote-amount {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.nhs-discount-notice {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: rgba(0,51,204,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,51,204,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--blue-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* --- Image Styles --- */
.img-cover {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.img-rounded {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.img-glow {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 60px rgba(0,51,204,0.1);
}
.img-hover-zoom {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.img-hover-zoom img {
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.img-hover-zoom:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Hero with background image */
.hero-bg {
  position: relative;
}
.hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7,8,12,0.95) 0%, rgba(7,8,12,0.85) 40%, rgba(7,8,12,0.65) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,8,12,1) 0%, transparent 40%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: saturate(0.5) brightness(0.6);
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero-bg .hero-content,
.hero-bg .hero-stats {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-bg .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Page hero with background image — stronger overlay for readability */
.page-hero-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,8,12,0.85) 0%, rgba(7,8,12,0.92) 60%, rgba(7,8,12,1) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,51,204,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Subtle bottom gradient blend on page heroes */
.page-hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-primary), transparent);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-bg .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.page-hero-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: saturate(0.4) brightness(0.5);
}

/* Service cards with images — aspect-ratio prevents stretching */
.service-card-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 0;
}
.service-card-thumb {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  margin: -32px -32px 20px -32px;
  width: calc(100% + 64px);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  position: relative;
}
.service-card-thumb img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.service-card-img:hover .service-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
/* Gradient overlay on service card images */
.service-card-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-card), transparent);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Blog cards with images — aspect-ratio prevents stretching */
.blog-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card-thumb img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
/* Gradient overlay on blog card images */
.blog-card-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 40%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-card), transparent);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Content page hero images — blurred backdrop with crisp centred image */
.content-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
/* When used as a standalone <img> tag, wrap behaviour via object-fit */
img.content-hero-img {
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
/* When used as a container with child <img> */
.content-hero-img img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Blurred background fill behind the image */
.content-hero-img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px;
  background: inherit;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: blur(20px) brightness(0.4);
  z-index: 0;
}
.content-hero-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-primary) 0%, transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,51,204,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Split content with image — proper aspect-ratio */
.content-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 48px 0;
}
.content-split-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.content-split-img img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
/* Gradient border effect */
.content-split-img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 2px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-primary), var(--blue-primary));
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
/* Corner accent glow */
.content-split-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217,106,26,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.content-split.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.content-split.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

/* Gallery grid — fixed aspect-ratio prevents stretching */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-item img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(1.1) saturate(1.1);
}
.gallery-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,8,12,0.5) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.gallery-item:hover::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,8,12,0.3) 0%, transparent 40%);
}
/* Accent border on hover */
.gallery-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.gallery-item:hover::before {
  border-color: rgba(217,106,26,0.4);
}

/* --- Map Embed --- */
.map-embed {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.map-embed iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  filter: brightness(0.85) contrast(1.1) saturate(0) invert(0.92) hue-rotate(180deg);
  will-change: transform;
}
.map-embed::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Map card with overlay info */
.map-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.map-card .map-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,8,12,0.95) 0%, rgba(7,8,12,0.7) 60%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.map-card .map-overlay h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.map-card .map-overlay p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0; }

/* Navbar logo image */
.navbar-brand .logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
}
/* Footer logo slightly smaller */
.footer .navbar-brand .logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  max-width: 180px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .content-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .content-split.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .content-hero-img { height: 220px; }
  .service-card-thumb { height: 160px; }
  .blog-card-thumb { height: 160px; }
}

/* --- Testimonial Carousel --- */
.carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.carousel-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 0 4px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.carousel-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hover);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-hover);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 0;
}
.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .carousel-slide {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --- Scroll Animations --- */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Mobile nav */
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(7,8,12,0.98);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    z-index: 999;
    padding: 80px 24px 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { font-size: 1rem; padding: 10px 20px; width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .nav-dropdown { width: 100%; }
  .nav-dropdown-toggle { justify-content: center; }
  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 100%;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
  .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu {
    max-height: 400px;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-dropdown-menu a { text-align: center; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 8px 16px; }
  .nav-cta { margin-left: 0; margin-top: 8px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; z-index: 1001; }

  /* Layout */
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 120px 0 60px; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .hero-content p { font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-stat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-stat h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 0; }
  .hero-stat p { margin: 0; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .section-heading { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 120px 0 48px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 48px 0; }
  .cta-banner h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .panel-group { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }

  /* Cards */
  .card { padding: 20px; }
  .service-card-thumb { margin: -20px -20px 16px -20px; width: calc(100% + 40px); }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 24px; }
  .feature-card { padding: 28px 20px; }

  /* Content pages */
  .content-page .container { max-width: 100%; }
  .content-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .content-split.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .content-hero-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }

  /* Carousel */
  .carousel-slide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .carousel-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1rem; }

  /* Forms */
  .form-input, .form-select { font-size: 16px; padding: 12px 14px; } /* 16px prevents iOS zoom */
  .form-progress { gap: 0; }
  .form-step-label { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .form-step-connector { width: 40px; margin: 0 8px; }
  .form-nav { gap: 12px; }
  .form-nav .btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }

  /* Buttons - touch targets */
  .btn { min-height: 48px; padding: 12px 24px; }
  .btn-sm { min-height: 40px; padding: 10px 16px; }
  .btn-lg { min-height: 52px; padding: 14px 28px; }

  /* Map */
  .map-embed { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }

  /* Breadcrumb */
  .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.78rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero { padding: 110px 0 48px; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .page-hero { padding: 100px 0 36px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 1.35rem; }

  h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

  .section { padding: 36px 0; }
  .container { padding: 0 12px; }

  .footer-grid { gap: 24px; }
  .footer-col h4 { margin-bottom: 12px; }

  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Navbar brand */
  .navbar-brand .logo-img { height: 36px; max-width: 160px; }
}

/* --- Cookie Consent Banner --- */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 20px 0;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.cookie-banner.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.cookie-banner-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cookie-banner-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 240px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cookie-banner-text a {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.cookie-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cookie-banner-actions .btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  min-height: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cookie-banner-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .cookie-banner-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}