/* ============================================================
   AEQ Distribution — dark charcoal + single muted-lavender accent
   Serif display (Fraunces) over clean sans body (Plus Jakarta).
   One unified accent. No clashing colors. Matte, high-end.
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* type */
  --serif: "Fraunces", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font: "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* surfaces — charcoal / matte metal */
  --bg: #0d0d10;
  --bg-soft: #131318;
  --bg-panel: #16161c;
  --card: #17171e;
  --card-hover: #1c1c25;
  --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, .09);
  --line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);

  /* text */
  --ink: #f4f2f8;
  --ink-soft: #cbc8d6;
  --muted: #908d9d;

  /* single accent — muted lavender */
  --accent: #b9a8e6;
  --accent-strong: #cdbcf3;
  --accent-deep: #9a85d4;
  --accent-ink: #17131f;        /* text on a lavender fill */
  --accent-tint: rgba(185, 168, 230, .12);
  --accent-line: rgba(185, 168, 230, .28);
  --accent-rgb: 185, 168, 230;
  /* secondary accent — soft mint, used sparingly */
  --mint: #74d6c0;
  --mint-tint: rgba(116, 214, 192, .14);
  --mint-line: rgba(116, 214, 192, .34);

  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --btn-radius: 11px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
  --shadow-md: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
  --maxw: 1160px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}

/* ---------- Light theme (white + beige, charcoal text, matte purple) ---------- */
html[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-soft: #f7f4ee;
  --bg-panel: #f4f0e7;
  --card: #ffffff;
  --card-hover: #faf8f3;
  --line: rgba(26, 23, 34, .10);
  --line-strong: rgba(26, 23, 34, .17);
  --ink: #1a1722;
  --ink-soft: #46424f;
  --muted: #6e6a79;
  --accent: #6a55cf;
  --accent-strong: #5a45bf;
  --accent-deep: #4c3aa6;
  --accent-ink: #ffffff;
  --accent-tint: rgba(106, 85, 207, .10);
  --accent-line: rgba(106, 85, 207, .26);
  --accent-rgb: 106, 85, 207;
  --mint: #2fa98f;
  --mint-tint: rgba(47, 169, 143, .12);
  --mint-line: rgba(47, 169, 143, .30);
  --shadow-sm: 0 10px 30px rgba(26, 23, 34, .08);
  --shadow-md: 0 24px 60px rgba(26, 23, 34, .12);
}
html[data-theme="light"] body {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1100px 620px at 50% -260px, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .07), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 100% 6%, rgba(150, 120, 60, .06), transparent 55%);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .nav { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); }
html[data-theme="light"] .nav.is-stuck { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); }

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  /* subtle matte-metal sheen */
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1100px 620px at 50% -260px, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 100% 8%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .025), transparent 55%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
svg { display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 26px; }

/* ---------- Scroll progress bar ---------- */
.scrollbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; width: 0;
  background: var(--accent); z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .6);
  transition: width .08s linear;
}

/* ---------- Headings (serif) ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, .brand__mark { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .012em; }
.hl { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
.accent { color: var(--accent); font-style: normal; }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); will-change: opacity, transform; }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.hero__title.reveal { transition-delay: .05s; }
.hero__sub.reveal { transition-delay: .14s; }
.hero__cta.reveal { transition-delay: .23s; }
.hero__trust.reveal { transition-delay: .32s; }
.hero__caps.reveal { transition-delay: .4s; }
.cat-grid .cat:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .06s; }
.cat-grid .cat:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .12s; }
.cat-grid .cat:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .18s; }
.cat-grid .cat:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .06s; }
.cat-grid .cat:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .12s; }
.cat-grid .cat:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: .18s; }
.cat-grid .cat:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: .24s; }
.serve-grid .serve:nth-child(2), .why__steps .step:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .09s; }
.serve-grid .serve:nth-child(3), .why__steps .step:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .18s; }
.serve-grid .serve:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .09s; }
.serve-grid .serve:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .18s; }
.serve-grid .serve:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .27s; }
.getstarted-grid .gs-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .1s; }

/* ---------- Buttons — one unified accent ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .55em;
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: .01em;
  padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: var(--btn-radius); border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .25s;
  white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn .ico { width: 1.1em; height: 1.1em; fill: currentColor; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26, 23, 34, .10); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--accent-strong); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26, 23, 34, .16); }
.btn--outline { background: var(--accent-tint); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--accent-line); }
.btn--outline:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent-tint); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .12); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent-line); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--accent-tint); border-color: var(--accent); }
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: .9rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 15px 30px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Brand wordmark ---------- */
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45em; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.brand__logo { display: block; height: 40px; width: auto; }
/* dark mode uses the dark-keyed logo so there's no light edge halo */
html:not([data-theme="light"]) .brand__logo,
html:not([data-theme="light"]) .hero__logo-spin img { content: url("images/logo-dark.png?v=1"); }
.brand__mark { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent); }
.brand__word { font-family: var(--font); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.eyebrow { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font); font-size: .73rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* ---------- Stars ---------- */
.stars { color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 4px; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; background: rgba(13, 13, 16, .72); backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(16px); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .25s, background .25s; }
.nav.is-stuck { border-color: var(--line); background: rgba(13, 13, 16, .9); }
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; height: 76px; position: relative; }
/* nav links sit in the absolute center of the header; logo left, controls right */
.nav__links { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
.nav__links a { font-weight: 500; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--muted); position: relative; transition: color .15s; }
.nav__links a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -7px; width: 0; height: 2.5px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--accent); transition: width .25s var(--ease); }
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav__links a.is-active { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
.nav__links a.is-active::after { width: 100%; }
/* equal-height controls so logo, links, toggle & button share one centered baseline */
.nav__cta { flex: none; height: 40px; }
.brand { align-self: center; }
.theme-toggle { flex: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--btn-radius); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: transparent; color: var(--ink); display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer; transition: border-color .2s, color .2s, background .2s; }
.theme-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent-tint); }
.theme-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent-tint); }
.theme-toggle svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.theme-toggle__moon { display: none; }
html[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle__sun { display: none; }
html[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle__moon { display: block; }
.nav__burger { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.nav__burger span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: .25s; }
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.nav__mobile { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; padding: 10px 26px 24px; background: var(--bg); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nav__mobile a { padding: 14px 6px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nav__mobile a.is-active { color: var(--accent); }
.nav__mobile .btn { margin-top: 16px; border-bottom: 0; }
.nav__mobile.is-open { display: flex; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 60px 0 96px; text-align: center; }
.hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(680px 360px at 50% 0%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .16), transparent 64%); }
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

/* ---------- Hero logo: gentle continuous bob ---------- */
.hero__logo { margin: 0 auto 22px; width: clamp(82px, 9vw, 112px); }
.hero__logo-bob { animation: bob 3.2s ease-in-out infinite; will-change: transform; }
.hero__logo-spin { display: block; }
.hero__logo img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 28px rgba(26, 23, 34, .22)); }
@keyframes bob { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-13px); } }
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.05; max-width: 16ch; }
.hero__sub { margin-top: 26px; font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 40em; }
.hero__cta { margin-top: 38px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px; justify-content: center; }
.hero__trust { margin-top: 46px; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.hero__trust b { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
.hero__caps { margin-top: 12px; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); opacity: .75; }

/* ---------- Brands marquee ---------- */
.brands { padding: 0 0 4px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.brands__label { text-align: center; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 16px 0 30px; }
.marquee { overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent); padding-bottom: 44px; }
.marquee__track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; width: max-content; animation: scroll 30s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__track span { color: #374151; font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;
  background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px; transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; cursor: default; }
.marquee__track span:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.marquee__track span[aria-hidden] { display: none; }
@keyframes scroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: 104px 0; }
.section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }
.section__head { max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto 60px; text-align: center; }
.section__head--left { margin-left: 0; text-align: left; }
.section__head h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.12; }
.section__head p { margin-top: 12px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.06rem; }

/* ---------- Categories — Steady-style text-on-image tiles ---------- */
.cat-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; margin-top: 48px; }
.cat { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px; width: 100%; max-width: 240px; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08); display: block; }
.cat img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 1; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.cat:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.cat__shade { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 55%; z-index: 10; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, .95) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%); }
.cat__text { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 20; padding: 24px 16px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.cat__title { color: #fff; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: 0; margin: 0 0 6px; text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5); }
.cat__cta { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; transition: color .2s ease; }
.cat:hover .cat__cta { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Recent loads gallery ---------- */
.loads-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.load { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg-panel); aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.load img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.load:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.load__cap { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 18px 18px 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5, 5, 8, .92), rgba(5, 5, 8, .4) 60%, transparent); }
.load__cap b { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; color: #fff; }
.load__tag { flex: none; font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mint); background: var(--mint-tint); border: 1px solid var(--mint-line); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; }
.loads-grid .load:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .07s; }
.loads-grid .load:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .14s; }
.loads-grid .load:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .21s; }

/* ---------- Who we serve ---------- */
.serve-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.serve-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.serve { position: relative; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px 34px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(26, 23, 34, .05); transition: transform .28s var(--ease), border-color .28s, background .28s, box-shadow .28s; }
.serve:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--accent-line); background: var(--card-hover); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(26, 23, 34, .09); }
.serve__ico { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--accent-tint); border: 1px solid var(--accent-line); color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.serve__ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 1.7; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.serve__no { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.serve h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.serve p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .98rem; }

/* ---------- Get started (buy / sell) — identical pair ---------- */
.getstarted-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.gs-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 48px 42px; transition: transform .28s var(--ease), border-color .28s, background .28s; }
.gs-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--accent-line); background: var(--card-hover); }
.gs-card .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.gs-card h3 { font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.gs-card p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 30em; }
.gs-card .btn { margin-top: auto; }

/* ---------- Reviews — flowing carousel + progress bar ---------- */
.reviews-wrap { position: relative; }
.quotes { display: flex; gap: 26px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scroll-behavior: smooth; padding: 4px; -ms-overflow-style: none; scrollbar-width: none; }
.quotes::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.quote { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 52px) / 3); scroll-snap-align: start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px 32px; transition: border-color .28s, transform .28s var(--ease); }
.quote:hover { border-color: var(--accent-line); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.quote blockquote { margin: 20px 0 26px; font-size: 1.17rem; line-height: 1.62; color: var(--ink-soft); flex: 1; }
.quote figcaption { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.avatar { flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent-tint); border: 1px solid var(--accent-line); }
/* distinct pastel per reviewer for personality */
.quote:nth-child(1) .avatar { color: #6a55cf; background: rgba(106, 85, 207, .13); border-color: rgba(106, 85, 207, .30); }
.quote:nth-child(2) .avatar { color: #2f7fc4; background: rgba(47, 127, 196, .13); border-color: rgba(47, 127, 196, .30); }
.quote:nth-child(3) .avatar { color: #2fa98f; background: rgba(47, 169, 143, .14); border-color: rgba(47, 169, 143, .32); }
.quote:nth-child(4) .avatar { color: #c98a2e; background: rgba(201, 138, 46, .14); border-color: rgba(201, 138, 46, .32); }
.quote:nth-child(5) .avatar { color: #c4548f; background: rgba(196, 84, 143, .13); border-color: rgba(196, 84, 143, .30); }
.quote:nth-child(6) .avatar { color: #4aa3a0; background: rgba(74, 163, 160, .14); border-color: rgba(74, 163, 160, .32); }
.quote .who b { display: block; font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; }
.quote .who span { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .84rem; margin-top: 2px; }
/* progress bar */
.rev-progress { position: relative; height: 3px; margin: 40px auto 0; max-width: 280px; background: var(--line); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.rev-progress span { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%; width: 33%; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 3px; transition: left .25s var(--ease), width .25s var(--ease); }
.rev-nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
.carousel__btn { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--line-strong); background: transparent; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: border-color .2s, color .2s, background .2s; }
.carousel__btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; background: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- Stay connected ---------- */
.connect { padding: 0 0 8px; }
.connect__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px; background: var(--bg-panel); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px 44px; }
.connect__inner h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 500; }
.connect__inner p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .98rem; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ---------- Inner page header ---------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 110px 0 76px; text-align: center; }
.page-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(620px 320px at 50% -60px, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .14), transparent 64%); }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.08; }
.page-hero p { margin: 20px auto 0; max-width: 42em; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.08rem; }

/* ---------- Why AEQ (serve page) ---------- */
.why { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.why h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem); line-height: 1.12; }
.why__lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.08rem; margin: 22px 0 30px; }
.why__list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 38px; }
.why__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 38px; color: var(--muted); }
.why__list li b { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.why__list li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; width: 25px; height: 25px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--mint-tint); color: var(--mint); border: 1px solid var(--mint-line); border-radius: 50%; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; }
.why__steps { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.step { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 30px; transition: transform .28s var(--ease), border-color .28s; }
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--accent-line); }
.step__n { flex: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--serif); background: var(--accent-tint); border: 1px solid var(--accent-line); color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.1rem; border-radius: 12px; }
.step b { display: block; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.apply { max-width: 780px; }
.form { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 44px; }
.form__intro { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.field__note { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; margin-top: 8px; }
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.field:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.field > label, .field__label { font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 9px; color: var(--ink); }
.field > label span { color: var(--accent); }
.field > label span.opt { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; }
.form input, .form select, .form textarea {
  width: 100%; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--bg);
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.form input::placeholder, .form textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.form input:focus, .form select:focus, .form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .18);
}
.form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 96px; }
.select-wrap { position: relative; }
.select-wrap svg { position: absolute; right: 15px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--muted); pointer-events: none; }
.form select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; padding-right: 44px; cursor: pointer; }
.form select option { background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink); }
.checks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.check { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 16px; cursor: pointer; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; }
.check:hover { border-color: var(--accent-line); background: var(--accent-tint); }
.check input { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; accent-color: var(--accent); cursor: pointer; }
.check input:checked ~ span { font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent); }
.form .btn { margin-top: 6px; }
.form__fine { text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-size: .84rem; margin-top: 16px; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { max-width: 840px; }
.acc { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-top: 8px; }
.acc__item { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 4px 26px; transition: border-color .2s; }
.acc__item[open] { border-color: var(--accent-line); }
.acc__item summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.12rem; padding: 22px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.acc__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.acc__item summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--accent); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.acc__item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.acc__item p { color: var(--muted); padding-bottom: 24px; margin-top: -4px; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { background: var(--bg-soft); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 84px 0 34px; }
.footer__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.7fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; padding-bottom: 50px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.footer__brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.footer__brand .brand__logo { height: 60px; }
.footer__brand p { margin-top: 16px; max-width: 30em; color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; }
.footer__col h4 { font-family: var(--font); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer__col a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 8px 0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .96rem; transition: color .15s; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer__col a .ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; flex: none; }
.footer__phone { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink) !important; }
.footer__phone:hover { color: var(--accent) !important; }
.footer__bar { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; padding-top: 26px; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .theme-toggle { margin-left: auto; }
  .nav__burger { display: flex; }
  .why { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .getstarted-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .loads-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .serve-grid, .serve-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .quote { flex-basis: calc((100% - 26px) / 2); }
  .connect__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .section { padding: 84px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .container { padding-inline: 20px; }
  .hero { padding: 76px 0 64px; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.5vw, 2.7rem); max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__sub { font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 18px; }
  .hero__cta { width: 100%; margin-top: 30px; }
  .hero__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .section { padding: 68px 0; }
  .section__head { margin-bottom: 44px; }
  .section__head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.3rem); }
  .page-hero { padding: 84px 0 56px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7.5vw, 2.5rem); }
  .cat-grid { gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; }
  .cat { max-width: calc(50% - 7px); }
  .serve-grid, .serve-grid--3, .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .quote { flex-basis: 86%; }
  .form__row, .checks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .footer__bar { flex-direction: column; }
  .gs-card { padding: 34px 26px; }
  .connect__inner { padding: 30px 26px; }
  .connect__inner .btn { width: 100%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .marquee__track { animation: scroll 30s linear infinite !important; }
  /* keep the hero logo's gentle bob even under reduced-motion */
  .hero__logo-bob { animation: bob 3.2s ease-in-out infinite !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}