/* =====================================================================
   USA ENERGY — self-hosted site stylesheet
   All design tokens live in :root below — edit colors, fonts, spacing
   here and they update across every page.
   ===================================================================== */

:root{
  /* ---- USA Energy v2.0 brand tokens (June 2026) ---- */
  --navy:#051B42;
  --blue:#094375;
  --red:#DD0200;
  --red-dark:#b80200;
  --graphite:#262626;
  --green:#1d7a3e;      /* clean-energy accent, used sparingly */

  --ink:#1a2230;        /* near-black headings/strong */
  --body:#3b4452;       /* body copy */
  --muted:#6b7686;
  --line:#e7eaf0;
  --line-2:#eef1f6;
  --bg:#ffffff;
  --bg-soft:#f6f8fb;
  --bg-softer:#fafbfd;
  --tint:#f4f7fb;       /* faint cool wash (replaces the old pink) */
  --tint-2:#eaf2fb;
  --card:#ffffff;

  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(5,27,66,.04),0 2px 8px rgba(5,27,66,.05);
  --shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(5,27,66,.07),0 12px 40px rgba(5,27,66,.08);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);

  /* Type */
  --font:'Rubik',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --container:1200px;
  --radius:14px;
  --radius-sm:10px;
  --space:clamp(72px,9vw,128px);
  --header-h:92px;
}

/* ---------- reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;overflow-x:hidden;overflow-x:clip;overscroll-behavior-x:none}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:var(--body);
  background:var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  overflow-x:clip;
  overscroll-behavior-x:none;
  width:100%;
  position:relative;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
button{font-family:inherit}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{color:var(--navy);margin:0 0 .4em;font-weight:800;line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.02em}
h1{font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,72px)}
h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,52px);line-height:1.05}
h3{font-size:28px}
h4{font-size:18px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--navy)}
h5{font-size:18px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0}
p{margin:0 0 1rem}

/* ---------- layout helpers ---------- */
.container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.section{padding:90px 0}
.section--soft{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,var(--bg-soft) 100%)}
.section--tint{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,var(--tint) 60%,#ffffff 100%)}
.section-head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:48px}
.section-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.eyebrow{color:var(--red);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.2em;font-size:12px;margin-bottom:16px}
.lead{font-size:clamp(18px,2.1vw,22px);line-height:1.55;color:#36404f;font-weight:300;max-width:62ch}
.lead strong{font-weight:600;color:var(--graphite)}
.grid{display:grid;gap:30px}
.text-red{color:var(--red)}
.text-navy{color:var(--navy)}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding:16px 26px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight:600;font-size:16px;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),background .2s var(--ease);
}
.btn .arrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  font-size:14px;flex:none;
}
.btn--primary{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.btn--primary:hover{background:var(--red-dark);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(221,2,0,.28)}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);padding-left:0}
.btn--ghost .arrow{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.btn--light{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.btn--block{width:100%;justify-content:center}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:120;background:#fff;
  height:var(--header-h);display:flex;align-items:center;
  transition:box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.site-header.scrolled{box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(5,27,66,.07)}
.site-header .container{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px;width:100%}
.brand img{height:34px;width:auto}
.main-nav{display:flex;gap:34px;margin-left:14px}
.main-nav a{color:var(--body);font-weight:500;font-size:16px;position:relative;padding:6px 0}
.main-nav a:hover,.main-nav a.active{color:var(--ink)}
.main-nav a.active::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-2px;height:2px;background:var(--red)}
.header-right{margin-left:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px}
.header-phone{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;white-space:nowrap}
.header-phone svg{width:16px;height:16px;fill:var(--red)}
.socials{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.socials a{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--navy);opacity:.8}
.socials a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--red)}
.socials svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:currentColor}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;width:34px;height:34px}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;height:2px;background:var(--ink);margin:6px 0;transition:.2s}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#ffffff 0%,var(--tint) 100%)}
.hero-video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.16;z-index:0}
.hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;min-height:560px;padding:60px 0}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,6.5vw,84px);line-height:1.02;margin-bottom:22px;max-width:15ch}
.hero .tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 26px;margin-bottom:30px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.hero .tags span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.hero .tags span::before{content:"";width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red)}
.hero-art{position:relative}
.hero-art img{width:100%;max-width:600px;height:auto;margin-left:auto;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 50px rgba(5,27,66,.12))}

/* ---------- intro / stats ---------- */
.intro-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:50px;align-items:center}
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:54px}
.stat .num{font-size:42px;font-weight:700;color:var(--red);line-height:1}
.stat .lbl{margin-top:8px;color:var(--muted);font-size:15px}

/* ---------- feature cards ---------- */
.cards-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.feature{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:38px 34px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease)}
.feature:hover{border-color:#dfe4ee}
.feature:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.feature .ico{width:104px;height:104px;padding:16px;margin-bottom:24px;object-fit:contain;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#eef3fa,#e7edf6);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.feature h4{margin-bottom:10px}
.feature p{margin:0;font-size:15px}

/* ---------- split (image + text) ---------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.split.reverse .split-media{order:2}
.split-media img{border-radius:var(--radius)}

/* ---------- how it works ---------- */
.how{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:50px;align-items:start}
.how-steps{position:sticky;top:120px}
.how-steps li{display:flex;gap:14px;padding:14px 0;font-size:18px;color:var(--muted);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.how-steps li b{color:var(--red)}
.how-steps li.active{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.how-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:40px;margin-bottom:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.how-card .step-label{color:var(--red);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.2em;font-size:12px;margin-bottom:6px}
.how-card h4{font-size:22px}

/* ---------- programs ---------- */
.program{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:44px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);margin-bottom:30px}
.program.reverse .program-media{order:2}
.program h4{font-size:22px}

/* ---------- bonuses ---------- */
.bonus{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.bonus .feature img{width:100%;border-radius:14px;margin-top:18px}
.cta-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;margin-top:40px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-note{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}

/* ---------- suppliers ---------- */
.suppliers-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:10px;align-items:center}
.suppliers-grid img{filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.55;transition:.25s;padding:18px;max-height:90px;object-fit:contain;width:100%}
.suppliers-grid img:hover{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1}
.suppliers-grid.collapsed .sup-hidden{display:none}
.show-more{margin:34px auto 0;display:block}

/* ---------- guide band ---------- */
.guide-band{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy),var(--blue));border-radius:var(--radius);color:#fff;padding:56px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;gap:30px;align-items:center}
.guide-band h2{color:#fff}
.guide-band img{margin-left:auto;max-height:220px}

/* ---------- guarantees ---------- */
.guarantees{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.guarantee .ico{width:104px;height:104px;padding:16px;margin-bottom:24px;border-radius:20px}
.guarantee h4{text-transform:none;font-size:18px}

/* ---------- prize ---------- */
.prize{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}

/* ---------- video band ---------- */
.video-wrap{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);background:#000}
.video-wrap video{width:100%;display:block}

/* ---------- accordion (FAQ) ---------- */
.accordion{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto}
.acc-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.acc-q{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:22px 44px 22px 0;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);position:relative}
.acc-q::after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:8px;top:20px;font-size:24px;color:var(--red);transition:.2s}
.acc-item.open .acc-q::after{content:"–"}
.acc-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .3s ease}
.acc-a-inner{padding:0 0 22px;color:var(--body)}
.faq-cat{font-size:26px;margin:48px 0 6px;color:var(--navy)}

/* ---------- contact / form section ---------- */
.contact{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--tint) 0%,#fff 100%)}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.form-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:40px}
.form-card h3{font-size:22px;text-transform:none}
.field{margin-bottom:16px}
.field label{display:block;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;
}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue)}
.field-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.form-disc{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:14px}
.form-disc a{color:var(--blue)}

/* ---------- multi-step rate form ---------- */
.steps-head{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:40px}
.steps-head .dot{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#eef1f6;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.steps-head .dot.active{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.step-pane{display:none}
.step-pane.active{display:block;animation:fade .3s ease}
@keyframes fade{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.choice-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.choice{border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:34px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s;background:#fff}
.choice:hover,.choice.selected{border-color:var(--red);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.choice h4{font-size:20px}
.choice .note{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px}

/* ---------- legal pages ---------- */
.legal{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto}
.legal h1{font-size:44px}
.legal h3{font-size:22px;margin-top:34px}
.legal h4{font-size:17px;margin-top:20px}
.legal ul{list-style:disc;padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 1rem}
.legal li{margin-bottom:8px}

/* ---------- blog ---------- */
.posts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.post{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px;min-height:200px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.2s}
.post:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.post h4{font-size:18px}
.post .date{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin-top:14px}
.post .excerpt{color:var(--body);font-size:15px;margin:12px 0 0;line-height:1.55}
.post .read{margin-top:auto;padding-top:16px;color:var(--red);font-weight:600;font-size:14px}

/* ---------- article (blog post) ---------- */
.article-hero{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,var(--bg-soft) 100%);padding:clamp(48px,6vw,84px) 0 clamp(40px,5vw,64px)}
.article-hero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px}
.article-hero h1{max-width:20ch;font-size:clamp(32px,4.6vw,54px)}
.article-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 18px;align-items:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;margin-top:18px}
.article-meta .dot{width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line);display:inline-block}
.prose{max-width:740px;margin:0 auto;font-size:18px;line-height:1.72;color:#2b3543}
.prose h2{font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,32px);margin:1.8em 0 .5em;line-height:1.15}
.prose h3{font-size:21px;margin:1.5em 0 .4em}
.prose p{margin:0 0 1.15em}
.prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 0 1.2em;padding-left:1.3em}
.prose li{margin:.4em 0}
.prose strong{color:var(--ink)}
.prose a{color:var(--blue);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}
.article-cta{max-width:740px;margin:40px auto 0;padding:30px 34px;border-radius:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,#06204c,#0a4d86);color:#fff;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;
  align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px}
.article-cta h3{color:#fff;margin:0}
.article-cta p{margin:.3em 0 0;color:#cfe0f4}
.article-source{max-width:740px;margin:26px auto 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}
.article-back{max-width:740px;margin:30px auto 0}
.article-back a{color:var(--red);font-weight:600}
/* article extras: key takeaways callout + comparison table */
.takeaways{max-width:740px;margin:0 auto 32px;background:var(--bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-left:4px solid var(--red);border-radius:12px;padding:22px 26px}
.takeaways h2{font-size:15px!important;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 12px!important}
.takeaways ul{margin:0;padding-left:1.1em}
.takeaways li{margin:.4em 0;color:#2b3543}
.prose table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:15.5px}
.prose th,.prose td{text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}
.prose thead th{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-bottom:0}
.prose thead th:first-child{border-radius:8px 0 0 0}
.prose thead th:last-child{border-radius:0 8px 0 0}
.prose tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:var(--bg-soft)}
.prose td:first-child{font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);white-space:nowrap}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer{padding:64px 0 30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.footer-top{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:30px;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between}
.footer-col h5{text-transform:uppercase;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px}
.footer-col a{display:block;color:var(--body);padding:5px 0}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--red)}
.footer-brand img{height:34px;margin-bottom:18px}
.footer-bottom{margin-top:40px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}

/* ---------- floating guide widget ---------- */
.guide-fab{position:fixed;left:24px;right:auto;bottom:24px;z-index:100;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:16px;width:230px;display:none}
@media(max-width:560px){.guide-fab{display:none!important}}
.guide-fab.show{display:block}
.guide-fab img{width:46px;margin-bottom:10px}
.guide-fab h5{font-size:14px;text-transform:none;margin-bottom:10px}
.guide-fab .close{position:absolute;top:8px;right:10px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--muted);background:none;border:0;font-size:18px}

/* ---------- modal ---------- */
.modal-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(5,27,66,.55);z-index:200;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px}
.modal-overlay.open{display:flex}
.modal{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);max-width:520px;width:100%;padding:40px;position:relative;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.modal .close{position:absolute;top:16px;right:18px;font-size:22px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  h1{font-size:44px}.hero h1{font-size:46px}h2{font-size:32px}
  .hero-inner,.intro-grid,.split,.how,.program,.contact-grid,.guide-band{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .split.reverse .split-media,.program.reverse .program-media{order:0}
  .cards-3,.bonus,.prize,.guarantees,.posts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .suppliers-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .how-steps{position:static}
  .guide-band img{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .section{padding:60px 0}
  .main-nav,.header-phone,.socials{display:none}
  .main-nav.open{display:flex;position:absolute;top:var(--header-h);left:0;right:0;background:#fff;flex-direction:column;padding:20px 24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);gap:6px}
  .nav-toggle{display:block;margin-left:auto}
  .stats,.cards-3,.bonus,.prize,.guarantees,.posts,.field-row,.choice-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .suppliers-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  h1,.hero h1{font-size:36px}h2{font-size:28px}
}

/* =====================================================================
   Animated city hero (homepage intro)
   ===================================================================== */
.hero--dynamic{
  position:relative;min-height:92vh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 130% at 82% 8%, #e8f0fb 0%, #f4f7fb 46%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.hero--dynamic .hero-inner{min-height:auto;padding:118px 0 92px}
.hero-copy{position:relative;z-index:3}
.hero-copy>*{opacity:0;animation:heroUp .8s var(--ease) forwards}
.hero-copy .eyebrow{animation-delay:.05s}
.hero-copy h1{animation-delay:.16s}
.hero-copy .tags{animation-delay:.30s}
.hero-copy .btn{animation-delay:.42s}
@keyframes heroUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

.hero-stage{position:relative;z-index:2;will-change:transform;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.city{display:block}
.city--main{
  width:116%;max-width:none;margin-left:-8%;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 42px 60px rgba(5,27,66,.18));
  animation:cityFloat 9s var(--ease) infinite;will-change:transform;
}
@keyframes cityFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-18px)}}

.city--far{
  position:absolute;top:6%;right:-8%;width:64%;opacity:.45;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);animation:cityDrift 26s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cityDrift{0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}50%{transform:translate3d(-34px,14px,0)}}

.hero-glow{
  position:absolute;z-index:0;top:-22%;right:-12%;width:62vw;height:62vw;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(9,67,117,.12), transparent 62%);
  animation:glowPulse 13s ease-in-out infinite;pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes glowPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.8}50%{transform:scale(1.16);opacity:1}}

.blob{position:absolute;z-index:1;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(46px);opacity:.5;pointer-events:none}
.blob--blue{width:330px;height:330px;background:rgba(9,67,117,.24);top:16%;left:6%;animation:blobA 19s ease-in-out infinite}
.blob--red{width:240px;height:240px;background:rgba(221,2,0,.15);bottom:8%;left:32%;animation:blobB 23s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes blobA{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}50%{transform:translate(46px,-32px)}}
@keyframes blobB{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}50%{transform:translate(-32px,28px)}}

.scroll-cue{position:absolute;bottom:26px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:26px;height:42px;border:2px solid var(--muted);border-radius:14px;z-index:3;opacity:.55}
.scroll-cue span{position:absolute;top:8px;left:50%;width:4px;height:8px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--navy);transform:translateX(-50%);animation:scrollDot 1.7s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes scrollDot{0%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,0)}30%,70%{opacity:1}100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,15px)}}

@media(max-width:1024px){
  .hero--dynamic{min-height:auto}
  .city--far{display:none}
  .city--main{width:100%;margin:0}
  .scroll-cue{display:none}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-copy>*,.city--main,.city--far,.hero-glow,.blob,.scroll-cue span{
    animation:none!important;opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;
  }
}

/* =====================================================================
   PREMIUM LAYER — high-end polish (glass header, reveals, marquee, rings)
   ===================================================================== */
::selection{background:rgba(9,67,117,.16)}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--blue);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}

/* scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;z-index:300;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--red));box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(9,67,117,.5)}

/* glass header */
.site-header{background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);backdrop-filter:saturate(170%) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(170%) blur(16px);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease)}
.site-header.scrolled{background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);border-bottom-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(5,27,66,.06)}
.main-nav a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:100%;bottom:-2px;height:2px;background:var(--red);transition:right .28s var(--ease)}
.main-nav a:hover::after{right:0}
.main-nav a.active::after{right:0}

/* refined spacing */
.section{padding:clamp(74px,9vw,124px) 0}

/* kicker eyebrow with rule */
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:28px;height:2px;background:var(--red);border-radius:2px}
.section-head.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}

/* premium buttons */
.btn{position:relative;letter-spacing:.01em}
.btn--primary{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ef2a26,var(--red));
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28),0 10px 22px rgba(221,2,0,.22)}
.btn--primary:hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ef2a26,var(--red-dark));
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28),0 16px 32px rgba(221,2,0,.30);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn .arrow{transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover .arrow{transform:translate(2px,-2px)}
.btn--light{box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(5,27,66,.18)}

/* gradient hover ring on cards */
.feature{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.feature::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(9,67,117,.55),rgba(221,2,0,.4));
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease);pointer-events:none}
.feature:hover::after{opacity:1}

/* premium stat numbers */
.stat .num{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--blue) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* program + how cards lift */
.program,.how-card{transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.program:hover,.how-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.split-media img,.program-media img{transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.split-media:hover img,.program-media:hover img{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.01)}

/* guide band — richer */
.guide-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,#06204c 0%,#0a4d86 100%)}
.guide-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 100% at 18% 16%,rgba(255,255,255,.14),transparent 55%),
             radial-gradient(40% 80% at 95% 90%,rgba(221,2,0,.18),transparent 60%)}
.guide-band>*{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* scroll reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .75s var(--ease),transform .75s var(--ease)}
.reveal.is-in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ---------- supplier logo marquee ---------- */
.suppliers{position:relative}
.marquee{position:relative;overflow:hidden;overflow:clip;padding:6px 0;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);
          mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent)}
.marquee+.marquee{margin-top:20px}
.marquee__track{display:flex;gap:20px;width:max-content;animation:marquee 46s linear infinite}
.marquee--rev .marquee__track{animation-direction:reverse;animation-duration:56s}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes marquee{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.sup-tile{flex:0 0 auto;width:188px;height:104px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:22px 28px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease)}
.sup-tile img{max-height:60px;max-width:130px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;
  filter:none;opacity:1;transition:filter .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease)}
.sup-tile:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:#dfe4ee}
.sup-tile:hover img{filter:none;transform:scale(1.04)}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .marquee__track{animation:none;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center}
  .reveal{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
}

/* ---------- testimonials marquee ---------- */
.testimonials .marquee__track{animation-duration:90s}
.testimonials .marquee--rev .marquee__track{animation-duration:104s}
.tcard{flex:0 0 auto;width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:24px 26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;white-space:normal;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease)}
.tcard:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:#dfe4ee}
.tcard .stars{color:#f5a623;letter-spacing:3px;font-size:14px}
.tcard .tq{margin:0;color:#2b3543;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}
.tcard .tmeta{margin-top:auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px;padding-top:4px}
.tcard .tname{font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);font-size:15px}
.tcard .trole{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px}

/* =====================================================================
   Live animated city hero (matches usagroupenergy.net hero.mp4)
   ===================================================================== */
.hero--cityvid{position:relative;min-height:88vh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eaecf1 0%,#eaecf1 80%,#ffffff 100%)}
.hero--cityvid::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(72% 92% at 14% 26%,rgba(255,255,255,.62),transparent 58%),
             radial-gradient(55% 72% at 88% 12%,rgba(9,67,117,.06),transparent 60%)}
.hero--cityvid .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero--cityvid .hero-copy{max-width:560px}
.hero--cityvid .hero-copy>*{opacity:0;animation:heroUp .8s var(--ease) forwards}
.hero--cityvid .eyebrow{animation-delay:.05s}
.hero--cityvid h1{animation-delay:.16s;font-size:clamp(44px,6.4vw,86px);line-height:1.02;margin-bottom:24px;max-width:14ch}
.hero--cityvid .tags{animation-delay:.30s}
.hero--cityvid .btn{animation-delay:.42s}

/* (legacy right-bleed media rules removed — full-bleed background hero is
    defined in the HERO block lower in this file) */

/* tag pills (check-circle chips, like the live site) */
.hero--cityvid .tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-bottom:34px}
.hero--cityvid .tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:10px 17px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.hero--cityvid .tags .tag::before,.hero--cityvid .tags span::before{content:none;display:none}
.hero--cityvid .tag svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:var(--blue);flex:none}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero--cityvid .hero-copy>*{animation:none;opacity:1}
}

/* =====================================================================
   REDESIGN POLISH LAYER (audit pass) — texture, type finesse, states, a11y
   ===================================================================== */
/* kill orphans / tidy wrapping */
h1,h2,h3,.section-head h2{text-wrap:balance}
p,.lead,.acc-a-inner,.feature p,.how-card p{text-wrap:pretty}
.stat .num,.steps-head .dot{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}

/* tactile press feedback on every control */
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0) scale(.985)}
.sup-tile:active,.post:active,.feature:active{transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* refined keyboard focus (single, branded ring) */
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--blue);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:6px}

/* subtle film grain to break flatness (sits above bg, below UI; non-interactive) */
body::after{
  content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9;pointer-events:none;opacity:.04;mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size:180px 180px}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){body::after{display:none}}

/* skip link (accessibility) */
.skip-link{position:fixed;top:-60px;left:16px;z-index:500;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;
  padding:12px 18px;border-radius:0 0 10px 10px;font-weight:600;transition:top .2s var(--ease)}
.skip-link:focus{top:0}

/* legal pages: tighten measure for readability (~65ch) */
.legal p,.legal li{max-width:68ch}

/* ---------- instant-contact widget (injected site-wide) ---------- */
.ic-fab{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:20px;z-index:200;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:13px 20px 13px 17px;border:0;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;
  font-family:inherit;background:var(--red);box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(221,2,0,.32);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease)}
.ic-fab:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(221,2,0,.4)}
.ic-fab svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:#fff}
.ic-panel{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:80px;z-index:200;width:280px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(5,27,66,.22);padding:18px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease),visibility .2s}
.ic-panel.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.ic-panel h4{margin:0 0 4px;color:var(--navy)}
.ic-panel p{margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted)}
.ic-opt{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:11px 12px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;transition:background .2s var(--ease),border-color .2s var(--ease)}
.ic-opt:hover{background:var(--bg-soft);border-color:#dfe4ee}
.ic-opt svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:var(--blue);flex:none}
.ic-opt small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;font-size:12px}
.ic-close{position:absolute;top:10px;right:12px;background:none;border:0;font-size:20px;line-height:1;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer}
@media(max-width:520px){.ic-fab span{display:none}.ic-fab{padding:14px}}
@media print{.ic-fab,.ic-panel{display:none}}

/* ---------- BBB A+ trust badge ---------- */
.bbb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:12px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease)}
.bbb-badge:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:#dfe4ee}
.bbb-grade{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--blue),var(--navy));color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:17px;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;flex:none}
.bbb-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.18}
.bbb-text strong{color:var(--navy);font-size:15px;font-weight:700}
.bbb-text span{color:var(--muted);font-size:12.5px}
.footer-trust{margin:24px 0 4px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.guarantee-trust{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:40px}

/* ---------- file upload (bill submit) ---------- */
input[type="file"]{display:block;width:100%;padding:14px;border:1.5px dashed #c7d0de;border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--bg-soft);font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;color:var(--body);cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s var(--ease),background .2s var(--ease)}
input[type="file"]:hover{border-color:var(--blue);background:#eef3fa}
input[type="file"]::file-selector-button{margin-right:14px;padding:9px 16px;border:0;border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--navy);color:#fff;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;font-size:14px}
input[type="file"]::-webkit-file-upload-button{margin-right:14px;padding:9px 16px;border:0;border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--navy);color:#fff;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;font-size:14px}

/* 404 */
.notfound{min-height:70vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;gap:14px}
.notfound .code{font-size:clamp(90px,18vw,200px);font-weight:800;line-height:.9;letter-spacing:-.04em;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy),var(--blue));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* =====================================================================
   LUXE PASS — institutional, high-end energy-brokerage refinement
   ===================================================================== */
:root{ --container:1240px }

/* more confident spacing rhythm + anchor offset under sticky header */
.section{padding:clamp(84px,10vw,140px) 0}
.section-head{margin-bottom:56px}
:target{scroll-margin-top:112px}
#intro,#contact{scroll-margin-top:100px}

/* ambient depth so flat sections never feel empty */
.section--soft{position:relative;isolation:isolate}
.section--soft::before,.contact::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(58% 70% at 85% 0%,rgba(9,67,117,.05),transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(50% 60% at 4% 100%,rgba(221,2,0,.035),transparent 60%)}

/* refined cards: softer edge + brand hairline that draws in on hover */
.feature{border-color:rgba(231,234,240,.9);border-radius:18px}
.feature::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:34px;right:34px;top:0;height:3px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--red));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease);z-index:1}
.feature:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* stats: hairline-divided ledger, weightier figures */
.stats{gap:0}
.stat{padding:4px 30px;position:relative}
.stat + .stat::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:10px;bottom:10px;width:1px;background:var(--line)}
.stat .num{font-size:clamp(38px,3.4vw,54px)}

/* buttons: more presence + inner light */
.btn{padding:17px 30px;letter-spacing:.005em}
.btn--primary{box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.30),0 10px 24px rgba(221,2,0,.20)}

/* navigation finesse */
.main-nav a{font-size:15.5px;letter-spacing:.01em}

/* elevated media + form surfaces */
.program-media img,.split-media img{box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(5,27,66,.10)}
.form-card{box-shadow:0 34px 80px rgba(5,27,66,.12);border:1px solid rgba(231,234,240,.9)}

/* hairline rhythm between same-tone bands */
.section + .section{border-top:1px solid rgba(231,234,240,.55)}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .stats{gap:22px}
  .stat{padding:0}
  .stat + .stat::before{display:none}
}

/* intro: full-width heading + lead, stats as a band beneath (matches live layout) */
.intro-head{max-width:880px}
.intro-head .lead{margin-bottom:26px}
#intro .stats{margin-top:60px;padding-top:40px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
@media(max-width:760px){ #intro .stats{padding-top:28px} }

/* =====================================================================
   HERO — full-bleed city video background, copy overlaid (exact match to
   usagroupenergy.net: video covers the whole band, dark copy on the left)
   ===================================================================== */
.hero--cityvid{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;
  min-height:clamp(560px,80vh,760px);padding:0;background:#eaecf1;text-align:left}
.hero--cityvid::before{content:none}

/* video fills the entire section */
.hero--cityvid .hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;
  margin:0;z-index:0;will-change:transform}
.hero--cityvid .hero-city{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;display:block;
  -webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none}

/* light left-side wash so dark copy stays legible over the airy city render */
.hero--cityvid .hero-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(234,236,241,.92) 0%,rgba(234,236,241,.66) 34%,rgba(234,236,241,.18) 60%,rgba(234,236,241,0) 80%)}

.hero--cityvid .container{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%}
.hero--cityvid .hero-copy{max-width:600px;margin:0}
.hero--cityvid .hero-copy>*{opacity:0;animation:heroUp .8s var(--ease) forwards}
.hero--cityvid .eyebrow{justify-content:flex-start;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:14px;animation-delay:.05s}
.hero--cityvid h1{color:var(--navy);margin:0 0 18px;max-width:18ch;animation-delay:.16s;
  font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,58px);line-height:1.07;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.hero--cityvid .lead{margin:0 0 28px;max-width:50ch;color:#2b3543;font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,18px);line-height:1.55;font-weight:400;animation-delay:.24s}
.hero--cityvid .tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-bottom:32px;animation-delay:.30s}
.hero--cityvid .tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:10px 17px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.hero--cityvid .tags .tag::before,.hero--cityvid .tags span::before{content:none;display:none}
.hero--cityvid .tag svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:var(--blue);flex:none}
.hero--cityvid .btn{animation-delay:.42s}
.hero--cityvid .scroll-cue{z-index:3}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero--cityvid{min-height:clamp(480px,76vh,620px)}
  .hero--cityvid .hero-scrim{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(234,236,241,.5) 0%,rgba(234,236,241,.15) 38%,rgba(234,236,241,.78) 100%)}
  .hero--cityvid .hero-copy{max-width:none}
}

/* Supplier name tiles (text, no external logo files) */
.sup-tile--text{font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--navy);text-align:center;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:.2px;opacity:.62;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease)}
.sup-tile:hover .sup-tile--text,.sup-tile.sup-tile--text:hover{opacity:1}

/* ===== Homepage hero: real animated energy-network video behind text ===== */
.hero--home{position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:center;
  min-height:clamp(560px,82vh,780px);background:linear-gradient(160deg,#ffffff 0%, var(--tint) 100%)}
.hero--home .hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden}
.hero--home .hero-bg__video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center right}
/* keep the left side clean so the headline stays crisp over the animation */
.hero--home .hero-bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.94) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.6) 34%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 64%)}
.hero--home .container{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%}
.hero--home .hero-copy{max-width:660px}
.hero--home .hero-copy>*{opacity:0;animation:heroUp .8s var(--ease) forwards}
.hero--home .eyebrow{color:var(--red);margin-bottom:14px;animation-delay:.05s}
.hero--home h1{color:var(--navy);font-size:clamp(40px,5.8vw,82px);line-height:1.02;margin:0 0 18px;max-width:16ch;animation-delay:.16s}
.hero--home .lead{margin:0 0 26px;max-width:52ch;color:#2b3543;font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,18px);line-height:1.55;font-weight:400;animation-delay:.24s}
.hero--home .btn{animation-delay:.5s}
.hero-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-bottom:30px;animation-delay:.38s}
.hero-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:10px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-weight:500;font-size:14px;color:var(--navy)}
.hero-tag svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:var(--blue);flex:none}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .hero--home{min-height:auto;padding:44px 0 52px}
  .hero--home .hero-bg::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.82) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.62) 100%)}
  .hero--home h1{font-size:clamp(34px,9vw,46px)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero--home .hero-bg__video{display:none}
  .hero--home .hero-bg{background:url("../img/hero-1.webp") center right/cover no-repeat}
  .hero--home .hero-copy>*{animation:none;opacity:1}
}
/* Mobile: drop the heavy hero video (was the mobile LCP element ~6s) for a fast gradient, matching interior pages */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .hero--home .hero-bg__video{display:none}
  .hero--home .hero-bg{background:radial-gradient(125% 80% at 82% 2%,#e9f0fa 0%,#ffffff 46%),linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#f3f6fb)}
  .hero--home .hero-bg::after{display:none}
}

/* ===== Bill upload: camera-first, mobile-friendly ===== */
.bill-drop{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px;text-align:center;
  width:100%;min-height:130px;padding:22px 16px;border:2px dashed var(--blue);border-radius:14px;
  background:#f5f8ff;color:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s var(--ease),border-color .2s var(--ease)}
.bill-drop:hover,.bill-drop:active{background:#eaf1ff;border-color:var(--navy)}
.bill-drop svg{width:34px;height:34px;fill:var(--blue)}
.bill-drop__title{font-weight:700;font-size:17px}
.bill-drop__sub{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted,#5b6678);max-width:36ch;line-height:1.45}
.bill-files{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:12px;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.bill-files .bf-note{width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:14px;color:#1a8c4a;font-weight:600}
.bill-files img,.bill-files .bf-chip{width:64px;height:80px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid var(--line,#e6e9ef)}
.bill-files .bf-chip{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:24px;background:#fafbfe}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .form-card{padding:22px 16px}
  .field input,.field select,.field textarea{font-size:16px}   /* 16px stops iOS zoom-on-focus */
  .bill-drop{min-height:150px}
  .bill-drop__title{font-size:18px}
  .form-card .btn--block{padding:16px 20px;font-size:17px}     /* big easy-to-tap submit */
}

/* ===== Bill upload polish (overrides the global file-input box) ===== */
#billfile{display:none!important}                 /* hide the native control; the card below is the button */
.bill-drop{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;text-align:center;
  width:100%;min-height:152px;padding:26px 18px;border:1.5px solid var(--line,#e6e9ef);border-radius:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#f4f8ff 100%);color:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(5,27,66,.05);transition:border-color .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s var(--ease)}
.bill-drop:hover,.bill-drop:active{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(9,67,117,.12)}
.bill-drop__icon{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(5,27,66,.18)}
.bill-drop__icon svg{width:28px;height:28px;fill:#fff}
.bill-drop__title{display:block;width:100%;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;line-height:1.2}
.bill-drop__sub{display:block;width:100%;font-weight:400;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted,#5b6678);max-width:40ch;margin:2px auto 0;line-height:1.5}

/* ===== Sticky mobile Call / Text bar (phones only) ===== */
.mobile-cta{display:none}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .mobile-cta{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:60;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line,#e6e9ef);box-shadow:0 -6px 20px rgba(5,27,66,.10)}
  .mobile-cta a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:15px 8px;
    font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;letter-spacing:.2px}
  .mobile-cta .mc-call{color:var(--navy);border-right:1px solid var(--line,#e6e9ef)}
  .mobile-cta .mc-text{color:#fff;background:var(--red)}
  .mobile-cta svg{width:19px;height:19px;fill:currentColor;flex:none}
  body{padding-bottom:58px}                 /* keep the bar from covering the footer */
  .ic-fab{display:none!important}           /* the bar replaces the floating button on phones */
  .guide-fab{display:none!important}        /* declutter on phones */
}

/* mobile: keep stat grids 2-up so wide numbers never force horizontal scroll */
@media(max-width:760px){.stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important}}


/* ===== Blog/FAQ stats hero + trust pill (added 2026-06) ===== */
.hero--blog{min-height:0 !important}
.hero--blog .container{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.45fr .85fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;padding:34px 0 40px}
.hero--blog .hero-copy{max-width:none}
.hero--blog .hero-copy>*{animation:none;opacity:1}
.hero--blog .hero-bg__video{object-position:50% 62%}
.hero--blog .lead{margin-bottom:22px;font-size:16.5px}
.bh-trust{display:flex;width:fit-content;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 15px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 8px 18px -12px rgba(5,27,66,.28);margin-bottom:16px}
.bh-trust .s{color:var(--red)}
.bh-title{color:var(--navy);font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,48px);line-height:1.06;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.5px;margin:0 0 14px;max-width:17ch}
.bhstats{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:6px 26px;box-shadow:0 26px 52px -22px rgba(5,27,66,.28),0 6px 16px rgba(5,27,66,.07);animation:bhfloat 6s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes bhfloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-9px)}}
.bhstat{padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f6}.bhstat:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.bhstat .n{font-size:clamp(26px,2.9vw,37px);font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.5px}
.bhstat .n .p{color:var(--red)}
.bhstat .l{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:5px}
.blog-supstrip{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:14px 0 16px}
.blog-supstrip + .section,.blog-supstrip + main > .section:first-child{padding-top:26px}

.blog-supstrip .sup-tile{width:150px;height:72px}
.blog-supstrip .sup-tile img{max-height:42px;max-width:112px}
.sup-strip-lbl{text-align:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:10px}
.article-hero--blog{padding-top:26px;padding-bottom:26px}
.article-hero--blog h1{max-width:32ch;font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,40px);line-height:1.12}
.article-crumb{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px}
.article-crumb a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600}.article-crumb .sep{margin:0 8px;color:#c3ccd8}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.bhstats{animation:none}}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .hero--blog .container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;padding:26px 0 32px}
  .hero--blog .hero-bg{background:radial-gradient(125% 80% at 82% 2%,#e9f0fa 0%,#ffffff 46%),linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#f3f6fb) !important}
  .hero--blog .hero-bg::after{display:none !important}
  .bhstats{padding:4px 22px;margin-top:2px}
  .bhstat{padding:15px 0}
}

/* ===== Header fit: 6-item nav (Rates added) — 2026-07 ===== */
.site-header .main-nav{gap:20px}
@media(max-width:1280px){ .site-header .socials{display:none} }
@media(max-width:1120px){
  .site-header .main-nav{display:none}
  .site-header .nav-toggle{display:block;margin-left:auto}
  .site-header .main-nav.open{display:flex;position:absolute;top:var(--header-h);left:0;right:0;background:#fff;flex-direction:column;padding:20px 24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);gap:6px}
}

/* ===== nav Resources dropdown (2026-07) ===== */
.main-nav .nav-dd-wrap{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.main-nav .nav-dd-toggle{background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;font-size:16px;font-weight:500;color:var(--body);padding:6px 0;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;line-height:1}
.main-nav .nav-dd-wrap:hover .nav-dd-toggle{color:var(--ink)}
.main-nav .nav-dd-toggle .caret{font-size:11px;transition:transform .2s var(--ease);opacity:.7}
.main-nav .nav-dd-wrap:hover .caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.main-nav .nav-dd{position:absolute;top:100%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);min-width:250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:8px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .18s var(--ease),transform .18s var(--ease);z-index:130}
.main-nav .nav-dd::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-12px;left:0;right:0;height:12px}
.main-nav .nav-dd-wrap:hover .nav-dd{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(7px)}
.main-nav .nav-dd a{display:block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:9px;color:var(--navy);font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap}
.main-nav .nav-dd a::after{display:none !important}
.main-nav .nav-dd a:hover{background:var(--bg-soft);color:var(--red)}
@media(max-width:1120px){
  .main-nav .nav-dd-wrap{display:block;width:100%}
  .main-nav .nav-dd-toggle .caret{display:none}
  .main-nav .nav-dd{position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;box-shadow:none;border:0;border-left:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:0;padding:2px 0 6px 14px;min-width:0;margin:2px 0 0}
  .main-nav .nav-dd::before{display:none}
  .main-nav .nav-dd a{padding:7px 0;font-size:14px}
}