/* ==========================================================================
   Maine Coon Grove: design system
   ========================================================================== */

@font-face { font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; font-style: normal; font-weight: 500 600; font-display: swap; src: url("../fonts/cormorant-garamond-latin.woff2") format("woff2"); }
@font-face { font-family: "Cormorant Garamond"; font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; font-display: swap; src: url("../fonts/cormorant-garamond-italic-latin.woff2") format("woff2"); }
@font-face { font-family: "Manrope"; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400 700; font-display: swap; src: url("../fonts/manrope-latin.woff2") format("woff2"); }

:root {
	--c-deep: #10271F;
	--c-forest: #19392D;
	--c-heritage: #2C4B3C;
	--c-gold: #B6934B;
	--c-gold-light: #D3B86A;
	--c-gold-ink: #7A5B20;     /* gold for small text: >=4.5:1 on ivory and cream */
	--c-ivory: #FAF7F0;
	--c-cream: #F0E8DA;
	--c-stone: #DCD2C2;
	--c-charcoal: #282722;
	--c-muted: #5E5A51;
	--c-white: #FFFFFF;
	--c-error: #9B2C2C;
	--c-on-dark: #E9E3D6;
	--c-on-dark-muted: #BDB5A5;

	--f-serif: "Cormorant Garamond", "Cormorant", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
	--f-sans: "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;

	--fs-body: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.2vw, 1.0625rem);
	--fs-small: 0.875rem;
	--fs-hero: clamp(2.75rem, 1.4rem + 5vw, 5.75rem);
	--fs-h1: clamp(2.5rem, 1.7rem + 3.2vw, 4.4rem);
	--fs-h2: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3.2rem);
	--fs-h3: clamp(1.45rem, 1.3rem + 0.6vw, 1.8rem);

	--r: 8px;
	--r-lg: 12px;
	--shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 39, 31, .06), 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 39, 31, .06);
	--shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 39, 31, .06), 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(16, 39, 31, .18);
	--ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);

	--gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 0.6rem + 3vw, 2.5rem);
	--wrap: 1240px;
	--header-h: 84px;
	--admin-bar: var(--wp-admin--admin-bar--height, 0px);
	--section-y: clamp(4rem, 2.8rem + 5vw, 7.5rem);
}
@media (max-width: 782px) { :root { --header-h: 70px; } }

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--admin-bar) + 16px); }
body { margin: 0; background: var(--c-ivory); color: var(--c-charcoal); font-family: var(--f-sans); font-size: var(--fs-body); line-height: 1.7; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; overflow-x: hidden; }
img, svg, video, iframe { max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--c-heritage); text-underline-offset: .2em; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--c-deep); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.12; color: var(--c-deep); margin: 0 0 .5em; letter-spacing: -.005em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--c-gold); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 3px; }
.icon { width: 1.25em; height: 1.25em; flex: none; }
.screen-reader-text { position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: -100px; z-index: 1000; background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-deep); padding: .75rem 1.25rem; border-radius: var(--r); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
.skip-link:focus { top: calc(1rem + var(--admin-bar)); }
.site-main:focus { outline: none; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: calc(var(--wrap) + var(--gutter) * 2); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.container--narrow { max-width: calc(780px + var(--gutter) * 2); }
.container--mid { max-width: calc(1040px + var(--gutter) * 2); }

/* ---------- Typography helpers ---------- */
.eyebrow { font-family: var(--f-sans); font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-gold-ink); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.eyebrow--light { color: var(--c-gold-light); }
.eyebrow--gold { color: var(--c-gold-light); }
.section-title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
.section-title--light { color: var(--c-ivory); }
.section-intro { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 1.08rem; max-width: 40rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.lead, .lead p { font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1rem + .35vw, 1.22rem); line-height: 1.75; color: var(--c-muted); }
.lead--light { color: var(--c-on-dark); }
.text-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-heritage); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-gold); padding-bottom: 2px; }
.text-link .icon { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.text-link:hover .icon { transform: translateX(3px); }

.section-head { margin: 0 auto clamp(2.25rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3.5rem); max-width: 46rem; }
.section-head--center { text-align: center; }
.section-head--center .eyebrow::before, .section-head--center .eyebrow::after { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--c-gold); vertical-align: middle; margin: 0 .8rem .2em; }
.section-head--left { margin-left: 0; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .65rem; min-height: 48px; padding: .85rem 1.6rem; border-radius: var(--r); border: 1px solid transparent; font-family: var(--f-sans); font-size: .93rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .03em; line-height: 1.2; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background-color .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease); }
.btn .icon { width: 1.05rem; height: 1.05rem; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .icon { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-ivory); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--c-deep); color: var(--c-ivory); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn--gold { background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-deep); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--c-gold-light); color: var(--c-deep); }
.btn--outline { border-color: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-forest); background: transparent; }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-ivory); }
.btn--outline-light { border-color: rgba(250, 247, 240, .55); color: var(--c-ivory); background: transparent; }
.btn--outline-light:hover { background: var(--c-ivory); color: var(--c-deep); border-color: var(--c-ivory); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--c-forest); border-color: var(--c-stone); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--c-forest); }
.btn--sm { min-height: 42px; padding: .6rem 1.15rem; font-size: .86rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }
.btn[disabled] { opacity: .6; cursor: progress; }
.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .85rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.btn-row--center { justify-content: center; }
.section-actions { text-align: center; margin: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 1.5vw, 3rem) 0 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: .85rem; }

/* ---------- Announcement ---------- */
.announce { background: var(--c-gold-light); color: var(--c-deep); text-align: center; font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; padding: .55rem 0; position: relative; z-index: 60; }
.announce a { color: inherit; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: var(--admin-bar); z-index: 50; background: var(--c-deep); color: var(--c-ivory); transition: background-color .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.has-hero .site-header { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; background: transparent; }
.has-hero .announce + .site-header { position: absolute; }
.has-hero .announce + .site-header.is-solid { position: fixed; top: var(--admin-bar); }
.site-header.is-solid { background: rgba(16, 39, 31, .97); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); }
@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(8px)) { .site-header.is-solid { background: rgba(16, 39, 31, .9); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); } }
.site-header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; height: var(--header-h); }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; color: var(--c-ivory); text-decoration: none; flex: none; }
.brand:hover { color: var(--c-ivory); }
.brand__logo { display: block; height: 50px; width: auto; max-width: none; }
@media (min-width: 1321px) { .site-header .brand__logo { height: 58px; } }
.brand__logo--footer { height: auto; width: 240px; max-width: 100%; }
.brand--drawer .brand__logo { height: 36px; }
@media (max-width: 599px) { .site-header .brand__logo { height: 42px; } }
@media (min-width: 1180px) and (max-width: 1320px) { .site-header .brand__logo { height: 48px; } }
.brand__mark .icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--c-gold-light); }
.brand__name { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em; line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap; }
.site-header__actions { margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; }
.primary-nav { display: none; margin-left: auto; }
.menu-toggle { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 240, .3); border-radius: var(--r); background: transparent; color: var(--c-ivory); cursor: pointer; }
.menu-toggle .icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 599px) { .site-header__cta { display: none; } .brand__name { font-size: 1.35rem; } .brand__mark .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; } }

@media (min-width: 1180px) {
	.primary-nav { display: block; }
	.site-header__actions { margin-left: 1.25rem; }
	.menu-toggle { display: none; }
}
.primary-nav .menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(.9rem, .2rem + 1.1vw, 1.7rem); }
.primary-nav .menu > li { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.primary-nav .menu > li > a { display: inline-block; padding: .6rem 0; color: var(--c-on-dark); text-decoration: none; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .03em; position: relative; }
.primary-nav .menu > li > a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: .25rem; height: 1px; background: var(--c-gold-light); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.primary-nav .menu > li > a:hover, .primary-nav .menu > li.current-menu-item > a, .primary-nav .menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a { color: var(--c-ivory); }
.primary-nav .menu > li > a:hover::after, .primary-nav .menu > li.current-menu-item > a::after, .primary-nav .menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.submenu-toggle { background: none; border: 0; padding: .3rem; margin-left: .15rem; color: var(--c-on-dark); cursor: pointer; display: inline-grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 4px; }
.submenu-toggle .icon { width: .95rem; height: .95rem; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.primary-nav .sub-menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: .6rem; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + .4rem); left: -1rem; min-width: 240px; background: var(--c-ivory); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px); transition: opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease), visibility .2s; }
.primary-nav .sub-menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -.8rem; height: .8rem; }
.primary-nav li:hover > .sub-menu, .primary-nav li:focus-within > .sub-menu, .primary-nav li.is-open > .sub-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.primary-nav li.is-open > .submenu-toggle .icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.primary-nav .sub-menu a { display: block; padding: .6rem .85rem; border-radius: 6px; color: var(--c-deep); font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.primary-nav .sub-menu a:hover, .primary-nav .sub-menu .current-menu-item > a { background: var(--c-cream); }

/* ---------- Drawer ---------- */
.drawer { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; }
.drawer[hidden] { display: none; }
.drawer__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(10, 20, 16, .55); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease); }
.drawer__panel { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: min(420px, 90vw); background: var(--c-deep); color: var(--c-ivory); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .38s var(--ease); overflow-y: auto; padding: calc(1rem + var(--admin-bar)) 1.5rem 1.75rem; }
.drawer.is-open .drawer__overlay { opacity: 1; }
.drawer.is-open .drawer__panel { transform: none; }
.drawer__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.drawer__close { width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: var(--r); border: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 240, .3); background: none; color: var(--c-ivory); cursor: pointer; }
.drawer-menu, .drawer-menu .sub-menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.drawer-menu > li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250, 247, 240, .1); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.drawer-menu > li > a { flex: 1; display: block; padding: .95rem 0; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--c-ivory); text-decoration: none; }
.drawer-menu .submenu-toggle { width: 44px; height: 44px; color: var(--c-gold-light); }
.drawer-menu .sub-menu { flex-basis: 100%; padding: 0 0 .9rem .25rem; display: none; }
.drawer-menu li.is-open > .sub-menu { display: block; }
.drawer-menu li.is-open > .submenu-toggle .icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.drawer-menu .sub-menu a { display: block; padding: .5rem 0; color: var(--c-on-dark); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.drawer-menu .current-menu-item > a { color: var(--c-gold-light); }
.drawer__foot { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 2rem; display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
body.drawer-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: min(94vh, 920px); display: flex; align-items: center; background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 85% 20%, #2C4B3C 0%, #19392D 45%, #10271F 100%); color: var(--c-ivory); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; padding: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--admin-bar) + 3rem) 0 clamp(6rem, 5rem + 4vw, 9rem); }
.hero__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.hero__media img, .hero__media .ph { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 70% center; }
.hero--image::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 39, 31, .94) 0%, rgba(16, 39, 31, .72) 38%, rgba(16, 39, 31, .18) 75%, rgba(16, 39, 31, .05) 100%), linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(16, 39, 31, .55) 0%, transparent 30%); }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .hero:not(.hero--image) { align-items: center; min-height: 0; } .hero--image::after { background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(16, 39, 31, .96) 0%, rgba(16, 39, 31, .78) 45%, rgba(16, 39, 31, .35) 100%); } .hero { align-items: flex-end; } }
.hero__motif, .page-hero__motif, .cta-band__motif, .site-footer__motif { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; color: var(--c-gold); opacity: .09; z-index: -1; }
.hero__motif { right: -4%; bottom: -8%; }
.hero__motif .icon { width: min(56vw, 640px); height: auto; stroke-width: .6; }
.hero--image .hero__motif { display: none; }
.hero__content { max-width: 46rem; }
.hero__title { font-size: var(--fs-hero); color: var(--c-ivory); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.02; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.hero__line { display: block; text-wrap: balance; }
.hero__line--em { font-style: italic; color: var(--c-gold-light); }
.hero__text { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, .98rem + .4vw, 1.22rem); color: var(--c-on-dark); max-width: 34rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.hero .admin-hint-wrap, .hero > .mcg-admin-hint { position: absolute; bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem; max-width: 22rem; }

/* ---------- Trust band ---------- */
.trust { position: relative; z-index: 3; margin-top: clamp(-4.5rem, -3rem - 2vw, -3rem); }
.trust__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1vw, 2rem); display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; background: var(--c-ivory); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid rgba(182, 147, 75, .25); }
.trust__item { display: flex; gap: .9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.trust__icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--c-gold); margin-top: .2rem; }
.trust__title { display: block; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-deep); line-height: 1.2; }
.trust__text { display: block; color: var(--c-muted); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-top: .2rem; }
@media (max-width: 1023px) { .trust__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 559px) { .trust__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.1rem; } }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding-block: var(--section-y); position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 2vw, 4rem); }
.section--tight + .section { padding-top: clamp(1rem, .5rem + 1vw, 2rem); }
.section--cream { background: var(--c-cream); }
.section--forest { background: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-on-dark); }
.split__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3vw, 5.5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .split__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.split__inner--center { align-items: center; }
.split__media { position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 899px) { .split__media { max-width: 480px; margin-inline: auto; width: calc(100% - 1rem); } }
.split__media img, .split__media .ph { border-radius: var(--r-lg); width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.split__accent { position: absolute; inset: 1.5rem -1.5rem -1.5rem 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-gold); border-radius: var(--r-lg); z-index: 0; }
@media (max-width: 599px) { .split__accent { inset: 1rem -.75rem -.75rem 1rem; } }

/* ---------- Grids & cards ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, .8rem + 1.5vw, 2rem); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.parents { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; }

.card { background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: box-shadow .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease); }
.card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.card__media { position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-cream); }
.card__media img, .card__media .ph { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.card__media--tall img, .card__media--tall .ph { aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.card__media--wide img, .card__media--wide .ph { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
.card:hover .card__media img { transform: scale(1.035); }
.card__badge { position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem; }
.card__body { padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.card__body--center { text-align: center; align-items: center; }
.card__body .eyebrow { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.card__title { font-size: 1.7rem; margin: 0 0 .35rem; }
.card__title a { color: var(--c-deep); text-decoration: none; }
.card__title a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; } /* whole-card click target */
.card { position: relative; }
.card__meta { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0 0 .4rem; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.card__meta--serif { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.card__text { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: .95rem; margin: .35rem 0 0; }
.card__text--italic { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--c-heritage); }
.card__link { margin: auto 0 0; padding-top: 1rem; }
.card__link a { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .03em; color: var(--c-heritage); text-decoration: none; }
.card__link .icon { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .card__link .icon { transform: translateX(3px); }
.card.is-adopted .card__media img { filter: saturate(.85); }

/* ---------- Badges ---------- */
.badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; padding: .32rem .75rem; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.2; background: var(--c-ivory); color: var(--c-deep); border: 1px solid transparent; white-space: nowrap; }
.badge--available, .badge--open { background: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-ivory); }
.badge--pending { background: #F4E9CC; color: #5E4613; }
.badge--reserved { background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-deep); }
.badge--evaluation, .badge--planned, .badge--expected { background: var(--c-stone); color: var(--c-charcoal); }
.badge--born { background: var(--c-cream); color: var(--c-deep); border-color: var(--c-gold); }
.badge--adopted, .badge--closed, .badge--past { background: var(--c-ivory); color: var(--c-heritage); border-color: var(--c-stone); }
.badge--outline { background: transparent; border-color: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
.badge-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }

/* ---------- Placeholder ---------- */
.ph { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: var(--ratio, 4/5); display: grid; place-items: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-cream) 0%, #E7DDCB 100%); overflow: hidden; }
.ph::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(182, 147, 75, .07) 0 1px, transparent 1px 14px); }
.ph__icon { position: relative; width: 56px; height: 56px; color: var(--c-gold); opacity: .6; }
.hero .ph, .feature-band .ph { background: transparent; }

/* ---------- Features / why ---------- */
.features { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .features { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .features { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.feature { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-gold); padding-top: 1.5rem; }
.feature__num { display: block; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 2.6rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--c-gold-ink); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.feature__title { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.feature p { color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Health teaser ---------- */
.topic-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(233, 227, 214, .18); }
.topic-list li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(233, 227, 214, .18); }
.topic-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.1rem .25rem; color: var(--c-ivory); text-decoration: none; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.15rem + .5vw, 1.6rem); transition: color .2s, padding .3s var(--ease); }
.topic-list a:hover { color: var(--c-gold-light); padding-left: .6rem; }
.topic-list .icon { color: var(--c-gold-light); width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* ---------- Adoption process ---------- */
.process { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: step; }
.process__num { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--c-gold-ink); display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 3.4rem; height: 3.4rem; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--c-gold); background: var(--c-ivory); flex: none; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.process__title { font-size: 1.45rem; margin: 0 0 .35rem; }
.process__body p { color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; }
/* compact: horizontal on wide screens */
.process--compact { display: grid; gap: 1.75rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; position: relative; }
.process--compact .process__step { display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
@media (min-width: 700px) { .process--compact { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
	.process--compact { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 2.25rem 1.5rem; }
	.process--compact::before { display: none; }
	.process--compact .process__step { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
	.process--compact .process__title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
}
.section--cream .process__num { background: var(--c-cream); }
/* full: alternating timeline */
.process--full { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 2.5rem; }
.process--full::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 1.7rem; width: 1px; background: var(--c-gold); opacity: .6; }
.process--full .process__step { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.process--full .process__body { background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem; flex: 1; }
.process--full .process__title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
	.process--full::before { left: 50%; }
	.process--full .process__step { width: 50%; padding-right: 3rem; position: relative; }
	.process--full .process__num { position: absolute; right: -1.7rem; top: 1rem; }
	.process--full .process__step:nth-child(even) { margin-left: 50%; padding-right: 0; padding-left: 3rem; }
	.process--full .process__step:nth-child(even) .process__num { right: auto; left: -1.7rem; }
	.process--full .process__step:nth-child(odd) .process__body { text-align: right; }
}

/* ---------- Feature band (nursery) ---------- */
.feature-band { position: relative; isolation: isolate; min-height: clamp(420px, 60vh, 620px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; color: var(--c-ivory); background: radial-gradient(90% 120% at 20% 20%, #2C4B3C, #10271F 70%); overflow: hidden; padding: 5rem 0; }
.feature-band__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.feature-band__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.feature-band--image::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: rgba(16, 39, 31, .58); }
.feature-band__inner { max-width: 44rem; }
.feature-band__title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); color: var(--c-ivory); }
.feature-band__text { color: var(--c-on-dark); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonial { margin: 0; background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; }
.testimonial::before { content: "\201C"; position: absolute; top: .4rem; right: 1.4rem; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 6rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--c-gold); opacity: .35; }
.testimonial__media img, .testimonial__media .ph { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.testimonial__rating { color: var(--c-gold); letter-spacing: .15em; margin: 0 0 .75rem; }
.testimonial__quote { margin: 0 0 1.25rem; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--c-deep); font-style: italic; }
.testimonial__quote p { margin: 0; }
.testimonial__update { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--c-muted); border-left: 2px solid var(--c-gold); padding-left: .9rem; }
.testimonial__cite { margin-top: auto; }
.testimonial__name { display: block; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-deep); }
.testimonial__meta { display: block; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-muted); }

/* ---------- FAQ / details ---------- */
.faq__item, .prose .wp-block-details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.faq__item:first-child, .prose .wp-block-details:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.faq__item summary, .prose .wp-block-details summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.35rem 0; font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.15rem + .4vw, 1.5rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-deep); }
.prose .wp-block-details summary::after { content: ""; width: .6rem; height: .6rem; border-right: 1.5px solid var(--c-gold-ink); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--c-gold-ink); transform: rotate(45deg); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); flex: none; margin-right: .3rem; }
.prose .wp-block-details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(-135deg); }
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker, .prose .wp-block-details summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary .icon { color: var(--c-gold-ink); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.faq__item[open] summary .icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq__answer, .prose .wp-block-details > :not(summary) { color: var(--c-muted); padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-deep); color: var(--c-ivory); text-align: center; padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 3.5rem + 4vw, 7rem); }
.cta-band__motif { left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.cta-band__motif .icon { width: 520px; height: 520px; stroke-width: .5; }
.cta-band__title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); color: var(--c-ivory); max-width: 36rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-band__text { color: var(--c-on-dark); max-width: 36rem; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---------- Page hero ---------- */
.page-hero { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; background: radial-gradient(110% 130% at 90% 0%, #2C4B3C 0%, #19392D 40%, #10271F 100%); color: var(--c-ivory); padding: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--admin-bar) + clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3vw, 5rem)) 0 clamp(3.5rem, 3rem + 3vw, 6rem); }
.page-hero__motif { right: -2rem; bottom: -3rem; }
.page-hero__motif .icon { width: clamp(220px, 30vw, 420px); height: auto; stroke-width: .6; }
.page-hero__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.page-hero__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.page-hero--image::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 39, 31, .92), rgba(16, 39, 31, .55)); }
.page-hero__title { font-size: var(--fs-h1); color: var(--c-ivory); max-width: 22ch; margin-bottom: .4em; }
.page-hero__lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1rem + .35vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--c-on-dark); max-width: 42rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Breadcrumbs ---------- */
.breadcrumbs ol { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .35rem; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.breadcrumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: .35rem; color: var(--c-gold); }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--c-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--c-deep); text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current] { color: var(--c-charcoal); }
.breadcrumbs--light ol { color: var(--c-on-dark-muted); }
.breadcrumbs--light a { color: var(--c-on-dark-muted); }
.breadcrumbs--light a:hover { color: var(--c-ivory); }
.breadcrumbs--light [aria-current] { color: var(--c-ivory); }

/* ---------- Profile (kitten / cat / litter) ---------- */
.profile { padding-top: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem); }
.profile__top { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 3vw, 4.5rem); grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); padding-bottom: clamp(1rem, .5rem + 2vw, 2.5rem); }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .profile__top { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: start; } .profile__summary { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--admin-bar) + 1.5rem); } }
.profile__name { font-size: var(--fs-h1); margin: .75rem 0 .35rem; }
.profile__meta { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.profile__tagline { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.45rem; color: var(--c-heritage); line-height: 1.4; }
.profile__fee { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: .25rem 1rem; padding: 1.1rem 0; margin: 1rem 0; border-block: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.profile__fee-label { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); }
.profile__fee-value { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-deep); }
.profile__fee-note { flex-basis: 100%; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.profile__note { background: var(--c-cream); border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold); padding: .9rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 0 var(--r) var(--r) 0; font-size: .95rem; margin: 1.25rem 0 0; }
.profile__story { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 3vw, 4.5rem); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .profile__story { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; } }
.profile-gallery__main { border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-cream); }
.profile-gallery__slide { margin: 0; }
.profile-gallery__slide img, .profile-gallery .ph { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
.profile-gallery__thumbs { display: flex; gap: .6rem; margin-top: .75rem; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding-bottom: .25rem; }
.profile-gallery__thumb { flex: 0 0 76px; height: 76px; padding: 0; border: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; background: none; scroll-snap-align: start; opacity: .7; transition: opacity .2s, border-color .2s; }
.profile-gallery__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.profile-gallery__thumb[aria-current="true"], .profile-gallery__thumb:hover { opacity: 1; border-color: var(--c-gold); }

.details-list { margin: 1.5rem 0 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0 1.5rem; }
.details-list > div { padding: .8rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.details-list dt { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); }
.details-list dd { margin: .15rem 0 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-deep); }
.details-list--cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.details-list--cards > div { background: var(--c-white); border: 0; border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.health-notes { margin-top: 1.5rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
@media (max-width: 400px) { .details-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Info cards ---------- */
.info-cols { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1vw, 2rem); grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 290px), 1fr)); }
.info-card { background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1.25rem + 1vw, 2.25rem); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.info-card--feature { border-top: 3px solid var(--c-gold); }
.info-card__icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--c-gold); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.info-card__title { font-size: 1.65rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.info-card .text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.check-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .7rem; }
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: .7rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.check-list .icon { color: var(--c-gold); margin-top: .2rem; width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; }

/* ---------- Health ---------- */
.health-grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1vw, 2rem); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 800px) { .health-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.health-card { background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(1.75rem, 1.4rem + 1vw, 2.5rem); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem); }
.health-card__icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; color: var(--c-gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.health-card__title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
.health-card p { color: var(--c-muted); }
.health-card__ours { margin-top: 1.25rem; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.health-card__ours .text { color: var(--c-charcoal); }
.disclaimer { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-muted); text-align: center; font-style: italic; }

/* ---------- Photo grids ---------- */
.photo-grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(.6rem, .4rem + .8vw, 1.25rem); grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); margin-top: 2rem; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .photo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.photo-grid__item { margin: 0; border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-cream); }
.photo-grid__item img, .photo-grid__item video { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; }
.photo-grid__item figcaption { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-muted); padding: .5rem .75rem; background: var(--c-white); }
.photo-grid--masonry { display: block; columns: 2; column-gap: 1rem; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .photo-grid--masonry { columns: 3; } }
.photo-grid--masonry .photo-grid__item { break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.photo-grid--masonry .photo-grid__item img { aspect-ratio: auto; }
.photo-grid--placeholder .ph { border-radius: var(--r); }
.nursery-group { margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 2vw, 4rem); }
.nursery-group[hidden] { display: none; }
.nursery-group__title { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.video { margin: 2rem 0; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-deep); }
.video video { width: 100%; display: block; }
.video--embed iframe { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; height: auto; display: block; border: 0; }

/* ---------- Tabs & chips ---------- */
.tabs, .chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.tabs__btn, .chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 42px; padding: .5rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--c-stone); background: var(--c-white); color: var(--c-deep); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s; }
.tabs__btn:hover, .chip:hover { border-color: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-deep); }
.tabs__btn[aria-pressed="true"], .chip[aria-current] { background: var(--c-forest); border-color: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-ivory); }

/* ---------- Filters ---------- */
.filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-end; gap: 1rem 1.25rem; background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.filters__field { display: grid; gap: .35rem; flex: 1 1 170px; }
.filters__field label { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); }
.filters__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.js .filters [data-filters-submit] { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); }
.link-reset { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-heritage); }
.results-count { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0 0 1.5rem; }
select, input[type="text"], input[type="email"], input[type="tel"], input[type="search"], input[type="number"], input[type="date"], textarea { width: 100%; min-height: 48px; padding: .75rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-stone); border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--c-white); color: var(--c-charcoal); transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
select { appearance: none; padding-right: 2.5rem; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' fill='none' stroke='%237A5B20' stroke-width='1.6'%3E%3Cpath d='m1 1 5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center; }
textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.6; }
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(182, 147, 75, .25); }

.aside-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem 2.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.aside-links a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.aside-links .icon { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.mcg-form { position: relative; }
.mcg-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem 1.5rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 700px) { .mcg-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.mcg-field--wide, .mcg-field--textarea { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.mcg-field[hidden] { display: none; }
.mcg-label { display: block; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-deep); margin-bottom: .45rem; padding: 0; }
.mcg-req { color: var(--c-error); }
.mcg-opt { font-weight: 500; color: var(--c-muted); font-size: .82rem; }
.mcg-help { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--c-muted); margin: .4rem 0 0; }
.mcg-error { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--c-error); font-weight: 600; margin: .4rem 0 0; }
.mcg-field.has-error input, .mcg-field.has-error select, .mcg-field.has-error textarea { border-color: var(--c-error); }
.mcg-choice { border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; min-width: 0; }
.mcg-choice__options { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; }
.mcg-choice__option { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; min-height: 48px; padding: .6rem 1.1rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-stone); border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--c-white); cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: .94rem; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; }
.mcg-choice__option:hover { border-color: var(--c-heritage); }
.mcg-choice__option:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--c-forest); background: #EEF2EC; }
.mcg-choice__option input, .mcg-check input { width: 1.15rem; height: 1.15rem; accent-color: var(--c-forest); margin: 0; }
.mcg-check { display: flex; gap: .75rem; align-items: flex-start; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-deep); }
.mcg-check input { margin-top: .3rem; }
.mcg-hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.mcg-form-error { background: #FBEDEC; border: 1px solid #E7C3C0; border-left: 4px solid var(--c-error); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1rem 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; color: #5b1f1f; }
.mcg-form-error ul { margin: .5rem 0 0; padding-left: 1.2rem; }
.mcg-form-error a { color: #5b1f1f; }
.mcg-form-error:focus { outline: 3px solid rgba(155, 44, 44, .3); }
.mcg-form-success, .mcg-form-closed { background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-top: 3px solid var(--c-gold); padding: clamp(1.75rem, 1.5rem + 1.5vw, 3rem); }
.mcg-form-success h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.mcg-form__privacy { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--c-muted); margin: 1.5rem 0 0; }
.mcg-form--contact .mcg-btn, .mcg-form--contact .btn, .mcg-form--contact button[type=submit] { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* Plugin button classes map onto the theme's buttons */
.mcg-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem; min-height: 48px; padding: .8rem 1.6rem; border-radius: var(--r); border: 1px solid transparent; font-weight: 700; font-size: .93rem; letter-spacing: .03em; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.mcg-btn--primary { background: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-ivory); }
.mcg-btn--primary:hover { background: var(--c-deep); color: var(--c-ivory); }
.mcg-btn--ghost { background: transparent; border-color: var(--c-stone); color: var(--c-forest); }
.mcg-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--c-forest); }
.mcg-btn--outline { border-color: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-forest); }
.mcg-btn[disabled] { opacity: .6; }
.mcg-link { background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; color: var(--c-heritage); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer; font-size: .88rem; }

/* Multi-step */
.mcg-step { border: 0; margin: 0 0 3rem; padding: 0; min-width: 0; }
.mcg-step[hidden] { display: none; }
.is-enhanced .mcg-step { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mcg-step__title { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.5rem + 1vw, 2.4rem); color: var(--c-deep); padding: 0; margin-bottom: .35rem; line-height: 1.15; }
.mcg-step__title:focus { outline: none; }
.mcg-step__count { display: block; font-family: var(--f-sans); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-gold-ink); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.mcg-step__intro { color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.mcg-step__nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.25rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.mcg-step__nav > :only-child { margin-left: auto; }
.mcg-progress { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 2.5rem; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: .35rem; }
.mcg-progress__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; text-align: center; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-muted); position: relative; }
.mcg-progress__item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: -50%; right: 50%; height: 2px; background: var(--c-stone); z-index: 0; }
.mcg-progress__item:first-child::before { display: none; }
.mcg-progress__num { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--c-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--c-stone); font-weight: 700; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.mcg-progress__item.is-done .mcg-progress__num { background: var(--c-heritage); border-color: var(--c-heritage); color: var(--c-ivory); }
.mcg-progress__item.is-done::before, .mcg-progress__item.is-current::before { background: var(--c-heritage); }
.mcg-progress__item.is-current .mcg-progress__num { border-color: var(--c-gold); background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-deep); }
.mcg-progress__item.is-current { color: var(--c-deep); }
@media (max-width: 699px) { .mcg-progress__label { display: none; } .mcg-progress__item.is-current .mcg-progress__label { display: block; position: absolute; top: 2.4rem; white-space: nowrap; } .mcg-progress { margin-bottom: 3.25rem; } }
.mcg-review { display: grid; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mcg-review__section { background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.mcg-review__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem; }
.mcg-review__head h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.mcg-review dl { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr); gap: .3rem 1rem; margin: 0; font-size: .9rem; }
.mcg-review dt { color: var(--c-muted); }
.mcg-review dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; overflow-wrap: anywhere; white-space: pre-wrap; }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .mcg-review dl { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .mcg-review dd { margin-bottom: .4rem; } }

/* Apply & contact layouts */
.apply, .contact { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 3vw, 4rem); grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .apply, .contact { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px; } .apply__aside, .contact__details { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--admin-bar) + 1.5rem); } }
.apply__intro { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.aside-card { background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.aside-card--quiet { background: var(--c-cream); box-shadow: none; }
.aside-card__title { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.aside-card__sub { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 1.25rem 0 .4rem; }
.aside-card__media img, .aside-card__media .ph { border-radius: var(--r); aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.aside-card__meta { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--c-muted); margin: .6rem 0 0; }
.aside-card p { font-size: .95rem; }
.mini-steps { margin: 0 0 1rem; padding-left: 1.2rem; color: var(--c-muted); font-size: .94rem; display: grid; gap: .45rem; }
.contact-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1.25rem; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .8rem; }
.contact-list li { display: flex; gap: .7rem; align-items: flex-start; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.contact-list .icon { color: var(--c-gold-light); margin-top: .2rem; width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; }
.contact-list--dark .icon { color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
.contact-list a { text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- Article / prose ---------- */
.article__head { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem) 0 2rem; }
.article__title { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
.article__lead { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + .5vw, 1.3rem); color: var(--c-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.article__meta { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.article__media { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.article__media img { border-radius: var(--r-lg); width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; }
.article__body { padding-bottom: var(--section-y); }
.prose { font-size: 1.06rem; }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: 1.15em; }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.5rem + 1vw, 2.35rem); margin-top: 1.8em; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.55rem; margin-top: 1.5em; }
.prose a { color: var(--c-heritage); text-decoration-color: var(--c-gold); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.3rem; }
.prose li + li { margin-top: .4em; }
.prose ul li::marker { color: var(--c-gold); }
.prose blockquote { margin-inline: 0; padding-left: 1.5rem; border-left: 2px solid var(--c-gold); font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--c-deep); }
.prose img { border-radius: var(--r); }
.prose--center { text-align: center; }
.prose--center p { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 1.12rem; }
.prose > :first-child { margin-top: 0; }

/* ---------- Misc blocks ---------- */
.empty-state { text-align: center; max-width: 36rem; margin: 0 auto; padding: 3rem 1.5rem; background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.section--cream .empty-state { background: var(--c-ivory); }
.empty-state__icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; color: var(--c-gold); margin: 0 auto 1rem; display: block; }
.empty-state p { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.empty-note { text-align: center; color: var(--c-muted); font-style: italic; }
.link-cards { list-style: none; margin: 2.5rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .75rem; }
.link-cards a, .link-tile { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: .2rem 1rem; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-decoration: none; color: var(--c-deep); transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.link-cards a:hover, .link-tile:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.link-cards strong { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; }
.link-cards span { grid-column: 1; color: var(--c-muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.link-cards .icon, .link-tile .icon { grid-row: 1 / span 2; grid-column: 2; color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
.link-tiles { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr)); }
.link-tile { padding: 1.75rem; }
.link-tile .eyebrow { margin: 0; }
.link-tile strong { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 500; }
.past-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.past-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.1rem .25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-stone); text-decoration: none; color: var(--c-deep); }
.past-list__name { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; flex: 1; }
.past-list__date { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.past-list .icon { color: var(--c-gold-ink); width: 1rem; }
.documents { margin-top: 2rem; }
.documents__title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.documents__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .6rem; }
.documents__list a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; padding: .9rem 1.1rem; background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-stone); border-radius: var(--r); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.documents__list .icon { color: var(--c-gold-ink); }
.search-form { display: flex; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.search-form input { flex: 1; }
.search-form .btn { flex: none; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .search-form .btn span { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); } }
.search-count { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.search-results { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.search-result { padding: 1.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.search-result .eyebrow { margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.search-result__title { font-size: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.search-result__title a { color: var(--c-deep); text-decoration: none; }
.search-result p { color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; }
.pagination { margin-top: 3rem; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.pagination ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; }
.pagination a, .pagination span { display: grid; place-items: center; min-width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 0 .6rem; border-radius: var(--r); border: 1px solid var(--c-stone); background: var(--c-white); color: var(--c-deep); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.pagination .current { background: var(--c-forest); border-color: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-ivory); }
.pagination .icon { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; }
.social { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.social a { width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--c-stone); color: var(--c-heritage); transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.social a:hover { background: var(--c-forest); border-color: var(--c-forest); color: var(--c-ivory); }
.social--light a { border-color: rgba(233, 227, 214, .3); color: var(--c-on-dark); }
.social--light a:hover { background: var(--c-gold); border-color: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-deep); }
.social .icon { width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; }
.mcg-admin-hint { max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 1.5rem auto; padding: .9rem 1.2rem; border: 1px dashed var(--c-gold); background: #FFF9EA; color: #5E4613; border-radius: var(--r); font-size: .88rem; position: relative; z-index: 5; }
.mcg-admin-hint a { color: #5E4613; font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Sticky mobile CTA ---------- */
.sticky-cta { position: fixed; left: .75rem; right: .75rem; bottom: .75rem; z-index: 40; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: .7rem .75rem .7rem 1.1rem; background: var(--c-deep); color: var(--c-ivory); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5); transform: translateY(140%); transition: transform .35s var(--ease); padding-bottom: max(.7rem, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
.sticky-cta.is-visible { transform: none; }
.sticky-cta__info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; min-width: 0; }
.sticky-cta__info strong { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .sticky-cta { display: none !important; } }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-deep); color: var(--c-on-dark-muted); padding: clamp(4rem, 3rem + 3vw, 6rem) 0 1.5rem; font-size: .95rem; }
.site-footer__motif { left: -3rem; top: -2rem; }
.site-footer__motif .icon { width: 340px; height: 340px; stroke-width: .5; }
.site-footer__grid { display: grid; gap: 2.5rem 2rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .site-footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.7fr repeat(4, 1fr); } .site-footer__brand { grid-column: auto; padding-right: 2rem; } }
.site-footer__statement { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--c-on-dark); margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem; max-width: 26rem; }
.site-footer__heading { font-family: var(--f-sans); font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-gold-light); margin: 0 0 1.1rem; }
.footer-menu, .legal-menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-menu li + li { margin-top: .6rem; }
.site-footer a { color: var(--c-on-dark); text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--c-gold-light); }
.site-footer__bottom { margin-top: clamp(3rem, 2.5rem + 2vw, 4.5rem); padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(233, 227, 214, .14); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; font-size: .84rem; }
.site-footer__bottom p { margin: 0; }
.legal-menu { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem 1.5rem; }
.single-mcg_kitten .site-footer { padding-bottom: 6rem; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .single-mcg_kitten .site-footer { padding-bottom: 1.5rem; } }

/* ---------- Reveal (only when JS is running) ---------- */
.js [data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); animation: mcg-reveal-failsafe 0s 2.5s forwards; }
@keyframes mcg-reveal-failsafe { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.js [data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	*, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
	.js [data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- WordPress core alignment helpers ---------- */
.alignleft { float: left; margin: .3rem 1.5rem 1rem 0; }
.alignright { float: right; margin: .3rem 0 1rem 1.5rem; }
.aligncenter { margin-inline: auto; }
.wp-caption-text, figcaption { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-muted); }

/* ---------- Split hero (portrait photography) ---------- */
.hero--split { min-height: 0; padding-bottom: clamp(6.5rem, 5rem + 4vw, 9.5rem); }
.hero--split .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1.3rem + 4.2vw, 5rem); }
.hero--split .hero__inner { display: grid; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 5.5rem); align-items: center; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.hero--split .hero__motif { left: -6%; right: auto; bottom: -10%; }
.hero__portrait { position: relative; margin: 0; width: min(88%, 420px); justify-self: center; }
.hero__portrait::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 1.1rem -1.1rem -1.1rem 1.1rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-gold); border-radius: var(--r-lg); opacity: .7; }
.hero__portrait img { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 0; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55); }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
	.hero--split .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; }
	.hero__portrait { width: min(100%, 470px); justify-self: end; }
	.hero__portrait img { aspect-ratio: 2/3; max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 7rem); min-height: 520px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) { .hero--split { align-items: flex-start; } }

/* ---------- Top-anchored framing for portrait sources (keeps ear tufts in frame) ---------- */
.is-framed-top { object-position: 50% 12% !important; }
.card__media--guide img, .card__media--guide .ph { aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-position: 50% 12%; }
.article__media--portrait { max-width: calc(600px + var(--gutter) * 2); }
.article__media--portrait img { aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; }

/* ---------- Colour & pattern gallery in guide articles ---------- */
.prose .wp-block-gallery.mcg-breed-gallery { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-block: 2rem; }
@media (min-width: 600px) { .prose .wp-block-gallery.mcg-breed-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.prose .wp-block-gallery.mcg-breed-gallery > figure.wp-block-image { width: auto !important; margin: 0 !important; flex-direction: column; }
.prose .mcg-breed-gallery figure.wp-block-image img { border-radius: var(--r); aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 10%; }
.prose .mcg-breed-gallery figcaption { position: static !important; background: none !important; color: var(--c-muted) !important; font-size: .85rem; padding: .5rem 0 0 !important; text-align: left; }
.prose .mcg-breed-gallery figure.wp-block-image figcaption::before { display: none; }
.image-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--c-muted); font-style: italic; }
/* ---------- About: breeder card ---------- */
.breeder-card__photo img, .breeder-card__photo .ph { width: 88px; height: 88px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.breeder-card__years { color: var(--c-gold-ink); font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem; }

/* ---------- Pricing, reservation, delivery ---------- */
.card__fee { margin: .15rem 0 .35rem; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--c-deep); font-weight: 700; }
.card__fee span { font-weight: 500; color: var(--c-muted); margin-right: .25rem; }
.pricing { margin: 1.1rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-stone); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--c-white); }
.pricing__row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem; padding: .45rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #efe8da; font-size: .95rem; }
.pricing__row:last-of-type { border-bottom: 0; }
.pricing__row span { color: var(--c-muted); }
.pricing__row strong { color: var(--c-deep); }
.pricing__row--main strong { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 600; }
.pricing__note { margin: .6rem 0 0; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.profile__reserve-note { margin: 1rem 0 0; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.profile__reserve-note strong { color: var(--c-deep); }
.delivery-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .1rem; }
.delivery-list__item { padding: .85rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-stone); }
.delivery-list__item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.delivery-list__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem; }
.delivery-list__name { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-deep); }
.delivery-list__price { font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-heritage); white-space: nowrap; font-size: .92rem; }
.delivery-list__desc { margin: .3rem 0 0; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.delivery-note { margin: 1rem 0 0; font-size: .85rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--c-muted); }

/* ---------- Parent summary card ---------- */
.card--parent-summary { background: var(--c-white); border-top: 3px solid var(--c-gold); }
.card--parent-summary .card__body { padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem; }
.card__sprig { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--c-gold); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.details-list--compact { margin-top: 1rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.details-list--compact > div { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: .55rem 0; }
.details-list--compact dd { margin: 0; text-align: right; }

/* ---------- Health standard checklist ---------- */
.standard-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 2rem; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .9rem; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr)); }
.standard-list li { display: flex; gap: .85rem; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.standard-list .icon { color: var(--c-gold); flex: none; margin-top: .2rem; }
.standard-list strong { display: block; color: var(--c-deep); }
.standard-list span { display: block; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--c-muted); margin-top: .15rem; }
/* ==========================================================================
   Catalogue cards, quick view, lightbox (Phase 9B)
   ========================================================================== */
[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.is-hidden { display: none !important; }

.card__fee { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: .75rem; margin: .35rem 0 .15rem; padding: .5rem .75rem; background: var(--c-cream); border-radius: var(--r); }
.card__fee span { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); }
.card__fee strong { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-deep); }
.card__actions { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin: auto 0 0; padding-top: 1rem; }
.card__actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; }
.card__quickview { flex: 1 1 100%; display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .4rem; padding: .4rem; font: 600 .84rem/1 var(--f-sans); letter-spacing: .02em; color: var(--c-heritage); background: none; border: 0; border-radius: var(--r); cursor: pointer; }
.js .card__quickview { display: inline-flex; }
.card__quickview:hover { color: var(--c-deep); background: var(--c-cream); }
.card__quickview-icon { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; }

.results-count { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.load-more { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2rem; }
.load-more [aria-busy="true"] { opacity: .6; pointer-events: none; }

/* Quick view */
.qv { width: min(62rem, calc(100vw - 1.5rem)); max-width: 100%; max-height: min(88vh, 60rem); padding: 0; border: 0; border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--c-ivory); color: var(--c-charcoal); box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55); overflow: hidden; }
.qv::backdrop { background: rgba(16, 39, 31, .62); backdrop-filter: blur(2px); }
.qv__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-height: inherit; overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain; }
.qv__media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; max-height: 42vh; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 22%; }
.qv__body { display: grid; gap: .6rem; align-content: start; padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.75rem; }
.qv__title { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.4rem + 1.4vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 600; margin: 0; }
.qv__tagline { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--c-heritage); margin: 0; }
.qv__pricing { display: grid; gap: .35rem; padding: .85rem 1rem; background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-stone); border-radius: var(--r); }
.qv__price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin: 0; }
.qv__price span { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); }
.qv__price strong { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-deep); }
.qv__about { margin: 0; color: var(--c-muted); }
.qv__note { margin: 0; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.qv__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-top: .35rem; }
.qv__close { position: absolute; top: .6rem; right: .6rem; z-index: 3; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 2.4rem; height: 2.4rem; color: var(--c-deep); background: rgba(250, 247, 240, .92); border: 0; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.qv__close:hover { background: var(--c-white); }
@media (min-width: 720px) {
	.qv__inner { grid-template-columns: 42% 58%; }
	.qv__media img { max-height: none; }
	.qv__body { padding: 2rem 2rem 2.25rem; }
}

/* What comes with this kitten */
.included-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(15rem, 1fr)); gap: .75rem; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.included-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .7rem; padding: .9rem 1rem; background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-stone); border-radius: var(--r); font-size: .95rem; }
.included-item__icon { flex: none; width: 1.25rem; height: 1.25rem; color: var(--c-gold-ink); }

/* Gallery lightbox */
.profile-gallery__slide { position: relative; }
.profile-gallery__zoom { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: none; border: 0; cursor: zoom-in; }
.profile-gallery__zoom:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--c-gold); outline-offset: -3px; }
.lightbox { width: min(100vw, 78rem); max-width: 100vw; max-height: 100vh; padding: 0; border: 0; background: transparent; overflow: hidden; }
.lightbox::backdrop { background: rgba(8, 20, 16, .88); }
.lightbox__img { display: block; width: auto; max-width: min(92vw, 78rem); max-height: 84vh; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: var(--r); object-fit: contain; }
.lightbox__close, .lightbox__nav { position: absolute; z-index: 2; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 2.9rem; height: 2.9rem; color: var(--c-ivory); background: rgba(16, 39, 31, .72); border: 0; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; }
.lightbox__close { top: .75rem; right: .75rem; }
.lightbox__nav--prev { left: .5rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.lightbox__nav--next { right: .5rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.lightbox__close:hover, .lightbox__nav:hover { background: var(--c-forest); }
.lightbox__count { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: .6rem; margin: 0; text-align: center; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-on-dark-muted); }

/* Selected kitten banner on the inquiry and application forms */
.mcg-selected { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: .75rem .9rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; background: var(--c-cream); border-radius: var(--r); }
.mcg-selected__img { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: var(--r); object-fit: cover; }
.mcg-selected__label { display: block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-muted); }
.mcg-selected__name { font-family: var(--f-serif); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-deep); }
.mcg-selected__change { margin-left: auto; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-heritage); }

/* Sticky CTA: two actions */
.sticky-cta__actions { display: flex; gap: .45rem; flex: none; }
.btn--on-dark { border-color: rgba(250, 247, 240, .5); color: var(--c-ivory); background: transparent; }
.btn--on-dark:hover { background: var(--c-ivory); color: var(--c-deep); border-color: var(--c-ivory); }
@media (max-width: 420px) {
	.sticky-cta { padding-left: .85rem; gap: .6rem; }
	.sticky-cta__info .badge { display: none; }
	.sticky-cta__actions .btn { padding-inline: .7rem; }
}
.qv__body .badge { justify-self: start; margin-right: 2.8rem; }

/* Homepage sequence: six steps sit as two even rows of three on wide screens. */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
	.process--compact:has(> :nth-child(6):last-child) { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
	.process--compact.process--n6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
	.process--compact.process--n4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
/* Six trust points read as two rows of three rather than an uneven 4 + 2. */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
	.features:has(> :nth-child(6):last-child) { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .features.features--n6, .features.features--n3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Comfortable reading for customer-critical flows (Phase 9C)
   Larger type, roomier controls and 44px targets on the forms people must complete.
   ========================================================================== */
.mcg-form, .mcg-form-success, .mcg-form-closed { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.mcg-form label { font-size: 1.0625rem; font-weight: 700; }
.mcg-form input[type="text"], .mcg-form input[type="email"], .mcg-form input[type="tel"],
.mcg-form input[type="date"], .mcg-form input[type="number"], .mcg-form select, .mcg-form textarea {
	min-height: 3rem; font-size: 1.0625rem; padding: .7rem .85rem;
}
.mcg-form input[type="radio"], .mcg-form input[type="checkbox"] { width: 1.4rem; height: 1.4rem; accent-color: var(--c-forest); }
.mcg-form .mcg-option, .mcg-form .mcg-field--checkbox label, .mcg-form .mcg-radio label { display: flex; gap: .7rem; align-items: flex-start; min-height: 44px; padding: .45rem .6rem; border-radius: var(--r); }
.mcg-form .mcg-option:hover { background: var(--c-cream); }
.mcg-form .mcg-btn, .mcg-form button[type="submit"] { min-height: 48px; font-size: 1rem; }
.mcg-btn--lg { min-height: 52px; padding-inline: 2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.mcg-form__title { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.mcg-form__intro { color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mcg-form-notice { background: var(--c-cream); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-gold); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1rem 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.mcg-save-later { margin-top: 2rem; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; background: var(--c-cream); border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
.mcg-save-later h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.mcg-save-later__note { margin: .6rem 0 0; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--c-muted); }
.mcg-next-steps { margin: .75rem 0 1.5rem 1.35rem; display: grid; gap: .5rem; }
.mcg-next-steps li { font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.help-band { background: var(--c-cream); }
.help-band__inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
.help-band__text { margin: 0; font-size: 1.0625rem; }
/* Buttons keep a 44px target everywhere. */
.btn { min-height: 44px; }