/* Style_Home.css — Wilmington Coffee Passport */

/* ————————————————
   0. Google Font
   ———————————————— */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@600&display=swap');

/* ————————————————
   1. Reset & Box Model
   ———————————————— */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ————————————————
   2. Base Styles
   ———————————————— */
html,
body {
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background-color: #0a1f44; /* navy background to avoid white gaps */
}
body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ————————————————
   3. Header & Navigation
   ———————————————— */
header {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  background: #0a1f44;
  z-index: 3;
}
nav ul.menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
nav ul.menu li a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
nav ul.menu li a:hover,
nav ul.menu li a.active {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}



/* ————————————————
   4. Hero Section
   ———————————————— */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 120vh;
  background: url('downtown.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-top: 20vh;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 5%;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;            /* (you already had this) */
  flex-direction: column;   /* ← add this */
  gap: 1rem;                /* ← optional spacing between lines */
}
.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-content .tagline {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.hero-content .btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  /* (optional) add a max-width if you want to cap how wide it can get:
     max-width: 300px;  */
}


/* ————————————————
   Buttons
   ———————————————— */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: #ffcc00;
  color: #333;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: background 0.3s;
  
}
.btn:hover {
  background: #e6b800;
}
/*──────────────────────────────────────────────────
  Sections: About & How It Works (tighter & bigger)
──────────────────────────────────────────────────*/
.about-passport,
.how-it-works {
  /* reduce padding so sections butt up closer */
  padding: 30px 10px;   /* you can go as low as 20px if you want */
  background-color: #DDD;      /* light gray background */
  color: #0a1f44;                /* your navy accent as text color */
}

/* Section headings */
.about-passport h2,
.how-it-works h2 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;   /* ~44px if base is 16px */
  margin: 0.5rem 0;     /* half‐rem above & below */
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Body copy & list */
.about-passport p,
.how-it-works ol {
  font-size: 1.25rem;   /* ~20px */
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0.75rem 0;    /* tighten the gap under paragraphs */
  text-align: center;
}
/* ── Main steps as bullets, centered under the heading ── */
.how-it-works ul.how-steps {
  list-style: disc inside;
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 1rem auto;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
}
.how-it-works .container {
  text-align: center;
}
.how-it-works ul.how-steps > li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.about-passport .container {
  max-width: 800px;     /* or 900–1000px if you want a bit wider */
  margin: 0 auto;       /* center it */
  padding: 0 20px;      /* small side padding so it never touches the viewport edge */
}

/* center both heading and paragraph */
.about-passport h2,
.about-passport p {
  text-align: center;
}
/*──────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Why Buy Section
──────────────────────────────────────────────────*/
.why-buy {
  padding: 60px 20px;               /* generous vertical padding */
  background-color: #DDD;        /* subtle off-white background */
  color: #0a1f44;                   /* your navy accent for text */
}

.why-buy .container {
  max-width: 1140px;                /* match other sections’ width */
  margin: 0 auto;                   /* center on large screens */
}

.why-buy h2 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;               /* ~44px if base is 16px */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;              /* space under heading */
  text-align: center;               /* center the headline */
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;            /* subtle tracking */
}

.why-buy p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;               /* ~20px body copy */
  line-height: 1.6;                 /* comfortable reading */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;              /* space between paragraphs */
  max-width: 800px;                 /* limit line length for readability */
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;               /* center text block on wide screens */
}



/* Nested rewards list */
.rewards-list {
  list-style-type: disc;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem 1.5rem;
}
.how-it-works ul {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* If you want even less gap between the two sections, you can individually tweak bottom padding on .about-passport or top padding on .how-it-works: */
/*
.about-passport { padding-bottom: 20px; }
.how-it-works  { padding-top:    20px; }
*/

/* Primary button tweak */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #ffc107;     /* bright accent */
  color: #0a1f44;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:hover {
  background-color: #e6ac00;
}

/* Divider */
hr.form-divider {
  margin: 3rem 5rem 5rem;
  border: none;
  height: 2px;
  background: #ddd;
}

/* ————————————————
   5. About Section
   ———————————————— */
.about-section {
  background: #0a1f44;
  padding: 4rem 5%;
  color: #f0f0f0;
}
.about-section .container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-flex {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.about-text {
  flex: 1 1 300px;
}
.about-text h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.about-text p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #e0e0e0;
}
.about-image {
  flex: 1 1 300px;
}
.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ————————————————
   7. FAQ Section
   ———————————————— */
.faq-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f44 0%, #0a1f44 100%);
  
  padding: 4rem 5%;
  color: #f0f0f0;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px,
    transparent 1px,
    transparent 20px
  );
}
.faq-section .container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.faq-section h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}
.faq-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.faq-list li.full-span {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.faq-list li {
  background: #fff;
  color: #222;
  border-left: 6px solid #d4af37;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.faq-list li h3 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.faq-list li p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #444;
}

/* ————————————————
   8. Shops Page (list of many shops)
   ———————————————— */
.shops-page {
  background: #0a1f44;
  padding: 4rem 5%;
  color: #f0f0f0;
}
.shops-section .container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.shops-section .intro-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.shop-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  justify-items: center;
}
.shop-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.shop-card img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: #fff;
  object-fit: contain;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.shop-card:hover img {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.shop-card span {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ————————————————
   9. Stores Directory
   ———————————————— */
.stores-page {
  background: #0a1f44;
  padding: 4rem 5% 0; /* zero bottom padding so it flows right into the footer */
  flex: 1; /* allow it to grow above the footer */
  color: #0a1f44; /* will be overridden by section title color */
}
.stores-section .container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.stores-section .section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #ffcc00; /* gold accent */
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}
.stores-section .intro-text {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: #f0f0f0;
}
.store-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
.store-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-decoration: none;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 200px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.store-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.store-card img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin: 1rem auto 0.5rem;
}
.store-card span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #222;
}

/* ————————————————
   10. Social Grid Light Variant
   ———————————————— */
.social-grid-section.light {
  background: #f5f5f5;
  color: #333;
  padding: 4rem 5%;
  margin: 4rem 0;
}
.social-grid-section.light h2 {
  color: #222;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}
.section-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #ffcc00;
  border: none;
  margin: 1rem auto 2rem auto;
}
.social-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  justify-items: center;
}
.social-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  color: #333;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
}
.social-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.social-card .icon img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s, filter 0.2s;
}
.social-card .icon img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: brightness(1.2);
}
.social-card .label {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.social-card .cta small {
  color: #ffcc00;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.social-card.facebook {
  border-top: 4px solid #3b5998;
}
.social-card.instagram {
  border-top: 4px solid #E4405F;
}
.social-card.tiktok {
  border-top: 4px solid #010101;
}

/* ————————————————
   11. Store Page (Featured Product Panel)
   ———————————————— */
.store-page {
  background: #0a1f44;
  padding: 4rem 5%;
  flex: 1;
}
.store-page .container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.store-page .section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffcc00;
}
.product-panel {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: #f7f7f7;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.product-panel .product-image,
.product-panel .product-info {
  flex: 1;
}
.product-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.product-info {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.product-info h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #222;
}
.product-info .price {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.product-info p {
  flex-grow: 1;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.product-info .buy-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ————————————————
   12. Footer
   ———————————————— */
footer {
  background: #0a1f44;
  color: #f0f0f0;
  padding: 2rem 5%;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}
footer .newsletter-form {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;             /* if your footer text is white */
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
footer .newsletter-form p {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
footer .newsletter-form iframe {
  border: none;            /* hide the default frame border */
  border-radius: 4px;      /* soften the edges */
  max-width: 100%;         /* respond on very small screens */
}
footer .newsletter-form small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  color: #ccc;
}


/* Container & Responsive Width */
.mailchimp-signup {
  max-width: 600px;
  width: 90%;
  margin: 2rem auto 1rem;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* Headline */
.mailchimp-signup h2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/* Field Groups */
.mailchimp-signup .mc-field-group {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.mailchimp-signup label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.mailchimp-signup input[type="text"],
.mailchimp-signup input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Error/Success Responses */
.mailchimp-signup .response {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #cc0000; /* errors */
}
.mailchimp-signup #mce-success-response {
  color: #007a00;
}

/* Submit Button */
.mailchimp-signup .submit-wrap {
  text-align: center;
}
.mailchimp-signup .button {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background-color: #002147;  /* match your dark-blue footer */
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mailchimp-signup .button:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ── Divider ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-divider {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #ccc;
  margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;
  width: 80%;             /* or tweak to taste */
}

/* ── Shrink & restyle form ───────────────────────────── */
.mailchimp-signup {
  max-width: 480px;        /* smaller than 600px */
  width: 90%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  padding: 1rem;           /* down from 1.5rem */
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.mailchimp-signup h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;      /* a touch smaller */
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mailchimp-signup .mc-field-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem; /* tighten vertical rhythm */
}

.mailchimp-signup input[type="text"],
.mailchimp-signup input[type="email"] {
  padding: 0.4rem;        /* smaller inputs */
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* keep button styling as-is or tweak further */
.mailchimp-signup .button {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ————————————————
   Mobile-Specific Adjustments Only
   (do not alter any desktop styles above)
   ———————————————— */

/* Make images, videos, iframes fluid everywhere */
img,
video,
iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Phones & small tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Stack the nav menu and give it full-width background */
  nav ul.menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #0a1f44;
    padding: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 4rem; /* push it below the header */
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    display: none; /* hidden by default—toggled via JS on .open */
  }
  nav ul.menu.open {
    display: flex;
  }
  nav ul.menu li a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  /* Adjust FAQ grid to single column */
  .faq-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .faq-list li.full-span {
    grid-column: 1;
  }

  /* Make product panel stack */
  .product-panel {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .product-info {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Extra-small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  /* Further shrink hero */
  .hero {
    flex: none;
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    padding-top: 10vh; /* less top padding under header */
  }
  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
  }

  /* Buttons full-width */
  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Reduce tagline font-size if needed */
  .hero-content .tagline {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 1.5rem);
  }

  /* Adjust About section to single column */
  .about-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
}
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MOBILE FIXES (only – drop these at the bottom)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* 1. Make the nav always visible (stacked) on phones/tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Force the menu into a vertical, full-width layout */
  nav ul.menu {
    display: flex !important;       /* override any “display: none” */
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #0a1f44;            /* same navy as header/footer */
    padding: 1rem 0;                /* give it some vertical padding */
    position: relative;             /* let it flow under the header */
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  nav ul.menu li a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  /* If you had a .menu-toggle button, you can hide it since the menu is always visible */
  .menu-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* 2. Shrink the hero on smaller phones so it doesn’t force extra blue below */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;        /* stop forcing 120vh on tiny screens */
    height: auto;
    padding-top: 10vh;       /* keep a little space under the header */
  }
  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 2rem;         /* narrow the side padding for small phones */
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
  }
  .hero-content .tagline {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 1.5rem);
  }
  /* Make your primary .btn full‐width */
  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* If you have any “about” flex containers, stack them */
  .about-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
}

/* 3. Ensure footer isn't pushed too far down (kills unwanted blue gap) */
html,
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background-color: #0a1f44;  /* keep the same navy all the way */
}
body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Make sure your main page content (e.g. .stores-page or <main>) does NOT flex-grow beyond its content */
main,
.stores-page {
  flex: none;
}

/* Finally, ensure the footer sits right below your content */
footer {
  background: #0a1f44;
  color: #f0f0f0;
  padding: 2rem 5%;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}
/* ── Divider ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
hr.form-divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 25px solid #ccc !important; /* gray line */
  margin: 3rem auto 5rem !important;   /* space above & below */
  width: 100% !important;                 /* adjust width as you like */
  display: block;
}

/* ── Mailchimp wrapper spacing ───────────────────────── */
.mailchimp-signup {
  max-width: 480px !important;           /* keep your narrower width */
  width: 90% !important;
  margin: 2rem auto 5rem !important;   /* add 2rem margin-top */
  padding: 1rem !important;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}


/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MOBILE “HAMBURGER” MENU (paste these at the very end)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* 1) By default (all screen sizes), hide the toggle icon; show the nav normally */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;          /* hidden except on small screens */
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

nav ul.menu {
  display: flex;          /* keep your existing horizontal nav on desktop/tablet */
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* 2) Once we hit ≤768px, switch to “hamburger” behavior */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* a) Show the ☰ button */
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;     /* pin it in the top corner */
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 1.5rem;          /* adjust as needed so it doesn’t overlap your logo */
    z-index: 10;            /* above everything */
  }

  /* b) Hide the nav by default */
  nav ul.menu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #0a1f44;     /* same navy */
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    position: absolute;      /* slide it in under the header */
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 5;
  }
  /* c) When .open is added to <ul class="menu">, show it */
  nav ul.menu.open {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* 3) Tidy up hero so the header + toggle don’t cover the top of your images */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding-top: 12vh;     /* leave enough space under the fixed header */
    min-height: auto;      /* no 120vh forcing giant blue gap */
    height: auto;
  }
  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;     /* slightly narrower on small phones */
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* 4) Ensure no giant navy “empty” space at bottom of any page */
html,
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background-color: #0a1f44;  /* ensures background never goes white */
}
body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
}
main,
.stores-page {
  flex: none;   /* don’t stretch these to push footer down */
}
footer {
  background: #0a1f44;
  color: #f0f0f0;
  padding: 2rem 5%;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}
/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MOBILE “HAMBURGER” MENU (force hide/show behavior)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;         /* hidden by default (desktop) */
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

nav ul.menu {
  display: flex;         /* desktop/tablet: horizontal row */
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* 1) Show the ☰ hamburger */
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  /* 2) Hide the <ul> entirely until .open is added */
  nav ul.menu {
    display: none !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #0a1f44;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 5;
  }
  /* 3) Once .open is present, force it to show */
  nav ul.menu.open {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  /* 4) Tame the hero on small phones so no giant navy gap */
  .hero {
    padding-top: 12vh;      /* shift content just below header */
    min-height: auto;       /* no 120vh forcing a huge blue block */
    height: auto;
  }
  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* 5) Kill any chance of a white gap at bottom */
  html,
  body {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: #0a1f44;
  }
  body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
  }
  main,
  .stores-page {
    flex: none;
  }
  footer {
    background: #0a1f44;
    color: #f0f0f0;
    padding: 2rem 5%;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
  }
}
/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
   1) Reposition the hamburger so it matches the desktop nav
─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Your header padding is: padding: 0.75rem 2rem; */
  .menu-toggle {
    /* position it exactly where the links used to live on desktop */
    top: 0.75rem;     /* same vertical offset as your header’s padding-top */
    right: 2rem;      /* same horizontal offset as your header’s padding-right */
    /* (we already set display:block at ≤768px) */
  }
}


/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
   2) Shrink the hero on mobile so it never “over-tallnesses” the screen
─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  /* ensure the background covers the full area and always maintains aspect ratio */
  background: url('downtown.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

/* On tablets & phones, stop forcing 120vh → huge blue gap: */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    /* remove the giant min-height so the image can simply size to its content */
    min-height: 60vh;   /* about 60% of viewport height */
    height: auto;       /* let it grow/shrink naturally */
    padding-top: 12vh;  /* keep enough room under the fixed header */
  }
}

/* On extra-small phones, shrink even more if needed */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 50vh;   /* around half the viewport height */
    padding-top: 10vh;  /* a little less top padding under the header */
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;  /* keep the text centered and narrower */
    text-align: center;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Ensure the header is the positioning parent */
  header {
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Re‐position the hamburger icon to the same inset as your desktop links */
  .menu-toggle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;    /* matches your header’s top padding */
    right: 0rem;     /* matches your header’s right padding */
    z-index: 20;     /* sit above the hero image */
    display: block;  /* already in your CSS—but restated here for clarity */
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  /* Hide/show the <ul> as before… */
  nav ul.menu {
    display: none !important;
    /* …other mobile styles… */
  }
  nav ul.menu.open {
    display: flex !important;
    /* … */
  }

  /* Hero/min‐height tweaks (unchanged) */
  .hero {
    min-height: 60vh;
    padding-top: 12vh;
  }
  /* footer/main tweaks (unchanged) */
}
/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
   REDUCE FOOTER HEIGHT ON MOBILE TO ELIMINATE EXTRA BLUE
─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* 1) Shrink footer padding so it doesn’t take up so much vertical space */
  footer {
    padding: 1rem 5%;   /* originally was 2rem; cut in half on mobile */
  }

  /* 2) If you’re using .stores-page (or any <main> wrapper) as flex: none,
     make sure it does not add extra bottom padding/margin */
  main,
  .stores-page {
    margin-bottom: 0;   /* kill any unintended gap below content */
    padding-bottom: 0;  /* kill any bottom padding that might push footer down */
  }

  /* 3) If you have a final “© …” line in .hero or another section above the footer,
     make sure it doesn’t have bottom margin */
  .hero + footer,
  .hero + * {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* 4) (Optional) If you still want a bit of separation,
     give the footer a thin top border rather than thick padding */
  footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* 1) Remove any small min‐height you set earlier (so we can control height by padding) */
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;       /* no forced 60vh or 80vh—let padding do the work */
    padding-top: 12vh;      /* keep that space under the fixed header */
    padding-bottom: 65vh;   /* ← extend the container downward by 40% of viewport */
    background: url('downtown.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    height: auto;
  }
}
/* ————————————————
   13. Auto‑scrolling Gallery (final copy‑paste)
   ———————————————— */
.gallery-section {
  background: #0a1f44;
  padding: 2rem 5%;
  overflow: hidden;      /* hide all scrollbars */
  min-height: 500px;     /* ← set to how tall you want the strip */
}

.gallery-section .gallery-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: max-content;    /* shrink‑wrap so translateX works */
  animation: scroll-gallery 30s linear infinite;
}

.gallery-section .gallery-grid img {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  height: 500px;         /* ← MATCHES container’s min-height */
  width: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.gallery-section:hover .gallery-grid {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scroll-gallery {
  from { transform: translateX(0);    }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.gallery-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-grid img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.store-columns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.store-column {
  flex: 1 1 300px;
}

.store-column h2 {
  font-size: 1.5em;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color, #bf9252);
  padding-bottom: 5px;
}
.store-columns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.store-column {
  flex: 1 1 300px;
}

.store-heading {
  font-size: 1.5em;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--accent-color, #bf9252); /* Gold fallback */
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color, #bf9252);
  padding-bottom: 5px;
}
/* Brand colors */
:root { --navy:#0A1F44; --gold:#bf9252; }

/* Center the intro and make it gold */
.stores-page .partners-intro { text-align: center; }
.stores-page .partners-intro h1 { color: var(--gold); }
.stores-page .partners-intro p {
  color: var(--gold);
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin: 0.25rem auto 0;
}

/* Tier headers and blurbs */
.stores-page .tier-title {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.stores-page .tier-blurb {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  color: #e6e6e6; /* change to var(--gold) if you want these gold too */
}

/* Center the card grid and keep single cards from going full-width */
.stores-page .cards { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); 
  gap: 16px; 
  justify-items: center;            /* centers cards in their cells */
}
.stores-page .card { 
  width: min(100%, 520px);          /* caps card width so 1-up rows look centered and tidy */
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; 
  border-radius: 14px; 
  background: #fff; 
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: column;
}
.stores-page .card .logo { 
  width: 100%; height: 140px; object-fit: contain; 
  background: #f7f7f7; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.stores-page .card-body { padding: 12px 14px 16px; text-align: left; }
/* Gold, centered headers and blurbs */
.stores-page .tier-title { 
  color: var(--gold); text-align: center; font-size: 2.25rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; 
}
.stores-page .tier-blurb { 
  color: var(--gold); text-align: center; max-width: 70ch; margin: 0 auto 1rem; 
}
/* Intro centered and gold */
.stores-page .partners-intro { text-align: center; }
.stores-page .partners-intro h1 { color: var(--gold); }
.stores-page .partners-intro p {
  color: var(--gold);
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin: 0.25rem auto 0;
}

/* Card grids */
.stores-page .cards { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px; 
  justify-items: stretch;
}

/* Single-row grids center and cap width */
.stores-page .cards.single {
  grid-template-columns: min(100%, 960px);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Horizontal cards */
.stores-page .card { 
  width: 100%;
  display: flex; 
  align-items: stretch;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; 
  border-radius: 14px; 
  background: #fff; 
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Logo left column */
.stores-page .card .logo { 
  flex: 0 0 220px;           /* fixed logo column */
  width: 220px; 
  height: 220px; 
  object-fit: contain; 
  background: #f7f7f7; 
  padding: 16px; 
  border-right: 1px solid #eee;
  border-bottom: 0;          /* remove the old bottom border */
}

/* Text right column */
.stores-page .card-body { 
  flex: 1 1 auto; 
  padding: 18px 20px; 
}
.stores-page .card-name { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 .4rem; color: var(--navy); }
.stores-page .card-blurb { margin: 0; font-size: .98rem; color: #444; line-height: 1.55; }

/* Mobile: stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stores-page .card { flex-direction: column; }
  .stores-page .card .logo {
    width: 100%; height: 160px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  }
}
/* Horizontal card layout - desktop */
.stores-page .tier .cards .card {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(200px, 26vw, 320px) 1fr;
  column-gap: 22px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Logo left column */
.stores-page .tier .cards .card .logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(180px, 26vw, 260px);
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #f7f7f7;
  padding: 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid #eee;
  border-bottom: 0;
}

/* Text right column */
.stores-page .tier .cards .card .card-body {
  padding: 18px 22px;
}

/* Center single-card rows and cap width */
.stores-page .cards.single {
  grid-template-columns: min(100%, 1000px);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Mobile - stack */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stores-page .tier .cards .card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stores-page .tier .cards .card .logo {
    height: 180px;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  }
}
:root { --navy:#0A1F44; --gold:#FFCC00; } /* exact gold from your Shop button */

/* headings and intro use the brand gold */
.stores-page .partners-intro h1,
.stores-page .partners-intro p,
.stores-page .tier-title,
.stores-page .tier-blurb { color: var(--gold); }
/* Default: fill the square for uniform size */
.stores-page .tier .cards .card .logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover !important;   /* fill the frame */
  object-position: center;
  padding: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-right: 1px solid #eee;
}

/* Exception: use on Angela only */
.logo--contain {
  object-fit: contain !important;  /* no crop */
  padding: 12px;
}
/* Uniform logo frame with real padding */
:root { --logo-side: 260px; --logo-pad: 18px; }  /* tweak pad if you want more */

.stores-page .tier .cards .card {
  /* widen the left column to account for padding */
  grid-template-columns: calc(var(--logo-side) + var(--logo-pad) * 2) 1fr !important;
}

.stores-page .tier .cards .card .logo {
  box-sizing: border-box;              /* padding counts toward the size */
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--logo-side);
  padding: var(--logo-pad);
  background: #fff;
  border-right: 1px solid #eee;

  /* default: fill the box so all logos appear the same visual size */
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center;
}

/* Exception: logos you do NOT want cropped (Angela) */
.stores-page .tier .cards .card .logo.logo--contain {
  object-fit: contain !important;
}
/* Local Partners: big title + intro line */
.stores-page .partners-intro { text-align: center; }

.stores-page .partners-intro > h1 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 4.5vw + .3rem, 3.7rem);
  margin: 0 0 .6rem 0;
  width: min(100%, var(--content-max));
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.stores-page .partners-intro > p {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 0.9vw + .75rem, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  width: min(100%, var(--content-max));
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.stores-page .tier-title {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.2vw + .5rem, 3.1rem);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.stores-page .tier-blurb {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.7vw + .8rem, 1.2rem);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
/* Grid wrapper for multiple product panels */
.product-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Two-image layout for shirt front/back */
.product-image.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
}
.product-image.grid-2 img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* Stack shirt images on small screens */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .product-image.grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* Make both product images display at the same size */
:root { --product-img-h: 420px; }           /* tweak height to taste */

.product-image.equal {
  height: var(--product-img-h);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.product-image.equal img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;                         /* uniform crop to match sizes */
  display: block;
}

/* Shorter image on small screens so cards don’t feel too tall */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  :root { --product-img-h: 320px; }
}
/* Grid to stack multiple product panels */
.product-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Card contrast: off-white background + subtle border */
.product-panel {
  background: #f7f7f7;                 /* off-white card so white shirts stand out */
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;           /* light gray border */
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}

/* Equal image sizing across products */
:root { --product-img-h: 420px; }      /* adjust to taste */
.product-image.equal {
  height: var(--product-img-h);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;                    /* pure white behind the photo area */
}
.product-image.equal img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Buttons: brand gold + strong contrast */
.btn.buy-btn {
  background-color: #bf9252;           /* your gold */
  color: #111;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.btn.buy-btn:hover { filter: brightness(.95); }

/* Mobile: shorten image height so cards aren’t too tall */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  :root { --product-img-h: 320px; }
}
/* Product cards with light gray background */
.product-panel {
  background: #f7f7f7;                /* off-white card background */
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;          /* subtle border */
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}

/* Make product images equal height */
:root { --product-img-h: 420px; }
.product-image.equal {
  height: var(--product-img-h);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;                   /* keep white behind the actual image */
}
.product-image.equal img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Buttons back to bright yellow */
.btn.buy-btn {
  background-color: #ffcc00;          /* bright yellow */
  color: #0a1f44;                     /* navy text for contrast */
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.btn.buy-btn:hover {
  background-color: #e6b800;          /* darker yellow on hover */
}

/* Mobile: shorter product images */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  :root { --product-img-h: 320px; }
}
/* --- Force light-gray product cards sitewide --- */
.store-page .product-panel {
  background: #f7f7f7 !important;   /* override any earlier #fff */
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}

/* Keep the photo area white inside the gray card */
.store-page .product-panel .product-image.equal {
  background: #fff !important;
}

/* Partner CTA */
.partner-cta { padding-top: 0; }
.cta-partner {
  background: #0A1F44;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.18);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-partner h2 {
  margin: 0 0 .5rem;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.cta-partner p {
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  max-width: 68ch;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #eef2f7;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .06s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background-color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }

/* Primary gold button */
.btn-gold {
  background: #FFD200;   /* same yellow as your "Our Local Partners" heading */
  color: #0A1F44;        /* navy text for contrast */
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.06s ease;
}

.btn-gold:hover,
.btn-gold:focus-visible {
  background: #e6bd00; }  /* slightly darker yellow on* 


/* Outline secondary */
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #FFD200;
}
.btn-outline:hover,
.btn-outline:focus-visible {
  background: #132a57;
  border-color: #FFD200;
  outline: none;
}

/* Tweak spacing on larger screens */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .cta-partner h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
}
/* ===== Funnel polish: hero, stats, tiers, cards ===== */

/* Layout container */
.partners-wrap { 
  max-width: 1100px; 
  margin: 0 auto; 
  padding: 3rem 1rem 3.5rem; 
}

/* HERO */
.partners-intro { 
  text-align: center; 
  color: #fff; 
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.partners-intro h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3vw + 1.6rem, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 .5rem;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.partners-intro p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

/* Primary CTA */
.cta-primary{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  background:#bf9252;
  color:#0A1F44;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(191,146,82,.25);
  transition: transform .08s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.cta-primary:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-1px); 
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(191,146,82,.28);
}
.cta-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* SECTION HEADERS */
#stats-title, #why-title, #tiers-title, #current-partners-title, .tier-title {
  color: #ffd66c; /* subtle pop on navy */
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2rem 0 .75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* “At a Glance” stat pills */
.stats { margin-top: 18px; }
.stats-grid {
  display:grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 14px; 
}
.stats-grid>.stat {
  grid-column: span 12;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid #e7eaf2;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.stats .muted { color:#3b4863; }
.stats a { color:#0A1F44; text-decoration: underline; }
.stats strong { font-weight: 800; color:#0A1F44; }

/* Wider screens: five nice pills */
@media (min-width: 720px){
  .stats-grid>.stat { grid-column: span 6; }
}
@media (min-width: 1040px){
  .stats-grid>.stat { grid-column: span 3; }
  .stats-grid>.stat:nth-last-child(1){ grid-column: span 6; } /* make the “where to buy” pill longer */
}

/* “Why partner” list on navy */
.why ul{
  list-style: none;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
  padding: 0;
  color:#fff;
}
.why li{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  margin: 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.why li::before{
  content: "•";
  position:absolute; left: 6px; top: 0;
  color:#ffd66c; font-weight: 900;
}

/* Tier cards */
.tiers { margin-top: 20px; }
.tier-cards {
  display:grid; 
  gap: 18px; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}
.tier-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid #e7eaf2;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(10,31,68,.08);
  transition: transform .08s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.tier-card:hover{ 
  transform: translateY(-2px); 
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10,31,68,.12);
}
.tier-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 8px; 
  font-size: 1.15rem; 
  color:#0A1F44; 
  font-weight:800;
}
.tier-card ul{
  margin: 10px 0 0; 
  padding: 0 0 0 18px; 
  color:#3b4863; 
  line-height:1.6;
}
.tier-footnote{
  text-align:center; 
  color:#fff; 
  margin-top: 10px; 
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Current partner cards – consistent look */
.cards { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); 
  gap: 18px; 
}
.card{
  border:1px solid #e7eaf2; 
  border-radius: 16px; 
  background:#fff; 
  box-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(10,31,68,.08);
  overflow: hidden; 
  display:flex; 
  flex-direction: column;
}
.card .logo{
  width:100%; height: 160px; 
  object-fit: contain; 
  background:#f7f8fb; 
  padding: 14px; 
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f6;
}
.card-body{ padding: 14px 16px 18px; }
.card-name{ font-weight:800; color:#0A1F44; margin:0 0 6px; }
.card-blurb{ color:#3b4863; }

/* CTA section */
.partner-cta .btn.btn-gold{
  background:#bf9252; 
  color:#0A1F44; 
  border-radius: 12px; 
  padding: 12px 18px; 
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(191,146,82,.25);
}
.partner-cta p { max-width: 70ch; }

/* Divider spacing */
.section-spacer{ margin-top: 44px; }

/* Small typographic cleanups (no em dashes, consistent phrasing handled in HTML) */
/* ===== Polished metrics strip (dark pills, big numbers) ===== */
.metrics { margin-top: 22px; }
.metrics h2 { 
  color: #ffd66c; 
  text-align: center; 
  margin: 0 0 12px; 
  font-weight: 800; 
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2vw + 1.2rem, 2rem);
}
.metrics-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.metric{
  grid-column: span 12;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  color: #eaf0ff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10,31,68,.18) inset, 0 2px 10px rgba(10,31,68,.12);
}
.metric a{ color:#eaf0ff; text-decoration: underline; }
.metric-value{
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.4vw + 1rem, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: #ffd66c;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.metric-label{
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, .5vw + .85rem, 1.125rem);
}
.metric-sub{
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: .98rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

/* responsive layout for metrics */
@media (min-width: 720px){
  .metric{ grid-column: span 6; }
}
@media (min-width: 1040px){
  .metric{ grid-column: span 4; }
  .metric-wide{ grid-column: span 8; }
}

/* make existing white cards nicer site-wide */
.card, .tier-card{
  border:1px solid #e7eaf2;
  border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(10,31,68,.10);
}
/* Form styling */
.partner-form{ 
  margin-top: 12px; 
  background:#fff; 
  border:1px solid #e7eaf2; 
  border-radius:16px; 
  padding:16px; 
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(10,31,68,.08);
}
.partner-form .fld{ margin-bottom:12px; }
.partner-form label{ display:block; font-weight:700; color:#0A1F44; margin-bottom:6px; }
.partner-form input,
.partner-form select,
.partner-form textarea{
  width:100%; padding:10px 12px; 
  border:1px solid #cfd6e6; border-radius:10px; font-size:16px;
}
.partner-form .two{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; }
@media (min-width:700px){ .partner-form .two{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
.form-status{ margin-top:10px; font-weight:700; }
.alt-contact{ margin:10px 0 0; }
/* ===== Funnel: hero, metrics, tiers, form, partner cards ===== */

/* HERO */
.partners-intro { 
  text-align: center; 
  color: #fff; 
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.partners-intro h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3vw + 1.6rem, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.partners-intro p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
}

/* CTA button */
.cta-primary{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  background:#bf9252;
  color:#0A1F44;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(191,146,82,.25);
  transition: transform .08s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.cta-primary:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-1px); 
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(191,146,82,.28);
}

/* Metrics section */
.metrics { margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.metrics h2 { 
  color: #ffd66c; 
  text-align: center; 
  margin: 0 0 18px; 
  font-weight: 800; 
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2vw + 1.2rem, 2rem);
}
.metrics-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.metric{
  grid-column: span 12;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  color: #eaf0ff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10,31,68,.18) inset, 0 2px 10px rgba(10,31,68,.12);
}
.metric a { color:#ffd66c; text-decoration: underline; }
.metric-value{
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.5vw + 1rem, 2.7rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: #ffd66c;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.metric-label{
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, .6vw + .85rem, 1.2rem);
}
.metric-sub{
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

/* Responsive grid */
@media (min-width: 720px){
  .metric{ grid-column: span 6; }
}
@media (min-width: 1040px){
  .metric{ grid-column: span 4; }
  .metric-wide{ grid-column: span 8; }
}

/* Why partner */
.why ul{
  list-style: none;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 2.5rem;
  padding: 0;
  color:#fff;
  text-align: left;
}
.why li{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  margin: 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.why li::before{
  content: "•";
  position:absolute; left: 6px; top: 0;
  color:#ffd66c; font-weight: 900;
}

/* Tier cards */
.tiers { margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
#tiers-title{
  color: #ffd66c;
  text-align:center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight:800;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.tier-cards{
  display:grid;
  gap: 18px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}
.tier-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid #e7eaf2;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(10,31,68,.08);
  transition: transform .08s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.tier-card:hover{ 
  transform: translateY(-2px); 
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10,31,68,.12);
}
.tier-card h3{
  margin: 0 0 10px; 
  font-size: 1.25rem; 
  color:#0A1F44; 
  font-weight:800;
}
.tier-card ul{
  margin: 0; 
  padding-left:18px; 
  color:#3b4863; 
  line-height:1.6;
}
.tier-footnote{
  text-align:center; 
  color:#ffd66c; 
  margin-top:12px; 
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Partner form */
.partner-form{ 
  margin-top: 20px; 
  background:#fff; 
  border:1px solid #e7eaf2; 
  border-radius:16px; 
  padding:20px; 
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(10,31,68,.08);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}
.partner-form label{ 
  display:block; 
  font-weight:700; 
  color:#0A1F44; 
  margin-bottom:6px; 
}
.partner-form input,
.partner-form select,
.partner-form textarea{
  width:100%; 
  padding:12px; 
  border:1px solid #cfd6e6; 
  border-radius:10px; 
  font-size:16px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.partner-form .two{ 
  display:grid; 
  grid-template-columns:1fr; 
  gap:14px; 
}
@media (min-width:700px){
  .partner-form .two{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}
.form-status{ margin-top:10px; font-weight:700; color:#ffd66c; }

/* Partner CTA footer */
.partner-cta{
  text-align:center;
  color:#fff;
  padding-bottom:40px;
}
.partner-cta h2{
  color:#ffd66c;
  font-weight:800;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.partner-cta p{ max-width: 70ch; margin:0 auto 10px; }

/* Current partner card improvements */
.cards { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); 
  gap: 18px; 
}
.card{
  border:1px solid #e7eaf2; 
  border-radius: 16px; 
  background:#fff; 
  box-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(10,31,68,.08);
  overflow: hidden; 
  display:flex; 
  flex-direction: column;
}
.card .logo{
  width:100%; height: 160px; 
  object-fit: contain; 
  background:#f7f8fb; 
  padding: 14px; 
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f6;
}
.card-name{ font-weight:800; color:#0A1F44; margin:0 0 6px; }
.card-blurb{ color:#3b4863; }
/* === Layout boosts, sizes, and placement === */

/* Bigger, bolder CTA placed under stats */
.cta-wide { text-align:center; margin: 8px 0 34px; }
.cta-primary.cta-large {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw + .6rem, 1.35rem);
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Make headings and stats a bit larger and tidy capitalization look */
.partners-intro h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.8vw + .4rem, 4rem); }
.partners-intro p { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, .9vw + .7rem, 1.25rem); }

.metrics h2,
#tiers-title,
#current-partners-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.6vw + 1rem, 2.2rem); }

.metric-value { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 2.8vw + 1rem, 3rem); }
.metric-label { text-transform: none; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, .7vw + .85rem, 1.25rem); }
.metric-sub   { font-size: clamp(.95rem, .6vw + .7rem, 1.05rem); }

/* Place metrics: 
   Row 1: total | shops | distributed (spans two rows on right)
   Row 2: instagram | facebook | distributed
*/
@media (min-width: 1040px) {
  .metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.1fr 1.2fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    grid-template-areas:
      "total shops dist"
      "insta fb   dist";
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .m-total { grid-area: total; }
  .m-shops { grid-area: shops; }
  .m-insta { grid-area: insta; }
  .m-fb    { grid-area: fb;    }
  .m-dist  { grid-area: dist;  }
  .m-dist.metric-wide { height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Tablet: 2x3 grid, distribute spans both rows on right */
@media (min-width: 720px) and (max-width: 1039.98px) {
  .metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "total shops dist"
      "insta fb   dist";
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .m-total { grid-area: total; }
  .m-shops { grid-area: shops; }
  .m-insta { grid-area: insta; }
  .m-fb    { grid-area: fb;    }
  .m-dist  { grid-area: dist; }
}

/* Phone: stack naturally (your existing mobile rules handle this) */

/* Make the metric tiles a touch more “blue box” and airy */
.metric {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.065);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10,31,68,.18) inset, 0 3px 12px rgba(10,31,68,.12);
}

/* “Why Partner” as a nice case/box */
.why-box{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 20px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10,31,68,.18) inset, 0 2px 10px rgba(10,31,68,.12);
}
#why-title { color:#ffd66c; text-align:center; margin: 4px 0 6px; }

/* Partner tier headings tinted by tier (Gold, Silver, Bronze) */
.tier-cards .tier-card:nth-child(1) h3 { color: #d4af37; } /* Gold */
.tier-cards .tier-card:nth-child(2) h3 { color: #c0c0c0; } /* Silver */
.tier-cards .tier-card:nth-child(3) h3 { color: #cd7f32; } /* Bronze */

/* Optional: a subtle colored top border to match the title */
.tier-cards .tier-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 4px solid #d4af37; }
.tier-cards .tier-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 4px solid #c0c0c0; }
.tier-cards .tier-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 4px solid #cd7f32; }
/* ===== Combined WHY + CTA band ===== */
.cta-combo {
  margin-top: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 6px 18px rgba(10,31,68,.18), 0 2px 10px rgba(10,31,68,.12);
}

.cta-combo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.7fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-copy h2 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: #ffd66c;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2vw + 1.2rem, 2rem);
}

.reasons {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  color: #eef2ff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.reasons li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin: 8px 0;
}
.reasons li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px; top: 7px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffd66c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,214,108,.18);
}

/* CTA card to the right */
.cta-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0A1F44;
  border: 2px solid #ffd66c;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10,31,68,.10);
}
.cta-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.cta-card .cta-sub {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: #394b72;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.cta-card .cta-note {
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  color: #394b72;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
}

/* Make the CTA button feel important */
.cta-large {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #bf9252;
  color: #0A1F44;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(191,146,82,.25);
}
.cta-large:hover { filter: brightness(.97); }

/* Responsive stack */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-combo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-card { order: 2; }
  .cta-copy { order: 1; }
}
/* === Why + CTA band (between stats and tiers) === */
.cta-combo {
  margin: 28px auto 24px;
  max-width: 1100px;
}
.cta-combo-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr .9fr;
  gap: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,.03));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10,31,68,.18) inset, 0 2px 10px rgba(10,31,68,.12);
}
.cta-copy h2{
  margin: 2px 0 6px;
  color:#ffd66c;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, .9vw + 1rem, 1.8rem);
}
.cta-copy .reasons{
  list-style: none; padding:0; margin:0;
  color:#fff; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.6;
}
.cta-copy .reasons li{ position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin:6px 0; }
.cta-copy .reasons li::before{ content:"•"; position:absolute; left:4px; color:#ffd66c; font-weight:900; }

/* Right card with big CTA */
.cta-card{
  background:#0c2553;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:16px;
  text-align:center;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
}
.cta-card h3{ color:#fff; margin:0 0 6px; font-weight:800; }
.cta-card .cta-sub{ color:#e8eefc; margin:0 0 12px; }
.cta-card .cta-note{ color:#ffd66c; margin:10px 0 0; font-weight:700; }

.cta-primary.cta-large{
  display:inline-block;
  background:#bf9252;
  color:#0A1F44;
  padding:14px 22px;
  border-radius:12px;
  font-weight:800;
  text-decoration:none;
  box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(191,146,82,.25);
}
.cta-primary.cta-large:hover{ filter:brightness(.96); }

/* Reduce the big empty gap before tiers */
.tiers{ margin-top: 18px; }

/* Make stat pills a hair bigger for readability */
.metric-value{ font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.7vw + 1rem, 2.8rem); }
.metric-label{ font-size: clamp(1.02rem, .6vw + .9rem, 1.2rem); }

/* Tier headings stay gold and a touch larger */
#tiers-title, .tier-title{
  color:#ffd66c; font-weight:800;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2vw + 1.2rem, 2.2rem);
}

/* Responsive stack for the band */
@media (max-width: 820px){
  .cta-combo-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ===== Fix: partner form inputs look transparent on autofill ===== */
.partner-form input,
.partner-form select,
.partner-form textarea {
  background: #fff !important;
  color: #0A1F44;
  border: 1px solid #cfd6e6;
}

.partner-form input::placeholder,
.partner-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #8aa0b8;
}

/* Chrome/Edge/Safari autofill */
.partner-form input:-webkit-autofill,
.partner-form textarea:-webkit-autofill,
.partner-form select:-webkit-autofill {
  -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 0 1000px #ffffff inset !important; /* force white bg */
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #0A1F44 !important;
  caret-color: #0A1F44;
  border: 1px solid #cfd6e6;
}
.partner-form input:-webkit-autofill:focus,
.partner-form textarea:-webkit-autofill:focus,
.partner-form select:-webkit-autofill:focus {
  border-color: #bf9252;
}

/* Firefox autofill */
.partner-form input:-moz-autofill,
.partner-form textarea:-moz-autofill,
.partner-form select:-moz-autofill {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1000px #ffffff inset !important;
  -moz-text-fill-color: #0A1F44 !important;
}

/* Focus ring for all form fields */
.partner-form input:focus,
.partner-form select:focus,
.partner-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #bf9252;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(191,146,82,.25);
}

/* ===== Make "Current Partners" stand out ===== */
#current-partners-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 2.4vw + 1.2rem, 3rem);
  color: #FFCC00;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 10px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 3px;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  margin: 28px auto 18px;
}

/* Add a little breathing room above that header */
.current-partners {
  padding-top: 10px;
}

/* Keep the “Gold Partners” header visually secondary */
#tier-gold.tier-title {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.4vw + 1rem, 2.2rem);
}
/* Fix "Prefer email?" alignment and style */
.partner-form .alt-contact {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

.partner-form .alt-contact a {
  color: #ffd66c;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* spacing below button */
.partner-form button.cta-primary {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
/* Make the "Prefer email?" line solid readable blue */
.partner-form .alt-contact {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #0A1F44 !important; /* navy brand blue */
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Make the email blue too */
.partner-form .alt-contact a {
  color: #0A1F44 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
/* Force "Prefer email" text to navy */
.alt-contact, 
.alt-contact *, 
.partner-form .alt-contact, 
.partner-form .alt-contact * {
    color: #0A1F44 !important;  /* dark navy */
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Underline only the link */
.partner-form .alt-contact a {
    text-decoration: underline !important;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
/* Force "Prefer email?" line to render navy on white in the popout */
.partner-form .alt-contact,
.partner-form .alt-contact * {
  color: #0A1F44 !important;          /* solid navy */
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #0A1F44 !important; /* WebKit safety */
  opacity: 1 !important;              /* undo any faded parent */
  filter: none !important;            /* kill accidental filters */
  mix-blend-mode: normal !important;  /* no blending tricks */
  text-decoration: none !important;   /* reset */
  font-weight: 600 !important;        /* readable weight */
}

/* underline only the link */
.partner-form .alt-contact a {
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.how-hero-wrapper {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
}

.how-hero-steps {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}

.hero-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.step-num {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.step-text {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
/* Bigger tagline in hero */
.hero .tagline {
  display: block;
  margin: .5rem 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw + .4rem, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Grouped How It Works card in hero */
.how-hero-card {
  display: block;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.78);            /* navy with transparency */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.how-hero-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}

.how-hero-title {
  margin: 0 0 .65rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.2vw + .6rem, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  color: #fff;
}

.how-hero-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: .75rem;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .how-hero-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.hero-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: .7rem .9rem;
  transition: background .15s ease, transform .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}
.hero-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-color: #bc914f;                         /* brand gold on hover */
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid #bc914f;                     /* brand gold */
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.step-text {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .98rem;
  letter-spacing: .15px;
}
/* Keep it aligned with your left hero content */
.how-hero-vertical.clean-chips{
  margin-top: 1rem;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 92vw;
}

/* Title */
.how-hero-vertical .how-hero-title{
  margin: 0 0 .55rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* List + items */
.how-hero-list{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:.5rem; }
.how-hero-list li{ margin:0; }

/* Chip link */
.chip{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem;
  text-decoration:none;
  padding:.55rem .7rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:2px solid #bc914f;            /* gold outline */
  background: rgba(10,31,68,.15);      /* subtle navy tint */
  color:#fff;
  transition: transform .12s ease, background .12s ease, box-shadow .12s ease, border-color .12s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.chip:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(188,145,79,.15);    /* gold-tinted hover */
  border-color:#bc914f;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}

/* Number badge */
.chip-num{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:26px; height:26px; flex:0 0 26px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:2px solid #bc914f;            /* gold ring */
  color:#fff; font-weight:800; font-size:.9rem;
  background: rgba(10,31,68,.45);      /* translucent navy */
}

/* Text */
.chip-text{ font-weight:800; font-size:.95rem; letter-spacing:.15px; color:#fff; }

/* Tighter on small screens */
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .how-hero-vertical.clean-chips{ width: 300px; }
  .chip{ padding:.5rem .65rem; }
  .chip-text{ font-size:.92rem; }
}
/* Hard override: keep hero text left on all screens */
.hero .hero-content {
  text-align: left !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.hero-title {
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  margin-right: auto !important; /* kills centering via margins */
  display: block;
}

/* Some of your media queries re-center things — pin them left too */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero .hero-content { text-align: left !important; align-items: flex-start !important; }
  .hero-title { text-align: left !important; }
}
.hero-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Location name slightly smaller */
.hero-title .hero-city {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  opacity: .85; /* subtle, keeps focus on brand */
}

/* Brand name slightly larger and stronger */
.hero-title .hero-brand {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff; /* keep white or change to gold below */
}

/* TM stays small and clean */
.hero-title .tm {
  font-size: 0.35em;
  vertical-align: super;
  margin-left: 4px;
  opacity: .85;
}
.hero-title .hero-brand {
  color: #bc914f;
}