
    /* ============================================================
       CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES — BRAND PALETTE
    ============================================================ */
    :root {
      --navy:       #0f1e35;
      --navy-mid:   #1a2e4a;
      --navy-light: #243d5e;
      --lavender:   #b8c4db;
      --sage:       #8fa8a0;
      --sage-light: #c9dbd7;
      --cream:      #f7f5f1;
      --white:      #ffffff;
      --gold:       #c9a96e;
      --text-dark:  #1a1a2e;
      --text-mid:   #4a5568;
      --text-light: #718096;

      --font-display: 'Montserrat', system-ui, sans-serif;
      --font-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

      --radius-sm: 4px;
      --radius-md: 10px;
      --radius-lg: 20px;

      --shadow-card: 0 4px 32px rgba(15,30,53,0.10);
      --shadow-lift: 0 12px 48px rgba(15,30,53,0.18);

      --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       RESET & BASE
    ============================================================ */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      color: var(--text-dark);
      background: var(--cream);
      line-height: 1.7;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
    a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

    /* ============================================================
       UTILITY CLASSES
    ============================================================ */
    .container { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
    .section { padding: 96px 0; }
    .section--dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
    .section--cream { background: var(--cream); }
    .section--white { background: var(--white); }
    .section--sage { background: #eef4f2; }

    .label {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--sage);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .label--light { color: var(--sage-light); }
    .label--gold  { color: var(--gold); }

    h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.15; }
    h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 300; }
    h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 300; }
    h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.7rem); font-weight: 400; }
    h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 500; }

    p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 1em; }
    p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

    .btn {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 14px 32px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      border: 2px solid transparent;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .btn--primary {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }
    .btn--primary:hover {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--gold);
    }
    .btn--outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }
    .btn--outline:hover {
      border-color: var(--white);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .btn--navy {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: var(--navy);
    }
    .btn--navy:hover {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    /* Divider line */
    .divider {
      width: 56px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
      margin: 20px 0 32px;
    }
    .divider--center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

    /* Fade-in animation on scroll */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(28px);
      transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
    }
    .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       NAVIGATION
    ============================================================ */
    .nav {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 999;
      padding: 0 24px;
      height: 72px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      background: rgba(15, 30, 53, 0.96);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
    }
    .nav.scrolled {
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }
    .nav__inner {
      max-width: 1160px;
      width: 100%;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 24px;
    }

    /* === LOGO === */
    .nav__logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    /* INSERT LOGO IMAGE HERE — replace the SVG placeholder below with:
       <img src="assets/logo.svg" alt="Thistle Osteopathy logo" height="36" />  */
    .nav__logo-icon {
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .nav__logo-text {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      line-height: 1.1;
    }
    .nav__logo-text span:first-child {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .nav__logo-text span:last-child {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--lavender);
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    .nav__links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 32px;
      list-style: none;
    }
    .nav__links a {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--lavender);
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .nav__links a:hover { color: var(--white); }

    .nav__right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
    }
    .nav__phone {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--lavender);
      letter-spacing: 0.03em;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    /* Hamburger */
    .nav__hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 4px;
    }
    .nav__hamburger span {
      display: block;
      width: 22px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--lavender);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    /* Mobile menu */
    .nav__mobile {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0;
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 24px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      z-index: 998;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
    }
    .nav__mobile.open { display: flex; }
    .nav__mobile a {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--lavender);
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    .nav__mobile .btn { text-align: center; }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .nav__links { display: none; }
      .nav__phone  { display: none; }
      .nav__hamburger { display: flex; }
      .nav__right .btn { display: none; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       HERO SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--navy);
      padding-top: 72px;
    }

    /* Background texture / gradient mesh */
    .hero__bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .hero__bg::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      /* INSERT hero background image here:
         background-image: url('assets/hero-bg.jpg');
         background-size: cover; background-position: center;
         opacity: 0.18; */
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 70% 40%, rgba(36,61,94,0.9) 0%, rgba(15,30,53,1) 70%);
    }
    .hero__bg::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -10%;
      right: -5%;
      width: 55vw;
      height: 110%;
      /* Thistle botanical line-art background — replace with:
         background-image: url('assets/thistle-botanical.svg');
         background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right center; */
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at center, rgba(143,168,160,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
      opacity: 0.6;
    }

    /* Thistle SVG decoration */
    .hero__thistle-deco {
      position: absolute;
      right: 5%;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: min(42vw, 520px);
      opacity: 0.08;
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero__content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 680px;
    }
    .hero__eyebrow {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.2s both;
    }
    .hero__eyebrow-line {
      width: 40px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }
    .hero__eyebrow span {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.25em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .hero h1 {
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.35s both;
    }
    .hero h1 em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--sage-light);
    }
    .hero__sub {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--lavender);
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      line-height: 1.75;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.5s both;
    }
    .hero__ctas {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.65s both;
    }
    .hero__scroll {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 36px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      z-index: 2;
      color: var(--lavender);
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      animation: fadeIn 1s 1.2s both;
    }
    .hero__scroll-line {
      width: 1px;
      height: 40px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--lavender), transparent);
      animation: scrollPulse 2s 1.5s infinite;
    }

    .hero__badges {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-top: 48px;
      padding-top: 48px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.8s both;
    }
    .hero__badge {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      color: var(--lavender);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .hero__badge-dot {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--sage);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    }
    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; }
      to   { opacity: 1; }
    }
    @keyframes scrollPulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; }
      50%       { opacity: 1; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       INTRO STRIP
    ============================================================ */
    .intro-strip {
      background: var(--gold);
      padding: 20px 0;
    }
    .intro-strip__inner {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 40px;
    }
    .intro-strip__item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       ABOUT SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    .about {
      background: var(--white);
    }
    .about__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 72px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* INSERT headshot: replace .about__photo-box inner SVG with:
       <img src="assets/amir-headshot.jpg" alt="Amir, Osteopath" style="width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;" /> */
    .about__photo-wrap {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 360px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .about__photo-box {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      background: var(--navy-mid);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .about__photo-placeholder {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
      color: var(--lavender);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .about__photo-box::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 35%;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,30,53,0.5), transparent);
    }
    .about__accent-card {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -24px;
      right: -24px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 24px 28px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
      min-width: 180px;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .about__accent-card p {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2.4rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .about__accent-card span {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--navy-mid);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .about__content h2 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .about__creds {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      margin: 24px 0 32px;
    }
    .cred-tag {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--lavender);
      color: var(--navy-mid);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SERVICES SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    .services {
      background: var(--navy);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .services::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -20%;
      right: -10%;
      width: 60%;
      height: 140%;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(143,168,160,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .services__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
    .services__header h2 { color: var(--white); }
    .services__header p { color: var(--lavender); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }

    .services__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 32px;
    }
    .service-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 48px 40px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .service-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border-color: rgba(201,169,110,0.3);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    }
    .service-card__accent {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--sage));
    }
    .service-card--sports .service-card__accent {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a96e, #e8c891);
    }
    .service-card--pregnancy .service-card__accent {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8fa8a0, #c9dbd7);
    }
    .service-card--padel .service-card__accent {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8fa8a0, #c9a96e);
    }
    .service-card--headache .service-card__accent {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b8c4db, #dde4f0);
    }
    .service-card--workplace .service-card__accent {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a96e, #8fa8a0);
    }
    .service-card--ageing .service-card__accent {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8fa8a0, #b8c4db);
    }
    .service-card--paediatric .service-card__accent {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9dbd7, #e8c891);
    }
    .service-card--weightlifting .service-card__accent {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a96e, #1a2e4a);
    }
    .service-card--backpain .service-card__accent {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8fa8a0, #243d5e);
    }
    .service-card--nerve .service-card__accent {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b8c4db, #8fa8a0);
        
    }
    .service-card__more {
      display: block;
      margin: -16px 0 24px;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-underline-offset: 3px;
    }
    .service-card__more:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .service-card__icon {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .service-card h3 {
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .service-card__intro {
      color: var(--lavender);
      font-size: 0.97rem;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .service-list {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    .service-list li {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--sage-light);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .service-list li::before {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 5px;
      height: 5px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      margin-top: 7px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       GENERAL MSK STRIP
    ============================================================ */
    .msk-strip {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 72px 0;
    }
    .msk-strip__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .msk-strip__header h2 { color: var(--navy); }
    .msk-conditions {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 12px;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .condition-pill {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--lavender);
      border-radius: 100px;
      padding: 9px 22px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--navy-mid);
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .condition-pill:hover {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-color: var(--navy);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PATIENT JOURNEY
    ============================================================ */
    .journey {
      background: var(--white);
    }
    .journey__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
    .journey__header h2 { color: var(--navy); }
    .journey__steps {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 0;
      position: relative;
    }
    .journey__steps::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 40px;
      left: calc(100% / 6);
      right: calc(100% / 6);
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--sage), var(--gold));
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .journey__step {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 32px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .journey__step-num {
      width: 80px;
      height: 80px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 28px;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold);
      border: 3px solid var(--cream);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(15,30,53,0.08);
    }
    .journey__step h3 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .journey__step p { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .journey__step-detail {
      margin-top: 16px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 6px;
      text-align: left;
    }
    .journey__step-detail span {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-light);
    }
    .journey__step-detail span::before {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 4px;
      height: 4px;
      background: var(--sage);
      border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       FEES
    ============================================================ */
    .fees {
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .fees__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
    .fees__header h2 { color: var(--navy); }

    .fees__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .fee-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid #ece8e0;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 44px 36px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .fee-card--accent {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-color: var(--navy);
    }
    .fee-card__label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .fee-card__price {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 3.2rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .fee-card--accent .fee-card__price { color: var(--white); }
    .fee-card__currency {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      vertical-align: top;
      margin-right: 2px;
      position: relative;
      top: 8px;
    }
    .fee-card__duration {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      color: var(--sage);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      padding-bottom: 24px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #ece8e0;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .fee-card--accent .fee-card__duration {
      color: var(--sage-light);
      border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    }
    .fee-card__desc {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      min-height: 84px;
    }
    .fee-card--accent .fee-card__desc { color: var(--lavender); }
    .fee-card .btn { width: 100%; }

    .fees__note {
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--text-light);
      margin-top: 40px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 700px) {
      .fees__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; max-width: 380px; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TREATMENT GALLERY SLIDER
    ============================================================ */
    .gallery {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 96px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .gallery__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
    .gallery__header h2 { color: var(--navy); }

    .slider {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 900px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    }
    .slider__track {
      display: flex;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    .slider__slide {
      min-width: 100%;
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
      background: var(--navy-mid);
    }
    .slider__slide img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }
    .slider__caption {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      padding: 28px 32px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,30,53,0.85), transparent);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .slider__caption span {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .slider__caption h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .slider__btn {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
      border: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      z-index: 2;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    }
    .slider__btn:hover { background: var(--gold); }
    .slider__btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: var(--navy); }
    .slider__btn--prev { left: 16px; }
    .slider__btn--next { right: 16px; }

    .slider__dots {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }
    .slider__dot {
      width: 9px;
      height: 9px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--lavender);
      opacity: 0.4;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      padding: 0;
    }
    .slider__dot.active {
      background: var(--gold);
      opacity: 1;
      transform: scale(1.2);
    }

    @media (max-width: 700px) {
        .slider__btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; }  
        .slider__caption { padding: 20px; }  
        .slider {
            margin: 0 -24px;
            border-radius: 0;
        }
        .slider__slide {
            aspect-ratio: 4/3;
        }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TESTIMONIALS
    ============================================================ */
    .testimonials {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 80px 0;
    }
    .testimonials__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .testimonials__header h2 { color: var(--navy); }
    .testimonials__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .testimonial-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 36px 32px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
      position: relative;
    }
    .testimonial-card::before {
      content: '"';
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px;
      right: 24px;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 5rem;
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--sage-light);
      opacity: 0.5;
    }
    .testimonial-card__stars {
      display: flex;
      gap: 3px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .star { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .testimonial-card p {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      font-style: italic;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .testimonial-card__author {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .testimonial-card__avatar {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--navy-light);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--lavender);
    }
    .testimonial-card__name {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy);
    }
    .testimonial-card__type {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TRUST / ACCREDITATION BAR
    ============================================================ */
    .trust-bar {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 40px 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    .trust-bar__inner {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 48px;
    }
    .trust-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .trust-item__logo {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--gold);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    .trust-item__label {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--lavender);
    }
    
    /* ============================================================
        FAQ
    ============================================================ */
    .faq__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
    .faq__item {
      border-bottom: 1px solid #ece8e0;
      padding: 0;
    }
    .faq__item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid #ece8e0; }
    .faq__q {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--navy);
      padding: 22px 40px 22px 0;
      cursor: pointer;
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      user-select: none;
    }
    .faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
    .faq__q::after {
      content: '+';
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold);
      position: absolute;
      right: 0;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      transition: transform 0.3s;
    }
    details[open] .faq__q::after {
      content: '−';
    }
    .faq__a {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      padding: 0 40px 22px 0;
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin: 0;
    }
    
    /* ============================================================
       CONTACT / FOOTER
    ============================================================ */
    .contact {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding-bottom: 0;
    }
    .contact__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
      gap: 64px;
      padding-bottom: 80px;
    }
    .contact h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .contact__intro { color: var(--lavender); margin-bottom: 40px; }

    .contact__info-blocks {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 28px;
    }
    .info-block__label {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .info-block p {
      color: var(--lavender);
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .hours-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 4px 24px;
      margin-top: 6px;
    }
    .hours-grid span {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--lavender);
    }
    .hours-grid .closed { color: var(--text-light); }

    /* Map placeholder */
    .map-wrap {
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 320px;
      background: var(--navy-mid);
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    
    .map-placeholder {
      text-align: center;
      color: var(--lavender);
    }
    .map-placeholder p { color: var(--lavender); font-size: 0.82rem; margin-top: 8px; }

    .contact__cta-block {
      margin-top: 36px;
      padding: 28px 32px;
      background: rgba(201,169,110,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }
    .contact__cta-block p {
      color: var(--lavender);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    /* Footer bottom bar */
    .footer-bar {
      background: #060d18;
      padding: 20px 24px;
      margin-top: 0;
    }
    .footer-bar__inner {
      max-width: 1160px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .footer-bar p {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--lavender);
      margin: 0;
    }
    .footer-bar__links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      list-style: none;
    }
    .footer-bar__links a {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-bar__links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    /* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE
    ============================================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .section { padding: 72px 0; }
      .about__grid,
      .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
      .journey__steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
      .journey__steps::before { display: none; }
      .journey__step { padding: 0 16px; }
      .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
      .about__accent-card { bottom: -16px; right: 16px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 700px) {
      .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; }
      .hero__ctas .btn { text-align: center; }
      .trust-bar__inner { gap: 28px; }

      /* Tidy badge grid on mobile, no more ragged wrapping */
      .hero__badges {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 16px 12px;
        margin-top: 32px;
        padding-top: 32px;
      }
      .hero__badge { font-size: 0.74rem; }

      /* Remove the scroll indicator on mobile so it can't overlap the badges */
      .hero__scroll { display: none; }
      .hero { padding-bottom: 56px; min-height: auto; }
    }
    
    /* ============================================================
    WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
    ============================================================ */
    .wa-float {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 28px;
      right: 28px;
      z-index: 9999;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      text-decoration: none;
      animation: waPulse 2.5s infinite;
    }
    .wa-float__icon {
      width: 58px;
      height: 58px;
      background: #25D366;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
      transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .wa-float:hover .wa-float__icon {
      transform: scale(1.08);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.6);
    }
    .wa-float__label {
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--navy);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 8px 14px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
      white-space: nowrap;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(10px);
      transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .wa-float:hover .wa-float__label {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateX(0);
    }
    @keyframes waPulse {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
      50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .wa-float {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
      }
      .wa-float__icon {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
      }
      .wa-float__label { display: none; }
    }
    
  
    /* ============================================================
       SERVICE-PAGE ADDITIONS (everything above is the homepage CSS, unchanged)
    ============================================================ */
    .btn--outline-dark {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--navy);
      border-color: var(--navy);
    }
    .btn--outline-dark:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

    /* Page hero: same look as the homepage hero, shorter, with a photo */
    .hero--page { min-height: auto; padding: 72px 0 0; }
    .hero--page .hero__layout {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
      gap: 64px;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 72px 0 80px;
    }
    .hero--page .hero__content { max-width: 640px; }
    .hero--page h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.3rem); }
    .hero--page .hero__sub { max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .crumbs {
      font-size: 0.74rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: var(--lavender);
      margin-bottom: 26px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.1s both;
    }
    .crumbs a { color: var(--lavender); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,196,219,0.3); }
    .crumbs a:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .crumbs span { margin: 0 6px; opacity: 0.6; }
    .hero__photo {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--navy-mid);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
      animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.5s both;
    }
    .hero__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
    .hero__photo::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 30%;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,30,53,0.45), transparent);
    }
    .hero--page .hero__thistle-deco { right: 38%; width: min(30vw, 380px); opacity: 0.06; }

    /* Content sections */
    .prose-section .container { max-width: 880px; }
    .prose-section h2 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .prose-section p { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.8; }
    .prose-section a { color: var(--navy-mid); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold); }
    .prose-section a:hover { color: var(--navy); background: rgba(201,169,110,0.15); }
    .prose-section .divider { margin-bottom: 28px; }

    .ticks {
      list-style: none;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 12px;
      margin: 8px 0 24px;
    }
    .ticks li {
      position: relative;
      padding-left: 26px;
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--text-mid);
    }
    .ticks li::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0; top: 0.62em;
      width: 7px; height: 7px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
    }
    .ticks li strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

    .callout {
      margin: 36px 0 8px;
      padding: 28px 32px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      background: var(--cream);
      border: 1px solid #ece8e0;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    }
    .section--cream .callout { background: var(--white); }
    .callout.warn { border-left-color: #b5604a; background: #fbf4f1; }
    .callout h3 {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .callout ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .callout li { position: relative; padding-left: 22px; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.6; }
    .callout li::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.65em;
      width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #b5604a;
    }
    .callout p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 14px; }

    /* Mid-page booking band */
    .book-band { background: #eef4f2; padding: 72px 0; text-align: center; }
    .book-band h2 { color: var(--navy); }
    .book-band p { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
    .book-band__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; }

    /* Related services use the homepage service cards */
    .services__header--tight { margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .service-card .service-card__intro { margin-bottom: 32px; }

    .service-card--link { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .service-card--link .service-card__intro { flex: 1; }
    .service-card--link .btn { align-self: flex-start; }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .hero--page .hero__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 48px 0 64px; }
      .hero__photo { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; order: 2; }
      .hero--page .hero__thistle-deco { display: none; }
    }
    @media (min-width: 901px) {
      .ticks--wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; column-gap: 40px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .callout { padding: 22px 20px; }
      .book-band { padding: 56px 0; }
      .book-band__actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .reveal, .hero__eyebrow, .hero h1, .hero__sub, .hero__ctas, .crumbs, .hero__photo { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
    }

    /* Whole-card click: the card's main link stretches over the card.
       Any other button on the card (e.g. Book) sits above it and still works. */
    .service-card .service-card__more::after,
    .service-card--link > .btn::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .service-card:not(.service-card--link) > .btn { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .service-card { cursor: pointer; }
    .service-card:focus-within { border-color: rgba(201,169,110,0.6); }
    .service-card a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 4px; }
