/* ============================================================
   LONDON CAMERA & ANTIQUE AUCTION — Main Stylesheet
   Design System: Flints-inspired premium auction house
   ============================================================ */

/* Google Fonts are loaded via <link> in header.php for performance */

/* ============================================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens)
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Color Palette — London Camera & Antique Auction Brand */
  --color-charcoal:     #0f3a44;   /* deep teal-black — headings, body text */
  --color-charcoal-mid: #1b5e6e;   /* mid teal */
  --color-parchment:    #f5f0e8;   /* warm cream — section backgrounds */
  --color-cream:        #faf8f4;   /* off-white page background */
  --color-white:        #ffffff;
  --color-gold:         #8b7355;   /* warm gold — accent, dividers */
  --color-gold-light:   #c4a97a;   /* light gold — hover states */
  --color-gold-pale:    #e8dcc8;   /* pale gold — subtle fills */
  --color-forest:       #1b6373;   /* brand primary teal — CTAs, header bar */
  --color-forest-mid:   #2a8a9f;   /* lighter teal — hover states */
  --color-slate:        #3d6570;   /* muted teal-grey — body text */
  --color-mist:         #7aa5b0;   /* light teal — captions, labels */
  --color-rule:         #cce0e5;   /* teal-tinted rule colour */

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif:  'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-sans:   'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Font Sizes (fluid) */
  --fs-hero:    clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  --fs-h1:      clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  --fs-h2:      clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  --fs-h3:      clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  --fs-h4:      clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
  --fs-body:    1rem;
  --fs-sm:      0.875rem;
  --fs-xs:      0.75rem;
  --fs-label:   0.7rem;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs:   0.5rem;
  --space-sm:   1rem;
  --space-md:   2rem;
  --space-lg:   4rem;
  --space-xl:   6rem;
  --space-2xl:  10rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1320px;
  --container-pad: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --header-h:      72px;

  /* Borders & Radii */
  --radius-sm: 2px;
  --radius-md: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --border-rule: 1px solid var(--color-rule);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(28,28,27,0.08);
  --shadow-md:  0 6px 24px rgba(28,28,27,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:  0 16px 48px rgba(28,28,27,0.18);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(28,28,27,0.10);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --trans-fast: 180ms var(--ease-out);
  --trans-mid:  320ms var(--ease-out);
  --trans-slow: 600ms var(--ease-out);
}

/* ============================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, picture, video, canvas, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
input, button, textarea, select { font: inherit; }
p, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { overflow-wrap: break-word; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

/* ============================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); font-weight: 400; }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); font-weight: 400; }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); font-weight: 500; }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); font-weight: 500; }
p  { margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--color-slate); }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-label);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}
.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 60ch;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   4. LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
  width: 100%;
}
.section { padding-block: var(--space-xl); }
.section--sm { padding-block: var(--space-lg); }
.section--lg { padding-block: var(--space-2xl); }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-md); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-md); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-md); }
.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-serif { font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.divider {
  width: 48px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0 var(--space-md);
}
.divider--center { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   5. BUTTONS & CTAs
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  min-height: 48px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-charcoal);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-charcoal-mid);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--color-charcoal-mid);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--color-forest);
  border-color: var(--color-forest);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-charcoal);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ============================================================
   6. TOP UTILITY BAR
   ============================================================ */
.site-topbar {
  background: var(--color-forest);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  z-index: 1000;
  position: relative;
}
.site-topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.topbar-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.topbar-contact a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
.topbar-contact a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.topbar-contact .topbar-icon { font-size: 0.7rem; }
.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.topbar-right a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
.topbar-right a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.topbar-est {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   7. SITE HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: var(--border-rule);
  transition: box-shadow var(--trans-mid), background var(--trans-mid);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-h);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
}
.logo-img {
  display: block;
  height: 44px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 160px;
  max-height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
/* Keep these for any remaining fallback text references */
.site-logo .logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}
.site-logo .logo-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-forest);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0 1.1rem;
  height: var(--header-h);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-item:hover .nav-link { color: var(--color-gold); }
.nav-link svg.caret {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-link svg.caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) - 1px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: var(--border-rule);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--trans-mid);
  z-index: 1000;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item:focus-within .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-slate);
  border-bottom: var(--border-rule);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}
.nav-dropdown a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nav-dropdown a:hover {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: var(--color-parchment);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Header CTA buttons */
.header-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-ctas .btn { padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); min-height: 40px; }
.btn-register {
  background: var(--color-forest);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-forest);
}
.btn-register:hover {
  background: var(--color-forest-mid);
  border-color: var(--color-forest-mid);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--trans-mid);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: min(340px, 90vw);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 9999;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--trans-mid);
  padding: 5rem 2rem 2rem;
}
.mobile-nav.open {
  display: block;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.mobile-nav-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(28,28,27,0.5);
  z-index: 9998;
}
.mobile-nav-overlay.open { display: block; }
.mobile-nav-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}
.mobile-nav .mobile-nav-item {
  border-bottom: var(--border-rule);
}
.mobile-nav .mobile-nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}
.mobile-nav .mobile-subnav { padding-left: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mobile-nav .mobile-subnav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-slate);
}
.mobile-nav-ctas {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   8. HERO SLIDER SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  /* height set by Swiper slides */
}

/* Each Swiper slide acts as the full-screen hero */
.hero-slide {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  min-height: 92svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* Background image layer */
.hero-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform 8s ease-out;
  will-change: transform;
}
.swiper-slide-active .hero-slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Dark gradient overlay */
.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    110deg,
    rgba(15, 58, 68, 0.75) 0%,
    rgba(15, 58, 68, 0.45) 55%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20) 100%
  );
}

/* Content layer */
.hero-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Swiper nav arrows — styled to brand */
.hero-swiper-prev,
.hero-swiper-next {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  background: rgba(15, 58, 68, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.hero-swiper-prev:hover,
.hero-swiper-next:hover {
  background: var(--color-forest) !important;
  color: white !important;
}
.hero-swiper-prev::after,
.hero-swiper-next::after {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Swiper pagination dots */
.hero-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  opacity: 1;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.hero-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}


.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: var(--hero-image-url, url('../images/hero-auction.jpg'));
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform 8s ease-out;
}
.hero-bg { transform: scale(1); }
.hero.loaded .hero-bg { transform: scale(1); }
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(28,28,27,0.82) 0%,
    rgba(28,28,27,0.55) 50%,
    rgba(28,28,27,0.28) 100%
  );
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-label);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: all 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.2s;
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--fs-hero);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: all 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.35s;
}
.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}
.hero-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 52ch;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: all 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.5s;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: all 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.65s;
}


/* ============================================================
   9. UPCOMING AUCTIONS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.auctions-strip {
  background: var(--color-parchment);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-bottom: var(--border-rule);
}
.auctions-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.auction-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.auction-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: var(--border-rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--trans-mid);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.auction-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.auction-card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-parchment);
}
.auction-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.auction-card-date {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.auction-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.auction-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-slate);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.auction-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-top: var(--border-rule);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.auction-card-lots {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-mist);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.auction-card .btn { padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); min-height: 40px; }

/* Auction countdown */
.auction-countdown {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.countdown-unit {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--color-parchment);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  min-width: 50px;
}
.countdown-val {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}
.countdown-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-mist);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   10. ABOUT SECTION (Homepage)
   ============================================================ */
.about-home {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-home::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-parchment);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 80% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.about-home-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-home-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.about-home-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--trans-slow);
}
.about-home-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.about-home-content { padding: 2rem 0; }
.about-home-content .divider { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: var(--border-rule);
  border-bottom: var(--border-rule);
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-mist);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   11. SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.services {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
}
.services-title { color: var(--color-white); }
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border: none;
  transition: background var(--trans-mid);
  position: relative;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 2rem;
  width: 40px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--trans-mid);
}
.service-card:hover { background: var(--color-charcoal-mid); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(139,115,85,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139,115,85,0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.service-card .service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transition: gap var(--trans-fast);
}
.service-card .service-link:hover { gap: 0.75rem; }

/* ============================================================
   12. RECENT HIGHLIGHTS (Sold results strip)
   ============================================================ */
.highlights {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-parchment);
}
.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.highlight-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: var(--border-rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--trans-mid);
}
.highlight-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.highlight-card-img {
  height: 180px;
  background: var(--color-parchment);
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.highlight-card-body { padding: 1.25rem; }
.highlight-card-lot {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-mist);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.highlight-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.highlight-card-price {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.highlight-card-sold {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-mist);
}

/* ============================================================
   13. VALUATION CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.valuation-band {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-forest);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.valuation-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.valuation-band h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.valuation-band p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 50ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.valuation-band-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   14. DEPARTMENTS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.departments {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}
.dept-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.dept-card {
  background: var(--color-parchment);
  border: var(--border-rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--trans-mid);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.dept-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.dept-card:hover .dept-icon,
.dept-card:hover .dept-name { color: var(--color-white); }
.dept-card:hover .dept-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.dept-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: color var(--trans-mid);
}
.dept-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: color var(--trans-mid);
}
.dept-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: color var(--trans-mid);
}

/* ============================================================
   15. TESTIMONIALS / REVIEWS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-parchment);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}
.testimonials-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.testimonial-card {
  min-width: 360px;
  max-width: 360px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: var(--border-rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}
.testimonial-source {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-mist);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   16. NEWS / BLOG SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.news-section {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.news-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: var(--border-rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition: all var(--trans-mid);
}
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.news-card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-parchment);
}
.news-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.news-card-cat {
  font-size: var(--fs-label);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.news-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.news-card-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.news-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transition: gap var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}
.news-card-link:hover { gap: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-gold); }

/* ============================================================
   17. NEWSLETTER BAND
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter {
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
}
.newsletter-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.newsletter-text p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast);
  height: 48px;
}
.newsletter-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.newsletter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   18. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-forest);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: var(--border-rule);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-brand .logo-name { color: var(--color-white); }
.footer-brand .logo-sub { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.footer-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-contact-list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-label);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-white); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-copy {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-legal a {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
.footer-legal a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ============================================================
   19. PAGE TITLE BANNER (Interior pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-banner {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(44,62,45,0.3) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.page-banner .container { position: relative; }
.page-banner .breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: color var(--trans-fast); }
.page-banner .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.page-banner .breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.page-banner h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.page-banner .page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  max-width: 55ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.page-banner-divider {
  width: 48px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   20. INTERIOR PAGE CONTENT
   ============================================================ */
.page-content {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}
.page-content .entry-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.entry-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: var(--border-rule);
}
.entry-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.entry-content h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 0.75rem; }
.entry-content h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem; color: var(--color-gold); }
.entry-content p { color: var(--color-slate); line-height: 1.8; }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem 1.5rem; list-style: disc; }
.entry-content ol { list-style: decimal; }
.entry-content li { color: var(--color-slate); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.entry-content a { color: var(--color-forest); text-decoration: underline; }
.entry-content a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.entry-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-parchment);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   21. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   Content is always visible. No JS dependency.
   ============================================================ */
.reveal,
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }


/* ============================================================
   22. CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.contact-form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.contact-form-group input,
.contact-form-group textarea,
.contact-form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border: var(--border-rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition: border-color var(--trans-fast), box-shadow var(--trans-fast);
  height: 48px;
}
.contact-form-group textarea { height: auto; min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.contact-form-group input:focus,
.contact-form-group textarea:focus,
.contact-form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139,115,85,0.12);
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--color-parchment);
  border: var(--border-rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: var(--border-rule);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--color-gold-pale);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-mist);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.contact-info-value {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-info-value a { color: var(--color-charcoal); }
.contact-info-value a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

/* ============================================================
   23. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Tablet — 1024px */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .about-home-inner { gap: var(--space-lg); }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .nav-link { padding: 0 0.75rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .header-ctas .btn { padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; }
}

/* Small Tablet — 768px */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --header-h: 64px; }
  .site-nav { display: none; }
  .header-ctas { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mobile-nav { display: block; }
  .site-topbar .topbar-right { display: none; }
  .hero { min-height: 75vh; }
  .about-home::before { display: none; }
  .about-home-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-home-img { order: -1; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .newsletter-form { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }
  .auction-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .topbar-contact { gap: 0.75rem; }
}

/* Mobile — 480px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.5rem; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .valuation-band-ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .auction-countdown { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .countdown-unit { min-width: 42px; padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem; }
  .testimonial-card { min-width: 280px; max-width: 280px; }
  .dept-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-ticker .ticker-inner { gap: 1.5rem; }
}

/* Very small — 320px */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  :root { --container-pad: 0.875rem; }
  .dept-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .btn { padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   24. UTILITY — SKIP LINK, FOCUS, ACCESSIBILITY
   ============================================================ */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  z-index: 99999;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  transition: top var(--trans-fast);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ============================================================
   25. WORDPRESS BLOCK EDITOR COMPATIBILITY
   ============================================================ */
.wp-block-image { margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.wp-block-image img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.alignwide { margin-inline: -2rem; }
.alignfull { margin-inline: calc(-1 * var(--container-pad)); }
.wp-block-separator { border: none; border-top: var(--border-rule); margin: 2rem 0; }