/* EverCare Advisors — Components · Refined Editorial Warmth (v2)
   Custom header, richer gradients, topic-specific imagery, colorful cards. */

/* ========================================================================
   RESET / SKIP LINK
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
}
.ec-skip-link:focus {
  left: 12px;
  top: 12px;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--ec-ink);
  color: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--ec-radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
}

body.ec-no-scroll { overflow: hidden; }

/* ========================================================================
   HEADER
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(250, 247, 240, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--ec-dur-med) var(--ec-ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--ec-dur-med) var(--ec-ease-out);
}
.ec-header--scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: var(--ec-border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.ec-header__inner {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px var(--ec-space-5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ec-space-6);
}

.ec-header__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: none !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ec-header__brand-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ec-header__brand-name {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ec-header__brand-display {
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 48;
}
.ec-header__brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--ec-font-body);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ec-header__nav {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ec-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ec-nav-item {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.ec-nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--ec-ink-soft);
  font-family: var(--ec-font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: none;
  transition: background var(--ec-dur-fast) var(--ec-ease-out),
              color var(--ec-dur-fast) var(--ec-ease-out);
}
.ec-nav-link:hover,
.ec-nav-link[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
  color: var(--ec-ink);
}
.ec-nav-chev {
  font-size: 10px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-left: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--ec-dur-fast);
}
.ec-nav-item--open .ec-nav-chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.ec-nav-submenu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: -8px;
  min-width: 260px;
  padding: var(--ec-space-3);
  background: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
  border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-lg);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity var(--ec-dur-fast) var(--ec-ease-out),
              transform var(--ec-dur-fast) var(--ec-ease-out),
              visibility var(--ec-dur-fast);
}
.ec-nav-item--open .ec-nav-submenu,
.ec-nav-item--has-submenu:hover .ec-nav-submenu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.ec-nav-submenu li { margin: 0; }
.ec-nav-submenu a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: none;
  border-radius: var(--ec-radius-md);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background var(--ec-dur-fast) var(--ec-ease-out);
}
.ec-nav-submenu a:hover {
  background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
}
.ec-submenu-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--d, var(--ec-accent));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ec-header__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--ec-space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ec-header__phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--ec-ink-soft);
  font-family: var(--ec-font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: none;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all var(--ec-dur-fast);
}
.ec-header__phone:hover {
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
}
.ec-header__phone svg { color: var(--ec-accent); }

.ec-header__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  background: var(--ec-ink);
  color: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: none;
  transition: all var(--ec-dur-fast) var(--ec-ease-out);
}
.ec-header__cta:hover {
  background: var(--ec-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ec-header__mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border: 0;
  background: none;
  padding: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.ec-header__mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ec-ink);
  margin: 4px 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--ec-dur-fast);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .ec-header__phone span { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .ec-header__nav { display: none; }
  .ec-header__phone { display: none; }
  .ec-header__cta { display: none; }
  .ec-header__mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  .ec-header__inner { padding: 12px var(--ec-space-4); justify-content: space-between; }
}

/* Mobile panel */
.ec-mobile-panel {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 64px 0 0 0;
  background: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  z-index: 99;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--ec-dur-med), transform var(--ec-dur-med);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.ec-mobile-panel--open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.ec-mobile-panel nav {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--ec-space-6) var(--ec-space-5);
}
.ec-mobile-panel ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.ec-mobile-panel li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
  margin: 0;
}
.ec-mobile-panel a {
  display: block;
  padding: 18px 0;
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 400;
  background-image: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.ec-mobile-panel__cta {
  margin-top: var(--ec-space-6);
  padding-top: var(--ec-space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--ec-space-3);
}
.ec-mobile-panel__phone {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ec-primary);
  background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  background-image: none;
}

/* ========================================================================
   HEROES — with gradient backgrounds
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--ec-space-9) 0 var(--ec-space-9);
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1000px 600px at 85% 10%, rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 700px at 15% 90%, rgba(15, 76, 74, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ec-bg-paper) 0%, var(--ec-bg-base) 100%);
}

.ec-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60'%3E%3Cg fill='%231a1410' fill-opacity='0.022'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='1.5'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ec-hero__inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--ec-space-5);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--ec-space-9);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ec-hero__text h1 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-5);
}
.ec-hero__text h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ec-primary);
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 100;
}

.ec-hero__lede {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 21px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  max-width: 34ch;
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-6);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.ec-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--ec-space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--ec-space-5);
}

.ec-hero__image {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--ec-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-lg);
}
.ec-hero__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.ec-hero__image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26, 20, 16, 0) 55%, rgba(26, 20, 16, 0.20) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ec-hero__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--ec-space-5);
  left: var(--ec-space-5);
  background: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-sm);
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ec-hero__badge .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: #16A34A;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.6);
  animation: ec-pulse 2.2s var(--ec-ease-out) infinite;
}
@keyframes ec-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.6); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0); }
}

/* Hero: compact (for non-home pages) */
.ec-hero--compact {
  padding: var(--ec-space-8) 0 var(--ec-space-7);
}
.ec-hero--compact .ec-hero__inner {
  gap: var(--ec-space-7);
}
.ec-hero--compact .ec-hero__image {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}
.ec-hero--compact h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 58px);
}

/* Hero: centered (legal / thin content pages) */
.ec-hero--center {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--ec-space-9) 0 var(--ec-space-7);
}
.ec-hero--center .ec-hero__inner {
  display: block;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.ec-hero--center .ec-hero__lede {
  margin: 0 auto var(--ec-space-6);
  max-width: 52ch;
}
.ec-hero--center .ec-hero__actions {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Hero: city landscape */
.ec-hero--city {
  padding: var(--ec-space-8) 0 var(--ec-space-6);
}
.ec-hero--city .ec-hero__inner {
  display: block;
  max-width: 1240px;
}
.ec-hero--city .ec-hero__image {
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  margin-top: var(--ec-space-6);
}

/* Hero: per-service color tint */
.ec-hero--afh { background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1000px 600px at 85% 10%, rgba(15, 76, 74, 0.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 700px at 15% 90%, rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.08), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ec-bg-paper) 0%, var(--ec-bg-base) 100%);
}
.ec-hero--mc { background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1000px 600px at 85% 10%, rgba(212, 184, 150, 0.28), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 700px at 15% 90%, rgba(30, 58, 54, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ec-bg-paper) 0%, var(--ec-bg-base) 100%);
}
.ec-hero--paying { background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1000px 600px at 85% 10%, rgba(177, 83, 63, 0.16), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 700px at 15% 90%, rgba(15, 76, 74, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ec-bg-paper) 0%, var(--ec-bg-base) 100%);
}
.ec-hero--urgent { background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1000px 600px at 85% 10%, rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 700px at 15% 90%, rgba(177, 83, 63, 0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ec-bg-paper) 0%, var(--ec-bg-base) 100%);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .ec-hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--ec-space-6);
  }
  .ec-hero__image {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    order: 2;
  }
}

/* ========================================================================
   EYEBROW / TRUST STRIP
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ec-font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ec-accent);
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-4) 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
}
.ec-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--ec-accent);
}

.ec-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--ec-space-5);
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: var(--ec-space-5);
  padding-top: var(--ec-space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-trust-strip span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ec-trust-strip span::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--ec-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ========================================================================
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--ec-space-5);
}
.ec-container-narrow {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--ec-space-5);
}

/* ========================================================================
   PILLARS
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--ec-space-7);
  margin: var(--ec-space-9) 0;
  padding: var(--ec-space-8) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-pillar { position: relative; }
.ec-pillar__num {
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ec-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--ec-space-3);
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 96, "SOFT" 100;
  font-style: italic;
}
.ec-pillar h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-3);
  color: var(--ec-ink);
}
.ec-pillar p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ec-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--ec-space-6); padding: var(--ec-space-6) 0; }
}

/* ========================================================================
   SERVICE CARDS — colorful per service
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-service-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--ec-space-5);
  margin: var(--ec-space-7) 0;
}

.ec-service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
  border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  transition: transform var(--ec-dur-med) var(--ec-ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--ec-dur-med) var(--ec-ease-out),
              border-color var(--ec-dur-fast) var(--ec-ease-out);
  background-image: none;
  position: relative;
}

.ec-service-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
}
.ec-service-card__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(26, 20, 16, 0.28));
  transition: opacity var(--ec-dur-med);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-service-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--ec-dur-slow) var(--ec-ease-out);
}
.ec-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--ec-tint, var(--ec-primary));
  color: var(--ec-ink);
}
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ec-service-card__tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--ec-space-4);
  left: var(--ec-space-4);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  color: var(--ec-tint, var(--ec-primary));
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ec-service-card__body {
  padding: var(--ec-space-5) var(--ec-space-5) var(--ec-space-4);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ec-service-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-2);
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.ec-service-card p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-4);
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
}

.ec-service-card__more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--ec-tint, var(--ec-primary));
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: gap var(--ec-dur-fast);
}
.ec-service-card:hover .ec-service-card__more {
  gap: 10px;
}

.ec-service-card--afh      { --ec-tint: #0F4C4A; }
.ec-service-card--alf      { --ec-tint: #B1533F; }
.ec-service-card--mc       { --ec-tint: #8B6F47; }
.ec-service-card--paying   { --ec-tint: #3A5A40; }
.ec-service-card--urgent   { --ec-tint: #C44310; }

/* Colored top accent */
.ec-service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--ec-tint, var(--ec-primary));
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: all var(--ec-dur-fast);
}
.ec-service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ========================================================================
   CITY PILLS
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-cities-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--ec-space-5) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--ec-space-2);
}
.ec-cities-list li { margin: 0; }
.ec-cities-list li a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  background: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  color: var(--ec-ink-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--ec-dur-fast) var(--ec-ease-out);
  background-image: none;
}
.ec-cities-list li a:hover {
  background: var(--ec-ink);
  color: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  border-color: var(--ec-ink);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ========================================================================
   CTA BAND
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-cta-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(232, 93, 31, 0.35), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(212, 184, 150, 0.18), transparent 60%),
    var(--ec-forest);
  color: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  padding: var(--ec-space-9) var(--ec-space-5);
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--ec-radius-xl);
  margin: var(--ec-space-9) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ec-cta-band h2 {
  color: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-4);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  max-width: 22ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.ec-cta-band p {
  color: rgba(253, 251, 245, 0.82);
  max-width: 44ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--ec-space-5);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ec-cta-band .ec-btn-primary,
.ec-cta-band .wp-block-button__link.ec-btn-primary {
  background: var(--ec-accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.ec-cta-band .ec-btn-primary:hover,
.ec-cta-band .wp-block-button__link.ec-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  color: var(--ec-forest);
}
.ec-cta-band a[href^="tel:"] {
  color: rgba(253, 251, 245, 0.92);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ec-cta-band .ec-eyebrow { color: var(--ec-accent-soft); }
.ec-cta-band .ec-eyebrow::before { background: var(--ec-accent-soft); }

/* ========================================================================
   PROCESS TIMELINE
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--ec-space-6);
  margin: var(--ec-space-8) 0;
}
.ec-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--ec-space-5) 0 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-step__num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--ec-accent);
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 20;
}
.ec-step h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-2);
  font-size: 19px;
}
.ec-step p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ========================================================================
   LOCAL RESOURCES / NEIGHBORHOOD
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-local-resources {
  background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--ec-space-6);
  margin: var(--ec-space-7) 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--ec-border-soft);
}
.ec-local-resources h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-4);
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
}
.ec-local-resources dl {
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--ec-space-3);
}
.ec-local-resources dt {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--ec-font-body);
}
.ec-local-resources dd {
  margin: 2px 0 var(--ec-space-3);
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.ec-neighborhood { margin: var(--ec-space-8) 0; }
.ec-neighborhood h2 {
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 96, "SOFT" 100;
  color: var(--ec-primary);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.ec-neighborhood-entry {
  padding: var(--ec-space-5) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-neighborhood-entry:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.ec-neighborhood-entry h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-2);
  font-size: 20px;
}

/* ========================================================================
   QUOTE
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-quote {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: var(--ec-space-9) auto;
  padding: var(--ec-space-8) var(--ec-space-5);
  text-align: center;
}
.ec-quote__mark {
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 90px;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--ec-accent);
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 100;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--ec-space-3);
}
.ec-quote__text {
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 72, "SOFT" 50;
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-4);
  font-style: italic;
}
.ec-quote__attribution {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ========================================================================
   SPLIT SECTION (image + text)
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-section-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--ec-space-8);
  align-items: center;
  margin: var(--ec-space-9) 0;
}
.ec-section-split__image {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}
.ec-section-split__image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.ec-section-split__image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(26,20,16,0.18));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-section-split__text h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.ec-section-split--reverse .ec-section-split__image { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ec-section-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--ec-space-5); }
  .ec-section-split--reverse .ec-section-split__image { order: 0; }
}

/* ========================================================================
   FAQ
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-faq { margin: var(--ec-space-8) 0; }
.ec-faq details {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
  padding: var(--ec-space-5) 0;
  transition: background var(--ec-dur-fast);
}
.ec-faq details:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-border); }
.ec-faq summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  list-style: none;
  padding-right: 40px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ec-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ec-faq summary::after {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--ec-accent);
  transition: transform var(--ec-dur-fast);
}
.ec-faq details[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }
.ec-faq details[open] summary { margin-bottom: var(--ec-space-3); }
.ec-faq details p {
  margin-top: var(--ec-space-3);
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ========================================================================
   BLOG + ARCHIVE CARDS
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--ec-space-5);
  margin: var(--ec-space-6) 0 var(--ec-space-9);
}

.ec-post-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
  border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--ec-dur-med) var(--ec-ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--ec-dur-med) var(--ec-ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.ec-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-lg);
}
.ec-post-card__media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-post-card__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--ec-dur-slow) var(--ec-ease-out);
}
.ec-post-card:hover .ec-post-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.ec-post-card__body {
  padding: var(--ec-space-5);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.ec-post-card__category {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ec-accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ec-post-card__title {
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-3);
  color: var(--ec-ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.ec-post-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: none;
}
.ec-post-card__excerpt {
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-4);
}
.ec-post-card__date {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ec-ink-faint);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ========================================================================
   PROSE & CONTENT RHYTHM
   ======================================================================== */

main {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ec-ink-soft);
}
main p { max-width: 66ch; }
main h2 { margin-top: var(--ec-space-8); margin-bottom: var(--ec-space-4); }
main h3 { margin-top: var(--ec-space-6); margin-bottom: var(--ec-space-3); }
main p + p { margin-top: var(--ec-space-4); }

.ec-fine-print {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ec-ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Drop cap on first para of city + blog posts */
.ec-city-page > section:nth-of-type(1) > p:first-of-type::first-letter,
.ec-blog-single article > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 4.2em;
  line-height: 0.85;
  float: left;
  padding: 0.1em 0.12em 0 0;
  color: var(--ec-primary);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144, "SOFT" 100;
}

/* Kadence block overrides */
.wp-block-buttons { gap: var(--ec-space-3); }
.wp-block-separator { border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-border); margin: var(--ec-space-7) 0; }

/* Scroll anchor offset for sticky header */
:target { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }

/* ========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ======================================================================== */

.ec-footer {
  background: var(--ec-forest);
  color: rgba(253, 251, 245, 0.82);
  margin-top: var(--ec-space-10);
}

.ec-footer__engage {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-primary-dark, #C54A17) 100%);
  padding: var(--ec-space-7) var(--ec-space-5);
}
.ec-footer__engage-inner {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--ec-space-7);
  align-items: center;
}
.ec-footer__engage-copy h3 {
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display, Fraunces), serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.15rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ec-footer__engage-copy p {
  color: rgba(253, 251, 245, 0.9);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 46ch;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ec-footer__engage-form .ff-t-container,
.ec-footer__engage-form .frm-fluent-form {
  background: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  padding: var(--ec-space-5);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}
.ec-footer__engage-form .ff-el-input--label label {
  color: var(--ec-ink, #241F1B);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ec-footer__engage-form input[type="text"],
.ec-footer__engage-form input[type="email"],
.ec-footer__engage-form input[type="tel"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ec-ink, #241F1B);
}
.ec-footer__engage-form button[type="submit"] {
  background: var(--ec-forest);
  color: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  border: 0;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.ec-footer__engage-form button[type="submit"]:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ec-footer__engage-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--ec-space-5); }
}

.ec-footer__inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--ec-space-9) var(--ec-space-5) var(--ec-space-7);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--ec-space-6);
}
.ec-footer__brand { padding-right: var(--ec-space-5); }
.ec-footer__brand-mark {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--ec-space-4);
}
.ec-footer__tagline {
  font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ec-bg-paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-3);
}
.ec-footer__description {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(253, 251, 245, 0.68);
  max-width: 34ch;
}
.ec-footer h4 {
  font-family: var(--ec-font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ec-sand);
  margin: 0 0 var(--ec-space-4);
}
.ec-footer__col ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.ec-footer__col li {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.ec-footer__col a {
  color: rgba(253, 251, 245, 0.82);
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: none;
  transition: color var(--ec-dur-fast);
}
.ec-footer__col a:hover { color: var(--ec-accent-soft); }

.ec-footer__bar {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--ec-space-5) var(--ec-space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(253, 251, 245, 0.10);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--ec-space-3);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(253, 251, 245, 0.56);
}
.ec-footer__bar p { margin: 0; max-width: none; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ec-footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--ec-space-6);
  }
  .ec-footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .ec-footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}