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/* Keep decorative leaves inside their own review panels on all devices. */
.leaf-corner{overflow:hidden}

/* Owner review correction 2026-10-16: show all four caregivers in the Home Careers banner.
   Source team photograph is 1448x1086 (4:3); never crop to the previous wide 622x345 frame. */
.join-strip .wrap{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:clamp(28px,4vw,64px);
  padding-block:38px;
}
.join-strip .text{padding:0}
.join-strip img{
  display:block;
  width:min(100%,510px);
  height:auto;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  object-fit:contain;
  object-position:center center;
  justify-self:center;
  border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.90);
  border-radius:14px;
  background:#f9f6f0;
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.16)
}
@media(max-width:930px){
  .join-strip .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:23px;padding-block:40px}
  .join-strip .text{padding:0}
  .join-strip img{height:auto;width:min(100%,540px);justify-self:center}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .join-strip .wrap{padding-block:34px;gap:24px}
  .join-strip img{height:auto;width:100%;max-width:460px;border-width:4px;border-radius:11px}
}

/* Careers section scroll target stays clear of the sticky menu. */
#careers-process{scroll-margin-top:105px}

/* Focused V1.4 mobile polish: informational rows, tap size and balanced photos. */
.service-line{grid-template-columns:145px minmax(0,1fr)}
.service-line>span{display:none}
#home-services .service-copy a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;padding:7px 0}
.contact-item a{display:inline-block;padding:7px 2px}
.footerlinks a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;padding:5px 3px}
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--rose);outline-offset:3px}
@media(max-width:1190px){.service-line{grid-template-columns:125px minmax(0,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .service-line{grid-template-columns:93px minmax(0,1fr)}
  .service-tile{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,42%) minmax(0,58%);min-height:0;align-items:center}
  .service-tile img{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1/1;min-height:0;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;align-self:center}
  .service-copy{padding:12px 12px}
  .trustrow article:last-child{grid-column:1/-1;width:50%;justify-self:center;border-right:0}
}

/* 2026-10-16 official-logo cleanup: use a trimmed transparent PNG, not the white canvas.
   Keep all artwork and lettering; constrain rendered height inside the 82px / 76px header. */
.headinner>a:first-child{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;flex-shrink:0}
.header .logo{width:auto;height:60px;max-width:170px;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center}
.footer img{width:auto;height:58px;max-width:165px;object-fit:contain}
@media(max-width:930px){.header .logo{width:auto;height:51px;max-width:155px}}

/* Curated 2026-10-16 icon set: simple, descriptive strokes with consistent visual weight. */
.trustrow{align-items:stretch;padding-top:21px;padding-bottom:21px;gap:0}
.trustrow article{padding:13px 10px 15px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;min-width:0}
.trustrow svg{width:32px;height:32px;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;flex-shrink:0;margin:0 auto 11px}
.trustrow strong{font-size:12.8px;line-height:1.35;max-width:190px;min-height:35px;text-wrap:balance}
.trustrow p{font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.4;max-width:180px;margin:4px 0 0;text-wrap:balance}
.benefit svg,.contact-item svg{stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.menu-btn{align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:48px;min-height:48px}
.menu-btn svg{display:block;width:23px;height:23px;fill:none;stroke:var(--pine);stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round}
@media(min-width:601px) and (max-width:930px){.benefitrow .benefit:last-child:nth-child(odd){grid-column:1/-1;max-width:420px;width:50%;justify-self:center}}
@media(max-width:600px){
 .trustrow article{padding:17px 8px}
 .trustrow strong{font-size:12.5px;min-height:35px}
 .trustrow svg{width:31px;height:31px}
 .trustrow p{font-size:11px}
}

/* Keep optional recruitment availability labels attached to their checkboxes. */
.compact-options label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;gap:8px;white-space:nowrap;min-height:38px}
.compact-options label input[type="checkbox"]{margin:0;flex:0 0 auto}
@media(max-width:600px){
 .compact-options{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:3px}
 .compact-options label{min-height:40px}
}

/* Option C - elegant premium illustrated homepage service icons.
   The icons are decorative: each service name is already accessible text. */
.trustrow{padding-top:21px;padding-bottom:23px;gap:0}
.trustrow article{padding:12px 9px 14px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center}
.trustrow .service-illustration{display:block;width:min(100%,170px);height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:contain;flex:0 0 auto;margin:0 auto 8px}
.trustrow strong{font-size:17px;line-height:1.32;font-weight:750;min-height:46px;max-width:210px;letter-spacing:-.012em}
.trustrow p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;max-width:210px;margin-top:7px}
@media(max-width:930px){.trustrow .service-illustration{width:min(100%,165px)}}
@media(max-width:600px){
 .trustrow{row-gap:2px;padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:15px}
 .trustrow article{padding:14px 7px 16px}
 .trustrow .service-illustration{width:min(100%,160px);margin-bottom:3px}
 .trustrow strong{font-size:15.5px;min-height:44px;max-width:190px;line-height:1.38}
 .trustrow p{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.48;margin-top:6px;max-width:190px}
}

/* Lakshmi V1.4 owner-approved Careers and Contact amendments, 2026-10-17.
   Preserve the homepage, branding, other pages and preview-only application safeguards. */
#careers .careers-hero .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,.95fr);min-height:605px;gap:25px}
#careers .careers-hero .hero-image{height:605px}
#careers .careers-hero .hero-image img{object-position:49% center}
#careers .careers-hero .hero-copy{padding-block:65px;max-width:680px}
#careers .careers-hero .hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,4.08vw,4.55rem);line-height:1.08;text-wrap:balance}
#careers .careers-hero .hero-copy p{font-size:1.03rem;line-height:1.64;max-width:600px}
#careers .careers-steps{padding:76px 0 80px;background:#fff}
#careers .careers-steps .center{max-width:980px;margin-bottom:34px}
#careers .careers-steps .center h2{font-size:clamp(2.15rem,3.05vw,3.2rem);text-wrap:balance}
#careers .careers-steps .center p{max-width:850px;margin-inline:auto}
#careers .stepgrid{gap:19px}
#careers .stepcard{position:relative;min-height:302px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;padding:25px 20px 24px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff 60%,#fffbf6);box-shadow:0 5px 18px rgba(22,46,32,.045)}
#careers .stepcard .stepnum{position:absolute;top:20px;left:21px;width:37px;height:37px;margin:0;display:grid;place-items:center}
#careers .step-art{width:157px;max-width:65%;height:123px;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto 9px}
#careers .stepcard h3{font-size:1.56rem;margin:0 0 8px}
#careers .stepcard p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.54;max-width:315px;margin:0}
#careers .careers-steps-action{justify-content:center;margin-top:30px}
#careers .careers-preview-note{text-align:center;font-size:12px;margin:14px 0 0}
#careers .careers-benefits{background:#fafbf8}
#careers .careers-closing img{object-position:center 40%}
#contact .contact-hero{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(116deg,#fbf8f1,#fffaf4);padding:66px 0 66px}
#contact .contact-photo{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:58%;height:62%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fbf8f1 0%,rgba(251,248,241,.15) 53%,rgba(251,248,241,.04)),url('assets/photos/home-companionship-feature.webp') center 45% / cover;opacity:.85;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
#contact .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.97fr) minmax(0,1.03fr);gap:clamp(26px,4.3vw,68px);position:relative;z-index:1;align-items:start}
#contact .contact-lead h1{font-size:clamp(3.25rem,4.35vw,4.6rem);line-height:1.06;margin-bottom:18px}
#contact .contact-intro{font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.6;max-width:550px;margin-bottom:25px}
#contact .contact-items{gap:15px}
#contact .contact-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:65px minmax(0,1fr);gap:18px;padding:20px 20px 21px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.91);border:1px solid #eae6dd;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 7px 24px rgba(23,48,37,.05);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
#contact .contact-icon{width:61px;height:61px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:19px;background:#fbe4e2;color:var(--rose)}
#contact .contact-icon.email{background:#deeee8;color:var(--pine)}
#contact .contact-icon.area{background:#fae6d5;color:#934d27}
#contact .contact-item svg{width:29px;height:29px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
#contact .contact-item strong{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 3px}
#contact .contact-item p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;margin:5px 0 0}
#contact .contact-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;margin-top:8px;gap:2px}
#contact .contact-links a{color:var(--rose);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.45vw,1.3rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.42;overflow-wrap:anywhere;padding:5px 0;min-height:39px}
#contact .contact-links a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
#contact .contact-form{position:relative;margin-top:164px;padding:35px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.98);box-shadow:0 16px 42px rgba(27,49,38,.11)}
#contact .contact-form h2{font-size:clamp(1.95rem,2.55vw,2.75rem);margin:0 0 12px}
#contact .contact-form .small{font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:21px}
#contact .contact-form .field label{font-size:13.5px}
#contact .contact-form .field input,#contact .contact-form .field select,#contact .contact-form .field textarea{min-height:48px}
#contact .contact-form button:disabled{background:#d78390;border-color:#d78390;opacity:1;cursor:not-allowed}

@media(max-width:1190px){
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,4vw,3.9rem)}
 #contact .contact-grid{gap:28px}
 #contact .contact-item{grid-template-columns:53px minmax(0,1fr);padding:18px;gap:13px}
 #contact .contact-icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:15px}
 #contact .contact-item strong{font-size:1.33rem}
 #contact .contact-links a{font-size:1rem}
}
@media(max-width:930px){
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;min-height:0}
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-copy{padding:50px 0 28px}
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-image{height:390px}
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-image:after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbf8f1,transparent 26%)}
 #careers .careers-steps{padding:58px 0}
 #contact .contact-hero{padding:50px 0 55px}
 #contact .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:25px}
 #contact .contact-photo{width:100%;height:350px;opacity:.20;background:linear-gradient(0deg,#fbf8f1 0%,rgba(251,248,241,.22)),url('assets/photos/home-companionship-feature.webp') center/cover}
 #contact .contact-form{margin-top:5px}
 #contact .contact-item{grid-template-columns:62px 1fr;padding:20px}
 #contact .contact-icon{width:60px;height:60px}
 #contact .contact-links a{font-size:1.17rem}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-copy{padding:39px 0 24px}
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,9.15vw,3.15rem);line-height:1.08}
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-copy p{font-size:1rem}
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-image{height:270px}
 #careers .careers-steps{padding:44px 0 48px}
 #careers .careers-steps .center{margin-bottom:22px}
 #careers .careers-steps .center h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,8vw,2.35rem)}
 #careers .stepgrid{gap:12px}
 #careers .stepcard{display:grid;grid-template-columns:31px 90px minmax(0,1fr);grid-template-rows:auto auto;gap:2px 9px;min-height:132px;padding:15px 12px;text-align:left;align-items:center}
 #careers .stepcard .stepnum{position:static;grid-column:1;grid-row:1/3;align-self:center;width:30px;height:30px;margin:0}
 #careers .step-art{grid-column:2;grid-row:1/3;width:90px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0}
 #careers .stepcard h3{grid-column:3;grid-row:1;font-size:1.14rem;line-height:1.22;align-self:end;margin:0 0 3px}
 #careers .stepcard p{grid-column:3;grid-row:2;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.42;align-self:start;margin:0}
 #careers .careers-steps-action{margin-top:23px}
 #contact .contact-hero{padding:37px 0 45px}
 #contact .contact-lead h1{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,10.5vw,3.3rem)}
 #contact .contact-intro{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:20px}
 #contact .contact-items{gap:12px}
 #contact .contact-item{grid-template-columns:49px minmax(0,1fr);gap:12px;padding:15px 13px;border-radius:13px}
 #contact .contact-icon{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px}
 #contact .contact-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px}
 #contact .contact-item strong{font-size:1.25rem}
 #contact .contact-item p{font-size:13px}
 #contact .contact-links a{font-size:clamp(.99rem,4.1vw,1.15rem);min-height:43px}
 #contact .contact-form{padding:21px;border-radius:14px}
 #contact .contact-form h2{font-size:1.85rem}
}
@media(max-width:360px){
 #careers .stepcard{grid-template-columns:29px 71px minmax(0,1fr);gap:2px 7px;padding:12px 8px}
 #careers .step-art{width:71px}
 #careers .stepcard h3{font-size:1rem}
 #careers .stepcard p{font-size:11.8px}
 #contact .contact-item{grid-template-columns:42px minmax(0,1fr);gap:9px;padding:13px 10px}
 #contact .contact-icon{width:42px;height:42px}
}

/* Mobile Careers hero: show the welcoming caregiver photograph before the invitation. */
@media(max-width:600px){
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-image{order:-1;width:calc(100% + 30px);margin-left:-15px;height:225px}
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-image img{object-position:50% 43%;border-radius:0}
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-image:after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,var(--cream),transparent 26%)}
 #careers .careers-hero .hero-copy{padding:24px 0 38px}
}



/* Approved Lakshmi Services V1.0 / isolated V1.5 candidate; selectors scoped to Services. */
#services .services-hero{background:linear-gradient(115deg,#fbf8f1 54%,#f6f2e9);overflow:hidden}
#services .services-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.99fr) minmax(0,1.01fr);gap:clamp(22px,3.5vw,54px);align-items:stretch;min-height:515px}
#services .services-hero-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;padding:65px 0;min-width:0}
#services .services-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.75rem,4vw,4.5rem);line-height:1.065;max-width:610px;margin-bottom:20px;text-wrap:balance}
#services .services-hero-copy p{max-width:570px;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0}
#services .services-hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:26px}
#services .services-hero-actions .btn{padding:13px 15px;font-size:13px;min-height:48px}
#services .services-hero-photo{position:relative;align-self:stretch;min-width:0;overflow:hidden}
#services .services-hero-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:515px;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% center}
#services .services-hero-photo:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fbf8f1 0%,transparent 22%)}
#services .services-showcase{background:#f4f8f1;padding:76px 0 80px;scroll-margin-top:100px}
#services .services-section-heading{text-align:center;max-width:875px;margin:0 auto 38px}
#services .services-section-heading .eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px}
#services .services-section-heading h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,2.8vw,3.3rem);margin:0 0 13px;text-wrap:balance}
#services .services-section-heading p{font-size:1.02rem;margin:0}
#services .services-card-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:15px;align-items:stretch}
#services .services-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e5dc;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 9px 21px rgba(26,56,42,.055);min-width:0;scroll-margin-top:110px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
#services .services-card:focus{outline:3px solid var(--rose);outline-offset:2px}
#services .services-card-photo{width:100%;height:165px;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 40%;flex-shrink:0}
#services .services-card-body{position:relative;padding:37px 16px 23px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
#services .services-card-icon{position:absolute;top:-24px;left:15px;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#fbe7e4;color:var(--rose);border:3px solid #fff}
#services .services-card:nth-child(even) .services-card-icon{background:#e1f0e9;color:var(--pine)}
#services .services-card-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px}
#services .services-card h3{font-size:clamp(1.21rem,1.42vw,1.53rem);line-height:1.14;margin:0 0 12px}
#services .services-card p{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;margin:0}
#services .services-values{padding:73px 0 76px;background:#fffdf9}
#services .services-values .services-section-heading{margin-bottom:29px}
#services .services-values-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}
#services .services-value{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;padding:8px;min-width:0}
#services .services-value-mark{flex:0 0 58px;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;background:#fbe2e5;color:var(--rose);display:grid;place-items:center}
#services .services-value:nth-child(2) .services-value-mark{background:#e4f1e8;color:var(--pine)}
#services .services-value svg{height:29px;width:29px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8}
#services .services-value h3{font-size:1.33rem;margin:3px 0 9px}
#services .services-value p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;margin:0}
#services .services-contact-section{background:#fffdf9;padding:5px 0 77px}
#services .services-contact-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.94fr 1.06fr;background:#fbf6ed;border:1px solid #ede7db;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;min-height:286px}
#services .services-contact-image{min-height:286px}
#services .services-contact-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 52%}
#services .services-contact-copy{align-self:center;padding:35px clamp(25px,4.25vw,60px)}
#services .services-contact-copy h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,2.5vw,2.85rem);max-width:690px;margin:0 0 13px;text-wrap:balance}
#services .services-contact-copy p{font-size:15px;margin:0 0 19px}
#services .services-contact-copy .btn{font-size:13px}
@media(max-width:1210px){
 #services .services-card-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
 #services .services-card-photo{height:196px}
 #services .services-card h3{font-size:1.5rem}
}
@media(max-width:930px){
 #services .services-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}
 #services .services-hero-copy{padding:45px 0 48px}
 #services .services-hero-photo{height:345px}
 #services .services-hero-photo img{height:345px;min-height:345px;object-position:center 36%}
 #services .services-hero-photo:after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,#fbf8f1 0%,transparent 28%)}
 #services .services-contact-card{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
 #services .services-values-grid{gap:12px}
}
@media(max-width:750px){
 #services .services-card-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
 #services .services-values-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:570px;margin:auto;gap:19px}
 #services .services-value{padding:0}
 #services .services-contact-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}
 #services .services-contact-image{height:250px;min-height:250px}
 #services .services-contact-copy{padding:28px 25px 32px}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
 #services .services-hero-grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
 #services .services-hero-photo{order:-1;height:220px;width:calc(100% + 30px);margin-left:-15px}
 #services .services-hero-photo img{height:220px;min-height:220px;object-position:center 42%}
 #services .services-hero-photo:after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,#fbf8f1 0%,transparent 28%)}
 #services .services-hero-copy{padding:20px 0 37px}
 #services .services-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.25rem,9vw,3.15rem);line-height:1.08}
 #services .services-hero-copy p{font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.57}
 #services .services-hero-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;width:100%;gap:10px;margin-top:22px}
 #services .services-hero-actions .btn{width:100%}
 #services .services-showcase{padding:42px 0 49px}
 #services .services-section-heading{margin-bottom:24px}
 #services .services-section-heading h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,8vw,2.55rem)}
 #services .services-section-heading p{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.5}
 #services .services-card-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:11px}
 #services .services-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:105px minmax(0,1fr);min-height:130px;align-items:stretch;border-radius:12px}
 #services .services-card-photo{width:105px;height:100%;min-height:130px;object-position:center}
 #services .services-card-body{padding:17px 12px 15px 15px;display:block}
 #services .services-card-icon{display:none}
 #services .services-card h3{font-size:1.19rem;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:7px}
 #services .services-card p{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.43}
 #services .services-values{padding:44px 0 40px}
 #services .services-values .services-section-heading{margin-bottom:23px}
 #services .services-value{gap:13px}
 #services .services-value-mark{width:47px;height:47px;flex-basis:47px}
 #services .services-value svg{width:23px;height:23px}
 #services .services-value h3{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:1.22rem}
 #services .services-value p{font-size:13px}
 #services .services-contact-section{padding:0 0 47px}
 #services .services-contact-image{height:230px;min-height:230px}
 #services .services-contact-copy{padding:28px 20px 31px}
 #services .services-contact-copy h2{font-size:2rem}
 #services .services-contact-copy .btn{width:100%}
}
@media(max-width:360px){
 #services .services-card{grid-template-columns:88px minmax(0,1fr)}
 #services .services-card-photo{width:88px}
 #services .services-card-body{padding:14px 10px 13px}
 #services .services-card h3{font-size:1.08rem}
 #services .services-card p{font-size:11.8px}
}


/* Owner-approved Lakshmi Option B (Filled + Soft) icon consistency; only three value sections. */
#services .services-value .value-icon-badge,
#about .benefit .value-icon-badge,
#careers .careers-benefits .benefit .value-icon-badge{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:64px;height:64px;min-width:64px;flex:0 0 64px;
  margin:0;border-radius:50%;background:#FBE2E7;color:#B51D38;
}
#services .services-value .value-icon-sage,
#about .benefit .value-icon-sage,
#careers .careers-benefits .benefit .value-icon-sage{background:#E3F1E9;color:#153B34}
#services .services-value .value-icon-badge svg,
#about .benefit .value-icon-badge svg,
#careers .careers-benefits .benefit .value-icon-badge svg{
  display:block;width:31px;height:31px;fill:currentColor;stroke:none;overflow:visible;
}
#about .benefit .value-icon-badge,
#careers .careers-benefits .benefit .value-icon-badge{margin:0 auto 13px}
#services .services-value .value-icon-badge{align-self:flex-start}
@media (max-width:600px){
  #services .services-value .value-icon-badge{width:54px;height:54px;min-width:54px;flex-basis:54px}
  #services .services-value .value-icon-badge svg{width:27px;height:27px}
}

/* Brochure RC1: keyboard usability and real phone/email only. */
.skip-link{position:fixed;left:12px;top:-100px;z-index:1000;background:#fff;color:var(--pine);padding:11px 18px;border:2px solid var(--rose);border-radius:6px;font-weight:750}
.skip-link:focus{top:12px}
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--rose);outline-offset:3px}
.page h1:focus{outline:none}
.contact-direct{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.contact-direct-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:20px 0}
.contact-direct-actions .btn{min-width:150px}
@media(max-width:600px){.contact-direct-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr}.contact-direct-actions .btn{width:100%}}

/* RC1 Contact alignment 2026-10-17: desktop right panel and Call Us share grid row. */
@media(min-width:931px){
#contact .contact-lead{display:contents}
#contact .contact-lead>.eyebrow{grid-column:1;grid-row:1}
#contact .contact-lead>h1{grid-column:1;grid-row:2}
#contact .contact-lead>.contact-intro{grid-column:1;grid-row:3}
#contact .contact-lead>.contact-items{grid-column:1;grid-row:4}
#contact .contact-grid>.contact-direct{grid-column:2;grid-row:4;margin-top:0;align-self:start}
}

/* Applicant RC2: owner-requested, two-stage, email-composer-only flow. */
#apply fieldset{margin:0;padding:0;border:0;min-width:0}
#apply fieldset[hidden]{display:none !important}
#apply .app-legend{font-family:Georgia,serif;color:var(--pine);font-size:1.55rem;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 12px}
#apply .app-form .field input,#apply .app-form .field textarea{max-width:100%}
#apply .app-consent{padding:15px;margin:14px 0;border:1px solid #eadccc;border-radius:10px;background:#fffaf6}
#apply .app-consent label{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:11px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5}
#apply .app-consent input{flex:0 0 auto;margin-top:3px}
#apply .app-form .actions{gap:11px}
@media(max-width:600px){#apply .app-form .actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr}#apply .app-form .actions .btn{width:100%}}

/* RC3 synthetic-only feedback */
#apply #app-result{min-height:1.6em;margin-top:14px;color:#153b34;font-weight:650}
#apply .app-form .field select{width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:45px}

/* Phase 7: CSP-compatible replacements for former inline styles, consent group, privacy page, honeypot. */
.sprite-hidden{position:absolute;width:0;height:0;overflow:hidden}
.hl-rose{color:var(--rose)}
[data-staging-only][hidden],[data-live-only][hidden]{display:none!important}
.challenge{margin:12px 0}
.hp-field{position:absolute;left:-10000px;top:auto;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
#apply fieldset.app-consent{padding:15px;margin:14px 0;border:1px solid #eadccc;border-radius:10px;background:#fffaf6;min-inline-size:0}
#apply fieldset.app-consent legend.consent-title{font-weight:800;padding:0 6px;color:var(--ink)}
#apply .app-consent label{margin-top:10px}
#apply .app-consent .req{font-weight:700;color:var(--rose)}
#apply .app-consent .staging-ack{padding-top:10px;border-top:1px dashed #eadccc}
#apply .app-consent input[type=checkbox]{width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px}
.privacy-wrap{max-width:820px}
.privacy-wrap h2{margin-top:30px}
.privacy-wrap li{margin:6px 0}
.draft-banner{padding:14px 16px;border-left:5px solid var(--rose);background:#fff5f5;border-radius:6px;font-size:14.5px}
.privacy-form{margin:14px 0 6px}
#pr-result{min-height:1.5em;margin-top:10px}
@media(max-width:600px){.privacy-form .actions .btn{width:100%}}
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* ==========================================================================
   Lakshmi V2 (owner-approved Version 6 design). Appended layer: type scale, buttons, cards, footer, Quick Apply controls and one motion system.
   Structure, routes and the V1 rules above stay; this layer refines them. Every animation is removed under prefers-reduced-motion at the end.
   ========================================================================== */
:root{--ease:cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);--sh1:0 1px 2px rgba(21,59,52,.06),0 10px 28px rgba(21,59,52,.08);--sh2:0 2px 4px rgba(21,59,52,.08),0 20px 44px rgba(21,59,52,.15);--field:#7f948a}
body{font-size:17px;line-height:1.6}
@media(max-width:930px){body{font-size:16px}}
h1,h2,h3,h4{letter-spacing:-.025em;text-wrap:balance}
.eyebrow{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em}
.small{font-size:14px}

/* header + navigation */
.header{height:80px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);transition:box-shadow 160ms ease}
.header.scrolled{box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(21,59,52,.10)}
.header .logo{height:56px}
.nav a{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;transition:border-color 150ms ease,color 150ms ease}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.nav a:hover{border-color:rgba(181,29,56,.45)}.nav a.active:hover{border-color:var(--rose)}}
.header-cta{font-size:14px;font-weight:800;border-radius:10px;min-height:48px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:11px 20px;box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18) inset,0 6px 16px rgba(181,29,56,.22);transition:transform 160ms var(--ease),box-shadow 160ms var(--ease)}
.menu-btn{width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;padding:0;border-radius:10px;transition:background-color 150ms ease,transform 100ms ease}
.menu-btn:active{transform:scale(.95)}
.menu-btn path{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;transition:transform 200ms var(--ease),opacity 120ms ease}
.menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .l1{transform:translateY(5px) rotate(45deg)}
.menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .l2{opacity:0}
.menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .l3{transform:translateY(-5px) rotate(-45deg)}
@media(max-width:930px){
 .header,.headinner{height:72px}
 .header .logo{height:48px}
 .header-cta{display:none}
 .nav{display:flex;position:absolute;left:12px;right:12px;top:calc(100% + 6px);padding:8px;gap:2px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(21,59,52,.18);visibility:hidden;opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px);pointer-events:none;transition:opacity 120ms ease-out,transform 120ms ease-out,visibility 0s linear 120ms}
 .nav.open{visibility:visible;opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto;transition:opacity 200ms var(--ease),transform 200ms var(--ease),visibility 0s}
 .nav a{min-height:48px;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:10px;border-bottom:0;font-size:16px;transition:background-color 150ms ease,color 150ms ease}
 .nav a.active{background:#fbf1f2}
}

/* buttons */
.btn{font-size:15px;border-radius:10px;min-height:52px;padding:13px 24px;box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18) inset,0 6px 16px rgba(181,29,56,.22);transition:transform 160ms var(--ease),box-shadow 160ms var(--ease),background-color 160ms ease}
.btn.outline{box-shadow:none}
.btn:hover{filter:none}
.btn:active,.header-cta:active{transform:scale(.97);transition-duration:100ms}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
 .btn:hover,.header-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18) inset,0 10px 22px rgba(181,29,56,.30)}
 .btn.outline:hover{background:rgba(21,59,52,.06);box-shadow:none}
}
#services .services-hero-actions .btn{font-size:15px;padding:13px 24px;min-height:52px}
#services .services-contact-copy .btn{font-size:15px}
button.btn{font-family:inherit}

/* heroes: the photo is a rounded card; on phones it leads, full width */
.hero .hero-image,.hero-vibe .hero-image,#careers .careers-hero .hero-image{height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3.1;align-self:center;margin:40px 0;border-radius:28px;box-shadow:var(--sh1)}
.hero-image:after,#careers .careers-hero .hero-image:after{display:none}
.hero-image img,.hero-vibe .hero-image img{border-radius:0}
#services .services-hero-photo{height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3.1;align-self:center;margin:40px 0;border-radius:28px;box-shadow:var(--sh1)}
#services .services-hero-photo img{min-height:0;border-radius:0}
#services .services-hero-photo:after{display:none}
.hero-copy{padding:72px 0}
.hero-copy p{font-size:1.08rem}
@media(max-width:930px){
 .hero .hero-image,.hero-vibe .hero-image,#careers .careers-hero .hero-image,#services .services-hero-photo{margin:0 0 36px;border-radius:20px;aspect-ratio:16/10;height:auto}
 .hero-copy,#careers .careers-hero .hero-copy{padding:48px 0 28px}
 #services .services-hero-photo img{height:100%;min-height:0}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
 .hero-inner,.hero-vibe .hero-inner,#careers .careers-hero .hero-inner,#services .services-hero-grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
 .hero .hero-image,.hero-vibe .hero-image,#careers .careers-hero .hero-image,#services .services-hero-photo{order:-1;margin:0 -15px;width:calc(100% + 30px);border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:auto;height:250px;box-shadow:none}
 .hero-image img,#services .services-hero-photo img{height:100%}
 .hero-copy,#careers .careers-hero .hero-copy,#services .services-hero-copy{padding:24px 0 36px}
}

/* sections, cards */
.sect{padding:104px 0}
@media(max-width:930px){.sect{padding:56px 0}}
.center p,#services .services-section-heading p{font-size:1.04rem}
.service-tile,.benefit,.stepcard,#services .services-card,#services .services-value,#careers .stepcard{border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--sh1)}
.service-tile,#services .services-card,.benefit,#services .services-value,.stepcard{transition:transform 220ms var(--ease),box-shadow 220ms var(--ease)}
.service-tile img,#services .services-card-photo{transition:transform 260ms var(--ease)}
.service-tile p,#services .services-card p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.55}
.benefit p,.stepcard p,#careers .stepcard p,#services .services-value p{font-size:15px}
.benefit,#services .services-value{padding:32px 24px;text-align:center}
#services .services-value{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line)}
#services .services-value .value-icon-badge{align-self:center;margin-bottom:14px}
#about .benefit .value-icon-badge,#careers .careers-benefits .benefit .value-icon-badge{margin-bottom:14px}
@media(min-width:601px){
 .service-tile{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
 .service-tile img{height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3}
 .service-copy{padding:22px 20px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
 .service-tile h3{font-size:1.32rem;min-height:0}
 .service-tile p{min-height:0;margin-bottom:16px}
 #home-services .service-copy a{margin-top:auto;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;min-height:44px}
 #services .services-card-photo{height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
 .service-tile p,#services .services-card p{font-size:14px}
 .service-tile a,#home-services .service-copy a{font-size:15px;font-weight:800}
 #careers .stepcard p{font-size:14px}
 .benefit,#services .services-value{padding:22px 18px}
}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
 .service-tile:hover,#services .services-card:hover,.benefit:hover,#services .services-value:hover,.stepcard:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--sh2)}
 .service-tile:hover img,#services .services-card:hover .services-card-photo{transform:scale(1.04)}
}
.service-tile,#services .services-card{overflow:hidden}
.photo-frame{border-radius:28px;box-shadow:var(--sh1)}
.feature-split>img,.feature-split .photo-frame img{height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:0}
.join-strip img{border-radius:18px;border-width:5px}
.team-grid img{height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:28px;box-shadow:var(--sh1)}
.footer small,.logo-credit{font-size:14px}

/* Careers: Join Us card */
.join-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:56px minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px;align-items:start;background:#fff;border:1px solid #dbe6dc;border-radius:18px;padding:22px;box-shadow:var(--sh1);margin-top:32px;transition:transform 220ms var(--ease),box-shadow 220ms var(--ease)}
.join-icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:16px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#deeee8;color:var(--pine)}
.join-icon svg{width:26px;height:26px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.join-card h3{font-size:1.6rem;margin:0 0 4px}
.join-card p{font-size:15px;margin:0 0 2px}
.join-email{color:var(--rose);font-weight:800;font-size:1.25rem;display:inline-flex;min-height:44px;align-items:center;overflow-wrap:anywhere;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(181,29,56,.35);text-underline-offset:4px;transition:text-decoration-color 150ms ease}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.join-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--sh2)}.join-email:hover{text-decoration-color:var(--rose)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.join-card{grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr);padding:18px;gap:12px}.join-icon{width:46px;height:46px}.join-email{font-size:.98rem}}

/* Contact: cards, Main Office */
#contact .contact-item{border-radius:18px;transition:transform 220ms var(--ease),box-shadow 220ms var(--ease)}
#contact .contact-links a{min-height:44px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){#contact .contact-item:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--sh2)}}
.office-band{padding:72px 0}
.office{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px minmax(0,1fr);gap:22px;align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:32px 36px;box-shadow:var(--sh1);max-width:600px;margin:0 auto}
.office-icon{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:20px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#e1f0e9;color:var(--pine)}
.office-icon svg{width:30px;height:30px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.office h2{font-size:2.1rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.office address{font-style:normal;font-size:1.19rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink)}
@media(max-width:930px){.office-band{padding:40px 0}}
@media(max-width:600px){.office{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:24px 20px;gap:14px}.office h2{font-size:1.75rem}.office address{font-size:1.06rem}}

/* shared footer: logo + page links, then three separated contact sections, then the copyright on its own line */
.footer{padding:32px 0}
.footerlinks{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;gap:6px 20px}
.footer .fine{flex:1 1 100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:24px;margin-top:2px}
.footer .fc{min-width:0;padding:0 32px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.footer .fc:first-child{padding-left:0;border-left:0}
.footer .fc:last-child{padding-right:0}
.footer .fc-title{font:800 13px/1.3 'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--rose);margin:0 0 8px}
.footer .fc address{font-style:normal;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink)}
.footer .fc address span{display:block}
.footer .fc a{color:var(--rose);font-weight:800;font-size:16px;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-color:rgba(181,29,56,.35);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;transition:text-decoration-color 150ms ease}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){.footer .fc a:hover{text-decoration-color:var(--rose)}}
.footer .copy{flex:1 1 100%;margin-top:24px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.footer .copy small{display:block;font-size:14px;color:#566a62}
@media(max-width:1060px){
 .footer .fine{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding-top:8px;text-align:center}
 .footer .fc{padding:16px 0;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
 .footer .fc:first-child{border-top:0;padding-left:0}
 .footer .fc:last-child{padding-right:0}
 .footer .copy{margin-top:8px;text-align:center}
}
@media(max-width:600px){.footer-inner{justify-content:center;text-align:center}.footerlinks{justify-content:center}}

/* form fields (Quick Apply and the privacy request) */
.field label{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{border:1px solid var(--field);border-radius:10px;min-height:52px;padding:13px 14px;font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);transition:border-color 150ms ease,box-shadow 150ms ease}
.field textarea{min-height:92px;line-height:1.45;resize:vertical}
.field input::placeholder,.field textarea::placeholder{color:#6b6b6b;opacity:1}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--rose);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(181,29,56,.18)}
.contact-form,.app-form{border-radius:20px}

/* Quick Apply */
#apply .app-lead{font-size:1.1rem;max-width:46em}
#apply .app-layout{margin-top:28px;align-items:start}
#apply .app-form{padding:36px;box-shadow:var(--sh1)}
#apply #caregiver-application{scroll-margin-top:96px}
#apply .app-photo{align-self:start;height:auto;min-height:0;max-height:none;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:20px;object-position:30% center;box-shadow:var(--sh1)}
#apply .app-question{margin:14px 4px 0;font-size:14px;color:var(--body)}
#apply .app-question a{color:var(--rose);font-weight:800;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
#apply .app-legend-text:focus{outline:none}
#apply .progress{display:grid;gap:8px;margin:0 0 22px}
#apply .progress-label{font-size:14px;font-weight:800;color:var(--pine)}
#apply .progress-bars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px}
#apply .progress b{width:auto;height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:#cfdcd1;position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:block}
#apply .progress b::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--rose);border-radius:3px;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform 260ms var(--ease)}
#apply .progress b.on{background:#cfdcd1}
#apply .progress b.on::after{transform:none}
#apply .progress-sub{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:13px;color:var(--body)}
#apply .app-legend{font-size:1.62rem;margin:0 0 14px}
#apply .fields{gap:22px 18px}
#apply .field{align-content:start;min-width:0}
#apply .field.wide,#apply .grp.wide{grid-column:1/-1}
#apply .grp{border:0;margin:0;padding:0;min-width:0}
#apply .grp legend{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;color:var(--ink);padding:0;margin-bottom:4px}
#apply .opt-note{font-weight:500;color:var(--body)}
#apply .hint{font-size:14px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--body);margin:0 0 10px}
#apply .field .hint{margin:0}
#apply .em{display:none;color:#9c1730;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;align-items:flex-start;gap:6px;line-height:1.35}
#apply .em::before{content:"!";flex:0 0 16px;height:16px;margin-top:1px;border:1.8px solid currentColor;border-radius:50%;font-size:11px;line-height:12px;text-align:center}
#apply .bad>.em{display:flex;animation:fadeIn 160ms var(--ease) both}
#apply .bad>input,#apply .bad .cbw input{border-color:var(--rose)}
#apply .rev{margin-top:12px;animation:fadeIn 160ms var(--ease) both}
#apply .rev label{display:block;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700}
#apply .rev input{width:100%;min-height:52px;padding:13px 14px;border:1px solid var(--field);border-radius:10px;font-size:16px;color:var(--ink)}
#apply .rev input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--rose);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(181,29,56,.18)}
#apply .cnt{font-size:13px;color:var(--body);margin-top:6px}
#apply .cnt.warn{color:#9c1730;font-weight:700}
#apply .row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
#apply .chp,#apply .opt{position:relative;display:block;min-width:0}
#apply .chp input,#apply .opt input{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;min-height:0;margin:0;opacity:0;cursor:pointer;z-index:1;padding:0;border:0}
#apply .face{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;min-height:48px;padding:10px 16px 10px 12px;border:1.5px solid var(--field);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;color:var(--ink);transition:border-color 150ms ease,background-color 150ms ease,box-shadow 150ms ease,transform 160ms var(--ease)}
#apply .tk{flex:0 0 22px;height:22px;border:2px solid var(--field);background:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;transition:background-color 150ms ease,border-color 150ms ease}
#apply .tk.sq{border-radius:6px}
#apply .tk.rdo{border-radius:50%}
#apply .tk svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:2.8;fill:none;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;opacity:0;transform:scale(.6);transition:opacity 120ms ease,transform 160ms var(--ease)}
#apply .tk.rdo::after{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;transform:scale(0);transition:transform 160ms var(--ease)}
#apply input:checked+.face{border-color:var(--pine);background:#eaf4ee;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--pine)}
#apply input:checked+.face .tk{background:var(--pine);border-color:var(--pine)}
#apply input:checked+.face .tk svg{opacity:1;transform:none}
#apply input:checked+.face .tk.rdo::after{transform:scale(1)}
#apply .chp input:focus-visible+.face,#apply .opt input:focus-visible+.face{outline:3px solid var(--rose);outline-offset:2px}
#apply .chp input:active+.face,#apply .opt input:active+.face{transform:scale(.98);transition-duration:100ms}
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){#apply .chp input:not(:checked):hover+.face,#apply .opt input:not(:checked):hover+.face{border-color:var(--pine);background:#f6faf7}}
#apply .opts{display:grid;gap:10px}
#apply .opts.c3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:6px}
#apply .opts.c2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
#apply .opt,#apply .opt .face{height:100%}
#apply .opt.ct .face{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;text-align:center;gap:6px;padding:16px 8px 12px;min-height:88px;font-size:15px}
#apply .opt.ct .tk{position:absolute;top:8px;right:8px;flex:none;width:20px;height:20px}
#apply .opt.ct svg.ci{width:26px;height:26px;fill:none;stroke:var(--pine);stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
#apply .opt.ex .face{align-items:flex-start;min-height:80px;padding:14px 12px}
#apply .opt.ex .tk{margin-top:1px}
#apply .opt.ex b{display:block;font-weight:700;font-size:16px}
#apply .opt.ex span.s{display:block;font-weight:400;font-size:14px;color:var(--body);margin-top:2px}
#apply .lnk{font:700 14px 'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--rose);background:none;border:0;padding:0 4px;min-height:44px;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;justify-self:start}
#apply .lnk:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--rose);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}
#apply [hidden]{display:none!important}
/* state combobox */
#apply .cbw{position:relative}
#apply .cbw input{width:100%;padding-right:50px}
#apply .cv{position:absolute;right:4px;top:4px;width:44px;height:44px;border:0;background:none;border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--pine);cursor:pointer}
#apply .cv svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:transform 160ms var(--ease)}
#apply .cbw.open .cv svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
#apply .cv:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--rose);outline-offset:1px}
#apply .cbw ul{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);z-index:12;margin:0;padding:6px;list-style:none;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--field);border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(21,59,52,.22);max-height:272px;overflow:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;animation:fadeIn 120ms var(--ease) both}
#apply .cbw li{min-height:48px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:8px;font-size:16px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink)}
#apply .cbw li .cd{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--body)}
#apply .cbw li.act{background:#eaf4ee}
#apply .cbw li.sel{font-weight:700}
#apply .cbw li.none{cursor:default;color:var(--body)}
#apply .cbw li.man{border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:4px;border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;color:var(--rose);font-weight:700}
#apply .sumline{margin:14px 0 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#9c1730}
#apply .sumline:empty{margin:0}
/* step change */
#apply .steps{margin:-6px;padding:6px}
#apply .steps.run{overflow:hidden;transition:height 260ms var(--ease)}
#apply .steps>fieldset{transition:opacity 110ms ease-out}
#apply .steps>fieldset.out{opacity:0}
#apply .steps>fieldset.go{animation:fadeIn 200ms var(--ease) both}
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
/* consent, result */
#apply fieldset.app-consent{border-radius:12px}
#apply .app-consent label{font-size:14.5px;align-items:flex-start;cursor:pointer}
#apply .app-consent input[type=checkbox]{appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;flex:0 0 22px;margin-top:2px;border:2px solid var(--field);border-radius:6px;background:#fff center/14px no-repeat;cursor:pointer;transition:background-color 150ms ease,border-color 150ms ease}
#apply .app-consent input[type=checkbox]:checked{background-color:var(--pine);border-color:var(--pine);background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M3.5 8.5l3 3 6-7' fill='none' stroke='%23fff' stroke-width='2.8' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
#apply .app-consent .consent-link{margin:8px 0 0}
#apply .app-consent .consent-link a{color:var(--rose);font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline}
#apply #app-result:not(:empty){padding:14px 16px;border-radius:12px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;background:#f3f6f3;border:1px solid var(--line)}
#apply #app-result.ok{background:#e6f3ec;color:#0a5144;border-color:#bfe0cf}
#apply #app-result.er{background:#fdecef;color:#9c1730;border-color:#f4c0c9}
@media(max-width:930px){#apply .app-photo{aspect-ratio:16/10;max-height:360px}}
@media(max-width:600px){
 #apply .app-form{padding:20px}
 #apply .app-lead{font-size:1rem}
 #apply .fields{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.3fr);gap:14px 12px}
 #apply .fields>[data-f=phone],#apply .fields>[data-f=email]{grid-column:1/-1}
 #apply .app-legend{font-size:1.5rem}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
 #apply .field input,#apply .rev input{min-height:48px;padding:11px 12px}
 #apply .field textarea{min-height:84px}
 #apply .cbw input{padding-right:36px;text-overflow:ellipsis}
 #apply .cv{width:36px;right:2px}
 #apply .face{min-height:44px;padding:8px 12px 8px 10px;gap:8px;font-size:15px}
 #apply .tk{flex-basis:20px;height:20px}
 #apply .row{gap:8px}
 #apply .opts.c3{gap:8px}
 #apply .opts.c2{gap:8px}
 #apply .row.cbgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px}
 #apply .opt.ct .face{min-height:72px;padding:12px 6px 8px;gap:4px}
 #apply .opt.ct svg.ci{width:24px;height:24px}
 #apply .opt.ex .face{min-height:56px;padding:8px 10px;align-items:center}
 #apply .opt.ex span.s{display:none}
 #apply .opt.ex b{font-size:15px}
 #apply .hint{margin-bottom:8px}
 #apply .app-form .actions{gap:8px}
 #apply .app-form .actions .btn{min-height:48px}
 #apply .cbw ul{left:auto;right:0;width:min(280px,calc(100vw - 50px))}
}

/* privacy notice reading width */
.privacy-wrap{max-width:760px}
.privacy-wrap p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;max-width:68ch}
.privacy-wrap .small{font-size:14px}
.privacy-wrap h2{font-size:1.75rem;margin-top:36px}
.privacy-wrap #privacy-request-heading{margin-bottom:12px}
#pr-result:not(:empty){padding:12px 14px;border-radius:12px;background:#f3f6f3;border:1px solid var(--line);font-weight:600}

/* motion: entrances, reveals, hero (one easing curve, short durations) */
main.leaving .page.active{opacity:0;transition:opacity 105ms ease-out}
main.entering .page.active{animation:fadeIn 200ms var(--ease) both}
.rvl.rvl{transition:opacity 420ms var(--ease),transform 420ms var(--ease),box-shadow 220ms var(--ease)}
.rvl.rvl.pre{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:none}
#home .hero-copy>*{transition:opacity 520ms var(--ease),transform 520ms var(--ease)}
#home .hero-copy>*:nth-child(2){transition-delay:60ms}
#home .hero-copy>*:nth-child(3){transition-delay:120ms}
#home .hero-copy>*:nth-child(4){transition-delay:180ms}
#home .hero-image{transition:opacity 640ms var(--ease),transform 640ms var(--ease)}
main.hpre #home .hero-copy>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);transition:none}
main.hpre #home .hero-image{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.04);transition:none}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
 html{scroll-behavior:auto}
 *,*::before,*::after{transition:none!important;animation:none!important}
}

#careers .careers-preview-note{font-size:14px}
@media(min-width:931px){#contact .contact-grid{align-content:start}}

/* Services closing band: cream section, rounded photo beside the invitation (approved Version 6 layout) */
#services .services-contact-section{background:var(--cream);padding:104px 0}
#services .services-contact-card{background:none;border:0;border-radius:0;overflow:visible;min-height:0;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:72px;align-items:center}
#services .services-contact-image{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh1)}
#services .services-contact-copy{padding:0}
@media(max-width:930px){#services .services-contact-section{padding:56px 0}#services .services-contact-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}#services .services-contact-image{height:auto;min-height:0;aspect-ratio:16/10}}
@media(max-width:600px){#services .services-contact-section{padding:40px 0}#services .services-contact-image{height:auto;min-height:0;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:20px}#services .services-contact-copy{padding:0}#services .services-contact-copy h2{font-size:1.9rem}}

/* Phone: the Join Us address must never split across lines; step cards stack as in the approved design */
@media(max-width:600px){
 .join-email{font-size:.9rem;overflow-wrap:normal}
 #careers .stepcard{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;min-height:0;padding:28px 20px 22px}
 #careers .stepcard .stepnum{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;width:36px;height:36px}
 #careers .step-art{width:96px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto 12px}
 #careers .stepcard h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin:0 0 6px}
 #careers .stepcard p{max-width:none;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.5}
}
@media(max-width:420px){
 .join-card{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:8px}
 .join-email{font-size:.88rem}
}
@media(max-width:360px){#careers .stepcard{padding:28px 14px 20px}#careers .stepcard h3{font-size:1.15rem}#careers .stepcard p{font-size:14px}}
@media(max-width:360px){#contact .contact-item{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:8px}#contact .contact-links a{font-size:.9rem;overflow-wrap:normal}}

/* ---- V2 repair pass (M3 defects D2, D3, D7, D8, D10, D11) ---- */
/* D3: anything scrolled into view (Shift+Tab, errors, in-page jumps) stops clear of the sticky header (80 px desktop, 76 px phone) */
html{scroll-padding-top:104px}
@media(max-width:930px){html{scroll-padding-top:100px}}
#careers-process,#services .services-showcase,#services .services-card,#apply #caregiver-application{scroll-margin-top:0}

/* D8: until site.js shows the first page the footer must not sit inside the viewport (it used to paint under the header, then jump) */
main{min-height:100vh;min-height:100svh}

/* D7: a white ring where the focused control sits on the dark pine band (rose is only 1.9:1 there) */
.join-strip :is(a,button):focus-visible{outline-color:#fff}

/* D10: phone step cards are flex columns; the grid placement of the narrower layout must not pull titles and text to one side */
@media(max-width:600px){#careers .stepcard h3,#careers .stepcard p{align-self:auto;grid-column:auto;grid-row:auto}}

/* D11: when validation moves focus onto a choice card, show where it landed even though the move was not made with the keyboard */
#apply fieldset.bad input:focus+.face{outline:3px solid var(--rose);outline-offset:2px}

/* D2: Windows high contrast. Shadows and backgrounds are dropped there, so the chosen card is shown with system colors, a heavier inner outline and a filled mark */
@media (forced-colors:active){
 #apply input:checked+.face{border-color:Highlight;outline:2px solid Highlight;outline-offset:-5px}
 #apply input:checked+.face .tk{background:Highlight;border-color:Highlight;forced-color-adjust:none}
 #apply input:checked+.face .tk svg{stroke:HighlightText}
 #apply input:checked+.face .tk.rdo::after{background:HighlightText}
 #apply input:focus-visible+.face{outline:3px solid CanvasText;outline-offset:2px}
 #apply .bad .em{color:CanvasText}
 #apply .opt.ct svg.ci{stroke:CanvasText}
}

/* ---- V2 repair pass (D9, parity with the approved Version 6 design, desktop only) ---- */
@media(min-width:931px){
 /* content column 1180 px as in the design; hero text column wider, photo narrower */
 .wrap{width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 64px))}
 .hero-inner,.hero-vibe .hero-inner,#careers .careers-hero .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1.14fr .86fr;gap:48px}
 #services .services-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1.14fr .86fr;gap:48px}
 /* service cards: the photo sits inside the card with a small margin, as drawn */
 #services .services-card-grid{gap:20px}
 #services .services-card-photo{width:calc(100% - 24px);margin:12px 12px 0;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:6px}
 #home .service-tile img{width:calc(100% - 24px);margin:12px 12px 0;border-radius:6px}
}
/* D9 follow-up: the narrower 1180 px column left the Join Us address 23 px short at 1024 px; keep it on one line */
@media(min-width:931px) and (max-width:1100px){.join-email{font-size:1.05rem;overflow-wrap:normal}}

/* Privacy request result: same success / problem colors as the application result */
#pr-result.ok{background:#e6f3ec;color:#0a5144;border-color:#bfe0cf}
#pr-result.er{background:#fdecef;color:#9c1730;border-color:#f4c0c9}

/* M4 readiness: a control reached with Tab keeps its focus ring clear of the bottom edge of the window (Chrome stops about 16 px short of the padding when it scrolls smoothly) */
html{scroll-padding-bottom:44px}

// The fictional sample helper is never displayed in production and never changes consent.
#apply .staging-example{padding:15px 17px;margin:12px 0 18px;border:1px solid #b5d1c0;background:#edf7ef;border-radius:12px;color:#244938}
#apply .staging-example strong{font-weight:800}
#apply .staging-example p{margin:8px 0 12px;line-height:1.5;font-size:14px}
#apply .staging-example .btn{min-height:42px;padding:10px 14px}
#apply .staging-example #staging-example-status{margin-bottom:0}