/* ==========================================================================
   VEIL AUTOMOTIVE — LUXURY OVERRIDES
   Loaded last in the cascade. Sharp edges, refined typography,
   editorial header, performance-tuned scroll. v1.0
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --veil-font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif;
    --veil-font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --veil-warm: #efe7d8;
    --veil-warm-dim: #b8aa92;
    --veil-warm-muted: #7a7163;
    --veil-hairline: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    --veil-hairline-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    --veil-hairline-3: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    --veil-ink: #050505;
    --veil-ink-2: #0c0c0c;
    --veil-ease: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.05, 1);
    --veil-ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --veil-transition: 0.7s var(--veil-ease);
    --radius: 0px;
    --radius-sm: 0px;
    --radius-lg: 0px;
}

/* ============ ZERO ALL ROUNDED CORNERS — SHARP EDGES ============ */
*, *::before, *::after { border-radius: 0 !important; }

/* keep checkbox/radio/range etc. native shapes — they're not borderable
   so this rule has no visual effect on them */

/* ============ BODY / GLOBAL TYPOGRAPHY ============ */
html, body {
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;   /* fixes "slow wheel scroll" — never let CSS ease wheel ticks */
}
body {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    background: var(--veil-ink);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* refined headlines — light editorial weight, tight tracking */
h1, h2, h3, h4,
.veil-h1, .veil-h2, .veil-h3,
.veil-hero__title,
.veil-page-title,
.veil-section-title,
.veil-cta-bar__title,
.veil-section-head__title,
.veil-single-title {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-weight: 200;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.02;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}

.veil-hero__title   { font-weight: 200; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4.6rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.veil-page-title    { font-weight: 200; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.05; }
.veil-section-title { font-weight: 200; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.1; }
.veil-cta-bar__title{ font-weight: 200; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem); line-height: 1.1; }

/* serif italic accent — wrap key words in <em> in any headline */
em, .veil-em,
.veil-hero__title em,
.veil-page-title em,
.veil-section-title em,
.veil-cta-bar__title em {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    padding: 0 0.04em;
}

/* sub / lead paragraphs */
.veil-hero__sub,
.veil-page-header__sub,
.veil-section-sub,
.veil-section-head__sub,
.veil-cta-bar__text,
.veil-lead {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    max-width: 60ch;
}

/* eyebrow / kicker — letter-spaced uppercase with hairline */
.veil-eyebrow,
.veil-section-eyebrow,
.veil-section-head__eyebrow,
.veil-page-header__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.36em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.veil-eyebrow::before,
.veil-section-eyebrow::before,
.veil-section-head__eyebrow::before,
.veil-page-header__eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 36px; height: 1px;
    background: currentColor;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* serif italic numerics for stats and numbered services */
.veil-stat__num, .veil-stat__number,
.veil-service-row__num,
.veil-iconcard__num,
.veil-numeric {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display) !important;
    font-weight: 300 !important;
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-stat__num, .veil-stat__number { font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem); line-height: 1; }
.veil-service-row__num { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem); }

/* selection */
::selection { background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a); color: var(--veil-ink); }

/* ============ BUTTONS — SHARP, HAIRLINE, REFINED ============ */
.veil-btn,
.veil-btn-cta,
.veil-nav-cta,
button.veil-btn,
input[type="submit"].veil-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 32px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    transition: var(--veil-transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.veil-btn--lg { padding: 22px 42px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; }
.veil-btn--sm { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; }

/* primary — solid orange, inverts on hover */
.veil-btn--primary,
.veil-btn-cta,
.veil-nav-cta {
    background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    color: var(--veil-ink);
    border-color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
}
.veil-btn--primary::before,
.veil-btn-cta::before,
.veil-nav-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--veil-warm);
    transform: translateX(-101%);
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--veil-ease);
    z-index: -1;
}
.veil-btn--primary:hover::before,
.veil-btn-cta:hover::before,
.veil-nav-cta:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.veil-btn--primary:hover,
.veil-btn-cta:hover,
.veil-nav-cta:hover { color: var(--veil-ink); }

/* ghost / outline — hairline */
.veil-btn--ghost,
.veil-btn--outline,
.veil-btn--secondary {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline-2);
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-btn--ghost:hover,
.veil-btn--outline:hover,
.veil-btn--secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    background: transparent;
}

/* trailing arrow in button */
.veil-btn svg, .veil-btn-cta svg, .veil-nav-cta svg {
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-btn:hover svg, .veil-btn-cta:hover svg, .veil-nav-cta:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ============ HEADER — REBUILT FOR LUXURY ============ */
.veil-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background 0.55s var(--veil-ease),
                border-color 0.55s var(--veil-ease),
                padding 0.45s var(--veil-ease);
    /* No backdrop-filter — it repaints the entire header area every
       frame during scroll, which is the #1 cause of scroll lag. A solid
       semi-opaque background gives effectively the same look at zero
       scroll cost. */
}
.veil-header.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.94);
    border-bottom-color: var(--veil-hairline);
}

/* top utility bar — collapses on scroll */
.veil-header__top {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 48px;
    transition: max-height 0.45s var(--veil-ease), opacity 0.4s var(--veil-ease), border-color 0.4s;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.veil-header.is-scrolled .veil-header__top {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
}
.veil-header__top-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 13px 0;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
}
.veil-header__top-left,
.veil-header__top-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
}
.veil-header__top a {
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.35s var(--veil-ease);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.veil-header__top a:hover { color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a); }
.veil-header__top svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; opacity: 0.6; }
.veil-header__top-sep {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 1px; height: 12px;
    background: var(--veil-hairline-2);
}
.veil-header__top-socials {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    padding-left: 22px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-header__top-socials a svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; opacity: 0.7; }
.veil-header__top-socials a:hover svg { opacity: 1; }

/* main bar — 3-column grid */
.veil-header__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 26px 0;
    transition: padding 0.45s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-header.is-scrolled .veil-header__inner { padding: 16px 0; }

.veil-header__logo-wrap { justify-self: start; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.veil-header__nav-wrap  { justify-self: center; }
.veil-header__actions   { justify-self: end; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; }

/* logo — refined with separator + tagline */
.veil-logo,
.veil-logo a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 28px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s, font-size 0.4s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-logo a:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.veil-header.is-scrolled .veil-logo,
.veil-header.is-scrolled .veil-logo a { font-size: 24px; }
.veil-logo img,
.veil-logo svg.custom-logo,
.custom-logo-link img {
    height: 40px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 200px;
    transition: height 0.4s var(--veil-ease);
    object-fit: contain;
}
.veil-header.is-scrolled .veil-logo img,
.veil-header.is-scrolled .custom-logo-link img { height: 32px !important; }

.veil-logo__sep {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 1px; height: 24px;
    background: var(--veil-hairline-2);
}
.veil-logo__tag {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: 110px;
}

/* nav — letter-spaced uppercase, hairline underline animation */
.veil-nav__list,
.veil-nav ul,
.menu-primary,
nav.veil-nav > ul,
nav.veil-nav > div > ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: 38px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.veil-nav a,
.veil-nav__list a,
.veil-nav__list li > a {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.45s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-nav a::after,
.veil-nav__list a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 2px;
    width: 100%; height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right center;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-nav a:hover,
.veil-nav__list a:hover,
.veil-nav__list .current-menu-item > a,
.veil-nav__list .current_page_item > a {
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
}
.veil-nav a:hover::after,
.veil-nav__list a:hover::after,
.veil-nav__list .current-menu-item > a::after,
.veil-nav__list .current_page_item > a::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left center;
}

/* header phone */
.veil-header__phone {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.35s;
}
.veil-header__phone:hover { color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a); }
.veil-header__phone svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; opacity: 0.55; }

/* header CTA inherits from .veil-nav-cta defined above */
.veil-nav-cta { padding: 14px 26px; }

/* burger — refined hairline */
.veil-burger {
    display: none;
    width: 30px; height: 22px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0; padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}
.veil-burger span {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--veil-warm);
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--veil-ease), opacity 0.3s, top 0.45s var(--veil-ease), bottom 0.45s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-burger span:nth-child(1) { top: 4px; }
.veil-burger span:nth-child(2) { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.veil-burger span:nth-child(3) { bottom: 4px; }
.veil-burger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.veil-burger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.veil-burger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { bottom: auto; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-45deg); }

/* mobile nav refinements */
.veil-mobile-nav {
    background: var(--veil-ink);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    padding: 100px 36px 40px;
}
.veil-mobile-nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.veil-mobile-nav ul li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 22px 0;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.4s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-mobile-nav ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    padding-left: 8px;
}

/* mobile sub-menu — indented, smaller, sentence-case (visually distinguished
   from the uppercase top-level items). Each service link is tappable on its own. */
.veil-mobile-nav .sub-menu {
    padding-left: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-mobile-nav .sub-menu li a {
    padding: 14px 0 14px 16px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.veil-mobile-nav .sub-menu li:last-child a {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

/* ─── Desktop dropdown sub-menu ─────────────────────────────────────
   Used by the Services nav item. Hover/focus reveals a small dark
   panel anchored to the parent. Each service is its own link
   straight to /service/{slug}/. */
.veil-nav__list,
.veil-nav ul {
    /* allow dropdowns to overflow header without breaking row */
    overflow: visible;
}
.veil-nav__list .menu-item-has-children {
    position: relative;
}
/* small chevron next to parent items */
.veil-nav__list .menu-item-has-children > a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -14px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-right: 1px solid currentColor;
    border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
    transform: translateY(-70%) rotate(45deg);
    opacity: 0.55;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--veil-ease), opacity 0.3s;
}
.veil-nav__list .menu-item-has-children:hover > a::before,
.veil-nav__list .menu-item-has-children:focus-within > a::before {
    transform: translateY(-30%) rotate(-135deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

.veil-nav__list .sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: -22px;
    min-width: 260px;
    padding: 14px 0;
    background: rgba(12,12,12,0.97);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition:
        opacity 0.35s var(--veil-ease),
        transform 0.35s var(--veil-ease),
        visibility 0s linear 0.35s;
    z-index: 200;
}
.veil-nav__list .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.veil-nav__list .menu-item-has-children:focus-within > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition:
        opacity 0.4s var(--veil-ease),
        transform 0.4s var(--veil-ease),
        visibility 0s linear 0s;
}
/* invisible bridge so cursor can move from parent → submenu without gap */
.veil-nav__list .menu-item-has-children > .sub-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 14px;
}
.veil-nav__list .sub-menu li {
    width: 100%;
}
.veil-nav__list .sub-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s, background 0.3s, padding-left 0.4s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-nav__list .sub-menu li a::after {
    /* hide the underline animation inside the dropdown — looks busy */
    display: none;
}
.veil-nav__list .sub-menu li a:hover,
.veil-nav__list .sub-menu li.current-menu-item > a,
.veil-nav__list .sub-menu li.current_page_item > a {
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    background: rgba(255,122,26,0.04);
    padding-left: 28px;
}

/* responsive header collapse */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .veil-header__nav-wrap { display: none; }
    .veil-header__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }
    .veil-burger { display: inline-block; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .veil-header__top { display: none; }
    .veil-logo__sep, .veil-logo__tag { display: none; }
    .veil-header__phone span { display: none; }
    .veil-header__actions { gap: 14px; }
    .veil-nav-cta { padding: 12px 20px; font-size: 10px; }
}

/* ============ CARDS — SHARP HAIRLINE, EDITORIAL ============ */
.veil-card,
.veil-iconcard,
.veil-service-card,
.veil-vehicle-card,
.veil-post-card,
.veil-why-card,
.veil-gallery-item,
.veil-contact-form-wrap,
.veil-contact-item,
.veil-author-bio,
.veil-post-nav__item,
.comment-body {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    transition: var(--veil-transition);
}
.veil-card:hover,
.veil-iconcard:hover,
.veil-service-card:hover,
.veil-vehicle-card:hover,
.veil-post-card:hover,
.veil-why-card:hover,
.veil-gallery-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--veil-hairline-3);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
}

/* iconcard refinement — hairline corner accent grows on hover */
.veil-iconcard {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 32px 36px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.veil-iconcard::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 28px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    transition: width 0.65s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-iconcard:hover::before { width: 55%; }
.veil-iconcard__icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
}
.veil-iconcard__icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.veil-iconcard__title {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 17px;
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-iconcard__text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    margin: 0;
}

/* service / vehicle cards */
.veil-service-card, .veil-vehicle-card { overflow: hidden; }
.veil-service-card__media, .veil-vehicle-card__media,
.veil-gallery-item__media { overflow: hidden; }
.veil-service-card__image, .veil-vehicle-card__image,
.veil-gallery-item__image,
.veil-service-card img, .veil-vehicle-card img {
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--veil-ease);
    /* will-change is added on :hover only — permanent will-change wastes
       GPU memory across dozens of cards and causes subtle text-render
       degradation. */
}
.veil-service-card:hover .veil-service-card__image,
.veil-vehicle-card:hover .veil-vehicle-card__image,
.veil-gallery-item:hover .veil-gallery-item__image,
.veil-service-card:hover img, .veil-vehicle-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    will-change: transform;
}

/* gallery overlay refinement */
.veil-gallery-item__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
    padding: 30px;
}
.veil-gallery-item__cat {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}
.veil-gallery-item__title {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 19px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============ FORM INPUTS — UNDERLINE-STYLE LUXURY ============ */
.veil-form input[type="text"],
.veil-form input[type="email"],
.veil-form input[type="tel"],
.veil-form input[type="url"],
.veil-form input[type="number"],
.veil-form select,
.veil-form textarea,
input[type="text"], input[type="email"], input[type="tel"],
input[type="url"], input[type="search"], select, textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline-2);
    padding: 16px 0 14px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: border-color 0.45s var(--veil-ease);
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.veil-form input:focus,
.veil-form select:focus,
.veil-form textarea:focus,
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
    outline: 0;
    border-bottom-color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.veil-form select { padding-right: 24px; cursor: pointer; }
.veil-form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
::placeholder { color: var(--veil-warm-muted); opacity: 1; font-weight: 300; }

.veil-form label,
.veil-form__label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.veil-form__field, .veil-form-group { margin-bottom: 28px; }

.veil-contact-form-wrap, .veil-form-wrap { padding: 48px 42px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .veil-contact-form-wrap, .veil-form-wrap { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* ============ SECTIONS — REFINED LAYOUTS ============ */
.veil-section { padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 140px) 0; }
.veil-section--lg { padding: clamp(120px, 18vw, 200px) 0; }

.veil-container { padding-left: 32px; padding-right: 32px; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .veil-container { padding-left: 22px; padding-right: 22px; }
}

/* hero hairline framing */
.veil-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.veil-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 32px; right: 32px; bottom: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--veil-hairline);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* generic page header refinement */
.veil-page-header {
    padding-top: clamp(160px, 18vw, 220px) !important;
    padding-bottom: clamp(80px, 10vw, 130px) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}

/* divider helper */
.veil-rule {
    width: 100%; height: 1px;
    background: var(--veil-hairline);
    border: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

/* stat grid refinement */
.veil-stats-grid { gap: 1px !important; background: var(--veil-hairline); }
.veil-stat {
    background: var(--veil-ink);
    padding: 48px 32px !important;
    text-align: left;
    border: 0 !important;
}
.veil-stat__lbl, .veil-stat__label {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
}

/* why-card refinement */
.veil-why-card { padding: 44px 36px; }
.veil-why-card__icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}
.veil-why-card__title {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.veil-why-card__text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    margin: 0;
}

/* service row (numbered) — refined */
.veil-service-row__num {
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: block;
}
.veil-service-row__title {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.veil-service-row__text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    max-width: 55ch;
}
.veil-service-row { gap: 80px !important; padding: 60px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline); }
.veil-service-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

/* footer refinement */
.veil-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    background: var(--veil-ink);
    padding-top: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px);
}
.veil-footer__heading {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.34em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.veil-footer a {
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 2;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.35s;
}
.veil-footer a:hover { color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a); }
.veil-footer__bottom {
    margin-top: 80px;
    padding: 26px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ============ PERFORMANCE — KILL SCROLL LAG ============ */
[data-veil-parallax],
.veil-hero__bg,
.veil-hero__watermark,
.veil-page-header__bg,
.veil-single-header__bg,
.veil-service-card__image,
.veil-vehicle-card__image,
.veil-gallery-item__image {
    will-change: transform;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    [data-veil-parallax], .veil-hero__bg, .veil-hero__watermark {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ============ ATMOSPHERIC — FILM GRAIN + VIGNETTE ============ */
.veil-grain {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 150;
    opacity: 0.06;
    /* No mix-blend-mode — it forces the entire viewport to recomposite
       every frame during scroll. Plain opacity is virtually free. */
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg viewBox='0 0 240 240' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.92' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.95 0 0 0 0 0.92 0 0 0 0 0.88 0 0 0 0.55 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
    background-size: 240px 240px;
}
.veil-vignette {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 149;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, transparent 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 100%);
}

/* keep cursor, preloader, header above grain */
.veil-cursor      { z-index: 9999 !important; }
.veil-preloader   { z-index: 10000 !important; }
.veil-header      { z-index: 200 !important; }
.veil-mobile-nav,
.veil-mobile-overlay { z-index: 9990 !important; }
.veil-scroll-progress { z-index: 9995 !important; }

/* ============ MARQUEE / SCROLLING TEXT — REFINED ============ */
.veil-marquee {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    padding: 36px 0;
    background: transparent;
}
.veil-marquee__item {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    padding: 0 50px;
}
.veil-marquee__sep {
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin: 0 10px;
    font-size: 0.5em;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ============ MISC REFINEMENTS ============ */
.veil-scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100% !important;   /* JS will animate via scaleX, not width */
    height: 1px !important;
    background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    will-change: transform;   /* legitimate — animates constantly */
    pointer-events: none;
}
.veil-to-top {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline-2) !important;
    color: var(--veil-warm) !important;
    transition: var(--veil-transition) !important;
}
.veil-to-top:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a) !important;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a) !important;
}

/* preloader refinement */
.veil-preloader { background: var(--veil-ink); }
.veil-preloader__logo { color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a); }

/* link arrow */
.veil-link-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    transition: gap 0.4s var(--veil-ease), letter-spacing 0.4s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-link-arrow:hover { gap: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.26em; }

/* contact items */
.veil-contact-item {
    padding: 28px;
    display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.veil-contact-item__icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}
.veil-contact-item__label {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.veil-contact-item__value {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.veil-contact-item__value a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.veil-contact-item__value a:hover { color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a); }

/* ============================================================
   FRAMER ANIMATION INITIAL STATES
   Prevent flash-of-final-content (FOUC) by setting initial
   transform/opacity in CSS so JS reveal is the first paint.
   ============================================================ */
[data-veil-anim] {
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}
[data-veil-anim="fade-up"]    { transform: translate3d(0, 50px, 0); }
[data-veil-anim="fade-down"]  { transform: translate3d(0, -50px, 0); }
[data-veil-anim="fade-left"]  { transform: translate3d(-60px, 0, 0); }
[data-veil-anim="fade-right"] { transform: translate3d(60px, 0, 0); }
[data-veil-anim="scale-in"]   { transform: scale(0.92); }
[data-veil-anim="scale-up"]   { transform: translate3d(0, 30px, 0) scale(0.94); }
[data-veil-anim="blur-in"]    { filter: blur(16px); }
[data-veil-anim="rise"]       { transform: translate3d(0, 80px, 0); }

[data-veil-stagger-children] > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 50px, 0) scale(0.98);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

[data-veil-clip] {
    clip-path: inset(100% 0 0 0);
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(100% 0 0 0);
    overflow: hidden;
}
[data-veil-clip="down"]  { clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); }
[data-veil-clip="left"]  { clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); }
[data-veil-clip="right"] { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 100%); -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 0 0 100%); }

[data-veil-words] { opacity: 0; }

[data-veil-line] {
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
}

/* Failsafe — if GSAP fails to load, reveal everything after 2.5s */
.veil-anims-ready [data-veil-anim],
.veil-anims-ready [data-veil-stagger-children] > *,
.veil-anims-ready [data-veil-clip],
.veil-anims-ready [data-veil-words],
.veil-anims-ready [data-veil-line] { /* no-op; JS sets final state via GSAP */ }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    [data-veil-anim],
    [data-veil-stagger-children] > *,
    [data-veil-clip],
    [data-veil-words],
    [data-veil-line] {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        filter: none !important;
        clip-path: none !important;
        -webkit-clip-path: none !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME PAGE — SECTION POLISH
   Numbered indicators, hairline separators, refined eyebrows.
   ============================================================ */
.veil-section-eyebrow,
.veil-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.38em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.veil-section-eyebrow::before,
.veil-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 36px;
    height: 1px;
    background: currentColor;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.veil-section-head {
    margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
    text-align: left;
}
.veil-section-head--center { text-align: center; }
.veil-section-head--center .veil-eyebrow,
.veil-section-head--center .veil-section-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }

.veil-section-head__sub,
.veil-section-subtitle {
    margin-top: 18px;
    max-width: 56ch;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-weight: 300;
}
.veil-section-head--center .veil-section-head__sub,
.veil-section-head--center .veil-section-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* numbered card indicator (small italic serif at top-right) */
.veil-card-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 28px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* iconcards override — refined editorial look */
.veil-iconcards-grid,
.veil-icon-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--veil-hairline);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-iconcards-grid > *,
.veil-icon-grid > * {
    background: var(--veil-ink);
    border: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    padding: 44px 30px 38px;
}
.veil-iconcards-grid > *::before,
.veil-icon-grid > *::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 28px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    transition: width 0.65s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-iconcards-grid > *:hover::before,
.veil-icon-grid > *:hover::before { width: 55%; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .veil-iconcards-grid, .veil-icon-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .veil-iconcards-grid, .veil-icon-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* feature cols — 3-up with refined spacing */
.veil-feature-cols {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-feature-cols > * {
    background: var(--veil-ink);
    padding: 48px 36px;
    text-align: center;
}
.veil-feature__icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    margin: 0 auto 26px;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
}
.veil-feature__icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.veil-feature__title {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 19px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-feature__text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 300;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .veil-feature-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* our services — 2x2 with image + content */
.veil-services {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}
.veil-service-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.012);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.veil-service-card__image {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--veil-ink-2);
}
.veil-service-card__image img,
.veil-service-card__image svg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-service-card:hover .veil-service-card__image img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.veil-service-card__content { padding: 32px 30px 30px; }
.veil-service-card__title {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-service-card__text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    font-weight: 300;
}
.veil-link-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.26em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
    transition: gap 0.4s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-link-more:hover { gap: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .veil-services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* package CTA — full-bleed luxury card */
.veil-package-cta {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 360px;
    padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 96px);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    background: var(--veil-ink-2);
}
.veil-package-cta__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}
.veil-package-cta__bg img,
.veil-package-cta__bg div {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: right center;
}
.veil-package-cta__bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--veil-ink) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.85) 45%, rgba(8,8,8,0.2) 100%);
}
.veil-package-cta__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* styling services — 3x2 grid */
.veil-styling-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}
.veil-styling-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.012);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.veil-styling-card__image {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--veil-ink-2);
}
.veil-styling-card__image img,
.veil-styling-card__image svg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-styling-card:hover .veil-styling-card__image img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.veil-styling-card__content { padding: 28px 28px 32px; }
.veil-styling-card__title {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 19px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-styling-card__list {
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.veil-styling-card__list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-weight: 300;
}
.veil-styling-card__list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 11px;
    width: 6px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .veil-styling-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .veil-styling-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* popular vehicles — 4-up */
.veil-vehicles {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}
.veil-vehicle-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.012);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--veil-transition);
}
.veil-vehicle-card:hover { border-color: var(--veil-hairline-3); }
.veil-vehicle-card__image {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--veil-ink-2);
    position: relative;
}
.veil-vehicle-card__image img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-vehicle-card:hover .veil-vehicle-card__image img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.veil-vehicle-card__title {
    padding: 22px 24px 24px;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-vehicle-card__title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 24px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin-top: 12px;
    transition: width 0.5s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-vehicle-card:hover .veil-vehicle-card__title::after { width: 64px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .veil-vehicles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .veil-vehicles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* final CTA bar */
.veil-cta-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 44px clamp(32px, 5vw, 60px);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,122,26,0.06), rgba(255,122,26,0) 50%);
}
.veil-cta-bar__left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}
.veil-cta-bar__icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline-2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.veil-cta-bar__title {
    font-weight: 200;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.veil-cta-bar__text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 300;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .veil-cta-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* hero scroll indicator */
.veil-hero__scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 60px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    z-index: 3;
}
.veil-hero__scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent, #ff7a1a), transparent);
    animation: veilScrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes veilScrollPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 0.8; }
    50%      { transform: scaleY(1.4); opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — hero + 7 detail rows + why grid + CTA
   ============================================================ */
.veil-services-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(520px, 70vh, 760px);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: clamp(160px, 18vw, 220px) 0 clamp(80px, 10vw, 130px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.veil-services-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
}
.veil-services-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.7) 50%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 100%),
                linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.5), transparent 40%, rgba(8,8,8,0.6));
    z-index: 1;
}
.veil-services-hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 760px;
}
.veil-services-hero__title {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 5.4rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 0;
}
.veil-services-hero__sub {
    margin-top: 26px;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 620px;
}
.veil-services-hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* compact iconcard variant for the strip below the services hero */
.veil-iconcard--compact {
    padding: 32px 22px 30px;
    text-align: center;
}
.veil-iconcard--compact .veil-iconcard__icon {
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
}
.veil-iconcard--compact .veil-iconcard__title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.veil-iconcard--compact::before { display: none; }

/* service detail row — alternating */
.veil-srv-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px);
    align-items: center;
    padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    position: relative;
}
.veil-srv-row:first-of-type { padding-top: 30px; }
.veil-srv-row:last-of-type  { border-bottom: 0; }

.veil-srv-row--alt .veil-srv-row__media   { order: 2; }
.veil-srv-row--alt .veil-srv-row__content { order: 1; }

.veil-srv-row__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 5/4;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--veil-ink-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-srv-row__image {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.veil-srv-row__image img,
.veil-srv-row__image svg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.6s var(--veil-ease);
    will-change: transform;
}
.veil-srv-row:hover .veil-srv-row__image img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.veil-srv-row__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px; left: 24px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.7);
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline-2);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.veil-srv-row__content { padding: 8px 0; }
.veil-srv-row__index {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.veil-srv-row__title {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-srv-row__tagline {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.35rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.veil-srv-row__text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 56ch;
}
.veil-srv-row__pills {
    margin: 30px 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--veil-hairline);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--veil-ink);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    font-weight: 400;
}
.veil-pill__icon {
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.veil-pill__icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.veil-pill__text { line-height: 1.4; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .veil-srv-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .veil-srv-row--alt .veil-srv-row__media,
    .veil-srv-row--alt .veil-srv-row__content { order: initial; }
    .veil-srv-row__pills { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* 4-col why grid */
.veil-why-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .veil-why-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px)  { .veil-why-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* 5-col why grid for services page (the "Why Choose Veil") */
.veil-section[data-veil-section="why"] .veil-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .veil-section[data-veil-section="why"] .veil-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .veil-section[data-veil-section="why"] .veil-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
    .veil-section[data-veil-section="why"] .veil-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* large CTA bar variant */
.veil-cta-bar--lg {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
}
.veil-cta-bar--lg .veil-cta-bar__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
    margin: 18px 0 12px;
}
.veil-cta-bar__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .veil-cta-bar--lg { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .veil-cta-bar__actions { width: 100%; }
}


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — story · stats · values · process · team
   ============================================================ */
.veil-about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px);
    align-items: center;
}
.veil-about-grid__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--veil-ink-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-about-grid__media img,
.veil-about-grid__media svg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.veil-about-grid__badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px; left: 30px;
    background: var(--veil-ink);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline-2);
    padding: 22px 26px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.veil-about-grid__badge .veil-numeric {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
}
.veil-about-grid__badge-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
}
.veil-about-grid__content {
    padding: 8px 0;
}
.veil-content p {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 60ch;
}
.veil-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .veil-about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

/* process steps */
.veil-process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--veil-hairline);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-process-step {
    background: var(--veil-ink);
    padding: 44px 30px;
    position: relative;
}
.veil-process-step__num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.veil-process-step__line {
    width: 36px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin: 18px 0 22px;
}
.veil-process-step__title {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-process-step__text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 300;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .veil-process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .veil-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* studio image band */
.veil-studio-band {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}
.veil-studio-band__item {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--veil-ink-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-studio-band__item--tall { aspect-ratio: 4 / 6; transform: translateY(-30px); }
.veil-studio-band__item img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.4s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-studio-band__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .veil-studio-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .veil-studio-band__item--tall { transform: none; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
}

/* team teaser */
.veil-team-teaser {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px);
    align-items: center;
}
.veil-team-teaser__media {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--veil-ink-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-team-teaser__media img,
.veil-team-teaser__media svg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.veil-team-teaser__quote {
    margin: 22px 0 32px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    max-width: 580px;
}
.veil-team-teaser__attr {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}
.veil-team-teaser__name {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-team-teaser__role {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .veil-team-teaser { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   SINGLE SERVICE PAGE — hero + content/sidebar layout
   ============================================================ */
.veil-srv-single-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(520px, 70vh, 720px);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: clamp(160px, 18vw, 220px) 0 clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.veil-srv-single-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}
.veil-srv-single-hero__bg img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.veil-srv-single-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.94) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.75) 50%, rgba(8,8,8,0.4) 100%),
                linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.6), transparent 40%, rgba(8,8,8,0.7));
}
.veil-srv-single-hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 720px;
}
.veil-srv-single-hero__title {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin: 18px 0 0;
}
.veil-srv-single-hero__tagline {
    margin-top: 22px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.4rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    max-width: 580px;
}
.veil-srv-single-hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* content + sidebar layout */
.veil-srv-single-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px);
    align-items: start;
}
.veil-srv-single-main {
    min-width: 0;
}
.veil-content--lg h2 {
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin: 50px 0 18px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-content--lg h3 {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
    margin: 36px 0 14px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-content--lg p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.veil-content--lg ul, .veil-content--lg ol {
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.veil-content--lg ul li, .veil-content--lg ol li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-weight: 300;
}
.veil-content--lg ul li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 13px;
    width: 10px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
}
.veil-content--lg ol { counter-reset: vc; }
.veil-content--lg ol li {
    counter-increment: vc;
    padding-left: 32px;
}
.veil-content--lg ol li::before {
    content: counter(vc, decimal-leading-zero);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    font-size: 14px;
}
.veil-content--lg blockquote {
    margin: 32px 0;
    padding: 22px 30px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
}
.veil-content--lg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

/* sidebar */
.veil-srv-single-side__sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 140px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}
.veil-srv-side-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.012);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    padding: 32px 28px;
}
.veil-srv-side-card__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 22px 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.veil-srv-side-card__list li {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-srv-side-card__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.veil-srv-side-card__label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.26em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
}
.veil-srv-side-card__value {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    text-align: right;
}
.veil-srv-side-card--cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,122,26,0.08), rgba(255,122,26,0) 60%);
}
.veil-srv-side-card__cta-title {
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-srv-side-card__cta-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    font-weight: 300;
}
.veil-srv-side-card__phone {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.veil-srv-side-card__phone:hover { color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .veil-srv-single-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .veil-srv-single-side__sticky { position: static; }
}

/* services grid — 3 column variant */
.veil-services--3col { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .veil-services--3col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 580px) { .veil-services--3col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* breadcrumbs polish */
.veil-breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.veil-breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--veil-warm-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.veil-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a); }
.veil-crumb-sep { opacity: 0.5; }

/* ============================================================
   CENTERED SERVICES HERO — fixes left-aligned squished layout
   ============================================================ */
.veil-services-hero__content--center {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 880px;
}
.veil-services-hero__content--center .veil-eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}
.veil-services-hero__content--center .veil-services-hero__sub {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    max-width: 640px;
}
.veil-services-hero__content--center .veil-services-hero__actions {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE OVERLAY CARDS — full-bleed image fades to ink,
   content sits on the darkened side. Alternating direction.
   ============================================================ */
.veil-srv-card {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: clamp(440px, 56vw, 580px);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    background: var(--veil-ink);
}
.veil-srv-card:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.veil-srv-card__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.veil-srv-card__bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 2.2s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-srv-card:hover .veil-srv-card__bg img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.veil-srv-card__placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(255,122,26,0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #0c0c0c 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.45);
}

/* gradient overlay — image visible on one side, fades to ink on the other */
.veil-srv-card__gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.veil-srv-card--right .veil-srv-card__gradient {
    /* content on RIGHT — image visible on left, fades dark on the right */
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.45) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.25) 30%, rgba(8,8,8,0.85) 60%, rgba(8,8,8,0.98) 85%, var(--veil-ink) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.4) 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(8,8,8,0.5) 100%);
}
.veil-srv-card--left .veil-srv-card__gradient {
    /* content on LEFT — image visible on right, fades dark on the left */
    background:
        linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.45) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.25) 30%, rgba(8,8,8,0.85) 60%, rgba(8,8,8,0.98) 85%, var(--veil-ink) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.4) 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(8,8,8,0.5) 100%);
}

/* faint vertical hairline at the transition seam */
.veil-srv-card__hairline {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14%; bottom: 14%;
    width: 1px;
    z-index: 3;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--veil-hairline-2) 30%, var(--veil-hairline-2) 70%, transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.veil-srv-card--right .veil-srv-card__hairline { left: 48%; }
.veil-srv-card--left  .veil-srv-card__hairline { right: 48%; }

/* large corner number in the image side */
.veil-srv-card__corner-num {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    top: 32px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(48px, 5vw, 76px);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    opacity: 0.92;
    text-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0;
}
.veil-srv-card--right .veil-srv-card__corner-num { left: 36px; }
.veil-srv-card--left  .veil-srv-card__corner-num { right: 36px; }

/* content panel — overlays the darkened side */
.veil-srv-card__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    width: 50%;
    padding: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 70px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100%;
}
.veil-srv-card--right .veil-srv-card__content { margin-left: auto;  }
.veil-srv-card--left  .veil-srv-card__content { margin-right: auto; }

.veil-srv-card__index {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.veil-srv-card__index::before {
    content: '';
    width: 26px; height: 1px;
    background: currentColor;
}
.veil-srv-card__title {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-srv-card__tagline {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.veil-srv-card__text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 48ch;
}
.veil-srv-card__pills {
    margin: 26px 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
}
.veil-srv-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.veil-srv-pill__icon {
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.veil-srv-pill__icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.veil-srv-card__actions { margin-top: 32px; }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
    .veil-srv-card {
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .veil-srv-card__gradient,
    .veil-srv-card--right .veil-srv-card__gradient,
    .veil-srv-card--left  .veil-srv-card__gradient {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.35) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.6) 35%, rgba(8,8,8,0.95) 65%, var(--veil-ink) 100%);
    }
    .veil-srv-card__hairline { display: none; }
    .veil-srv-card__content {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 200px 26px 36px;
    }
    .veil-srv-card__pills { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM CTA SECTION — used by cta-bar.php template part
   Centered editorial layout with decorative wordmark + atmosphere
   ============================================================ */
.veil-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: clamp(100px, 14vw, 180px) 0 clamp(100px, 14vw, 180px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    background: var(--veil-ink);
}
.veil-cta-section__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.32;
    filter: grayscale(0.3);
}
.veil-cta-section__bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--veil-ink) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.6) 30%, rgba(8,8,8,0.6) 70%, var(--veil-ink) 100%);
}
.veil-cta-section__atmosphere {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 30%, rgba(255,122,26,0.18) 0%, transparent 35%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(255,160,64,0.10) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

/* huge faded "VEIL" wordmark behind the content */
.veil-cta-section__wordmark {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -10%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(220px, 32vw, 520px);
    line-height: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.veil-cta-section__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.veil-cta-section__inner .veil-eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.veil-cta-section__inner .veil-eyebrow::after {
    content: '';
    width: 36px; height: 1px;
    background: currentColor;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.veil-cta-section__title {
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 4.2rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
}
.veil-cta-section__title em {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    padding: 0 0.05em;
}
.veil-cta-section__text {
    margin: 28px auto 0;
    max-width: 560px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-weight: 300;
}
.veil-cta-section__actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 44px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .veil-cta-section__wordmark { font-size: 180px; bottom: -5%; }
    .veil-cta-section__actions  { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .veil-cta-section__actions .veil-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT — VISIT THE STUDIO BLOCK
   Image + content split, mirroring the About story layout
   so the page has a coherent rhythm.
   ============================================================ */
.veil-contact-visit {
    background: var(--veil-ink);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-contact-visit__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
    gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 80px);
    align-items: center;
}
.veil-contact-visit__media {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-contact-visit__media img,
.veil-contact-visit__media .veil-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.veil-contact-visit__content {
    padding: 10px 0;
}
.veil-contact-visit__text {
    margin: 22px 0 0;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 540px;
}
.veil-contact-visit__meta {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 32px 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}
.veil-contact-visit__meta li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.veil-contact-visit__meta-icon {
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .veil-contact-visit__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .veil-contact-visit__media {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
        max-width: 560px;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT — FAQ ACCORDION
   Uses native <details>/<summary> so it works without JS.
   ============================================================ */
.veil-contact-faq {
    background: var(--veil-bg, #0a0a0a);
}
.veil-faq-list {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 64px auto 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
}
.veil-faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--veil-hairline);
    background: transparent;
}
.veil-faq-item__q {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 26px 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.4s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}
.veil-faq-item__q:hover {
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    padding-left: 8px;
}
.veil-faq-item__q-text {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.veil-faq-item__q:hover .veil-faq-item__q-text {
    color: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
}
/* + / × icon — pure CSS, animates on open */
.veil-faq-item__icon {
    position: relative;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-faq-item__icon::before,
.veil-faq-item__icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    background: var(--accent, #ff7a1a);
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-faq-item__icon::before {
    width: 14px;
    height: 1px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.veil-faq-item__icon::after {
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.veil-faq-item[open] .veil-faq-item__icon::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scaleY(0);
}
.veil-faq-item[open] .veil-faq-item__icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.veil-faq-item__a {
    padding: 0 4px 28px;
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 720px;
    animation: veilFaqIn 0.5s var(--veil-ease);
}
.veil-faq-item__a p {
    margin: 0;
}
@keyframes veilFaqIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}


/* ============================================================
   GALLERY — INTRO BAND (small editorial intro above the grid)
   ============================================================ */
.veil-gallery-intro__inner {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.veil-gallery-intro__title {
    font-family: var(--veil-font-display, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    color: var(--veil-warm);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.veil-gallery-intro__text {
    color: var(--veil-warm-dim);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT — PROCESS STEP (number badge removed; the line is now
   the visual anchor at the top of each step)
   ============================================================ */
.veil-process-step__line {
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}