/* =====================================================
   AtlantCare Cleaning & Renovation — Shared Theme v1
   Orange + fresh greenish turquoise (from the AtlantCare logo)
   Structure mirrors the QuantumBridge Solutions theme.
   ===================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core palette — sampled from the AtlantCare logo */
  --ac-orange:        #F07A21;
  --ac-orange-bright: #FF9445;
  --ac-orange-deep:   #D4620F;
  --ac-teal:          #199CA5;
  --ac-teal-bright:   #2FB9BF;
  --ac-teal-deep:     #0F7B84;
  --ac-teal-soft:     #7FC9CE;

  /* Surfaces — light tints of the logo turquoise */
  --ac-bg:      #e8f4f5;
  --ac-bg-2:    #dcedef;
  --ac-paper:   #ffffff;
  --ac-ink:     #16323a;
  --ac-ink-2:   #2c4650;
  --ac-dim:     #5d7580;
  --ac-rule:    rgba(25, 156, 165, 0.18);

  --ac-shadow:        0 12px 30px -12px rgba(22, 50, 58, 0.25);
  --ac-shadow-lg:     0 20px 50px -16px rgba(22, 50, 58, 0.32);
  --ac-shadow-orange: 0 10px 26px -10px rgba(240, 122, 33, 0.50);
  --ac-shadow-teal:   0 10px 26px -10px rgba(25, 156, 165, 0.45);

  /* Tokens */
  --ac-radius:    14px;
  --ac-radius-sm: 8px;
  --ac-max:       1180px;

  /* Typography */
  --ac-font:      'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --ac-font-head: 'Barlow Condensed', 'Oswald', 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html, body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--ac-bg);
  color: var(--ac-ink-2);
  font-family: var(--ac-font);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Flat page background — light shade of the logo turquoise */
body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--ac-bg);
  background-image: none;
}

a { color: var(--ac-teal-deep); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--ac-orange); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-head);
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  margin-top: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1.14;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.2vw, 4rem); text-transform: none; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.18; }
h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

p { color: var(--ac-ink-2); }
em { color: var(--ac-teal-deep); font-style: italic; }

/* ---------- Top Navigation ---------- */
.ac-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
}
.ac-nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--ac-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.ac-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.ac-logo img { height: 42px; width: auto; display: block; }
.ac-logo-text {
  display: none;
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-head);
}
.ac-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .ac-nav-links { gap: 15px; font-size: 0.84rem; }
  .ac-nav-cta { padding: 9px 18px; font-size: 0.76rem; }
  .ac-logo img { height: 36px; }
}
.ac-nav-links a {
  color: var(--ac-ink-2);
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.ac-nav-links a:hover,
.ac-nav-links a.active { color: var(--ac-teal-deep); }
.ac-nav-links a.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -3px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ac-orange);
}
.ac-nav-cta {
  background: var(--ac-teal);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow-teal);
}
.ac-nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--ac-orange);
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow-orange);
}
.ac-nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .ac-nav-links { gap: 14px; }
  .ac-nav-links a:not(.ac-nav-cta) { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.ac-container {
  max-width: var(--ac-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ---------- Split hero (home) ---------- */
.ac-hero-split {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  min-height: 560px;
  background: var(--ac-ink);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ac-hero-split .ac-hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
}
.ac-hero-split .ac-hero-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
/* Single full-bleed background photo variant */
.ac-hero-media--single { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
.ac-hero-media--single img { object-position: 50% 42%; }
.ac-hero-split .ac-hero-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(12, 32, 38, 0.86) 0%, rgba(12, 32, 38, 0.72) 46%, rgba(12, 32, 38, 0.40) 100%);
}
.ac-hero-split .ac-hero-body {
  position: relative;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  max-width: var(--ac-max);
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 96px 24px 88px;
  align-self: center;
}
.ac-hero-split h1 { color: #fff; max-width: 15ch; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ac-hero-split p.ac-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); max-width: 620px; font-size: 1.12rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .ac-hero-split, .ac-hero-split .ac-hero-media { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ac-hero-split .ac-hero-media img:last-child { display: none; }
  .ac-hero-split .ac-hero-body { padding: 70px 24px 60px; }
}

/* ---------- Standard hero (interior pages) ---------- */
.ac-hero {
  padding: 78px 24px 58px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ac-hero h1 { color: var(--ac-ink); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ac-hero p.ac-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--ac-ink-2);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 18px auto 0;
}

/* Image banner hero (service pages) */
.ac-hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ac-ink);
}
.ac-hero-banner > img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.ac-hero-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,32,38,0.30) 0%, rgba(12,32,38,0.78) 100%);
}
.ac-hero-banner .ac-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-bottom: 44px; padding-top: 90px; width: 100%; }
.ac-hero-banner h1 { color: #fff; margin: 10px 0 10px; border-left: 4px solid var(--ac-orange); padding-left: 18px; }
.ac-hero-banner p.ac-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); max-width: 720px; padding-left: 22px; }
.ac-hero-banner .ac-eyebrow { margin-left: 22px; }

.ac-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ac-orange);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--ac-orange-deep);
  background: rgba(240, 122, 33, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--ac-font);
}
.ac-eyebrow-light {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* ---------- Section ---------- */
.ac-section { padding: 64px 24px; position: relative; }
.ac-section-alt {
  background: var(--ac-bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
}
.ac-section-title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--ac-ink); }
/* Larger variant — used for the Clients & Featured Projects heading */
.ac-section-title-lg {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ac-section-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: var(--ac-teal-deep);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ac-section-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ac-dim);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

/* ---------- Cards Grid ---------- */
.ac-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(310px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.ac-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }

.ac-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(22, 50, 58, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ac-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 24px; right: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--ac-orange);
  border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
  transform: scaleX(0.35);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ac-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(25, 156, 165, 0.45);
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow-lg);
}
.ac-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.ac-card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff, #eaf6f7);
  border-color: rgba(240, 122, 33, 0.42);
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow);
}
.ac-card-featured::before { transform: scaleX(1); height: 4px; }
.ac-card-featured:hover { border-color: var(--ac-orange); box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow-orange); }
.ac-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--ac-orange);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow-orange);
}

.ac-card-tier {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ac-teal-deep);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: var(--ac-font);
}
.ac-card-tier::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--ac-orange);
}

.ac-card h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--ac-ink); }
.ac-card p { color: var(--ac-ink-2); font-size: 0.97rem; margin: 0 0 18px; flex: 1; }

/* Card with a photo on top */
.ac-card-photo { padding: 0; }
.ac-card-photo > img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.ac-card-photo .ac-card-body { padding: 26px 28px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }

.ac-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ac-orange-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.ac-card-link::after { content: "→"; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.ac-card-link:hover { color: var(--ac-teal-deep); }
.ac-card-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.ac-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--ac-font);
}
.ac-btn-primary {
  background: var(--ac-orange);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow-orange);
}
.ac-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--ac-orange-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #fff;
}
.ac-btn-teal {
  background: var(--ac-teal);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow-teal);
}
.ac-btn-teal:hover { background: var(--ac-teal-deep); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ac-btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ac-teal-deep);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ac-teal);
}
.ac-btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ac-teal); color: #fff; }
.ac-btn-ghost-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.ac-btn-ghost-light:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--ac-ink); }

.ac-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.ac-cta-row-center { justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Service Detail Page ---------- */
.ac-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .ac-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ac-detail-main h2 { margin-top: 34px; color: var(--ac-ink); }
.ac-detail-main h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.ac-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.ac-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 11px 0 11px 32px;
  color: var(--ac-ink-2);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(25, 156, 165, 0.20);
}
.ac-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ac-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 17px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--ac-orange), var(--ac-orange)) 0 6px / 6px 3px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--ac-orange), var(--ac-orange)) 4px 9px / 3px 3px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--ac-orange), var(--ac-orange)) 7px 6px / 3px 3px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--ac-orange), var(--ac-orange)) 10px 3px / 3px 3px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--ac-orange), var(--ac-orange)) 13px 0px / 3px 3px no-repeat;
}

.ac-aside {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff, #eaf6f7);
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 92px;
  height: fit-content;
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow);
}
.ac-aside h3 { margin-top: 0; color: var(--ac-ink); }
.ac-aside hr { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--ac-rule); margin: 22px 0; }
.ac-aside-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ac-dim);
  padding: 7px 0;
}
.ac-aside-meta strong { color: var(--ac-ink); font-weight: 700; text-align: right; }

/* ---------- Process Steps ---------- */
.ac-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(215px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.ac-step {
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius-sm);
  padding: 20px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.ac-step:hover { border-color: var(--ac-orange); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ac-step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: var(--ac-teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-head);
}
.ac-step h4 { color: var(--ac-ink); margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.ac-step p { color: var(--ac-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Gallery strip ---------- */
.ac-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}
.ac-gallery figure {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow);
}
.ac-gallery img { width: 100%; height: 220px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.ac-gallery figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 40px 16px 14px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,32,38,0) 0%, rgba(12,32,38,0.88) 55%, rgba(12,32,38,0.94) 100%);
}
/* Caption with an intro line underneath the label */
.ac-gallery figcaption em {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.ac-gallery--tall img { height: 260px; }

/* ---------- Icon feature columns (home services strip) ---------- */
/* Exactly three across on desktop — 9 services fill three even rows */
.ac-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ac-features { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ac-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.ac-feature {
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.ac-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(240,122,33,0.5); }
/* Featured service card in the home "What We Do" grid */
.ac-feature--featured {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff, #eaf6f7);
  border-color: var(--ac-orange);
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow-orange);
}
.ac-feature--featured::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--ac-orange);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius) var(--ac-radius) 0 0;
}
.ac-feature--featured .ac-feature-icon { color: var(--ac-orange); }
.ac-feature-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--ac-orange);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ac-feature-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--ac-teal);
}
.ac-feature-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

/* Photo header on a feature card (home services intro) */
.ac-feature--photo { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; position: relative; cursor: pointer; }

/* Whole card is clickable — the "View details" link is stretched over the card.
   Keeps a single anchor, so screen readers and search engines still see one link. */
.ac-feature--photo .ac-card-link::after { position: relative; z-index: 4; }
.ac-feature--photo .ac-card-link::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
}
.ac-feature--photo:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--ac-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(240, 122, 33, 0.28), var(--ac-shadow-lg);
}
.ac-feature--photo:hover .ac-card-link { color: var(--ac-teal-deep); }
.ac-feature--photo:hover .ac-card-link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.ac-feature-photo {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ac-ink);
}
.ac-feature-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.ac-feature--photo:hover .ac-feature-photo img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ac-feature-photo .ac-feature-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px; bottom: 14px;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.55));
  z-index: 2;
}
.ac-feature-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,32,38,0) 45%, rgba(12,32,38,0.65) 100%);
}
.ac-feature-body {
  padding: 24px 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
/* Keeps the "View details" link on a common baseline across a row */
.ac-feature-body ul { flex: 1; }
.ac-feature-body .ac-card-link { margin-top: 16px; }
.ac-feature--photo { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ac-feature--photo h3 { min-height: 2.5rem; }
.ac-feature--photo .ac-feature-badge { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; z-index: 3; margin: 0; }
.ac-feature--photo.ac-feature--featured::before { z-index: 4; }

/* Photo thumbnail inside the small service tiles */
.ac-project-photo {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 96px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ac-feature h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.ac-feature ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.ac-feature li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ac-ink-2);
  margin: 5px 0;
}
.ac-feature li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--ac-orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.ac-feature a.ac-card-link { margin-top: 14px; }

/* ---------- Projects grid ---------- */
.ac-projects {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(190px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}
.ac-project {
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.ac-project:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow-lg); border-color: var(--ac-teal); }
.ac-project-mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 66px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-head);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ac-teal-deep);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #eaf6f7, #ffffff);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  padding: 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.ac-project h4 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ac-ink); }
.ac-project span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ac-dim); }

/* ---------- Why-choose two column ---------- */
.ac-twocol {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .ac-twocol { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.ac-twocol img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow);
  display: block;
}
.ac-checks { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 22px 0 0; }
.ac-checks li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 40px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ac-ink-2);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ac-checks li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 12px;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--ac-teal);
}
.ac-checks li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px; top: 18px;
  width: 8px; height: 13px;
  border: solid #fff;
  border-width: 0 2.5px 2.5px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.ac-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 22px;
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 46px auto 0;
}
.ac-stat {
  flex: 0 1 200px;
  min-width: 175px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 12px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ac-orange);
  background: var(--ac-paper);
}
.ac-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--ac-font-head);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ac-teal-deep);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ac-stat-lbl {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ac-dim);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- About band (photo background) ---------- */
.ac-about-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ac-ink);
}
.ac-about-band > img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.ac-about-band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(95deg, rgba(12,32,38,0.90) 0%, rgba(12,32,38,0.70) 50%, rgba(12,32,38,0.30) 100%);
}
.ac-about-band .ac-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 88px; }
.ac-about-band h2 { color: #fff; }
.ac-about-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86); max-width: 620px; }

/* ---------- CTA Banner (matches the orange band in the footer design) ---------- */
.ac-cta-banner {
  background: var(--ac-orange);
  padding: 62px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ac-cta-banner::before,
.ac-cta-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.ac-cta-banner::before { top: 26px; left: 34px; }
.ac-cta-banner::after  { bottom: 28px; right: 38px; }
.ac-cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ac-cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.ac-cta-banner .ac-btn-primary {
  background: var(--ac-ink);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.ac-cta-banner .ac-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--ac-teal-deep); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.ac-footer {
  background: #f2f4f4;
  padding: 52px 24px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  color: var(--ac-dim);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.ac-footer-inner {
  max-width: var(--ac-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1.2fr 1fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .ac-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .ac-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.ac-footer-brand img { height: 46px; width: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ac-footer-brand strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ac-font-head);
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ac-footer h5 {
  font-family: var(--ac-font);
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ac-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.ac-footer li { margin: 9px 0; }
.ac-footer a { color: var(--ac-ink-2); }
.ac-footer a:hover { color: var(--ac-orange); }
.ac-footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--ac-max);
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(22,50,58,0.12);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ac-dim);
}

/* ---------- Form ---------- */
.ac-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ac-rule);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  padding: 32px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow);
}
.ac-form label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--ac-ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ac-form input, .ac-form select, .ac-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius-sm);
  background: #f7fafa;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ac-rule);
  color: var(--ac-ink-2);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.ac-form input::placeholder, .ac-form textarea::placeholder { color: #9db0b6; }
.ac-form input:focus, .ac-form select:focus, .ac-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--ac-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(25, 156, 165, 0.15);
}
.ac-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.ac-form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ac-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ac-form-success {
  display: none;
  padding: 28px;
  background: var(--ac-paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ac-orange);
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  text-align: center;
}
.ac-form-success h3 { color: var(--ac-orange-deep); margin: 0 0 8px; }

/* Contact layout — photo left, form right (matches the reference design) */
.ac-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .ac-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.ac-contact-photo {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--ac-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--ac-shadow);
  display: block;
}
.ac-contact-info { margin-top: 26px; }
.ac-contact-info dl { margin: 0; }
.ac-contact-info dt {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ac-teal-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.ac-contact-info dd { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ac-ink); }

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.ac-mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.ac-text-center { text-align: center; }
.ac-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }