/* ==========================================================================
   Eli S. Cohen Law – design system
   System font stacks (no web-font downloads) for fast LCP on mobile.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
	--ec-navy: #0f1d2e;
	--ec-navy-2: #172a40;
	--ec-ink: #1a2230;
	--ec-muted: #556070;
	--ec-line: #e2ddd3;
	--ec-paper: #faf8f4;
	--ec-white: #ffffff;
	--ec-accent: #a3262a;      /* brand red (CTA) – 7.2:1 on white */
	--ec-accent-dark: #841d21;
	--ec-gold: #b48a4e;        /* small details only */
	--ec-focus: #f2b84b;

	--ec-serif: "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, "Book Antiqua", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
	--ec-sans: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

	--ec-max: 72rem;
	--ec-narrow: 46rem;
	--ec-gutter: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
	--ec-space: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
	--ec-radius: 10px;
	--ec-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgb(15 29 46 / 6%), 0 8px 24px rgb(15 29 46 / 8%);
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
body {
	font-family: var(--ec-sans);
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--ec-ink);
	background: var(--ec-paper);
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4,
.entry-content h1, .entry-content h2, .entry-content h3, .entry-content h4 {
	font-family: var(--ec-serif);
	color: var(--ec-navy);
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.15;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
	text-wrap: balance;
}
h1, .entry-content h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
h2, .entry-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); margin-block: 0 1rem; }
h3, .entry-content h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); margin-block: 0 .5rem; }
p { text-wrap: pretty; }
a { color: var(--ec-accent); text-underline-offset: .18em; }
a:hover { color: var(--ec-accent-dark); }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--ec-focus); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 3px; }
img { height: auto; }

.screen-reader-text:not(:focus) {
	position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); white-space: nowrap;
}
.ec-skip { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: .5rem; z-index: 1000; background: var(--ec-white); padding: .6rem 1rem; }
.ec-skip:focus { left: .5rem; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.ec-btn,
.wp-block-button.ec-btn-primary .wp-block-button__link,
.wp-block-button.ec-btn-ghost .wp-block-button__link,
.wp-block-button.ec-btn-light .wp-block-button__link {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; justify-content: center;
	min-height: 48px; padding: .8rem 1.4rem;
	font: 600 1rem/1.2 var(--ec-sans); letter-spacing: .01em;
	border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid transparent;
	text-transform: none; white-space: nowrap;
	transition: background-color .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}
.ec-btn--accent,
.wp-block-button.ec-btn-primary .wp-block-button__link { background: var(--ec-accent); color: var(--ec-white); }
.ec-btn--accent:hover,
.wp-block-button.ec-btn-primary .wp-block-button__link:hover { background: var(--ec-accent-dark); color: var(--ec-white); }
.wp-block-button.ec-btn-ghost .wp-block-button__link { background: transparent; color: var(--ec-navy); border-color: currentColor; }
.wp-block-button.ec-btn-light .wp-block-button__link { background: transparent; color: var(--ec-white); border-color: rgb(255 255 255 / 70%); }
.wp-block-button.ec-btn-light .wp-block-button__link:hover { background: rgb(255 255 255 / 10%); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.ec-header {
	position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
	background: rgb(15 29 46 / 97%);
	color: var(--ec-white);
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 8%);
}
.admin-bar .ec-header { top: 32px; }
.ec-header__inner {
	max-width: var(--ec-max); margin-inline: auto; padding: .6rem var(--ec-gutter);
	display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
}
.ec-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; color: var(--ec-white); text-decoration: none; margin-right: auto; }
.ec-brand:hover { color: var(--ec-white); }
.ec-brand__logo { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ec-white); }
.ec-brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.ec-brand__name { font-family: var(--ec-serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; }
.ec-brand__tag { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgb(255 255 255 / 72%); }

.ec-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; }
.ec-nav__list { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ec-nav__list a { color: var(--ec-white); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; padding-block: .5rem; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; white-space: nowrap; }
.ec-brand__tag, .ec-brand__name { white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .ec-brand__tag { display: none; } }
.ec-nav__list a:hover,
.ec-nav__list .current-menu-item > a { border-bottom-color: var(--ec-gold); color: var(--ec-white); }
.ec-header__call { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; line-height: 1.15; padding-block: .45rem; }
.ec-header__call-label { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; opacity: .9; }
.ec-header__call-number { font-size: 1.05rem; }

.ec-nav-toggle { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
	.ec-nav-toggle {
		display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
		width: 48px; height: 48px; background: transparent; border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 30%); border-radius: 8px; color: var(--ec-white); padding: 0;
	}
	.ec-nav-toggle__bars, .ec-nav-toggle__bars::before, .ec-nav-toggle__bars::after {
		display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; position: relative; content: ""; transition: transform .2s ease;
	}
	.ec-nav-toggle__bars::before { position: absolute; top: -7px; }
	.ec-nav-toggle__bars::after { position: absolute; top: 7px; }
	.ec-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .ec-nav-toggle__bars { background: transparent; }
	.ec-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .ec-nav-toggle__bars::before { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
	.ec-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .ec-nav-toggle__bars::after { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

	.ec-nav {
		display: none; position: absolute; inset: 100% 0 auto 0;
		flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 1rem;
		padding: 1rem var(--ec-gutter) 1.5rem; background: var(--ec-navy); border-top: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 10%);
	}
	.ec-nav.is-open { display: flex; }
	.ec-nav__list { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
	.ec-nav__list a { display: block; padding: .85rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 10%); }
	.ec-brand__tag { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 782px) { .admin-bar .ec-header { top: 46px; } }
@media (max-width: 420px) {
	.ec-brand { gap: .55rem; min-width: 0; }
	.ec-brand__logo { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
	.ec-brand__name { font-size: 1rem; white-space: normal; }
}

/* ---------- Landing canvas (pattern-built pages) ---------- */
.ec-landing .site-content > .ast-container { max-width: none; padding: 0; display: block; }
.ec-landing #primary { margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; }
.ec-landing .entry-header, .ec-landing .ast-breadcrumbs-wrapper { display: none; }
.ec-landing .entry-content > * { margin-block: 0; }
.ec-landing article.ast-article-single,
.ec-landing .ast-separate-container .ast-article-single { padding: 0; margin: 0; background: transparent; }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.ec-section { padding: var(--ec-space) var(--ec-gutter); }
.ec-section > * { max-width: var(--ec-max); margin-inline: auto !important; }
.ec-section > .ec-narrow, .ec-narrow { max-width: var(--ec-narrow); }
.ec-section--paper { background: var(--ec-paper); }
.ec-section--white { background: var(--ec-white); }
.ec-section--navy { background: var(--ec-navy); color: rgb(255 255 255 / 88%); }
.ec-section--navy h2, .ec-section--navy h3 { color: var(--ec-white); }
.ec-section--navy a:not(.wp-block-button__link) { color: var(--ec-white); }

.ec-eyebrow {
	font: 600 .8rem/1.3 var(--ec-sans); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ec-accent); margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.ec-section--navy .ec-eyebrow, .ec-hero .ec-eyebrow { color: var(--ec-gold); }
.ec-lead { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem); color: var(--ec-muted); max-width: 42rem; }
/* Lead paragraphs directly in a section: left-aligned with the heading, but capped at a readable measure. */
.ec-section > .ec-lead { max-width: var(--ec-max); padding-inline-end: max(0px, calc(min(100%, var(--ec-max)) - 42rem)); }
.ec-cta > .ec-lead { padding-inline-end: 0; max-width: 42rem; }
.ec-section--navy .ec-lead { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 82%); }
.ec-disclaimer { font-size: .8rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ec-muted); max-width: 52rem; }
.ec-section--navy .ec-disclaimer, .ec-hero .ec-disclaimer { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 62%); }
.ec-section--navy .ec-disclaimer a, .ec-hero .ec-disclaimer a { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 85%); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.ec-hero {
	background:
		radial-gradient(80rem 40rem at 85% 0%, rgb(180 138 78 / 14%), transparent 60%),
		linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ec-navy) 0%, var(--ec-navy-2) 100%);
	color: rgb(255 255 255 / 88%);
	padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}
.ec-hero h1 { color: var(--ec-white); margin-block: 0 1rem; }
.ec-hero .ec-lead { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 82%); }
.ec-hero .wp-block-columns { align-items: center; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.ec-hero .wp-block-buttons { margin-block: 1.75rem 1.25rem; gap: .75rem; }
.ec-hero-tagline { font-family: var(--ec-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--ec-gold); margin: 0 0 .5rem; }

.ec-trust-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem 1.25rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.25rem 0 .75rem; font-size: .92rem; }
.ec-trust-row li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; }
.ec-trust-row li::before { content: ""; width: .5rem; height: .5rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ec-gold); flex: none; }

.ec-portrait img {
	width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 25%;
	border-radius: var(--ec-radius); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgb(0 0 0 / 35%);
}
.ec-portrait figcaption { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 70%); font-size: .85rem; text-align: center; margin-top: .6rem; }

/* ---------- Stats band ---------- */
.ec-stats .wp-block-columns { gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-line); }
.ec-stats .wp-block-column { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; text-align: center; }
.ec-stats .wp-block-column + .wp-block-column { border-left: 1px solid var(--ec-line); }
.ec-stat__value { font: 600 clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem)/1.1 var(--ec-serif); color: var(--ec-navy); margin: 0 0 .35rem; }
.ec-stat__label { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ec-muted); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 781px) {
	.ec-stats .wp-block-column + .wp-block-column { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-line); }
}

/* ---------- Cards (practice areas, reasons) ---------- */
.ec-cards { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(16.5rem, 1fr)); gap: 1.25rem; }
.ec-cards > .wp-block-group, .ec-card {
	background: var(--ec-white); border: 1px solid var(--ec-line); border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
	padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem 1.4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem;
	transition: box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
	margin: 0 !important;
}
.ec-cards > .wp-block-group:hover { box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow); border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ec-cards h3 { margin: 0; }
.ec-cards h3 a { color: var(--ec-navy); text-decoration: none; }
.ec-cards h3 a::after { content: " →"; color: var(--ec-accent); }
.ec-cards p { margin: 0; color: var(--ec-muted); font-size: .98rem; }
.ec-cards--reasons > .wp-block-group { border-top: 3px solid var(--ec-accent); }

/* ---------- State law comparison ---------- */
.ec-states .wp-block-columns { gap: 1.25rem; }
.ec-state {
	background: var(--ec-white); border: 1px solid var(--ec-line); border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
	padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem; height: 100%;
}
.ec-state h3 { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .6rem; }
.ec-state h3::before {
	content: attr(data-abbr); font: 700 .75rem/1 var(--ec-sans); letter-spacing: .08em;
	background: var(--ec-navy); color: var(--ec-white); padding: .35rem .5rem; border-radius: 4px;
}
.ec-state ul { margin: 1rem 0 0; padding-left: 1.1rem; }
.ec-state li { margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.ec-state li strong { color: var(--ec-navy); }
.ec-cite { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ec-muted); white-space: nowrap; }

/* ---------- Attorney ---------- */
.ec-attorney .wp-block-columns { align-items: center; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.ec-attorney .ec-portrait img { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow); }
.ec-creds { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.25rem 0; display: grid; gap: .55rem; }
.ec-creds li { padding-left: 1.6rem; position: relative; }
.ec-creds li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--ec-accent); font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.ec-faq .wp-block-details {
	background: var(--ec-white); border: 1px solid var(--ec-line); border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
	padding: 0; margin-block: 0 .75rem;
}
.ec-faq .wp-block-details summary {
	cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 1.15rem 3rem 1.15rem 1.35rem; position: relative;
	font: 600 1.08rem/1.4 var(--ec-sans); color: var(--ec-navy);
}
.ec-faq .wp-block-details summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ec-faq .wp-block-details summary::after {
	content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 1.25rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
	font: 400 1.6rem/1 var(--ec-sans); color: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-faq .wp-block-details[open] summary::after { content: "–"; }
.ec-faq .wp-block-details > :not(summary) { padding: 0 1.35rem; margin-top: 0; }
.ec-faq .wp-block-details > :last-child { padding-bottom: 1.2rem; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.ec-cta { text-align: center; }
.ec-cta .wp-block-buttons { justify-content: center; margin-block: 1.5rem 1rem; gap: .75rem; }
.ec-cta .ec-disclaimer { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.ec-footer { background: #0b1623; color: rgb(255 255 255 / 75%); font-size: .95rem; }
.ec-footer a { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 88%); text-decoration: none; }
.ec-footer a:hover { color: var(--ec-white); text-decoration: underline; }
.ec-footer__inner {
	max-width: var(--ec-max); margin-inline: auto; padding: 3.5rem var(--ec-gutter) 2rem;
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem;
}
.ec-footer__name { font: 600 1.25rem/1.3 var(--ec-serif); color: var(--ec-white); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.ec-footer__heading { font: 600 .8rem/1 var(--ec-sans); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ec-gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.ec-footer address { font-style: normal; display: grid; gap: .35rem; }
.ec-footer__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .5rem; }
.ec-footer__legal {
	max-width: var(--ec-max); margin-inline: auto; padding: 1.5rem var(--ec-gutter) 2rem;
	border-top: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 10%); font-size: .8rem; color: rgb(255 255 255 / 55%);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .ec-footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

/* ---------- Mobile call bar ---------- */
.ec-callbar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 781px) {
	.ec-callbar {
		display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
		position: fixed; inset: auto 0 0 0; z-index: 60;
		padding: .8rem 1rem calc(.8rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
		background: var(--ec-accent); color: var(--ec-white); text-decoration: none; font-size: .95rem;
		box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgb(0 0 0 / 18%);
	}
	.ec-callbar:hover, .ec-callbar:focus { color: var(--ec-white); }
	body { padding-bottom: 3.5rem; }
}

/* ---------- Motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	*, *::before, *::after { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page template (templates/page-ec.php) – practice, hub, prose
   ========================================================================== */
html { scroll-padding-top: 6rem; }
.ec-btn--block { display: flex; width: 100%; }
.ec-btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ec-navy); border-color: var(--ec-navy); }
.ec-btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--ec-navy); color: var(--ec-white); }
.ec-btn--outline-light { background: transparent; color: var(--ec-white); border-color: rgb(255 255 255 / 70%); }
.ec-btn--outline-light:hover { background: rgb(255 255 255 / 10%); color: var(--ec-white); }

.ec-phero {
	background:
		radial-gradient(60rem 30rem at 90% -10%, rgb(180 138 78 / 14%), transparent 60%),
		linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ec-navy) 0%, var(--ec-navy-2) 100%);
	color: rgb(255 255 255 / 86%);
	padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.75rem) var(--ec-gutter) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.ec-phero__inner { max-width: var(--ec-max); margin-inline: auto; }
.ec-phero h1 { color: var(--ec-white); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.1rem); margin: .25rem 0 1rem; max-width: 52rem; }
.ec-phero .ec-lead { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 84%); max-width: 46rem; }
.ec-phero__ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem; }
.ec-phero__trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem 1.25rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem; font-size: .92rem; }
.ec-phero__trust li::before { content: "✓ "; color: var(--ec-gold); font-weight: 700; }
.ec-phero__meta { font-size: .85rem; color: rgb(255 255 255 / 66%); margin: 0; }
.ec-phero__meta a { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 90%); }

.ec-crumbs ol { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .35rem; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem; font-size: .85rem; }
.ec-crumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: .35rem; color: rgb(255 255 255 / 40%); }
.ec-crumbs a { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 80%); text-decoration: none; }
.ec-crumbs a:hover { color: var(--ec-white); text-decoration: underline; }
.ec-crumbs [aria-current] { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 60%); }

.ec-page__body {
	max-width: var(--ec-max); margin-inline: auto; padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) var(--ec-gutter);
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 19rem; gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem); align-items: start;
}
.ec-page__body--single { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 46rem); justify-content: center; }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .ec-page__body { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* Long-form typography */
.ec-prose { font-size: 1.075rem; max-width: 46rem; }
.ec-prose > * + * { margin-top: 1.1em; }
.ec-prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); margin-top: 2.4em; padding-top: .2em; }
.ec-prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.ec-prose h3 { font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem); margin-top: 1.8em; }
.ec-prose h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-family: var(--ec-sans); margin-top: 1.4em; }
.ec-prose ul, .ec-prose ol { padding-left: 1.35rem; }
.ec-prose li + li { margin-top: .45em; }
.ec-prose li::marker { color: var(--ec-accent); }
.ec-prose a { font-weight: 500; }
.ec-page__disclaimer { margin-top: 3rem !important; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-line); }

.ec-callout, p.ec-callout {
	background: #fff7ec; border: 1px solid #f0dcc0; border-left: 4px solid var(--ec-gold);
	border-radius: 8px; padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; color: var(--ec-ink);
}
.ec-callout > *:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.ec-callout > *:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ec-callout--warning { background: #fff2f1; border-color: #f2c9c6; border-left-color: var(--ec-accent); }

.ec-state { background: var(--ec-white); border: 1px solid var(--ec-line); border-radius: var(--ec-radius); padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
.ec-state > h3:first-child, .ec-state > h4:first-child { margin-top: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.ec-state--ca > h3:first-child::before, .ec-state--az > h3:first-child::before,
.ec-state--ca > h4:first-child::before, .ec-state--az > h4:first-child::before {
	font: 700 .72rem/1 var(--ec-sans); letter-spacing: .08em; background: var(--ec-navy); color: var(--ec-white); padding: .35rem .5rem; border-radius: 4px;
}
.ec-state--ca > h3:first-child::before, .ec-state--ca > h4:first-child::before { content: "CA"; }
.ec-state--az > h3:first-child::before, .ec-state--az > h4:first-child::before { content: "AZ"; background: var(--ec-accent); }
.ec-prose .wp-block-columns { gap: 1rem; }

.ec-table { margin-inline: 0; overflow-x: auto; }
.ec-table table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .95rem; background: var(--ec-white); }
.ec-table th, .ec-table td { text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: .7rem .8rem; border: 1px solid var(--ec-line); }
.ec-table th { background: var(--ec-navy); color: var(--ec-white); font-weight: 600; }
.ec-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fbfaf7; }

.ec-prose .ec-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(14rem, 1fr)); }
.ec-card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.ec-card h3 a { color: var(--ec-navy); text-decoration: none; }
.ec-card h3 a::after { content: " →"; color: var(--ec-accent); }
.ec-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ec-muted); font-size: .97rem; }
.ec-cards > .ec-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow); }

.ec-prose .ec-faq .wp-block-details { margin-top: 0; }
.ec-faq { margin-top: 1rem; }
.ec-faq .wp-block-details > p, .ec-faq .wp-block-details > ul { padding-inline: 1.35rem; }

/* Sidebar */
.ec-aside { position: sticky; top: 6rem; display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; font-size: .95rem; }
.admin-bar .ec-aside { top: 8rem; }
.ec-aside__card { background: var(--ec-white); border: 1px solid var(--ec-line); border-top: 4px solid var(--ec-accent); border-radius: var(--ec-radius); padding: 1.35rem; display: grid; gap: .7rem; box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow); }
.ec-aside__card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ec-muted); }
.ec-aside__title { font: 600 .78rem/1.3 var(--ec-sans) !important; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ec-navy) !important; margin: 0 0 .25rem !important; }
.ec-toc ol, .ec-related ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .1rem; }
.ec-toc a, .ec-related a { display: block; padding: .35rem 0 .35rem .75rem; border-left: 2px solid var(--ec-line); color: var(--ec-ink); text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.35; }
.ec-toc a:hover, .ec-related a:hover { border-left-color: var(--ec-accent); color: var(--ec-accent); }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
	.ec-aside { position: static; }
	.ec-toc { display: none; }
}

/* Videos */
.ec-videos h2 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.ec-videos__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(17rem, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
.ec-video__play { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; padding: 0; border: 0; border-radius: var(--ec-radius); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; background: #000; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.ec-video__play img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .85; }
.ec-video__icon { position: absolute; inset: 50% auto auto 50%; width: 68px; height: 48px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); background: var(--ec-accent); border-radius: 12px; }
.ec-video__icon::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 27px; top: 14px; border-left: 18px solid #fff; border-top: 10px solid transparent; border-bottom: 10px solid transparent; }
.ec-video__frame { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border: 0; border-radius: var(--ec-radius); }
.ec-video__title { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: .8rem 0 .3rem; }
.ec-video__transcript summary { cursor: pointer; color: var(--ec-accent); font-weight: 600; }

/* Home: brand kicker inside H1, state cards, consultation */
.ec-h1-kicker { display: block; font: 600 clamp(.8rem, 1.2vw, .95rem)/1.3 var(--ec-sans); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ec-gold); margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.ec-brandline { font: 600 .8rem/1.3 var(--ec-sans); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgb(255 255 255 / 70%); margin: 0 0 1.5rem; }
.ec-brandline strong { color: var(--ec-white); }
.ec-statecards .wp-block-columns { gap: 1.25rem; }
.ec-statecard { height: 100%; background: var(--ec-white); border: 1px solid var(--ec-line); border-radius: var(--ec-radius); padding: 1.75rem; }
.ec-statecard h3 { margin-top: 0; }
.ec-consult .wp-block-columns { gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem); }
.ec-consult .wpforms-container { margin: 0 !important; }
.ec-consult .wpforms-field input, .ec-consult .wpforms-field textarea { border-radius: 8px !important; border-color: var(--ec-line) !important; min-height: 44px; }
.ec-consult button[type=submit] { background: var(--ec-accent) !important; border-radius: 999px !important; min-height: 48px; padding-inline: 1.6rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }
.ec-contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .9rem; }
.ec-contact-list strong { display: block; font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ec-muted); }

/* Restrained entrance motion (respects reduced-motion via rule above) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
	.ec-hero h1, .ec-phero h1 { animation: ec-rise .6s ease-out both; }
	.ec-hero .ec-lead, .ec-phero .ec-lead { animation: ec-rise .6s .08s ease-out both; }
	@keyframes ec-rise { from { transform: translateY(10px); } to { transform: none; } } /* transform only: no opacity, so LCP is not delayed */
}
/* ---------- Header dropdowns (keyboard accessible via :focus-within) ---------- */
.ec-nav__list > li { position: relative; }
.ec-nav__list .sub-menu {
	list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: .5rem 0; display: none; position: absolute; left: -1rem; top: 100%; z-index: 70;
	min-width: 16rem; background: var(--ec-white); border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgb(15 29 46 / 22%);
}
.ec-nav__list .sub-menu a { display: block; color: var(--ec-ink); padding: .55rem 1.1rem; border: 0; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap; }
.ec-nav__list .sub-menu a:hover, .ec-nav__list .sub-menu a:focus { background: var(--ec-paper); color: var(--ec-accent); }
.ec-nav__list > li.menu-item-has-children > a::after { content: ""; display: inline-block; margin-left: .4rem; border: 4px solid transparent; border-top-color: currentColor; transform: translateY(2px); }
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
	.ec-nav__list > li:hover > .sub-menu, .ec-nav__list > li:focus-within > .sub-menu { display: block; }
	.ec-nav__list > li > .sub-menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -12px 0 auto 0; height: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
	.ec-nav { max-height: calc(100vh - 70px); overflow-y: auto; }
	.ec-nav__list .sub-menu { display: block; position: static; box-shadow: none; background: transparent; padding: 0 0 .5rem 1rem; min-width: 0; }
	.ec-nav__list .sub-menu a { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 80%); padding: .5rem 0; border-bottom: 0; font-size: .95rem; }
	.ec-nav__list .sub-menu a:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--ec-white); }
}
/* Astra's transparent-header option positions header elements absolutely; ours must stay sticky. */
.ec-header { position: sticky !important; }

/* Astra base CSS indents lists 3em; our components manage their own spacing. */
.ec-section ul, .ec-section ol, .ec-page ul, .ec-page ol, .ec-footer ul, .ec-header ul { margin-left: 0; }
.ec-prose ul, .ec-prose ol { margin-left: 0; padding-left: 1.35rem; }
.ec-contact-list, .ec-trust-row, .ec-creds, .ec-phero__trust, .ec-toc ol, .ec-related ul { padding-left: 0 !important; }

/* Tables → stacked cards on phones (Rule / Meaning / Source) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.ec-table table, .ec-table tbody, .ec-table tr, .ec-table td { display: block; width: 100%; }
	.ec-table thead { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); }
	.ec-table tr { border: 1px solid var(--ec-line); border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: .75rem; background: var(--ec-white); overflow: hidden; }
	.ec-table td { border: 0; padding: .5rem .9rem; }
	.ec-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: transparent; }
	.ec-table td:first-child { background: var(--ec-navy) !important; color: var(--ec-white); font-weight: 600; }
	.ec-table td:last-child:not(:first-child) { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--ec-muted); padding-top: 0; }
	.ec-table td:nth-child(2):last-child { color: var(--ec-ink); font-size: 1rem; padding-top: .5rem; }
}
/* WCAG 1.4.1: links inside text blocks must not rely on color alone */
.ec-prose p a, .ec-prose li a, .ec-disclaimer a, .ec-lead a, .wpforms-container a, .ec-section p a, .ec-callout a, .ec-table a { text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; }
.ec-card h3 a, .ec-cards h3 a { text-decoration: none; }

/* All WPForms submit buttons use the brand button (contrast 7.2:1) */
.wpforms-container button.wpforms-submit, .wpforms-container .wpforms-submit { background: var(--ec-accent) !important; color: #fff !important; border: 0 !important; border-radius: 999px !important; min-height: 48px; padding: .8rem 1.6rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 1rem !important; }
.wpforms-container .wpforms-submit:hover, .wpforms-container .wpforms-submit:focus { background: var(--ec-accent-dark) !important; }
.wpforms-container .wpforms-field input, .wpforms-container .wpforms-field textarea { border-radius: 8px !important; border: 1px solid #b9b3a8 !important; min-height: 44px; font-size: 1rem !important; }

/* ---------- Social icons (footer) ---------- */
.ec-social { list-style: none; margin: 1.25rem 0 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; display: flex; gap: .6rem; }
.ec-social a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 25%); color: rgb(255 255 255 / 85%); transition: background-color .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease; }
.ec-social a:hover, .ec-social a:focus { background: var(--ec-white); color: var(--ec-navy); border-color: var(--ec-white); text-decoration: none; }
.ec-footer__legal-links { display: inline-flex; gap: .5rem; margin-left: .4rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.ec-footer__legal a { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 85%); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- Video library: YouTube Shorts (vertical) ---------- */
.ec-videos__intro { color: var(--ec-muted); max-width: 42rem; margin: -.5rem 0 1.5rem; }
.ec-videos > * { max-width: var(--ec-max); margin-inline: auto; }
.ec-videos__grid:has(.ec-video--short) { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(11rem, 1fr)); gap: 1.25rem; }
.ec-prose .ec-videos__grid:has(.ec-video--short) { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(9.5rem, 1fr)); }
.ec-video--short .ec-video__play, .ec-video--short .ec-video__frame { aspect-ratio: 9 / 16; }
.ec-video--short .ec-video__play img { object-fit: cover; opacity: .92; transform: scale(1.02); }
.ec-video__len { position: absolute; right: .5rem; bottom: .5rem; background: rgb(0 0 0 / 75%); color: #fff; font: 600 .75rem/1 var(--ec-sans); padding: .25rem .4rem; border-radius: 4px; }
.ec-video--short .ec-video__title { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.ec-video--short p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ec-muted); margin: 0; }
.ec-videos__more { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.ec-prose .ec-videos { margin-top: 2.4em; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .ec-videos__grid:has(.ec-video--short), .ec-prose .ec-videos__grid:has(.ec-video--short) { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: .9rem; } }
/* Desktop nav: 6 items + call button need ~1200px; tighten spacing just above the breakpoint. */
@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1360px) { .ec-nav { gap: 1rem; } .ec-nav__list { gap: 1.1rem; } .ec-brand__tag { display: none; } }