/* =================================================================
   US Expat — design system (ported from the approved Tailwind tokens).
   Navy / brick-red / pearl premium cross-border system.
   ================================================================= */

:root {
	--navy: #0F4C81;
	--navy-deep: #0A3A66;
	--navy-ink: #0B2740;
	--brick: #BA3E3E;
	--brick-deep: #9A3030;
	--brick-soft: #E8B4B4;
	--ink: #222222;
	--slate: #5A6473;
	--slate-soft: #7A8696;
	--pearl: #F9F9F9;
	--line: #E6E8EC;
	--sand: #C9A86A;
	--white: #ffffff;

	--font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
	--font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

	--wrap: 1180px;
	--radius: 8px;
	--shadow-card: 0 26px 50px -20px rgba(15,76,129,0.25);
	--shadow-float: 0 40px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
	--ease-calm: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- Reset/base */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body.usx-body {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
	color: var(--ink);
	background: var(--white);
	line-height: 1.68;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
	font-family: var(--font-serif);
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--navy-ink);
	line-height: 1.12;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
	margin: 0;
}
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }

::selection { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }

:focus-visible {
	outline: 2px solid var(--navy);
	outline-offset: 2px;
	border-radius: 2px;
}

.screen-reader-text, .skip-link {
	position: absolute;
	width: 1px; height: 1px;
	margin: -1px; padding: 0; border: 0;
	clip: rect(0 0 0 0); overflow: hidden;
}
.skip-link:focus {
	position: fixed; top: 8px; left: 8px; z-index: 1000;
	width: auto; height: auto; clip: auto;
	background: var(--navy-ink); color: #fff;
	padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 6px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Layout */
.wrap { max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; padding: 0 38px; }
.wrap--narrow { max-width: 760px; }

.section { padding: 104px 0; }
.section--cream { background: var(--pearl); }
.section__more { text-align: center; margin-top: 44px; }
.section__more--split { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

.section-head { margin-bottom: 48px; max-width: 720px; }
.section-head--center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); margin-top: 14px; }
.section-head__lead { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 1.08rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Eyebrow */
.eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
	font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--brick);
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ''; display: inline-block; height: 1px; width: 24px; background: var(--brick); }
.eyebrow--center { justify-content: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Buttons */
.btn {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
	font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
	padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid transparent;
	text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1;
	transition: transform .25s var(--ease-calm), background-color .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.btn[data-size="sm"] { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.btn[data-full="true"] { width: 100%; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--navy { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.btn--navy:hover { background: var(--navy-deep); }
.btn--brick { background: var(--brick); color: #fff; }
.btn--brick:hover { background: var(--brick-deep); }
.btn--line { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.btn--line:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--line); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--pearl); border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn--light { background: #fff; color: var(--navy-ink); }
.btn--light:hover { background: var(--pearl); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------- Staging banner */
.staging-banner {
	background: var(--navy-ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
	font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 7px 0; text-align: center;
}
.staging-banner__tag { color: var(--brick-soft); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Header */
.site-header {
	position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -16px rgba(11,39,64,.4); }
.site-header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 84px; }
.site-logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; }
.site-logo__mark { height: 54px; width: auto; display: block; }
.site-logo__word { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--navy-ink); white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .site-logo__mark { height: 46px; } .site-logo__word { font-size: 1.3rem; } }
.usx-gcover__svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }

.site-nav__list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.site-nav__item { position: relative; }
.site-nav__item > a {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
	font-size: 0.93rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--slate);
	text-decoration: none; padding: 26px 0; transition: color .2s;
}
.site-nav__item > a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.site-nav__chevron { font-size: 0.6rem; transition: transform .2s; }
.site-nav__item.is-open .site-nav__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.site-header__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }

/* Mega menu */
.mega {
	position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); padding: 24px; min-width: 520px;
	opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s; z-index: 60;
}
.site-nav__item.is-open .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.mega__grid--dest { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px 34px; min-width: 540px; }
.mega__col-head { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mega__col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.mega__col a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; }
.mega__col a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.mega__grid--svc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px 34px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.mega__grid--svc a { display: block; text-decoration: none; }
.mega__svc-label { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-ink); }
.mega__svc-copy { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 2px; }
.mega__foot { margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.mega__foot a { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brick); text-decoration: none; }
.mega__foot a:hover { color: var(--brick-deep); }

/* Mobile toggle + drawer */
.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; width: 42px; height: 42px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-toggle__bar { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy-ink); transition: transform .25s, opacity .2s; }
.nav-toggle.is-open .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-drawer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; max-height: calc(100vh - 74px); overflow-y: auto; }
.mobile-drawer__nav { padding: 20px 38px 32px; }
.mobile-group { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.mobile-group__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.mobile-group__head > a { padding: 14px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.mobile-group__toggle { background: none; border: 0; color: var(--slate); padding: 8px; cursor: pointer; transition: transform .2s; }
.mobile-group__toggle.is-open { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.mobile-group__body { padding: 0 0 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.mobile-group__body a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 4px; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; }
.mobile-drawer__link { display: block; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.mobile-drawer__cta { padding-top: 20px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Flags */
.usx-flag { display: inline-block; width: 24px; height: 16px; border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.06); vertical-align: middle; flex: none; }
.usx-flag.is-dim { opacity: .8; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------- Route line */
.route-line { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; }
.route-line--faint { opacity: .45; }
.route-line__dash { animation: usx-route-dash 9s linear infinite; }
@keyframes usx-route-dash { to { stroke-dashoffset: -220; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Hero */
.hero { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 84vh; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-ink); color: #fff; }
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; opacity: .28; }
.hero__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(11,39,64,.96) 38%, rgba(15,76,129,.7) 100%); }
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 80px 38px; }
.hero__badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 16px; font-size: 0.76rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero__badge-star { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--brick); font-size: 0.6rem; }
.hero__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.05; max-width: 16ch; }
.hero__title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--brick-soft); }
.hero__sub { margin-top: 24px; max-width: 36rem; font-size: 1.12rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.hero__actions { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.hero__actions--center { justify-content: center; }
.hero__text-link { margin-top: 20px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); text-decoration: none; }
.hero__text-link:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ------------------------------------------------- Page hero (interior) */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-ink); color: #fff; }
.page-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 72px 38px; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); margin-top: 12px; max-width: 22ch; }
.page-hero__eyebrow { font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--brick-soft); }
.page-hero__sub { margin-top: 20px; max-width: 44rem; font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.breadcrumbs ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.breadcrumbs li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.breadcrumbs__sep { opacity: .5; }
.breadcrumbs--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.breadcrumbs--light a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Cards */
.card {
	position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
	text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
	transition: transform .3s var(--ease-calm), box-shadow .3s;
}
a.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.card__top { position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 3px; background: var(--brick); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s var(--ease-calm); z-index: 3; }
a.card:hover .card__top { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 5/3; background-size: cover; background-position: center; overflow: hidden; }
.card__media--wide { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.card__media--dark { background-color: var(--navy-ink); aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.card__media-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11,39,64,.25), transparent 50%); }
.card__badge { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: 12px; z-index: 2; }
.card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: 24px; }
.card__copy { color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.92rem; flex: 1; margin: 12px 0 0; }
.card__cta { margin-top: 16px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brick); }

.dest-card__title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.dest-card__title h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.dest-card__guide-chip { margin-left: auto; background: var(--pearl); color: var(--navy); border-radius: 999px; padding: 2px 8px; font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.dest-card--all { background: var(--navy-ink); color: #fff; }
.dest-card--all h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.dest-card--all .card__copy { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.dest-card--all__body { justify-content: center; min-height: 220px; }

.service-card { padding: 32px; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 18px; }
.service-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--pearl); color: var(--navy); }
.service-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.guide-card__title { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.guide-card__chip { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: 12px; z-index: 2; border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 10px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; }
.chip--free { background: #e7f6ee; color: #15784b; }
.chip--premium { background: rgba(15,76,129,.1); color: var(--navy); }
.chip--soon { background: #eef0f3; color: var(--slate); }

.article-card__cat { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--brick); }
.article-card__title { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 8px; }
.article-card__meta { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--slate); }

.webinar-card__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.webinar-card__status { border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 10px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; }
.webinar-card__status.is-upcoming { background: rgba(186,62,62,.1); color: var(--brick); }
.webinar-card__status.is-ondemand { background: #eef0f3; color: var(--slate); }
.webinar-card__date { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--slate); }
.webinar-card__title { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 12px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------- Status badge */
.status-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 11px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.status-badge--available { background: #e7f6ee; color: #15784b; }
.status-badge--priority { background: rgba(15,76,129,.1); color: var(--navy); }
.status-badge--in-development { background: #fef3e2; color: #a8620f; }
.status-badge--coming-soon, .status-badge--passive { background: #eef0f3; color: var(--slate); }
.status-badge--update-list { background: rgba(186,62,62,.1); color: var(--brick); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------- Steps */
.steps .step { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; }
.step__num { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--navy-ink); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.step p { margin-top: 10px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------- Human element */
.human { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.human__media { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.human__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.human__body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); margin-top: 14px; }
.human__body > p { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--slate); }
.human__person { margin-top: 24px; }
.human__link { margin-top: 20px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- Person card */
.person-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; }
.person-card__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.person-card__photo { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 999px; object-fit: cover; }
.person-card__monogram { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(15,76,129,.1); color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.person-card__name { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.person-card__role { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--brick); margin: 2px 0 0; }
.person-card__firm { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--slate); margin: 2px 0 0; }
.person-card__bio { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--slate); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- Checklist */
.checklist { list-style: none; margin: 20px 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.checklist li { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; color: var(--ink); }
.checklist li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(186,62,62,.12); }
.checklist li::after { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 3px; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--brick); font-weight: 700; }
.checklist--minus li::before { background: #eef0f3; }
.checklist--minus li::after { content: '–'; color: var(--slate); left: 5px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------- Destination single */
.dest-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-ink); color: #fff; }
.dest-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; opacity: .3; }
.dest-hero__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(11,39,64,.96) 36%, rgba(15,76,129,.68) 100%); }
.dest-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 64px 38px 72px; }
.dest-hero__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.dest-hero__region { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.dest-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); }
.dest-hero__overview { margin-top: 20px; max-width: 48rem; font-size: 1.08rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }

.dest-sections { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 48px; max-width: 820px; }
.dest-section h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.dest-section__intro { margin-top: 12px; color: var(--slate); }
.indev-box { background: #fef9f0; border: 1px solid #f4e3c5; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; margin-top: 14px; }
.indev-box__tag { display: inline-block; background: #fef3e2; color: #a8620f; border-radius: 999px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.indev-box p { color: var(--slate); }
.indev-note { background: var(--pearl); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px; text-align: center; }
.indev-note h2 { margin-top: 14px; }
.indev-note p { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--slate); }

.disclaimer-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.last-reviewed { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--slate-soft); margin-top: 8px; }

.dest-group__head { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.coverage-note { max-width: 720px; }
.coverage-note p { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--slate); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------- Service single */
.svc-overview { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.svc-overview__lead h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-top: 14px; }
.svc-overview__lead p { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.svc-overview__points { margin-top: 0; }
.topic-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; }
.topic-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.topic-card p { margin-top: 8px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- FAQ */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq__item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.faq__q { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 20px 0; font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy-ink); }
.faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__icon { color: var(--slate); transition: transform .2s; flex: none; }
.faq__item[open] .faq__icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 32px 22px 0; margin: 0; color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer */
.disclaimer { background: var(--pearl); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; }
.disclaimer__label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--slate); margin: 0; }
.disclaimer__text { margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--slate); }
.section--cream .disclaimer { background: #fff; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- CTA band */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-ink); color: #fff; padding: 96px 0; text-align: center; }
.cta-band__glow { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(600px 320px at 80% 0, rgba(186,62,62,.3), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-band__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-band__eyebrow { font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--brick-soft); }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); margin: 12px auto 0; max-width: 24ch; }
.cta-band p { margin: 16px auto 0; max-width: 30rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.cta-band__actions { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------- Forms */
.form-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.form-card h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.form-card__sub { margin-top: 6px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.form-card__fine { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--slate); }

.field { margin-top: 16px; }
.field:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.field__optional { font-weight: 400; color: var(--slate-soft); }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 16px; }
.field-row:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.field-row .field { margin-top: 0; }

.usx-form input[type="text"],
.usx-form input[type="email"],
.usx-form input[type="tel"],
.usx-form select,
.usx-form textarea {
	width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink);
	padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 7px; background: #fff;
	transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.usx-form input:focus, .usx-form select:focus, .usx-form textarea:focus {
	outline: none; border-color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15,76,129,.12);
}
.usx-form .has-error { border-color: var(--brick); }
.field__error { display: block; min-height: 0; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--brick); margin-top: 5px; }
.usx-honeypot { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; }
.usx-form__actions { margin-top: 22px; }
.usx-form__feedback { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.usx-form__feedback.is-staging { color: #15784b; background: #e7f6ee; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 7px; }
.usx-form__feedback.is-error { color: var(--brick); }

.guide-download-link { margin-top: 4px; }

/* Newsletter (footer) */
.newsletter-form__row { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.newsletter-form__row input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.newsletter-form__consent { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.45; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); cursor: pointer; }
.newsletter-form__consent input[type="checkbox"] { flex: none; width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--brick, #BA3E3E); cursor: pointer; }
.newsletter-form__consent a { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.newsletter-form__consent input.has-error { outline: 2px solid var(--brick, #BA3E3E); outline-offset: 2px; }
.newsletter-form .usx-form__feedback.is-staging { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #cfe9d9; }

/* Guide detail */
.guide-detail { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.guide-detail__cover { aspect-ratio: 4/5; border-radius: var(--radius); background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: var(--navy-ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.guide-detail__about { margin-top: 28px; }
.guide-detail__about h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.guide-detail__for { margin-top: 18px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.guide-detail__disclaimer { margin-top: 22px; }

/* Stepper (Start Here) */
.stepper { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.stepper__meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stepper__bar { height: 6px; background: var(--line); border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden; }
.stepper__fill { display: block; height: 100%; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 999px; transition: width .3s var(--ease-calm); }
.step legend { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-ink); margin-bottom: 18px; padding: 0; }
.step { border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.stepper__nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 28px; }
.link-back { background: none; border: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--slate); cursor: pointer; }
.link-back:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.stepper__nav .btn { margin-left: auto; }

.choice-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.choice { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; text-align: left; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 8px; background: #fff; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; }
.choice:hover { border-color: rgba(15,76,129,.4); }
.choice.is-on { border-color: var(--navy); background: rgba(15,76,129,.05); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.choice__check { opacity: 0; color: var(--navy); }
.choice.is-on .choice__check { opacity: 1; }

.chip-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.chip { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 9px 18px; background: #fff; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s, color .2s; }
.chip:hover { border-color: rgba(15,76,129,.4); }
.chip.is-on { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #fff; }

.form-done { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 44px; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.form-done__check { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 999px; background: #e7f6ee; color: #15784b; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.form-done h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.form-done p { margin: 12px auto 0; max-width: 30rem; color: var(--slate); }
.form-done .hero__actions { margin-top: 24px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------- Contact details */
.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.contact-card { background: var(--pearl); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; }
.section .contact-card { background: var(--pearl); }
.contact-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.contact-list { list-style: none; margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.contact-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.contact-list__icon { color: var(--brick); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.contact-list a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; }
.contact-list a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.contact-list address { font-style: normal; color: var(--slate); }
.contact-note { color: var(--slate); }
.contact-alt { background: var(--pearl); border: 1px dashed var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; }
.contact-alt p { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* About */
.about-why { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.about-why h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-top: 14px; }
.about-why__copy { margin-top: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.about-beliefs { background: var(--pearl); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; }
.section--cream .about-beliefs { background: #fff; }
.role-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; }
.role-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.about-country { max-width: 720px; }
.about-country h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-top: 14px; }
.about-country p { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--slate); }
.about-country__flags { margin-top: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.about-country__more { margin-left: 8px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--slate); }
.about-note { margin-top: 24px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--slate); }

/* Webinars */
.featured-webinar { background: var(--navy-ink); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 48px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.featured-webinar h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.8rem; margin-top: 16px; }
.featured-webinar__date { margin-top: 8px; color: var(--brick-soft); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.featured-webinar p { margin-top: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.featured-webinar__speakers { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.featured-webinar .hero__actions { margin-top: 26px; }

/* Featured article */
.featured-article { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: #fff; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; margin-bottom: 48px; transition: box-shadow .3s; }
.featured-article:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.featured-article__media { min-height: 320px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.featured-article__body { padding: 44px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.featured-article__body h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; margin-top: 12px; }
.featured-article__body p { margin-top: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.featured-article__meta { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--slate); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------ Prose */
.prose-expat { font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ink); }
.prose-expat p { margin: 0 0 20px; }
.prose-expat h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; margin: 48px 0 16px; }
.prose-expat h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 36px 0 12px; }
.prose-expat ul, .prose-expat ol { margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.prose-expat a { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.prose-callout { border-left: 3px solid var(--brick); background: var(--pearl); padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; color: var(--slate); margin: 28px 0; font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* Insight single */
.insight__head { padding: 56px 0 0; }
.insight__head .article-card__cat { margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block; }
.insight__head h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin-top: 10px; }
.insight__subtitle { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--slate); }
.insight__byline { margin-top: 18px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--slate); }
.insight__hero { aspect-ratio: 16/9; background-size: cover; background-position: center; margin: 36px auto; max-width: var(--wrap); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.insight__disclaimer { margin: 40px 0 0; }

/* Legal */
.legal-banner { background: #fef3e2; border: 1px solid #f4d7a8; color: #8a5310; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.legal-prose h2 { margin-top: 40px; }
.legal-disclaimer { margin-top: 40px; }

/* Thank you */
.thankyou__inner { text-align: center; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; }
.thankyou__check { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 999px; background: #e7f6ee; color: #15784b; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.thankyou h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); }
.thankyou p { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--slate); }
.thankyou .hero__actions { margin-top: 28px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- Footer */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); padding: 64px 0 0; }
.site-footer__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
.site-footer__logo { height: 40px; width: auto; }
.site-footer__tag { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); max-width: 18rem; }
.site-footer__flags { margin-top: 20px; display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.site-footer__col h4 { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: #fff; }
.site-footer__col ul { list-style: none; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.site-footer__col a { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer__col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.site-footer__newsletter { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 2fr; gap: 32px; padding: 40px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); align-items: center; }
.site-footer__nl-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.15rem; color: #fff; }
.site-footer__nl-copy { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.site-footer__legal { padding: 32px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.site-footer__disclaimer { font-size: 0.76rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.site-footer__meta { margin-top: 20px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.76rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------ Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
	.site-footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
	.site-footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
	.site-nav, .site-header__cta { display: none; }
	.nav-toggle { display: flex; }
	.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.human, .svc-overview, .guide-detail, .about-why, .featured-article, .site-footer__newsletter { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.featured-article__media { min-height: 240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
	.wrap { padding: 0 24px; }
	.section { padding: 72px 0; }
	.grid--3, .grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.choice-grid, .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.hero { min-height: 78vh; }
	.hero__inner, .page-hero__inner, .dest-hero__inner { padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; }
	.site-footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.site-footer__meta { justify-content: flex-start; }
	.featured-webinar { padding: 32px; }
	.form-card, .role-card, .about-beliefs, .contact-card { padding: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
	.site-footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.newsletter-form__row { flex-direction: column; }
	.cta-band__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------- Reduced motion guard */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
	*, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
	.route-line__dash { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================ Guide access gate modal */
.usx-ga { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; padding: 5vh 18px 18px; overflow-y: auto; }
.usx-ga[hidden] { display: none; }
.usx-ga__overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(11, 39, 64, 0.55); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px); animation: usxga-fade 0.25s ease; }
.usx-ga__dialog { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 560px; background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(11, 39, 64, 0.32); padding: 38px 38px 32px; animation: usxga-rise 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1); }
@keyframes usxga-fade { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes usxga-rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.985); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.usx-ga__x { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 18px; width: 34px; height: 34px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--pearl, #F7F5F0); color: var(--navy-ink, #0B2740); font-size: 22px; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s ease; }
.usx-ga__x:hover { background: #ece9e1; }
.usx-ga__eyebrow { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--brick, #BA3E3E); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.usx-ga__title { font-family: var(--font-serif, "Playfair Display", serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 1.95rem); line-height: 1.12; color: var(--navy-ink, #0B2740); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.usx-ga__lead { color: var(--slate, #5A6473); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.usx-ga__lead strong { color: var(--navy-ink, #0B2740); }
.usx-ga__hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; }
.usx-ga__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px 16px; }
.usx-ga__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.usx-ga__field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.usx-ga__field > span { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-ink, #0B2740); }
.usx-ga__field > span i { font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: var(--slate, #5A6473); }
.usx-ga__field input, .usx-ga__field select, .usx-ga__field textarea { width: 100%; font: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink, #1C2530); background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid #d9d6cd; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; transition: border-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease; }
.usx-ga__field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 56px; }
.usx-ga__field input:focus, .usx-ga__field select:focus, .usx-ga__field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--navy, #0F4C81); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.14); }
.usx-ga__field input.has-error, .usx-ga__field select.has-error { border-color: var(--brick, #BA3E3E); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(186, 62, 62, 0.12); }
.usx-ga__err { font-size: 0.76rem; font-style: normal; color: var(--brick, #BA3E3E); min-height: 0; }
.usx-ga__submit { width: 100%; margin-top: 20px; justify-content: center; }
.usx-ga__fine { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--slate, #5A6473); text-align: center; margin: 14px 0 0; line-height: 1.45; }
.usx-ga__feedback { font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 14px 0 0; min-height: 1px; }
.usx-ga__feedback.is-error { color: var(--brick-deep, #9A3030); }
.usx-ga__feedback.is-ok { color: #2f7d52; }
.usx-ga__back { border: 0; background: none; color: var(--slate, #5A6473); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.usx-ga__back:hover { color: var(--navy, #0F4C81); }
.usx-ga__code { width: 100%; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5em; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5em; color: var(--navy-ink, #0B2740); border: 1.5px solid #d9d6cd; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 12px; background: var(--pearl, #F7F5F0); }
.usx-ga__code:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--navy, #0F4C81); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.14); background: #fff; }
.usx-ga__resend { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--slate, #5A6473); text-align: center; margin: 16px 0 0; }
.usx-ga__link { border: 0; background: none; color: var(--navy, #0F4C81); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; cursor: pointer; padding: 0 2px; text-decoration: underline; }
.usx-ga__link:disabled { color: var(--slate, #5A6473); text-decoration: none; cursor: default; }
.usx-ga__debug { margin: 14px 0 0; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff6e8; border: 1px dashed #d9b877; color: #7a5a1e; font-size: 0.78rem; text-align: center; }
.usx-ga__step[data-step="done"] { text-align: center; }
.usx-ga__check { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 4px auto 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(47, 125, 82, 0.12); color: #2f7d52; font-size: 32px; line-height: 64px; }
.usx-ga__download { margin: 6px auto 0; min-width: 240px; justify-content: center; }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .usx-ga__dialog { padding: 30px 22px 26px; border-radius: 16px; } .usx-ga__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================ US Expat Assistant (chat) */
.usxc { position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 9990; font-family: var(--font-sans, Inter, sans-serif); }
.usxc-launcher { position: relative; width: 58px; height: 58px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy, #0F4C81); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11,39,64,.35); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease; }
.usxc-launcher:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: var(--navy-deep, #0A3A66); }
.usxc-launcher svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.usxc-launcher__close { display: none; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1; }
.usxc.is-open .usxc-launcher svg { display: none; }
.usxc.is-open .usxc-launcher__close { display: block; }
.usxc-panel { position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 74px; width: 372px; max-width: calc(100vw - 32px); background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(11,39,64,.30); overflow: hidden; display: none; flex-direction: column; }
.usxc-panel.is-open { display: flex; animation: usxc-rise .28s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
@keyframes usxc-rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px) scale(.98); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.usxc-head { background: var(--navy-ink, #0B2740); color: #fff; padding: 16px 18px; }
.usxc-head__title { font-weight: 700; font-size: .98rem; margin: 0; }
.usxc-head__sub { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin: 3px 0 0; }
.usxc-body { height: 340px; overflow-y: auto; padding: 16px 14px; background: var(--pearl, #F7F5F0); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.usxc-msg { max-width: 86%; padding: 10px 13px; border-radius: 14px; font-size: .875rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.usxc-msg--bot { background: #fff; color: var(--ink, #1C2530); border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; align-self: flex-start; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(11,39,64,.08); }
.usxc-msg--user { background: var(--navy, #0F4C81); color: #fff; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; align-self: flex-end; }
.usxc-msg a { color: var(--navy, #0F4C81); text-decoration: underline; }
.usxc-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; align-self: flex-start; max-width: 92%; }
.usxc-link { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy, #0F4C81); background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--navy, #0F4C81); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 13px; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
.usxc-link:hover { background: var(--navy, #0F4C81); color: #fff; }
.usxc-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; align-self: flex-start; max-width: 92%; }
.usxc-chip { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brick, #BA3E3E); background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--brick-soft, #E8B4B4); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 13px; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
.usxc-chip:hover { background: var(--brick, #BA3E3E); border-color: var(--brick, #BA3E3E); color: #fff; }
.usxc-dots { display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; padding: 3px 2px; }
.usxc-dots i { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #9AA5B1; animation: usxc-blink 1.1s infinite; }
.usxc-dots i:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .18s; }
.usxc-dots i:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .36s; }
@keyframes usxc-blink { 0%, 70%, 100% { opacity: .35; } 35% { opacity: 1; } }
.usxc-inputrow { display: flex; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 12px; background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid #ECE9E2; }
.usxc-input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; font: inherit; font-size: .875rem; border: 1.5px solid #D9D6CD; border-radius: 999px; padding: 9px 15px; }
.usxc-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--navy, #0F4C81); }
.usxc-send { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex: none; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brick, #BA3E3E); color: #fff; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s ease; }
.usxc-send:hover { background: var(--brick-deep, #9A3030); }
.usxc-foot { margin: 0; padding: 8px 14px 11px; background: #fff; font-size: .68rem; color: var(--slate, #5A6473); }
.usxc-foot a { color: var(--navy, #0F4C81); }
@media (max-width: 540px) {
	.usxc { right: 14px; bottom: 14px; }
	.usxc-panel { bottom: 68px; width: calc(100vw - 28px); }
	.usxc-body { height: 46vh; }
}
/* ---------------------------- Footer contact band (pairs with newsletter) */
.site-footer__contactband { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 22px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.site-footer__cb-title { font-family: var(--font-serif, "Playfair Display", serif); font-size: 1.15rem; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.site-footer__cb-copy { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin: 0; }
.site-footer__cb-copy a { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.site-footer__cb-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* The hidden attribute must always win — .btn et al set display and would
   otherwise override it (this bug showed the step-form submit on every step). */
[hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* Cookie Preferences modal */
.usxcp-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(16, 24, 40, .55); z-index: 9998; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 20px; }
.usxcp { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); max-width: 560px; width: 100%; max-height: 85vh; overflow: auto; padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.usxcp h2 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.usxcp > p { font-size: .95rem; }
.usxcp-cat { border: 1px solid #e5e7ee; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 12px 0; }
.usxcp-cat h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 1rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.usxcp-cat p { margin: 0; font-size: .9rem; color: #5b6472; }
.usxcp-tag { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0b804b; white-space: nowrap; }
.usxcp-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 18px; }
.usxcp-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 140px; }
.usxcp-close { float: right; background: none; border: 0; font-size: 1.4rem; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1; color: #5b6472; }
.usxcp-switch { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.legal-dates { color: #5b6472; font-size: .92rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7ee; padding-bottom: 16px; }