/* TJ Civil & Services — 2026 rebuild
   Palette: charcoal / Victoria River ochre / bone
   No pricing. No unverified claims. Evidence-led. */

:root{
  --ink:#171513;
  --ink-soft:#443e39;
  --muted:#6f6760;
  --ochre:#9A3D18;
  --ochre-lt:#C25E2E;
  --ochre-dk:#6E2A10;
  --clay:#B8703F;
  --sand:#F5EFE6;
  --sand-dp:#EDE3D6;
  --bone:#FCFAF7;
  --line:#E4DACB;
  --slate:#2F3A36;
  --euc:#4A5D50;
  --sky:#C9D6D2;
  --max:1140px;
  --pad:clamp(1.25rem,4vw,2.5rem);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  margin:0;background:var(--bone);color:var(--ink);
  font:400 1.0625rem/1.7 -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Inter,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:var(--ochre);text-decoration:none}
a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--pad)}
.narrow{max-width:760px}

h1,h2,h3,h4{line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.015em;margin:0 0 .6em;font-weight:600}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,5.2vw,3.4rem);letter-spacing:-.025em}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.55rem,3.2vw,2.15rem);margin-top:0}
h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:.4em}
p{margin:0 0 1.15em}
.lede{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.3rem);color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6}
.eyebrow{
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ochre);font-weight:600;margin:0 0 1rem;display:block
}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}

/* ---------- top bars ---------- */
.utility{background:var(--ink);color:#cfc7bf;font-size:.8rem}
.utility .wrap{display:flex;gap:1.5rem;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;
  min-height:38px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.utility a{color:#e6ded6}
.utility a:hover{color:#fff}

header.site{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;background:rgba(251,249,246,.96);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(8px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
header.site .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem;min-height:76px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;margin-right:auto}
.brand .mark{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--ochre);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;font-size:1.05rem;flex:0 0 auto}
.brand b{display:block;font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.15}
.brand span{display:block;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.05em}
nav.main{display:flex;gap:1.75rem;align-items:center}
nav.main a{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.94rem;font-weight:500}
nav.main a:hover,nav.main a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--ochre);text-decoration:none}
nav.main a[aria-current="page"]{font-weight:600}
.navtoggle{display:none;background:none;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;
  padding:.5rem .7rem;font-size:.9rem;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink)}

@media(max-width:900px){
  nav.main{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;background:var(--bone);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;
    gap:0;padding:.5rem var(--pad) 1.25rem;display:none}
  nav.main.open{display:flex}
  nav.main a{padding:.65rem 0;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:1rem}
  .navtoggle{display:block}
  .utility .wrap{justify-content:center;gap:1rem;font-size:.75rem}
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-block;padding:.85rem 1.5rem;border-radius:3px;font-weight:600;
  font-size:.95rem;border:1.5px solid var(--ochre);transition:.16s}
.btn-primary{background:var(--ochre);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--ochre-dk);border-color:var(--ochre-dk);text-decoration:none}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ochre)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--ochre);color:#fff;text-decoration:none}
.btn-light{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);color:#fff;background:transparent}
.btn-light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-color:#fff;text-decoration:none}
.btns{display:flex;gap:.85rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.6rem}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;color:#fff;background:var(--ink);overflow:hidden}
/* Replace the gradient below with the commissioned VRD landscape photograph:
   background-image:linear-gradient(...),url('../img/hero-victoria-river-district.jpg'); */
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(22,21,20,.55) 0%,rgba(22,21,20,.82) 100%),
    linear-gradient(115deg,#7d3a1c 0%,#4a2a1d 42%,#232726 100%)}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;padding-top:clamp(4rem,10vw,7.5rem);padding-bottom:clamp(4rem,10vw,7.5rem)}
.hero h1{max-width:16ch;margin-bottom:.5em}
.hero .lede{color:#e9e1d8;max-width:60ch}
.hero .eyebrow{color:#e9b596}

.pagehead{background:var(--sand);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.pagehead .wrap{padding:clamp(2.75rem,6vw,4.5rem) var(--pad)}
.pagehead h1{max-width:20ch}
.pagehead .lede{max-width:62ch;margin-bottom:0}

/* ---------- credibility strip ---------- */
.strip{background:var(--ink);color:#d8d0c7;font-size:.86rem}
.strip .wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem 2rem;padding:1rem var(--pad);
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center}
.strip b{color:#fff;font-weight:600}

/* ---------- sections ---------- */
section{padding:clamp(3rem,7vw,5.5rem) 0}
section.tight{padding:clamp(2.25rem,4vw,3.25rem) 0}
section.sand{background:var(--sand)}
section.dark{background:var(--ink);color:#e4dcd3}
section.dark h2,section.dark h3{color:#fff}
section.dark .lede{color:#cfc6bc}
section.dark a{color:#e9b596}

.grid{display:grid;gap:1.5rem}
.g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr))}
.g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr))}

.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;padding:1.75rem;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.card h3{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.card p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.98rem}
.card .more{margin-top:auto;padding-top:.75rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
.card.flat{background:transparent;border:0;padding:0}
.card-rule{border-top:3px solid var(--ochre)}

ul.ticks{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 1.15em}
ul.ticks li{position:relative;padding-left:1.5rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
ul.ticks li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.62em;width:.55rem;height:.55rem;
  background:var(--ochre);border-radius:1px}

.evidence{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top:.8rem;margin-top:1rem}

/* ---------- process ---------- */
.steps{counter-reset:s;display:grid;gap:1rem;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr))}
.step{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;padding:1.4rem;position:relative}
section.dark .step{background:#211f1d;border-color:#3a3532}
.step::before{counter-increment:s;content:counter(s);display:grid;place-items:center;
  width:2rem;height:2rem;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ochre);color:#fff;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.step h3{font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:.3rem}
.step p{font-size:.9rem;margin:0;color:var(--ink-soft)}
section.dark .step p{color:#bdb4aa}
.step .ev{display:block;margin-top:.6rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);font-style:italic}

/* ---------- tables ---------- */
table.data{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:.95rem}
table.data th,table.data td{text-align:left;padding:.8rem .9rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  vertical-align:top}
table.data th{width:34%;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);background:var(--sand)}
table.data td{color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* ---------- callouts ---------- */
.callout{background:var(--sand);border-left:4px solid var(--ochre);padding:1.4rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin:1.75rem 0}
.callout p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.note{background:#fff;border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:4px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;
  color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin:1.5rem 0}

/* ---------- cta band ---------- */
.cta{background:var(--slate);color:#fff}
.cta .wrap{padding:clamp(2.75rem,6vw,4rem) var(--pad);display:flex;gap:2rem;
  align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta h2{margin:0 0 .35rem;color:#fff}
.cta p{margin:0;color:#d5ddd8;max-width:52ch}

/* ---------- forms ---------- */
form.enq{display:grid;gap:1rem;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;margin-top:1.5rem}
form.enq .full{grid-column:1/-1}
label{display:block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.35rem;color:var(--ink)}
input,select,textarea{width:100%;padding:.75rem .85rem;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:3px;font:inherit;font-size:.95rem;background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{outline:2px solid var(--ochre);outline-offset:1px;border-color:var(--ochre)}
textarea{min-height:150px;resize:vertical}
@media(max-width:640px){form.enq{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
footer.site{background:var(--ink);color:#a89f97;font-size:.9rem;padding:3.5rem 0 2rem}
footer.site h4{color:#fff;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:1rem}
footer.site a{color:#cfc7bf;display:block;padding:.22rem 0}
footer.site a:hover{color:#fff}
.fgrid{display:grid;gap:2.5rem;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr}
@media(max-width:860px){.fgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:520px){.fgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid #2e2b28;margin-top:2.5rem;padding-top:1.5rem;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.82rem}
.ack{border-top:1px solid #2e2b28;margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1.5rem;
  font-size:.85rem;color:#8f867e;max-width:75ch;line-height:1.6}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.skip:focus{left:1rem;top:1rem;background:#fff;padding:.6rem 1rem;z-index:200;border-radius:3px}


/* ================= VISUAL REFINEMENT LAYER ================= */

body{
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 15% -10%, #FFF8EE 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 95% 5%, #F7F1E7 0%, transparent 55%),
    var(--bone);
  background-attachment:fixed;
}

h1,h2{ letter-spacing:-.03em; }
h2{ position:relative; }
.lede{ color:#4b443e; }

/* ---- accent rule under section headings ---- */
section > .wrap > h2::after,
section > .wrap.narrow > h2::after{
  content:"";display:block;width:52px;height:3px;margin-top:.85rem;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ochre),var(--clay));
}
section.dark > .wrap > h2::after,
section.dark > .wrap.narrow > h2::after{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ochre-lt),#E5A579);
}

/* ---- HERO: layered Victoria River horizon ---- */
.hero{ background:#1b1512; }
.hero::before{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(23,21,19,.30) 0%,rgba(23,21,19,.55) 45%,rgba(23,21,19,.90) 100%),
    linear-gradient(178deg,#2B3A44 0%,#5C4A3C 34%,#8A4A25 60%,#B9682F 78%,#7A3E1C 100%);
}
.hero-art{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.hero-art svg{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;width:100%;height:auto;min-height:52%}
.hero .wrap{z-index:2}
.hero h1{
  text-shadow:0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  font-weight:650;
}
.hero .lede{text-shadow:0 1px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.hero .eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;padding:.4rem .85rem;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  color:#F3D9C6;backdrop-filter:blur(4px);letter-spacing:.14em
}

/* ---- credibility strip ---- */
.strip{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#1d1a17,#171513);border-bottom:1px solid #2c2722}
.strip .wrap{padding:1.15rem var(--pad)}
.strip span{position:relative;padding-left:1.1rem}
.strip span::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.55em;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ochre-lt);box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(194,94,46,.8)
}

/* ---- page head warmth ---- */
.pagehead{
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--sand) 0%,var(--sand-dp) 100%);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.pagehead::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:-90px;top:-90px;width:340px;height:340px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%,rgba(194,94,46,.16),transparent 68%)
}
.pagehead .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* ---- cards ---- */
.card{
  border-radius:8px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(23,21,19,.04), 0 8px 24px -18px rgba(23,21,19,.35);
  transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}
.card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(23,21,19,.05), 0 20px 44px -22px rgba(23,21,19,.45);
  border-color:#d9cbb6;
}
.card-rule{border-top:0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.card-rule::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ochre),var(--clay))
}
.card .more{color:var(--ochre);transition:letter-spacing .18s ease}
.card:hover .more{letter-spacing:.02em}

/* ---- steps ---- */
.step{
  border-radius:8px;transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px -16px rgba(23,21,19,.5)
}
.step:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -20px rgba(23,21,19,.55)}
.step::before{
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--ochre),var(--clay));
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px -4px rgba(154,61,24,.5)
}

/* ---- callout ---- */
.callout{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#FBF4EA,#F3E8DA);
  border-left-width:5px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -26px rgba(23,21,19,.6)
}
section.dark .callout{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);border-left-color:var(--ochre-lt);color:#e4dcd3
}

/* ---- ticks ---- */
ul.ticks li::before{
  border-radius:50%;width:.5rem;height:.5rem;top:.66em;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--ochre),var(--clay))
}

/* ---- buttons ---- */
.btn{border-radius:5px;transition:transform .16s ease, box-shadow .16s ease, background .16s ease}
.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--ochre),#8a3616);
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px -12px rgba(154,61,24,.75)
}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px -12px rgba(154,61,24,.85)}
.btn-ghost:hover,.btn-light:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* ---- dark section warmth ---- */
section.dark{
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 340px at 82% 8%, rgba(154,61,24,.20), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#1d1a17,#141210);
}

/* ---- tables ---- */
table.data th{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--sand),var(--sand-dp))}
table.data tr:hover td{background:#FDFAF5}

/* ---- CTA band ---- */
.cta{
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 12% 0%, rgba(154,61,24,.32), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(140deg,#33403A,#232C28);
}

/* ---- footer ---- */
footer.site{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#171513,#100E0D);
  border-top:3px solid transparent;
  border-image:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ochre),var(--clay),var(--euc)) 1;
}
footer.site h4{color:#E8C4AC}

/* ---- header polish ---- */
header.site{border-bottom-color:#EADFD0}
.brand .mark{
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--ochre),#7d3115);
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px -8px rgba(154,61,24,.7)
}
nav.main a{position:relative;padding-bottom:2px}
nav.main a::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:100%;bottom:-2px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ochre),var(--clay));transition:right .22s ease
}
nav.main a:hover::after,nav.main a[aria-current="page"]::after{right:0}
@media(max-width:900px){ nav.main a::after{display:none} }

/* ---- utility bar ---- */
.utility{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#100E0D,#171513)}

/* ---- forms ---- */
input,select,textarea{border-radius:5px;transition:border-color .16s,box-shadow .16s}
input:hover,select:hover,textarea:hover{border-color:#d6c6ae}

/* ---- reduced motion ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{transition:none !important; animation:none !important}
  .card:hover,.step:hover,.btn:hover{transform:none}
}