/* ============================================
   FIGUEROA FAMILY INSURANCE — Luxury Redesign
   Fonts: Cormorant Garamond + Jost
   ============================================ */

*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

:root {
  --deep-green: #1B2E20;
  --forest: #243828;
  --sage: #3D5A42;
  --gold: #CD9B4A;
  --gold-light: #D9A854;
  --gold-muted: #B8893E;
  --cream: #F5F0E8;
  --cream-dark: #EDE6D8;
  --warm-white: #FAF8F4;
  --warm-gray: #E8E2D6;
  --text-dark: #1a1a18;
  --text-muted: #6B6558;
  --text-light: #9A9285;
  --serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --sans: 'Jost', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--cream);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes slideRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 0 60px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(27, 46, 32, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
nav.scrolled {
  height: 68px;
  background: rgba(27, 46, 32, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.nav-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.nav-logo {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--deep-green);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.nav-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.nav-brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.nav-center a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-center a:hover,
.nav-center a.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.nav-center a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
.nav-phone {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav-phone:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-green);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.3);
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ============================================
   HERO
   ============================================ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 120px 60px 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/hero-consultation.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: blur(3px);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.03;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  animation: fadeIn 1s ease 0.2s both;
}
.hero-badge svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--gold);
}
.hero-badge span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.5vw, 76px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  animation: fadeUp 1s ease 0.4s both;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  animation: fadeUp 1s ease 0.6s both;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  animation: fadeUp 1s ease 0.8s both;
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-green);
  padding: 15px 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.25);
}
.btn-secondary {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-muted);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-green);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-white {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-green);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 15px 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  border: 1px solid #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--deep-green);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.35);
}
.btn-ghost {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

/* ============================================
   HERO VISUAL (stat cards)
   ============================================ */
.hero-visual {
  position: absolute;
  right: 60px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 380px;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: fadeIn 1.2s ease 1s both;
}
.hero-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.hero-stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}
.hero-stat-card .label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hero-stat-card .value {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-stat-card .desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   STATS BAR
   ============================================ */
.stats-bar {
  background: #1B2E20;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 48px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.stat-item:nth-child(odd) {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTIONS SHARED
   ============================================ */
.section {
  padding: 120px 60px;
}
.section-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.5vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Section background alternation */
.why-section { background: var(--warm-white); position: relative; }
.services-section { background: var(--cream); position: relative; }
.process-section { background: #1B2E20; position: relative; }
.difference-section { background: var(--warm-white); position: relative; padding-bottom: 80px; }
.testimonial-section { background: var(--warm-white); position: relative; padding-top: 80px; }
.faq-section { background: var(--cream); position: relative; }

/* Dark section overrides — How It Works */
.process-section .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.process-section .section-title { color: #fff; }
.process-section .process-step h3 { color: #fff; }
.process-section .process-step p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.process-section .process-num {
  background: var(--deep-green);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: var(--gold);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-section .process-step:hover .process-num {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-green);
}
.process-section .process-grid::before {
  background: rgba(205,155,74,0.4);
  top: 26px;
}

/* Gradient transitions from dark to light sections */
.why-section::before,
.difference-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--deep-green), transparent);
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Section dividers */
.section-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 60px;
  margin: -10px 0;
  background: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
  overflow: visible;
}
.section-divider::before,
.section-divider::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.section-divider::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, var(--gold) 80%);
}
.section-divider::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, var(--gold) 80%);
}
.section-divider span {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  margin: 0 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Subtle grain texture overlay for light sections */
.why-section::after,
.services-section::after,
.difference-section::after,
.testimonial-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.015;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   PAGE HERO (Inner Pages)
   ============================================ */
.page-hero {
  padding: 160px 60px 72px;
  background: var(--deep-green);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 40%, rgba(61, 90, 66, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 20% 80%, rgba(36, 56, 40, 0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .section-label {
  color: var(--gold);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.page-hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   COMPARISON CARDS
   ============================================ */
.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
}
.comparison-card {
  padding: 44px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.comparison-card.problem {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}
.comparison-card.solution {
  background: var(--deep-green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.comparison-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.comparison-card.problem h3 { color: var(--text-dark); }
.comparison-card.solution h3 { color: #fff; }

.comparison-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.comparison-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.comparison-card.problem .comparison-icon { background: rgba(180, 90, 70, 0.1); }
.comparison-card.problem .comparison-icon svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; stroke: #B45A46; fill: none; stroke-width: 2.5; }
.comparison-card.solution .comparison-icon { background: rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.15); }
.comparison-card.solution .comparison-icon svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 2.5; }
.comparison-item p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.comparison-card.problem .comparison-item p { color: var(--text-muted); }
.comparison-card.solution .comparison-item p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* ============================================
   SERVICE CARDS
   ============================================ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 44px 36px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.25);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-number {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   PROCESS STEPS
   ============================================ */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
  position: relative;
}
.process-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: 12.5%;
  right: 12.5%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--warm-gray), var(--warm-gray), transparent);
}
.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-num {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--warm-gray);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.process-step:hover .process-num {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-green);
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   DIFFERENTIATOR / ABOUT LAYOUT
   ============================================ */
.difference-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: start;
}
.difference-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.difference-text p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.difference-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.difference-callout svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.difference-callout p {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.difference-visual {
  display: flex;
}
.diff-img {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--cream-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.diff-img:first-child { grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.diff-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.diff-img .placeholder-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.diff-img .placeholder-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; fill: var(--text-muted); }

.founder-photo {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 25px;
  background: var(--cream-dark);
}
.founder-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
}

/* ============================================
   TRUST BADGES
   ============================================ */
.trust-section {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 72px 60px;
}
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.trust-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
}
.trust-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.trust-item svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  fill: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.trust-item span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIAL
   ============================================ */
.testimonial-card {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 56px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 56px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 48px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 72px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.25;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.testimonial-author {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.testimonial-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================ */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-item {
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  padding-left: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.faq-question-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-question-row:hover .faq-q-text {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}
.faq-q-text {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-toggle {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 16px;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer-panel {
  max-height: 300px;
}
.faq-answer-panel p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ============================================
   PRICING CARDS
   ============================================ */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
}
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 44px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.pricing-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  border-width: 2px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 12px 32px rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.12);
}
.pricing-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-green);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.pricing-card__tier {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pricing-card__price {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.pricing-card__price span {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.pricing-card__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.pricing-card__divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--warm-gray);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.pricing-card__features { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.pricing-card__feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.pricing-card__feature svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================ */
.faq-list { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-gray); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--gold-muted); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  stroke: var(--text-light);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}
.faq-answer__content {
  padding: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   VALUES GRID
   ============================================ */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
}
.value-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.25);
}
.value-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.value-card__title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* About — Dark Values Section */
.about-values-section {
  background: #1B2E20;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-values-section .section-label {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.about-values-section .section-title {
  color: #fff;
}
.about-values-section .section-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.about-values-section .value-card {
  background: #FAF8F4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.about-values-section .value-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.3);
}
.about-values-section .value-card__icon {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.about-values-section .value-card__icon svg {
  stroke: var(--gold);
}
.about-values-section .value-card__title {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}
.about-values-section .value-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================
   CHECKLIST
   ============================================ */
.checklist {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 44px;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.checklist__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.checklist__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.checklist__check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Pricing note (services page) */
.pricing-note {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Eligibility note & micro-CTA */
.eligibility-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.eligibility-cta {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.eligibility-cta a {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.eligibility-cta a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================
   SERVICES PAGE — SECTION BACKGROUNDS
   ============================================ */
.svc-offer-section { background: var(--warm-white); position: relative; }
.svc-pricing-section { background: #1B2E20; position: relative; }
.svc-eligibility-section { background: var(--warm-white); position: relative; }
.svc-network-section { background: var(--cream); position: relative; }

/* Dark pricing section text overrides */
.svc-pricing-section .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.svc-pricing-section .section-title { color: #fff; }
.svc-pricing-section .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.svc-pricing-section .pricing-note { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* Gradient transitions from dark to light */
.svc-offer-section::before,
.svc-eligibility-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--deep-green), transparent);
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Grain texture for light sections */
.svc-offer-section::after,
.svc-eligibility-section::after,
.svc-network-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.015;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT FORM
   ============================================ */
.contact-form {
  max-width: 640px;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 52px;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--cream);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.1);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-light); }

/* Contact Layout */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-sidebar {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px;
}
.contact-sidebar__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-sidebar__item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-sidebar__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================
   SKILLS / CAREERS
   ============================================ */
.tab-switcher {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--deep-green);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(27, 46, 32, 0.25);
}
.tab-content { display: none; }
.tab-content.active { display: block; }

.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.skill-card {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.skill-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.skill-card__arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.skill-card__title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================ */
.cta-wrapper {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.cta-section {
  background: #1B2E20;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px 60px;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 30% 50%, rgba(61, 90, 66, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 80% 30%, rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 3.5vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.cta-content p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-phone {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-top: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-phone a {
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.cta-phone a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.cta-disclaimer {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
}

/* Inline CTA Banner (rounded, used in inner pages) */
.cta-banner {
  padding: 88px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--deep-green);
  border-radius: 24px;
  margin: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 70%, rgba(205,155,74,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(59,74,30,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.cta-banner .btn-primary,
.cta-banner .btn-white,
.cta-banner .btn-ghost { position: relative; }
.cta-banner__phone {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-banner__phone a { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================================
   BLOG
   ============================================ */
.blog-filters {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.blog-filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.blog-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-muted);
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}
.blog-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--deep-green);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--deep-green);
}

.blog-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.blog-featured:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.blog-featured__img {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cream-dark) 0%, var(--warm-gray) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 320px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-featured__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-featured:hover .blog-featured__img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.blog-featured__img { position: relative; }
.blog-featured__content {
  padding: 48px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-featured__content h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.blog-featured:hover .blog-featured__content h2 { color: var(--sage); }
.blog-featured__content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.blog-featured__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--deep-green);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 2;
}
.blog-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.blog-card__img {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cream-dark) 0%, var(--warm-gray) 100%);
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.blog-card__body { padding: 24px 24px 28px; }
.blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.blog-card__category {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__category {
  background: var(--deep-green);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.blog-card__date { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-light); }
.blog-card__reading-time {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.blog-card__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__body h3 { color: var(--sage); }
.blog-card__body p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.blog-card__link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.blog-card__link svg { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__link { color: var(--gold); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__link svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Newsletter */
.blog-newsletter {
  background: var(--deep-green);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 60px 52px;
  margin-top: 64px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-newsletter::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 70%, rgba(205,155,74,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-newsletter h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-newsletter p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 15px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.blog-newsletter__form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-newsletter__input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-newsletter__input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.blog-newsletter__input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.1);
}
.blog-newsletter__btn {
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--deep-green);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.blog-newsletter__btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.3);
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG ARTICLE PAGE
   ============================================ */
.blog-article {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.blog-article__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.blog-article__category {
  background: rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.blog-article__reading-time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.blog-article h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin: 48px 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.blog-article h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(21px, 2.5vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.blog-article p {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.blog-article ul, .blog-article ol {
  margin: 16px 0 24px 24px;
  list-style: disc;
}
.blog-article ol { list-style: decimal; }
.blog-article li {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.blog-article strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.blog-article blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}
.blog-article blockquote p {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.blog-article__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 32px 0;
  margin-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
}
.blog-article__author-info {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.blog-article__author-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.blog-article__author-info a {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.blog-article__back {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-article__back:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.blog-article__back svg { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.blog-article__back:hover svg { transform: translateX(-4px); }

/* ============================================
   DISCLAIMER
   ============================================ */
.disclaimer {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 28px 60px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--warm-gray);
}
.disclaimer p {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
footer {
  background: #1B2E20;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  padding: 40px 80px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.footer-brand h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.footer-socials a {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-socials a svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* ============================================
   LEGAL PAGES
   ============================================ */
.legal-content { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.legal-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.legal-content p, .legal-content li {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.legal-content ul { padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.legal-content ul li { list-style: disc; margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  nav { padding: 0 32px; }
  .section { padding: 80px 32px; }
  .hero { padding: 100px 32px 60px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 140px 32px 60px; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; }
  .difference-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .difference-visual { max-height: 380px; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
/* Mobile Nav Menu */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-center {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(27, 46, 32, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px 20px 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(205, 155, 74, 0.1);
    transform: none;
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .nav-center.open {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-center a {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .nav-phone { display: none; }
  nav { padding: 0 20px; }
  nav .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .comparison-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .process-grid::before { display: none; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust-item:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-newsletter { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .blog-newsletter__form { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
  .section { padding: 64px 20px; }
  .hero { padding: 100px 20px 60px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 120px 20px 48px; }
  .cta-wrapper { padding: 40px 0; }
  .cta-section { padding: 64px 20px; }
  .cta-banner { margin: 0 16px; padding: 64px 24px; }
  .trust-section { padding: 48px 20px; }
  .disclaimer { padding: 24px 20px; }
  footer { padding: 32px 20px 24px; }
  .tab-switcher { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .tab-btn { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13px; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; }
  .hero-badge { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .stat-value { font-size: 24px; }
  .stat-item { padding: 32px 12px; }
  .nav-toggle { padding: 12px; }
  .footer-socials a { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .blog-featured__content { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .blog-card__body { padding: 16px 16px 20px; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .testimonial-quote { font-size: 18px; }
  .comparison-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .pricing-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .contact-form { padding: 32px 20px; }
  .contact-form input,
  .contact-form select,
  .contact-form textarea { padding: 15px 18px; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-outline, .btn-white, .btn-ghost, .btn-secondary {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .process-step { padding: 0 12px; }
  .process-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 13px; }
  .difference-text h2 { font-size: 28px; }
}

/* Small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 36px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .section-title { font-size: 28px; }
  .stat-value { font-size: 28px; }
  .hero { padding: 90px 16px 48px; }
  .section { padding: 48px 16px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 110px 16px 40px; }
  .cta-banner { margin: 0 8px; padding: 48px 16px; }
  footer { padding: 24px 16px 20px; }
  .blog-featured__content { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
}

/* Reduced motion for accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}