/* ============================================================
   ELITE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR WEBSITE — GLOBAL STYLES
   ============================================================ */

/* ── CSS Custom Properties ── */
:root {
  --navy:        #0B1F3A;
  --navy-light:  #132d52;
  --navy-dark:   #071428;
  --gold:        #C9A84C;
  --gold-light:  #e2c06e;
  --gold-dark:   #a8832e;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --gray-50:     #F8F9FA;
  --gray-100:    #F1F3F5;
  --gray-200:    #E9ECEF;
  --gray-300:    #DEE2E6;
  --gray-400:    #ADB5BD;
  --gray-500:    #8C949D;
  --gray-600:    #6C757D;
  --gray-700:    #495057;
  --gray-800:    #343A40;
  --green:       #1D9B5A;
  --green-dark:  #157a47;
  --green-light: #23b96b;
  --red:         #DC3545;

  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  --radius-sm:  6px;
  --radius-md:  12px;
  --radius-lg:  20px;
  --radius-xl:  32px;

  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-md:  0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --shadow-lg:  0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  --shadow-xl:  0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(201,168,76,.35);
  --shadow-green: 0 8px 32px rgba(29,155,90,.35);

  --header-h: 90px;
  --transition: .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --transition-slow: .6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--gray-800);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

/* ── Typography ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--navy);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
p  { line-height: 1.75; }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.3);
  padding: .3rem .9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-headline { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white { color: var(--white) !important; }
.text-gold  { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.text-green { color: var(--green) !important; }
.text-navy  { color: var(--navy) !important; }

/* ── Layout ── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.container-sm { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 60px 0; }
.section-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.section-navy h2, .section-navy h3, .section-navy h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section-gray { background: var(--gray-50); }
.section-dark { background: var(--navy-dark); color: var(--white); }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.flex   { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.gap-1  { gap: .5rem; }
.gap-2  { gap: 1rem; }
.gap-3  { gap: 1.5rem; }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: .9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.6rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.btn-xl { padding: 1.3rem 3rem; font-size: 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.btn-sm { padding: .6rem 1.4rem; font-size: .9rem; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; }

.btn-green {
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}
.btn-green:hover {
  background: var(--green-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(29,155,90,.45);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201,168,76,.45);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-phone {
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
  animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-green {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(29,155,90,.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(29,155,90,0); }
}

/* ── Cards ── */
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.card-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.card-navy h3, .card-navy h4 { color: var(--white); }
.card-gold-border { border-top: 4px solid var(--gold); }

/* ── Forms ── */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  margin-bottom: .45rem;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .85rem 1.1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-800);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(11,31,58,.1);
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--gray-400); }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
select.form-control { appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath fill='%236C757D' d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center; }

.form-hero {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--gold);
}
.form-hero .form-control {
  background: var(--gray-50);
}

/* ── 2-Step Hero Form ── */
.form-2step-progress {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.form-2step-dot {
  width: 28px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--gray-200);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-2step-dot.is-active {
  background: var(--gold);
}
.form-2step-panel {
  display: none;
}
.form-2step-panel.is-active {
  display: block;
  animation: form2stepFadeIn .25s ease;
}
@keyframes form2stepFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.form-2step-back {
  display: block;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0 0 .75rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.form-2step-back:hover { color: var(--navy); }

/* ── Header ── */
#header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--header-h);
  background: var(--navy);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
#header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(11,31,58,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.header-inner {
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-img {
  height: 68px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-text { color: var(--white); }
.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.logo-tagline {
  font-size: .65rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .1rem; }
.nav-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: .45rem .65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--gold); }

.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: .75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: .6rem .9rem;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-dropdown-link:hover { background: var(--gray-50); color: var(--navy); }

.header-ctas { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.header-phone {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem;
  padding: .45rem .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.header-phone:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.phone-icon { color: var(--green); font-size: 1rem; }
.header-phone-text { display: inline; }
/* Hide phone number text on medium screens — show icon only */
@media (max-width: 1380px) and (min-width: 1101px) {
  .header-phone-text { display: none; }
  .header-phone { padding: .45rem .6rem; }
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: .5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 26px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ── Sticky CTAs ── */
.sticky-ctas {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  z-index: 999;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: none;
}
.sticky-cta-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.sticky-cta-call { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); }
.sticky-cta-call:hover { background: var(--green-dark); }
.sticky-cta-offer { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.sticky-cta-offer:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); }

/* ── Hero ── */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: var(--header-h);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, #0d2845 40%, #162f52 70%, var(--navy-dark) 100%);
}
.hero-video-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-video-wrap video {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(.35);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7,20,40,.55) 0%, rgba(11,31,58,.3) 60%, rgba(7,20,40,.65) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Decorative geometric shapes for hero when no video */
#hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
#hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29,155,90,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -50px; left: -50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 440px;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.4);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: .4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-tag-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blink 1.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: .3; }
}
.hero-headline {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
}
.hero-headline .accent { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero-bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.hero-bullet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .45rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-bullet-check {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── Trust Bar ── */
#trust-bar {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.trust-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
}
.trust-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-num {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.trust-label {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

/* ── Video Intro Section ── */
.video-intro-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.video-intro-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: .7;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.video-intro-wrap:hover .video-intro-thumb { opacity: .5; }
.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.play-circle {
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.9);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,76,.6);
  animation: pulse-gold 2.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,76,.6); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 24px rgba(201,168,76,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,76,0); }
}
.video-intro-wrap:hover .play-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* ── How It Works ── */
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px; }
.step {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.step:hover { background: var(--gray-50); }
.step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -24px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: none;
}
.step-num {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.step-num::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  opacity: .5;
}
.step-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.step h3 { margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.step p { color: var(--gray-600); }

/* ── Why Choose Us ── */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--green));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-icon {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.why-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-600); }

/* ── Situations ── */
.situations-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.situation-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.situation-card:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.situation-card:hover h4, .situation-card:hover p { color: var(--white); }
.situation-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.situation-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.situation-card p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.4; }

/* ── Testimonials ── */
.testimonials-slider {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.stars { color: #FFB800; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.testimonial-text::before { content: '"'; font-size: 3rem; color: var(--gold); line-height: 0; vertical-align: -.6rem; margin-right: .2rem; }
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--gold));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--navy); }
.author-location { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.author-verified {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
}

/* ── Video Testimonials ── */
.video-testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.video-testimonial {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 9/16;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.video-testimonial-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: .7;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.video-testimonial:hover .video-testimonial-thumb { opacity: .5; transform: scale(1.03); }
.video-testimonial-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11,31,58,.9) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.video-play-sm {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.9);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.video-testimonial:hover .video-play-sm { transform: scale(1.1); background: var(--gold); }
.video-testimonial-name { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; }
.video-testimonial-saved { color: var(--gold); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq-list { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.active { border-color: var(--navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--gray-50); }
.faq-item.active .faq-question { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s ease;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer { max-height: 400px; }
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.75;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

/* ── Comparison Table ── */
.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.compare-table th {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.compare-table th:first-child { background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--gray-600); }
.compare-table th.us { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.compare-table th.them { background: var(--gray-200); color: var(--gray-600); }
.compare-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.compare-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); background: var(--gray-50); }
.compare-check { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.compare-x { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ── Map Section ── */
.map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  height: 500px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  position: relative;
}
.map-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.map-pin { font-size: 4rem; animation: bounce 2s infinite; }
@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

/* ── Blog Cards ── */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.blog-card-image {
  height: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: .25rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.75rem; }
.blog-meta {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card h3 a { color: var(--navy); transition: var(--transition); }
.blog-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.blog-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.blog-read-more {
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--gold); gap: .75rem; }

/* ── Areas ── */
.areas-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.area-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.area-chip:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.area-pin { font-size: 1rem; }

/* ── Recent Purchases ── */
.purchases-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.purchase-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.purchase-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.purchase-image {
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
}
.purchase-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: .3rem .9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.purchase-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.purchase-price {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--green);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.purchase-addr { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.purchase-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  padding-top: .75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

/* ── CTA Banner ── */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 50%, var(--navy) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.cta-banner-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.cta-banner-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── Footer ── */
#footer {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: .75rem; }
.social-link {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.social-link:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: .75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.footer-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-size: .875rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
}
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: .25rem; }
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: .875rem;
}
.footer-contact-icon { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .15rem; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom-text { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Exit Intent Popup ── */
.popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11,31,58,.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.popup-overlay.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.popup-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 90%;
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: scale(.9);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.popup-overlay.active .popup-box { transform: scale(1); }
.popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.popup-close:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.popup-emoji { font-size: 3.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.popup-box h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.popup-box p { color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── Chat Widget ── */
.chat-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 998;
}
.chat-btn {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.chat-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); background: var(--navy-light); }
.chat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px; right: -4px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}
.chat-window {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 0;
  width: 340px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 460px;
}
.chat-window.open { display: flex; }
.chat-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
}
.chat-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.chat-header-name { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; }
.chat-header-status { color: var(--green); font-size: .75rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; }
.chat-header-status::before { content: '●'; font-size: .6rem; }
.chat-messages {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .75rem;
}
.chat-msg {
  max-width: 80%;
  padding: .65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: .875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.chat-msg-bot {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-800);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.chat-msg-user {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
  align-self: flex-end;
}
.chat-quick-replies {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .4rem;
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
}
.quick-reply-btn {
  padding: .35rem .85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.quick-reply-btn:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.chat-input-wrap {
  padding: .75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  display: flex;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.chat-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: .6rem .9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .875rem;
  outline: none;
}
.chat-input:focus { border-color: var(--navy); }
.chat-send {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Scroll Animations ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: .4s; }

/* ── Badges & Labels ── */
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .25rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.badge-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.badge-green { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); }
.badge-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

/* ── Divider ── */
.divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--green));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 1rem auto 2rem;
}
.divider-left { margin-left: 0; }

/* ── Number Counters ── */
.counter-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.counter-num {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.counter-label { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; }

/* ── Progress Bar ── */
.progress-bar {
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--green));
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.5s ease;
}

/* ── Sticky phone bar (mobile) ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-ctas { display: flex; }

  :root { --header-h: 68px; }

  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-content { padding: 48px 0; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; }

  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .situations-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-slider { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .video-testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .purchases-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-brand p { max-width: none; }

  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .nav.mobile-open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-h);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 2rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    gap: .25rem;
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .nav.mobile-open .nav-link { padding: 1rem; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
  .nav-dropdown-menu { position: static; transform: none; opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; box-shadow: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); margin-top: .5rem; }
  .nav-dropdown-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

  .trust-items { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .trust-divider { display: none; }

  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .compare-table { font-size: .8rem; }
  .compare-table th, .compare-table td { padding: .75rem; }

  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  body { padding-bottom: 64px; }

  .chat-window { width: 100vw; right: -24px; bottom: 72px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .situations-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-hero { padding: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ── Accessibility ── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
}

/* ── Print ── */
@media print {
  #header, .sticky-ctas, .chat-widget, .popup-overlay, #footer { display: none; }
  body { padding: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM — COMPONENTS (P018)
   Moved from inline <style> injection to single cached file.
   All generators reference this via ../../css/styles.css.
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Page Hero (all page types) ── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, #0d2845 60%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.page-hero h1 span { white-space: nowrap; }

/* ── Breadcrumb ── */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

/* ── Trust Bar (P015) ── */
.trust-bar { background: var(--navy-dark); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: var(--header-h) 0 .8rem; }
.trust-bar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trust-bar .trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-weight: 500; min-width: 0; }
.trust-bar .trust-item strong { color: var(--white); }
.trust-bar .trust-item .ti-icon { font-size: .85rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ti-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.ti-green { color: var(--green); }
.trust-bar .trust-divider { width: 1px; height: 1.1rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Answer Block / GEO Direct Answer (P014) ── */
.answer-block {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}
.answer-block-q { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.answer-block-a { color: var(--gray-800); line-height: 1.65; font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }

/* ── Timeline / Process Graphic (P014) ── */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 3rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: .6rem; bottom: .6rem; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), var(--navy)); }
.timeline-step { position: relative; margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }
.timeline-step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-dot { position: absolute; left: -2.55rem; top: .25rem; width: 1.2rem; height: 1.2rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); border: 3px solid var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,.35); z-index: 1; }
.timeline-dot.dot-navy { background: var(--navy); }
.timeline-dot.dot-green { background: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(22,163,74,.3); }
.timeline-step-num { font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.timeline-step-title { font-size: .975rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.timeline-step-body { color: var(--gray-700); font-size: .875rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ── Key Takeaways (P014) ── */
.key-takeaways { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3a, #0d2845); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.75rem 2rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.key-takeaways-label { font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.key-takeaways ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.key-takeaways li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size: .875rem; line-height: 1.55; padding: .3rem 0 .3rem 1.4rem; position: relative; }
.key-takeaways li::before { content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

/* ── Warning Callout (P014) ── */
.warning-callout { background: #fffbeb; border: 1px solid #fde68a; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem; margin: 1.75rem 0; display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.warning-callout-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1.4; }
.warning-callout-title { font-weight: 700; color: #92400e; margin-bottom: .3rem; font-size: .875rem; }
.warning-callout-body { color: #78350f; font-size: .85rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

/* ── Expert Tip (P014) ── */
.expert-tip { background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; margin: 1.75rem 0; display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.expert-tip-avatar { width: 2.4rem; height: 2.4rem; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--gold)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); font-size: .85rem; }
.expert-tip-label { font-size: .67rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.expert-tip-body { color: var(--gray-700); font-size: .875rem; line-height: 1.55; font-style: italic; }
.expert-tip-source { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-top: .3rem; font-style: normal; }

/* ── Cost Breakdown Cards (P014) ── */
.cost-breakdown { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin: 1.75rem 0; }
.cost-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem 1rem; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid var(--gray-300); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.cost-card.highlight { border-top-color: var(--green); }
.cost-card-label { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.cost-card-value { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.cost-card.highlight .cost-card-value { color: var(--green); }
.cost-card-note { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-top: .3rem; line-height: 1.35; }

/* ── Inline Mid-Page CTA (P015) ── */
.inline-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f3a, #0d2845); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.inline-cta-text h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: .35rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.inline-cta-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .85rem; margin: 0; }
.inline-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: .75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Comparison Table (P014) ── */
.comparison-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .875rem; }
.comparison-table th { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: .75rem 1rem; text-align: left; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; }
.comparison-table th.highlight-col { background: var(--green); }
.comparison-table td { padding: .7rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200); color: var(--gray-700); }
.comparison-table td.highlight-col { background: rgba(22,163,74,.06); font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); }
.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--gray-50); }
.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td.highlight-col { background: rgba(22,163,74,.09); }
.comparison-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* ── Decision Tree / Branching Cards (P014) ── */
.decision-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.decision-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem; border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.decision-card-condition { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.decision-card-rec { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .4rem; font-size: .9rem; }
.decision-card-why { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.45; }
.decision-card a { display: inline-block; margin-top: .6rem; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── Checklist (P016) ── */
.checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1rem 0; }
.checklist li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .6rem; padding: .35rem 0; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.45; }

/* ── Author Box (P016) ── */
.author-box { background: var(--navy); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem; margin: 1.75rem 0; color: var(--white); }
.author-box-avatar { width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--navy-dark)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.author-avatar-lg { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--navy-dark)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.author-box-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); font-size: .9rem; }
.author-box-title { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.author-box-meta { font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-top: .2rem; }

/* ── Sidebar Card (P016) ── */
.sidebar-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.75rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border-top: 4px solid var(--gold); }
.sidebar-card h4 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.related-post { display: block; color: var(--gray-700); font-size: .875rem; padding: .75rem 0; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200); transition: color var(--transition); }
.related-post:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.related-post:hover { color: var(--navy); }

/* ── City Page Styles ── */
.local-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin: 3rem 0; }
.local-stat { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-top: 4px solid var(--gold); }
.local-stat-num { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.local-stat-label { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin-top: .25rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.zip-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.zip-chip { background: var(--gray-100); border: 1px solid var(--gray-300); border-radius: 6px; padding: .3rem .75rem; font-size: .8rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--navy); }
.hood-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.hood-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-700); }
.hood-item::before { content: '📍'; font-size: .75rem; }
.nearby-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.nearby-links a { padding: .4rem .9rem; background: var(--gray-100); border: 1px solid var(--gray-300); border-radius: 6px; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
.nearby-links a:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

/* ── County Page Styles ── */
.county-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin: 2.5rem 0; }
.county-stat { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.5rem; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.county-stat-num { font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.county-stat-label { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--gray-600); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-top: .25rem; }

/* ── Blog / Article Page Styles ── */
.article-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.article-meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.article-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
.article-body { max-width: none; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--navy); margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 2px solid var(--gray-200); }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--navy-dark); margin: 2rem 0 .75rem; }
.article-body p { color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding-left: 1.5rem; }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.article-lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--gray-800); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); padding: 1.5rem; background: var(--gray-100); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.article-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.toc { background: var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.5rem; margin: 2rem 0; border: 1px solid var(--gray-300); }
.toc h4 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .75rem; font-size: .9rem; }
.toc ol { padding-left: 1.25rem; margin: 0; }
.toc li { margin-bottom: .35rem; font-size: .875rem; }
.toc a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
.toc a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.city-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; margin-top: .75rem; }
.city-link { padding: .3rem .7rem; background: var(--gray-100); border: 1px solid var(--gray-300); border-radius: 5px; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
.city-link:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

/* ── Service Page Layout ── */
.service-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
.service-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; }

/* ── Case Study Stats Grid ── */
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.stat-box { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); }

/* ── Cluster / AA Page Styles ── */
.author-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding: .75rem 1.25rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-radius: 8px; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.author-bar-text { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.author-bar-text strong { color: var(--white); }
.facts-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.fact-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem; text-align: center; }
.fact-num { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.fact-label { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-top: .25rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; line-height: 1.4; }
.section-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); }
.section-card h3 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .6rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.section-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }
.related-links { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .75rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.related-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1rem 1.25rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: .875rem; transition: var(--transition); }
.related-link:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.related-link i { color: var(--gold); font-size: .9rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.city-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin: 1.25rem 0; }
.city-tag { background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--navy); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; padding: .3rem .75rem; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; }
.city-tag:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #1a3a6e); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 3rem; text-align: center; color: var(--white); margin: 3rem 0; }
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 540px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM (P020)
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Tablet: 960px ── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-sidebar { position: static; }
  .local-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .county-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .facts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .related-links { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-band { padding: 2rem; }
}

/* ── Mobile: 768px ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Page hero */
  .page-hero { padding: 40px 0 60px; }

  /* Trust bar */
  .trust-bar .trust-divider { display: none; }
  .trust-bar-inner { gap: 1rem; }
  .trust-bar .trust-item { font-size: .75rem; }

  /* Stats grids */
  .local-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
  .county-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .facts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }

  /* Inline CTA */
  .inline-cta { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem; }
  .inline-cta-actions { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .inline-cta-actions .btn { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

  /* Timeline */
  .timeline { padding-left: 2.5rem; }

  /* Comparison table — horizontal scroll */
  .comparison-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .comparison-table { min-width: 480px; }

  /* Hood list */
  .hood-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Service layout */
  .service-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-sidebar { position: static; }

  /* Article body typography */
  .article-body h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .article-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .article-lead { font-size: 1rem; }

  /* Cluster: cta-band */
  .cta-band { padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
  .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cta-buttons .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 340px; }

  /* Decision grid */
  .decision-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Expert tip */
  .expert-tip { flex-direction: column; }
  .expert-tip-avatar { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; font-size: .75rem; }

  /* Warning callout */
  .warning-callout { padding: 1rem; }

  /* Sidebar card */
  .sidebar-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
}

/* ── Small mobile: 480px ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .local-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .75rem; }
  .county-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .75rem; }
  .cost-breakdown { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .facts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .key-takeaways { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .inline-cta { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .toc { padding: 1rem; }
  .article-lead { padding: 1rem; }
  .cta-band { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .breadcrumb { font-size: .8rem; }

  /* Buttons — touch targets */
  .btn { min-height: 44px; }
  .btn-sm { min-height: 40px; padding: .65rem 1.4rem; }
}

/* ── Form Validation States (P025) ── */
.input-error { border-color: #dc3545 !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220,53,69,.15) !important; }
.field-error  { display:block; color:#dc3545; font-size:.78rem; margin-top:.3rem; font-weight:500; }
.form-honey   { position:absolute; left:-9999px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; }
.spin-icon    { display:inline-block; animation:spin .6s linear infinite; }