/* ==========================================================================
   EXPRESSCLICK CONSULT — CUSTOM DESIGN SYSTEM & CSS STYLESHEET
   Aesthetics: Premium Editorial, Confident Modernism, McKinsey Accent
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   01. DESIGN TOKENS & ROOT VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Color System */
    --color-primary: #132651;                  /* Deep Navy */
    --color-primary-light: #1a3570;            /* Hover highlight navy */
    --color-accent: #dfc274;                   /* Warm Gold Accent */
    --color-dark: hsl(220, 16%, 12%);          /* Editorial Ink Black */
    --color-dark-light: hsl(220, 12%, 18%);    /* Sub-text base */
    --color-light: #ffffff;                    /* White background */
    --color-card-bg: hsl(220, 16%, 98%);       /* Subtle off-white card surfaces */
    
    --color-text-primary: hsl(220, 16%, 16%);   /* Primary typography density */
    --color-text-secondary: hsl(220, 10%, 42%); /* Slate Gray for secondary descriptive layers */
    --color-text-muted: hsl(220, 8%, 56%);      /* Light gray helper tags */
    --color-border: rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.12);   /* Fine blue-accent borders */
    --color-border-dark: rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.25);
    
    /* System Colors */
    --color-success: hsl(142, 60%, 25%);
    --color-warning: hsl(38, 92%, 40%);
    --color-gold: hsl(45, 86%, 50%);            /* Premium gold stars rating */
    
    /* Layout & Spacing */
    --spacing-xs: 0.25rem;
    --spacing-sm: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-md: 1rem;
    --spacing-lg: 1.5rem;
    --spacing-xl: 2.5rem;
    --spacing-xxl: 4rem;
    
    /* Typographic Hierarchy (Fluid) */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    
    /* Effects & Transitions */
    --border-radius-sm: 4px;
    --border-radius-md: 8px;
    --border-radius-lg: 16px;
    --box-shadow-subtle: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.04);
    --box-shadow-premium: 0 10px 40px -10px rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.08);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.15s ease-out;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   02. BASE HTML RESET & EDITORIAL DECOR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--color-light);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography styles */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }

p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   03. REUSABLE UTILITIES & COMPONENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-lg);
    padding-right: var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.15);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-block {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-6 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* Grid Layouts */
.grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); }

/* Glassmorphism utility */
.glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-subtle);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
}

/* Border card */
.editorial-card {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-subtle);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.editorial-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-premium);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   04. SITE HEADER (STICKY NAVIGATION)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* Logo styling */
.brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.brand-logo-img {
    height: var(--site-logo-height, 38px);
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.logo-text-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
}

.logo-accent {
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-left: 1px;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.nav-item {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}

.nav-item:hover, .nav-item.active {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Actions */
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.audience-toggle-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    background-color: var(--color-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 3px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.toggle-pill-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.toggle-pill-item.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile Toggler */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 22px;
    height: 16px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    border-radius: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   05. MOBILE NAVIGATION DRAWER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -320px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
    transform: translateX(-320px);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
    font-size: 2rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.mobile-nav-links ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.mobile-nav-item {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    display: block;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.mobile-nav-item.active, .mobile-nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.mobile-audience-routing .routing-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.mobile-audience-routing .routing-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   06. HERO & INTERACTIVE ROUTER BLOCK
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-h1 {
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-subheading {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 3vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
}

.hero-authority {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Dynamic audience router split section */
.router-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.router-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.router-card {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 250px;
}

.router-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-premium);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.router-card-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.router-card-body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.router-card-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.router-card-link i {
    margin-left: var(--spacing-sm);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.router-card:hover .router-card-link i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Two-column Hero Layout for Homepage & International page */
#homepage-hero,
#intl-hero {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
}

#homepage-hero .hero-grid-layout,
#intl-hero .hero-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xxl);
    align-items: center;
}

#homepage-hero .hero-text-content,
#intl-hero .hero-text-content {
    text-align: left;
}

#homepage-hero .hero-h1,
#intl-hero .hero-h1 {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
}

#homepage-hero .hero-subheading,
#intl-hero .hero-subheading {
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

#homepage-hero .hero-cta-group,
#intl-hero .hero-cta-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

#homepage-hero .hero-authority,
#intl-hero .hero-authority {
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-transform: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

#homepage-hero .hero-authority i,
#intl-hero .hero-authority i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-right: var(--spacing-xs);
}

#homepage-hero .hero-image-container,
#intl-hero .hero-image-container {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-premium);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    background: var(--color-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

#homepage-hero .hero-image-container::before,
#intl-hero .hero-image-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), transparent 60%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

#homepage-hero .hero-image-container:hover,
#intl-hero .hero-image-container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(19, 38, 81, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.25);
}

#homepage-hero .hero-image-el,
#intl-hero .hero-image-el {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

#homepage-hero .hero-image-container:hover .hero-image-el,
#intl-hero .hero-image-container:hover .hero-image-el {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Mobile responsive styles for hero grid */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    #homepage-hero .hero-grid-layout,
    #intl-hero .hero-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-xl);
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    #homepage-hero .hero-text-content,
    #intl-hero .hero-text-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    #homepage-hero .hero-h1,
    #homepage-hero .hero-subheading,
    #intl-hero .hero-h1,
    #intl-hero .hero-subheading {
        text-align: center;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    
    #homepage-hero .hero-image-container,
    #intl-hero .hero-image-container {
        max-width: 550px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   07. STATS BAR & GUARANTEES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Guarantee Badge Reusable block */
.guarantee-badge {
    background-color: hsl(196, 67%, 97%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.guarantee-icon {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.guarantee-content h4 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.guarantee-content p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   08. PRICING SYSTEM & SWITCHER COMPONENT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pricing-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.pricing-switcher-wrapper {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 4px;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.switcher-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.switcher-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Pricing Cards Table */
.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.pricing-card {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-premium);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.pricing-card.featured {
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.card-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.pricing-card-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.tier-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.tier-description {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.pricing-card-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1;
}

.price-currency {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    vertical-align: super;
}

.pricing-card-features {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.feature-list-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.feature-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.feature-item {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.feature-item i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.pricing-card-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* Additional Services Table */
.services-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.services-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
}

.services-table th, .services-table td {
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.services-table th {
    background-color: rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.02);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.services-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.services-table .service-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.services-table .service-price {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   09. PROCESS WORKFLOW & TESTIMONIALS SLIDER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-section {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.process-grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    position: relative;
}

.process-step {
    position: relative;
}

.step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.15);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Testimonial slider / cards */
.testimonial-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-subtle);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-rating {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.testimonial-author {
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.author-image {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: var(--color-light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-image-fallback {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.author-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.author-city {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. INDICATIVE WORD-COUNT CALCULATOR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.calculator-box {
    background-color: hsl(196, 67%, 97%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) auto;
}

.calculator-box h4 {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-align: center;
}

.calculator-form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.calculator-form-group label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.calc-input {
    padding: 0.75rem var(--spacing-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.calc-select {
    padding: 0.75rem var(--spacing-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.calculator-results {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.results-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.results-note {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Calculator mode toggle (Word Count ↔ Page Count) */
.calc-mode-toggle {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.calc-mode-btn {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.calc-mode-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.05);
}

.calc-mode-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Accordion expander widget */
.accordion-wrapper {
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
}

.accordion-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.accordion-header {
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.accordion-icon {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.25s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
    max-height: 1000px;
    transition: max-height 0.25s cubic-bezier(1, 0, 1, 0);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. DATA DASHBOARD & CHART GRIDS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.dashboard-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xxl);
}

.chart-card {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-subtle);
    min-height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.chart-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.chart-container {
    position: relative;
    margin: auto;
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
}

/* Tag cloud */
.tag-cloud {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
}

.tag-cloud-item {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: default;
}

.tag-cloud-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Partner Logo Grid */
.logo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(130px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.logo-slot {
    background-color: rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.02);
    border: 1px dashed var(--color-border-dark);
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-slot:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. ABOUT PAGE & FOUNDER FOCUS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
}

.about-founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.founder-photo-slot {
    background-color: var(--color-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(19, 38, 81, 0.06);
}

.founder-photo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.founder-photo-slot:hover .founder-photo-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.mission-highlight-card {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.mission-highlight-card h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.mission-highlight-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.founder-story h3 {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. DYNAMIC CONTACT & SCOPING SHEET
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xxl);
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.form-control {
    padding: 0.75rem var(--spacing-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.1);
}

.contact-channels-box {
    background-color: hsl(196, 67%, 97%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.contact-channels-box h4 {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. BLOG & RESOURCE INDEX
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xxl);
}

.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--color-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-premium);
}

.blog-card-image-slot {
    background-color: rgba(37, 150, 190, 0.02);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-image-slot img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.blog-card-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog-card-link i {
    margin-left: var(--spacing-sm);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-link i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. CORPORATE FOOTER SYSTEM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0 var(--spacing-xl);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-xxl);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.footer-logo {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-logo .logo-main {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-logo .logo-accent {
    color: #dfc274;
}

.footer-tagline {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.footer-trust-notes {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.trust-note-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.trust-note-item i {
    color: #dfc274;
}

.footer-heading {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-links-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: #dfc274;
    padding-left: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.contact-channel-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.contact-channel-item i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #dfc274;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-channel-item:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-channel-item .channel-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-channel-item .channel-desc {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
    padding-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-lg);
    padding-right: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.bottom-bar-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.copyright-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.bottom-links a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.bottom-links .divider {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin: 0 6px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. MEDIA QUERY BREAKPOINTS (RESPONSIVENESS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Large Tablets & Small Desktops (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .pricing-grid .pricing-card:last-child {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    .process-grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    }
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    }
    .about-founder-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .founder-photo-slot {
        height: 380px;
        position: static;
    }
    .dashboard-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Small Tablets (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-nav, .btn-header-cta {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    .router-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    .stat-item {
        border-right: none;
    }
    .stat-item:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .pricing-grid .pricing-card:last-child {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Mobile Phones (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .stat-item:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: none;
    }
    .process-grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .bottom-bar-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Mobile phone header layout adjustment to prevent logo and toggle pill overlap */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .header-container {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
        row-gap: var(--spacing-sm);
        padding-top: var(--spacing-sm);
        padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    .brand-logo {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 1;
    }
    .header-actions {
        display: contents;
    }
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        grid-column: 2;
        grid-row: 1;
        justify-self: end;
    }
    .audience-toggle-pill {
        grid-column: 1 / span 2;
        grid-row: 2;
        justify-self: center;
        margin-top: 4px;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }
}