/* ===== BASE RESET & VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
  --primary: #2563eb;
  --primary-dark: #1d4ed8;
  --primary-light: #eff6ff;
  --primary-rgb: 37, 99, 235;
  --accent: #f59e0b;
  --accent-dark: #d97706;
  --accent-light: #fffbeb;
  --bg: #f9fafb;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --text: #111827;
  --text-muted: #6b7280;
  --border: #e5e7eb;
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.09), 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 22px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.11), 0 8px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --max-width: 1180px;
  --transition: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 130px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.15);
}

/* ===== DISCLOSURE BAR ===== */
.disclosure-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fffbeb, #fef3c7);
  color: #92400e;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #fcd34d;
}

.disclosure-bar a {
  color: #92400e;
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== HEADER ===== */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.site-header:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #22c55e);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.header-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.header-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  color: #fff !important;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ===== LAYOUT ===== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.main-content {
  min-width: 0;
}

.sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 92px;
}

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  padding: 52px 0 36px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.15);
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 100%;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.hero-grid .hero-text h1 { max-width: none; }

.hero .subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.hero-image-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 28px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6f7ed 0%, #a7f3d0 40%, #6ee7b7 70%, #34d399 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-image-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 100%);
}

.hero-image-placeholder i {
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-caption {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: -18px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-left: 2px;
}

/* ===== ARTICLE CONTENT ===== */
.article-body h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 36px 0 16px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.article-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 24px 0 12px;
}

.article-body p {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.article-body ul,
.article-body ol {
  margin: 16px 0;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.article-body li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ===== CHECKLIST ===== */
.checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.checklist li {
  padding: 10px 0 10px 40px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.checklist li::before {
  content: "\f058";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  top: 10px;
}

/* ===== CARDS / GRID ===== */
.card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.benefit-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), #22c55e);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

.benefit-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.benefit-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), #d1fae5);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== COMPARISON TABLE ===== */
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.comparison-table thead th {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.comparison-table tbody tr {
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

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

/* ===== STEPS ===== */
.steps {
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 23px;
  top: 52px;
  bottom: -12px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.1));
}

.step-number {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #22c55e);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-content h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.step-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ===== FORM CARD (SIDEBAR) ===== */
.form-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.15);
}

.form-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.form-card-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.form-card-header h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.form-card-header p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  position: relative;
}

.form-card-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: #a3b5a9;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);
}

.form-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.form-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
}

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

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

.btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 32px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn i {
  font-size: 0.85em;
}

/* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0f5a2b 50%, #064e3b 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 56px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.cta-section p {
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-section .btn-accent {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ===== TRUST BADGES ===== */
.trust-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 16px 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.trust-badge .icon,
.trust-badge i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-list {
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  gap: 16px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-question::after {
  content: "\f067";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question::after {
  content: "\f068";
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: "\201c";
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 24px;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #162b1e 0%, #0f1f15 100%);
  color: #b0c4b6;
  padding: 56px 0 28px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.footer-brand .logo {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-brand .logo-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #22c55e);
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #7a9482;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-col li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #7a9482;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #536b5a;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: #536b5a;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ===== DISCLOSURE (inline) ===== */
.disclosure-inline {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4, #ecfdf5);
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.disclosure-inline strong {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ===== PAGE HEADER (for inner pages) ===== */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0f5a2b 50%, #064e3b 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 48px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.page-header p {
  opacity: 0.9;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  position: relative;
}

.page-body {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 48px auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.page-body h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 32px 0 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.page-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 22px 0 10px;
}

.page-body p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.page-body ul {
  margin: 14px 0;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.page-body li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.page-body .last-updated {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ===== CONTACT PAGE ===== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), #d1fae5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.1);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-item .icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #22c55e);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

.contact-item-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-item-text span,
.contact-item-text a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sidebar {
    position: static;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 68px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .header-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

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

  .page-header h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .comparison-table {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .comparison-table th,
  .comparison-table td {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }

  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* ===== COOKIE BANNER ===== */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 31, 21, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #b0c4b6;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.cookie-banner.show {
  display: flex;
}

.cookie-banner p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.cookie-banner a {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cookie-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #22c55e);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

.cookie-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.4);
}

/* ===== SECTION HELPERS ===== */
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.animate-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.animate-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== FORM VALIDATION & SUBMIT ANIMATION ===== */
.input-error {
  border-color: #ef4444 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12) !important;
  animation: headShake 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes headShake {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  15% { transform: translateX(-4px); }
  30% { transform: translateX(4px); }
  45% { transform: translateX(-3px); }
  60% { transform: translateX(2px); }
  75% { transform: translateX(-1px); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

.shake {
  animation: headShake 0.4s ease;
}

.form-fields {
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.form-success {
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

button[type="submit"]:disabled {
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* ===== IMAGE PLACEHOLDERS ===== */
.img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6f7ed 0%, #d1fae5 40%, #a7f3d0 70%, #6ee7b7 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

.img-placeholder.ratio-16-9 {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.img-placeholder.ratio-4-3 {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.img-placeholder.ratio-3-2 {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
}

.img-placeholder.ratio-1-1 {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.img-placeholder.ratio-21-9 {
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
}

.img-placeholder .img-ph-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.img-placeholder .img-ph-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.img-placeholder .img-ph-size {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  opacity: 0.45;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Real image inside placeholder */
.img-placeholder img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
}

.img-caption {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding-left: 2px;
}

/* Gallery grid for image placeholders */
.img-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.img-gallery .img-placeholder {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

/* Inline image with text wrap */
.img-inline {
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.img-inline.float-right {
  float: right;
  margin: 0 0 20px 28px;
  width: 45%;
}

.img-inline.float-left {
  float: left;
  margin: 0 28px 20px 0;
  width: 45%;
}

.clearfix::after {
  content: '';
  display: table;
  clear: both;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .img-inline.float-right,
  .img-inline.float-left {
    float: none;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 20px 0;
  }
}

/* ===== LANDING3: VIOLETSIGNALWORLD-STYLE UNIQUE COMPONENTS ===== */

/* Sticky Warning Banner */
.sticky-warning {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;
  color: #92400e;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: sticky;
  top: 69px; /* stack below site-header (69px tall) */
  z-index: 90; /* below header so it doesn't cover nav */
}
.sticky-warning i { margin-right: 6px; }

/* Hero with Floating Stat Card */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.floating-stat {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  left: -20px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  max-width: 230px;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.floating-stat .stat-value {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}
.floating-stat .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .floating-stat { position: relative; bottom: auto; left: auto; margin: -40px auto 20px; }
}

/* Hero Headline Highlight */
.hero h1 .highlight {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero h1 .highlight::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Author block */
.author-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.author-info .author-name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.author-info .author-meta { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Interactive ROI Timeline */
.roi-section {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 64px 24px;
  margin: 48px auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.roi-section h2 { color: #fff; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.roi-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.roi-timeline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  position: relative;
}
.roi-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #1e293b;
  z-index: 0;
}
.roi-dot {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1e293b;
  border: 3px solid #334155;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}
.roi-dot:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.roi-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #111827;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
}
.roi-content-box {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #1e293b;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.roi-content-box h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.roi-content-box p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); line-height: 1.7; }

/* Energy Yield Monitor */
.energy-monitor {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 32px;
  margin: 48px auto;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.energy-monitor::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,158,11,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: rotateGlow 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes rotateGlow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.energy-monitor-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.energy-monitor h2,
.energy-monitor h3 {
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.energy-monitor .monitor-note,
.energy-monitor .section-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  max-width: 640px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.monitor-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .monitor-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; } }
.monitor-item .monitor-value,
.monitor-card .monitor-value {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1;
}
.monitor-item .monitor-label,
.monitor-card .monitor-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Risk Disclaimer Box */
.risk-disclaimer {
  background: #fff5f5;
  border: 2px solid #fecaca;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  margin: 48px auto;
  color: #7f1d1d;
}
.risk-disclaimer h3 {
  color: #991b1b;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.risk-disclaimer h3 i { margin-right: 8px; }
.risk-disclaimer ul { margin-left: 20px; margin-top: 10px; }
.risk-disclaimer li { margin-bottom: 8px; color: #7f1d1d; }

/* Prominent Warning Box */
.prominent-warning {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 2px solid #fcd34d;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 32px 28px 68px;
  margin: 32px auto;
  position: relative;
  color: #78350f;
}
.prominent-warning::before {
  content: '\f071';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  top: 28px;
  color: #d97706;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.prominent-warning strong { color: #7c2d12; }

/* Centered Form Container (violetsignalworld-style) */
.eligibility-form {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 48px auto;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.eligibility-form h2 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.eligibility-form .form-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Inline images */
.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}
.author-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--primary-light);
}
.article-figure {
  margin: 32px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.article-figure img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: block;
}
.article-figure figcaption {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}
.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 24px;
}
.team-photo {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: block;
  border: 3px solid var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.team-card h3 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card .role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   LAYOUT FIXES — classes used in PHP but missing from base CSS
   ========================================================== */

/* Navigation aliases (PHP uses .site-nav and .main-nav) */
.site-nav,
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.site-nav a,
.main-nav a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition, 0.2s ease);
}
.site-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a:hover,
.site-nav a.active,
.main-nav a.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
}
.site-nav .btn,
.main-nav .btn { margin-left: 8px; }

/* Hero two-column grid */
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-text { min-width: 0; }
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 18px 0 28px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.hero-compact { padding: 42px 0 22px; }
.hero-compact h1 { font-size: 2rem; max-width: 760px; }
.hero-quote,
.hero-compare {
  padding: 48px 0 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-quote h1,
.hero-compare h1 { margin: 0 auto 14px; }
.hero-quote .hero-subtitle,
.hero-compare .hero-subtitle { margin: 0 auto 8px; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.9rem !important; }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* Editorial article body */
.editorial {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text);
}
.editorial .lede {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-left: 18px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}
.editorial h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 40px 0 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.editorial h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.editorial p { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.editorial ul, .editorial ol { margin: 12px 0 22px 22px; }
.editorial li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.editorial-section { margin: 48px 0; }

/* Intro section */
.intro-section { padding: 24px 0 8px; }
.intro-text {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Process steps (how-it-works) */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0 32px;
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.process-step .step-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.process-step .step-n {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--border);
}
.process-step h4 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.process-step p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* CTA sections */
.cta-final,
.cta-section,
.cta-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 52px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 48px auto;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
}
.cta-final h2,
.cta-section h2,
.cta-block h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-final p,
.cta-section p,
.cta-block p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-final .btn-primary,
.cta-section .btn-primary,
.cta-block .btn-primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.cta-final .btn-primary:hover,
.cta-section .btn-primary:hover,
.cta-block .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.cta-note { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-top: 14px; }

/* Team grid */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

/* Compare page */
.compare-grid,
.compare-cards-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.compare-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition, 0.2s ease), box-shadow var(--transition, 0.2s ease);
}
.compare-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.compare-card h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.compare-card .rating { color: var(--accent); margin: 6px 0 10px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.compare-card .spec-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.compare-card .spec-list li {
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
}
.compare-card .spec-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.badge-best { background: #ecfdf5; color: #047857; }
.badge-value { background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary-dark); }
.badge-quiet { background: #ede9fe; color: #6d28d9; }
.badge-summer { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.comparison-table-section { margin: 40px 0; }
.compare-table-wrap,
.table-wrapper { overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0; }
.compare-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.compare-table thead th {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.table-note { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 8px; font-style: italic; }

/* Get-quote page */
.form-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin: 32px auto;
  align-items: start;
}
.form-group-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.quote-sidebar > * { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.steps-card { padding: 24px; }
.steps-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 14px 0 0; counter-reset: step; }
.steps-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 42px;
  counter-increment: step;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.steps-list li::before {
  content: counter(step);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .form-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Trust row / items */
.trust-section { padding: 20px 0; }
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials-section { margin: 40px 0; }
.testimonial-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.testimonial {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.testimonial .rating { color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.testimonial footer,
.testimonial cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* FAQ section styling helpers */
.faq-section { margin: 40px 0; }
.faq { margin: 20px auto; }

/* Contact page */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin: 24px auto;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.contact-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-list i { color: var(--primary); width: 20px; margin-top: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* About / company details */
.company-details {
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 26px 28px;
}
.company-details h3 { margin-top: 0; }
.company-details p { margin: 6px 0; font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* Author block extras */
.author-bio { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-top: 4px; }
.author-title { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.author-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }

/* Monitor cards */
.monitor-card { text-align: center; }
.monitor-value {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.monitor-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Stat sub */
.stat-sub { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 6px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* Footer extras */
.footer-brand { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-disclosure {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.footer-legal-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-legal-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.footer-legal-links a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* Cookie inner (PHP uses .cookie-inner + .cookie-actions + .cookie-btn) */
.cookie-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex: 1;
}
.cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-btn {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Misc */
.btn-large { padding: 14px 28px; font-size: 1rem; }
.narrow { max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: -6px auto 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.last-updated {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.brand {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Rating stars */
.rating { display: inline-flex; gap: 2px; align-items: center; }
.rating i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.rating span { margin-left: 6px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Secondary button */
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Form helpers */
.required { color: #dc2626; margin-left: 2px; font-weight: 700; }
.checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Disclosure text variant */
.disclosure-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 14px 0;
}

/* Quote section wrapper */
.quote-section {
  padding: 32px 0 24px;
}

/* Footer copyright */
.copyright {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* Cookie accept button override (ensures it renders even if .btn is missing) */
.cookie-accept {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cookie-accept:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }