/* ==========================================================================
   1. CORE VARIABLES & RESET
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --primary: #0F172A;       /* Premium deep navy */
  --primary-hover: #111827;
  --accent: #D4A76A;        /* Warm luxury gold */
  --accent-hover: #B8894A;
  --success: #25D366;       /* WhatsApp Green */
  --success-hover: #1EBE5D;
  --bg-light: #F8F9FA;
  --text-dark: #2C3E50;
  --text-muted: #6C757D;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --border-color: #E9ECEF;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --radius: 8px;
  --transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, sans-serif;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: clamp(18px, 3vw, 48px);
  padding-right: clamp(18px, 3vw, 48px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. VECTOR ICON UTILITIES & TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */
.text-gold { color: #F1C40F; }
.text-green { color: var(--success); margin-right: 8px; }
.text-accent { color: var(--accent); margin-right: 8px; }

.feature-card .icon i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.service-card ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.link-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. TOP TRUST BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 9px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-content i {
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.top-phone {
  color: #F1C40F;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.top-phone:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01));
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.nav-menu li {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  background: transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 167, 106, 0.22), rgba(20, 40, 60, 0.08));
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: -1;
}

.nav-menu a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1px 1px auto 1px;
  height: 50%;
  border-radius: 11px 11px 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.45), rgba(255,255,255,0));
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before,
.nav-menu a:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-menu a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid rgba(212, 167, 106, 0.8);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. BUTTONS & BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-large {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #E8F8F5;
  color: #117A65;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F7FA 0%, #C3CFE2 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 45px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-text h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 18px 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.hero-text p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding-top: 22px;
}

.proof-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 167, 106, 0.72);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3));
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), 0 5px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.proof-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #f1c40f;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 167, 106, 0.24), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.34));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.proof-item i {
  color: #f1c40f;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HERO CONVERSION CARD (QUICK FORM)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.hero-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-card input,
.hero-card select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background-color: #FAFAFA;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-card input:focus,
.hero-card select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SECTIONS, GRIDS & CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.section-gray {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.section-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
}

.grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}

.screening-section {
  background: #f5f1ee;
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.screening-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

.screening-header .section-rule {
  width: 120px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.screening-header .section-rule::before,
.screening-header .section-rule::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d4a76a;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.screening-header::before,
.screening-header::after {
  display: none;
}

.screening-header h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  color: #a04339;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.screening-header p {
  margin-top: 18px;
  color: #4b5563;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1.03rem;
}

.screening-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  text-align: center;
}

.screening-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 12px 16px;
  min-height: 220px;
}

.screening-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  color: #1f4d3a;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.screening-item h3 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #a04339;
  line-height: 1.3;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.screening-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #495663;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.testimonials-section {
  padding: 86px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f5f0 0%, #eef2f1 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.testimonials-header {
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.testimonials-header h2 {
  color: #1f4d3a;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 310px;
  padding: 30px 28px 26px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 77, 58, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.testimonial-card-featured {
  background: #1f4d3a;
  border-color: #1f4d3a;
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.testimonial-card-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-15px);
}

.testimonial-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  right: 26px;
  color: rgba(212, 167, 106, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #c58d38;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonial-card blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  color: #354152;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-card-featured blockquote {
  color: #f8fafc;
}

.testimonial-card footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-card-featured footer {
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-card footer strong {
  color: #1f4d3a;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.testimonial-card footer span {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.testimonial-card-featured footer strong,
.testimonial-card-featured footer span {
  color: #f8fafc;
}

/* Feature & Service Cards */
.feature-card,
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover,
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.feature-card h3,
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-card p,
.service-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.category-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #f7f7f5;
}

.category-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
}

.category-header .section-rule {
  width: 120px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.category-header .section-rule::before,
.category-header .section-rule::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d4a76a;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.category-header .section-rule::before {
  left: -16px;
}

.category-header .section-rule::after {
  right: -16px;
}

.category-header h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  color: #a04339;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.category-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid #ecf0f2;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 26px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  min-height: 205px;
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.category-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #2c3b3a;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.category-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #a04339;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.category-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #495663;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-question i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  background: #FAF9F6;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Active Open State */
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px; /* Expanded capacity to prevent text truncation */
  padding: 15px 20px 20px 20px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FLOATING ACTION BUTTON (WHATSAPP)
   ========================================================================== */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  background: var(--success);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  background: var(--success-hover);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.whatsapp-float i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 35px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 35px;
  }
  
  .hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  .category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .screening-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

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

  .testimonial-card-featured,
  .testimonial-card-featured:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .hero-proof {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

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

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

  .whatsapp-float {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US & VETTING SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-text h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 15px 0;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.about-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.about-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.stat-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.stat-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-card {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.about-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vetting-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.vetting-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.vetting-list i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.vetting-list strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.vetting-list p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROFESSIONAL FOOTER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f172a 0%, #111827 100%);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 65px 0 25px 0;
  border-top: 3px solid #D4A76A;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.8fr 0.9fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-logo {
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-about {
  color: #D1D5DB;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.badge-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
}

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

.footer-links a {
  color: #E5E7EB;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #E5E7EB;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-contact i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-contact a {
  color: #E5E7EB;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 167, 106, 0.22);
  padding-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-socials a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness for Footer */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 15px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
#why-us .feature-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 35px 25px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

#why-us .feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.3); /* Accent color border highlight */
}

#why-us .feature-card .icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #EBF5FB; /* Subtle soft blue fill */
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

#why-us .feature-card:hover .icon {
  background: var(--accent);
}

#why-us .feature-card .icon i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

#why-us .feature-card:hover .icon i {
  color: var(--white);
}

#why-us .feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

#why-us .feature-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

#why-us .grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  #why-us .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  #why-us .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Multi-Step Wizard Container Setup */
.hero-card {
  overflow: hidden; /* Keeps sliding steps neatly inside the card boundary */
  position: relative;
}

/* Base Wizard Step Transition Setup */
.wizard-step {
  display: none; /* Hidden by default */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px); /* Starts slightly shifted */
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Active Step: Sweeps smoothly into view */
.wizard-step.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Optional styling for the step tracker indicator inside each segment */
.step-title-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent, #c28e38);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.wizard-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 0 4px;
  animation: success-rise 0.45s ease both;
}

.success-pulse {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  color: var(--success);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.28);
  animation: success-pulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}

.wizard-success h4 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.wizard-success > p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.success-progress {
  display: grid;
  gap: 9px;
  margin: 22px 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.success-progress-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 13px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.8);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  animation: progress-in 0.4s ease both;
}

.success-progress-item:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.12s;
}

.success-progress-item:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.24s;
}

.success-progress-item i {
  width: 20px;
  color: var(--success);
  text-align: center;
}

.success-progress-item:nth-child(2) i {
  color: var(--accent-hover);
  animation: spin 1.4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes success-rise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes progress-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes success-pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.28); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}