/* ==========================================================================
   UpLevel HR Consulting - Modern Production Stylesheet
   Author: Senior Full-Stack Web Architect & Lead UI/UX Engineer
   WCAG AA Compliant | Mobile-First | CSS Grid & Flexbox | Fluid Typography
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design Tokens & Custom Properties
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --color-primary: #536772;           /* UpLevel Signature Slate */
  --color-primary-dark: #3a4b54;      /* Deep Slate */
  --color-primary-darker: #24323a;    /* Midnight Slate */
  --color-primary-light: #6d8492;     /* Medium Slate */
  --color-primary-subtle: #eff4f7;    /* Soft Tint Slate */
  
  --color-accent: #c27d1a;            /* Warm Amber / Gold */
  --color-accent-hover: #a86b14;      /* Deep Amber */
  --color-accent-light: #fef8ee;      /* Cream Gold Tint */
  --color-accent-border: #edd5af;     /* Border Amber */

  --color-neutral-900: #0f172a;       /* Rich Heading Charcoal */
  --color-neutral-800: #1e293b;       /* Dark Body Text */
  --color-neutral-700: #334155;       /* Secondary Body Text */
  --color-neutral-600: #475569;       /* Muted Text */
  --color-neutral-500: #64748b;       /* Light Muted Text */
  --color-neutral-400: #94a3b8;       /* Subtle Icon / Border */
  --color-neutral-300: #cbd5e1;       /* Border Grey */
  --color-neutral-200: #e2e8f0;       /* Divider Grey */
  --color-neutral-100: #f1f5f9;       /* Light Surface */
  --color-neutral-50:  #f8fafc;       /* Off-White Background */
  --color-white:       #ffffff;

  --color-success:     #15803d;
  --color-success-bg:  #f0fdf4;
  --color-info:        #0369a1;
  --color-info-bg:     #f0f9ff;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Cabin', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Lato', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Fluid Font Sizes using clamp() */
  --font-size-xs: clamp(0.75rem, 0.7rem + 0.25vw, 0.8125rem);
  --font-size-sm: clamp(0.875rem, 0.825rem + 0.25vw, 0.9375rem);
  --font-size-base: clamp(1rem, 0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.0625rem);
  --font-size-lg: clamp(1.125rem, 1.05rem + 0.35vw, 1.25rem);
  --font-size-xl: clamp(1.25rem, 1.15rem + 0.5vw, 1.4375rem);
  --font-size-2xl: clamp(1.5rem, 1.35rem + 0.75vw, 1.875rem);
  --font-size-3xl: clamp(1.875rem, 1.65rem + 1.1vw, 2.375rem);
  --font-size-4xl: clamp(2.25rem, 1.95rem + 1.5vw, 3rem);
  --font-size-5xl: clamp(2.75rem, 2.3rem + 2.2vw, 3.75rem);

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-2xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 0.75rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4.5rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-hover: 0 14px 28px rgba(36, 50, 58, 0.12), 0 6px 12px rgba(36, 50, 58, 0.06);

  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Layout Containers */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 860px;
  --header-height: 80px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Modern Reset & Base Rules
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip; /* Strictly avoid overflow-x: hidden to preserve sticky header */
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-neutral-800);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: clip; /* Avoid overflow-x: hidden */
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img,
picture,
svg,
video {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

input,
button,
textarea,
select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Accessible Focus Indicators (Fixes WCAG 2.4.7 from Audit) */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Skip Link for Keyboard Accessibility (Fixes WCAG 2.4.1 from Audit) */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  inset-inline-start: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Typography & Global Layout Utility Classes
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-neutral-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--font-size-4xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
h2 { font-size: var(--font-size-3xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-2xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
h4 { font-size: var(--font-size-xl);  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
h5 { font-size: var(--font-size-lg);  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs); }

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
  max-width: 72ch;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
}

.eyebrow-dark {
  background-color: rgba(194, 125, 26, 0.18);
  color: #f7c37a;
  border-color: rgba(194, 125, 26, 0.35);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

.section {
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}

.section-tight {
  padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.bg-white { background-color: var(--color-white); }
.bg-subtle { background-color: var(--color-neutral-50); }
.bg-slate { background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle); }
.bg-dark { background-color: var(--color-primary-darker); color: var(--color-white); }
.bg-primary { background-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-start { text-align: start; }
.mx-auto { margin-inline: auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Buttons & Interactive Links
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  min-height: 48px; /* Touch target >= 48px */
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(194, 125, 26, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(194, 125, 26, 0.35);
}

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

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

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

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

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary-darker);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  min-height: 40px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.2rem;
  min-height: 54px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-group-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Site Header & Sticky Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.99);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  height: var(--header-height);
}

/* Logo sits at the start and is the Home link */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-emblem {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-darker) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(83, 103, 114, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-emblem svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.brand-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-neutral-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

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

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-neutral-500);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Menu (NO "Home" item as per strict rule) */
.nav-desktop {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-desktop {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-darker);
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-100);
}

.nav-link.active,
.nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.header-cta-group {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .header-cta-group {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.header-phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
}

.header-phone-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px; /* Touch target >= 48px */
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-neutral-800);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 1010;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-100);
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.hamburger-line + .hamburger-line {
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1005;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  inset-inline-end: 0;
  width: min(85vw, 360px);
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  z-index: 1006;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

[dir="rtl"] .mobile-drawer {
  transform: translateX(-100%);
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-close-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-neutral-600);
}

.mobile-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-100);
  color: var(--color-neutral-900);
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-neutral-800);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  min-height: 48px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-100);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active,
.mobile-nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.mobile-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Hero Component & Banner Patterns
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4f7 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f6f8fa 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-neutral-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-badges-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-300);
}

.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.badge-pill svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(83, 103, 114, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.hero-card-avatar {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-card-meta h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.hero-card-meta p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-500);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-card-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-inline-start: 1.25rem;
  border-inline-start: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-50);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

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

.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-neutral-600);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Page Banner (Internal Pages)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-darker) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 50%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  position: relative;
}

.page-banner-content {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.page-banner h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-banner p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.breadcrumbs svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Cards & Grid Systems
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Feature & Service Card */
.feature-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(194, 125, 26, 0.4);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-card:hover .card-icon {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.card-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.feature-card p {
  color: var(--color-neutral-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.card-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.card-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

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

[dir="rtl"] .card-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Rate Card & Commercial Pricing Component
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.pricing-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .pricing-card.featured {
    transform: none;
  }
}

.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  inset-inline-end: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.pricing-tier-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-900);
}

.pricing-rate {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pricing-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-period {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pricing-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.pricing-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
}

.pricing-feature-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Testimonials & Client Logos Showcase
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-stars svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.testimonial-quote-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonial-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.author-avatar-initials {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-neutral-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.author-info p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-500);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Client Logos Marquee / Grid */
.client-logos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .client-logos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .client-logos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  }
}

.client-logo-item {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 80px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.client-logo-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.client-logo-item img {
  max-height: 45px;
  max-width: 120px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(75%);
  transition: filter var(--transition-fast);
}

.client-logo-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(100%);
}

.client-logo-fallback {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Framework Steps & Process Timelines
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.process-step-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.process-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Phase Tabs (90-Day Jumpstart & Federal Laws) */
.tabs-container {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tab-nav {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-50);
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-neutral-600);
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 52px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.tab-btn[aria-selected="true"] {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.tab-panel {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  display: none;
}

.tab-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

/* Law Item Card in Federal Guide */
.law-item {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.law-item-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.law-item-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.law-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.law-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Accordions & FAQ System (Fixes AEO/GEO Deficit)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-neutral-300);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: start;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-neutral-900);
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-question-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-100);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Contact Form & Inquiry Modules
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-neutral-800);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-neutral-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-50);
  color: var(--color-neutral-900);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.form-control:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(194, 125, 26, 0.2);
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.form-checkbox-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .form-checkbox-group {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 36px;
}

.form-checkbox-label input {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form-status {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-status.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
  border: 1px solid rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.25);
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-darker) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-channel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.channel-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.channel-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.channel-content a,
.channel-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.channel-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-border);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. CTA Callout Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-darker) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-block: var(--space-2xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  max-width: 24ch;
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Global Footer Component
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-darker);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-col p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand .brand-name {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  min-height: 28px;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-border);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .footer-links-list a:hover {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.footer-disclaimer-box {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-inline-start: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-disclaimer-box p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.footer-legal-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-legal-nav a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-legal-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-border);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-social-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Back-to-Top Button
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  inset-inline-end: 24px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px; /* Touch target >= 48px */
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 900;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.back-to-top svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Accessible Legal Modal
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.legal-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.legal-modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.legal-modal-dialog {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 840px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.legal-modal-backdrop.active .legal-modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.legal-modal-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-50);
}

.legal-modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-modal-close-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-neutral-600);
}

.legal-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-200);
  color: var(--color-neutral-900);
}

.legal-modal-nav {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  padding-inline: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.legal-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-neutral-600);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}

.legal-tab-btn[aria-selected="true"] {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.legal-modal-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-neutral-800);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.legal-modal-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.legal-modal-body h4:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.legal-modal-body ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-inline-start: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-modal-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Knowledge Base & Article Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.article-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.article-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-neutral-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-category {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.article-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Responsive Media Queries & Micro-Adjustments
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-badges-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-group {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .btn-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}