/* ==========================================================================
   MERLIN SWEETI G — PERSONAL LANDING PAGE STYLES
   60:30:10 COLOR RULE (EXACT MERLINSWEETIG.COM BRAND COLOR PALETTE):
   - 60% White / Light Base (#FFFFFF, #F8FAFC, #FDFBF7)
   - 30% Warm Brand Orange (#F46624 - Exact merlinsweetig.com Orange)
   - 10% Deep Blue / Midnight Navy (#0B192C, #0F172A, #1E3A5F)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- CSS Variables & Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  /* 60% Canvas & Neutral Tokens */
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-body: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-subtle: #f8fafc;
  --color-bg-sand: #fdfbf7;
  --color-bg-card: #ffffff;
  --color-border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --color-border-subtle: #f1f5f9;

  /* 30% Warm Brand Orange (from merlinsweetig.com) */
  --color-orange-50: #fff5ee;
  --color-orange-100: #fde7da;
  --color-orange-200: #fdccb1;
  --color-orange-300: #faa87f;
  --color-orange-400: #f7854f;
  --color-orange-500: #f46624; /* Exact Signature Orange from merlinsweetig.com */
  --color-orange-600: #dc5314;
  --color-orange-700: #b83f0a;
  --color-orange-glow: rgba(244, 102, 36, 0.25);
  --color-orange-soft: rgba(244, 102, 36, 0.08);

  /* 10% Deep Blue & Contrast Tokens */
  --color-navy-950: #060d17;
  --color-navy-900: #0b192c; /* Deep Authority Navy */
  --color-navy-800: #102a43;
  --color-navy-700: #1e3a5f;
  --color-navy-600: #2b4c7e;
  --color-navy-glow: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2);

  /* Text Colors */
  --text-primary: #0b192c;
  --text-secondary: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-light: #94a3b8;
  --text-on-dark: #ffffff;
  --text-on-orange: #ffffff;

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-orange: linear-gradient(135deg, #f46624 0%, #fa7838 100%);
  --gradient-orange-subtle: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff5ee 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  --gradient-navy: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1a365d 100%);
  --gradient-hero-card: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #fff5ee 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.1), 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12), 0 8px 16px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06);
  --shadow-orange: 0 8px 25px rgba(244, 102, 36, 0.35);
  --shadow-navy: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.3);

  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --container-width: 1180px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-body);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

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

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

/* --- Utility Classes --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.section {
  padding-top: 90px;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-bg-subtle {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
}

.section-bg-sand {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-sand);
}

.section-bg-orange-soft {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-orange-50) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.section-bg-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

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

.highlight-orange {
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
}

.highlight-navy {
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

/* Section Header Structure */
.section-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-orange-600);
  background-color: var(--color-orange-100);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-orange-200);
}

.eyebrow.eyebrow-dark {
  background-color: rgba(244, 102, 36, 0.15);
  color: #faa87f;
  border-color: rgba(244, 102, 36, 0.3);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-bg-dark .section-title {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-bg-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* --- Buttons & Action Links --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-orange);
  color: var(--text-on-orange);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(244, 102, 36, 0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa7838 0%, #dc5314 100%);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-800);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-orange-500);
  color: var(--color-orange-600);
  background-color: var(--color-orange-50);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* --- Header / Navigation Bar --- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 72px;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0.95);
}

.nav-links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.935rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-orange-600);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-orange-500);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 28px;
  height: 20px;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.mobile-nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 2.5px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-900);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  transform: translateY(-120%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

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

.mobile-nav-links a {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.mobile-nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 50px);
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(244, 102, 36, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 50%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 56px;
  }
}

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

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5vw, 3.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-lead strong {
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Voice Callout Box */
.voice-callout-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-orange-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-orange-200);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #92370c;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.voice-callout-pill svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Hero Portrait / Visual */
.hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-image-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 14px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-orange-200);
}

.hero-image-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-orange-400), var(--color-navy-700));
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) + 6px);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.25;
  filter: blur(14px);
}

.hero-portrait {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) - 4px);
  display: block;
}

/* Floating Badges on Hero Image */
.hero-floating-pill {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  animation: floatSlow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-floating-pill.top-right {
  top: 24px;
  right: -16px;
}

.hero-floating-pill.bottom-left {
  bottom: 24px;
  left: -16px;
  animation-delay: -2s;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-orange-500);
}

.status-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

@keyframes floatSlow {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* --- About Merlin Section (Clean Editorial Card Layout) --- */
.about-editorial-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px 42px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-editorial-card {
    padding: 32px 22px;
  }
}

.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
}

.about-story-col p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-orange-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-orange-200);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #92370c;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.voice-quote-box {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-orange-500);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin: 24px 0 28px 0;
  font-style: normal;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.voice-quote-box p {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  color: var(--color-navy-900) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* About Side Action Card */
.about-side-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-subtle) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.about-side-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

.about-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.935rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.about-highlight-item svg {
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Services Section --- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1080px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-border-light);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-orange-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  background: var(--gradient-orange);
}

.service-card.featured-card {
  border-color: var(--color-orange-300);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-orange-50) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.service-card.featured-card::before {
  background: var(--gradient-orange);
  height: 5px;
}

.service-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-orange-600);
  background-color: var(--color-orange-100);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-orange-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-orange-200);
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--gradient-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.service-list li svg {
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.service-action {
  width: 100%;
}

.service-action .btn {
  width: 100%;
}

/* --- Target Customer Qualification Section --- */
.qualification-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 840px) {
  .qualification-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.qual-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}

.qual-card-yes {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-top: 6px solid #22c55e;
}

.qual-card-no {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 6px solid #94a3b8;
}

.qual-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.qual-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.qual-card-yes .qual-icon-circle {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
}

.qual-card-no .qual-icon-circle {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #64748b;
}

.qual-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

.qual-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.qual-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.qual-card-yes .qual-list svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.qual-card-no .qual-list svg {
  color: #64748b;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* --- Proof & Selected Work Section --- */
.proof-case-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-orange-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.proof-tag-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.proof-pill-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.proof-pill-category {
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.proof-case-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.proof-case-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.proof-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

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

.proof-detail-box {
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.proof-detail-label {
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-orange-600);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.proof-detail-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.proof-deliverables-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.proof-pill-sub {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.transparency-callout {
  background: var(--color-orange-50);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-orange-500);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #92370c;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Why Work With a Freelancer Section --- */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

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

.why-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-orange-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.why-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-orange-100);
  color: var(--color-orange-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- Process Section ("How We'll Work Together") --- */
.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

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

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

.process-step-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.step-num-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
  background: var(--color-orange-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-orange-200);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Low Friction Starter Offer Block --- */
.starter-offer-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #152e4d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 102, 36, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.starter-offer-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 102, 36, 0.25) 0%, rgba(244, 102, 36, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.starter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .starter-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
  }
}

.starter-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.starter-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.starter-benefits {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.starter-benefit-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.starter-benefit-pill svg {
  color: var(--color-orange-400);
}

.starter-action {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .starter-action {
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}

/* --- FAQ Accordion Section --- */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-orange-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  background: transparent;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-trigger:hover {
  color: var(--color-orange-600);
}

.faq-icon-arrow {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
}

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

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-content {
  padding: 0 24px 22px 24px;
}

.faq-content p {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- Lead Form & Contact Section --- */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 56px;
  }
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-panel-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-panel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.contact-panel-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-channel-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-channel-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-channel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-orange-50);
  border-color: var(--color-orange-300);
  color: var(--color-orange-600);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-channel-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-policy-notice {
  background: var(--color-orange-50);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--color-orange-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #7c2d12;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-policy-notice svg {
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-guarantee-note {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #065f46;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-guarantee-note svg {
  color: #059669;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Form Container */
.form-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

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

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.form-label .required-dot {
  color: var(--color-orange-500);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-label .optional-tag {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-orange-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-orange-soft);
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 110px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Form Status Message */
.form-status-alert {
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-status-alert.success {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  color: #065f46;
}

.form-status-alert.error {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  color: #991b1b;
}

/* --- Floating WhatsApp Chatbot Widget --- */
.whatsapp-floating-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .whatsapp-floating-widget {
    bottom: 74px; /* above mobile sticky bar */
    right: 18px;
  }
}

.whatsapp-trigger-btn {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.whatsapp-trigger-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

.whatsapp-unread-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -3px;
  right: -3px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: #ef4444;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  animation: pulseBadge 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseBadge {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Chatbox Popup */
.whatsapp-chat-box {
  width: 340px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 36px);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transform: scale(0.8) translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform-origin: bottom right;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.whatsapp-chat-box.open {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.whatsapp-chat-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #075e54 0%, #128c7e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.whatsapp-header-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.whatsapp-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
}

.whatsapp-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.whatsapp-online-dot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #25d366;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.whatsapp-user-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.whatsapp-user-info span {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #dcfce7;
  display: block;
}

.whatsapp-close-btn {
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.whatsapp-close-btn:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.whatsapp-chat-body {
  padding: 18px;
  background-color: #efeae2;
  background-image: radial-gradient(#d1d5db 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-height: 280px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.whatsapp-bubble {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
}

.whatsapp-bubble-time {
  font-size: 0.685rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-align: right;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.whatsapp-quick-replies {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.whatsapp-quick-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.whatsapp-quick-btn:hover {
  background: #dcfce7;
  border-color: #86efac;
  color: #15803d;
}

.whatsapp-chat-footer {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.whatsapp-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  outline: none;
}

.whatsapp-input:focus {
  border-color: #25d366;
}

.whatsapp-send-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.whatsapp-send-btn:hover {
  background: #1eb857;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* --- Footer (Deep Blue Background 10% Anchor) --- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 70px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 14px;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-orange-400);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  color: var(--color-orange-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

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

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

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

/* --- Sticky Mobile Action Bar --- */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  z-index: 990;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: grid;
  }
  body {
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
}

/* --- Interactive Toast Notification --- */
.toast-notification {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-orange-500);
  z-index: 2000;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.toast-notification.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.toast-icon {
  color: var(--color-orange-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.toast-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.toast-message {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* --- Animations & Effects --- */
.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}