/* ==========================================================================
   ABC Journal Publishing - Main Stylesheet
   Color Palette: Deep Navy (#22314c) & Premium Cream (#f3e3b9)
   ========================================================================== */

/* CSS Variables */
:root {
  --primary: #22314c;
  --primary-dark: #162135;
  --primary-light: #32466a;
  --primary-subtle: #e9ecf2;

  --accent: #f3e3b9;
  --accent-dark: #d8c292;
  --accent-light: #fbf6e9;

  --white: #ffffff;
  --light: #f8f8f6;
  --text: #1c2430;
  --muted: #667085;
  --border-color: #d8e0ec;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(34, 49, 76, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(34, 49, 76, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(34, 49, 76, 0.15);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;

  --font-heading: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --max-width: 1240px;
}

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

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

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

img, svg {
  vertical-align: middle;
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Layout Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.bg-light {
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
}

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

.margin-top-lg {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.section-subtitle {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--accent);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

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

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}

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

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

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

.btn-primary-cream:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-dark);
}

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

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

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

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

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

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

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

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

/* Header & Nav */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
}

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

.logo-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  position: relative;
}

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

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 5px 0;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/*//header*/

/* ========================================
   HEADER
======================================== */

.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
}


/* ========================================
   DESKTOP NAVIGATION
======================================== */

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text);
    position: relative;
}

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

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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


/* ========================================
   SERVICES
======================================== */

.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-toggle .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}


/* ========================================
   LEVEL 1
======================================== */

.services-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;

    width: 280px;

    padding: 8px 0;
    margin: 0;

    list-style: none;

    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;

    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(34, 49, 76, 0.14);

    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;

    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);

    transition: all 0.25s ease;

    z-index: 1001;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover > .services-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;

    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}


/* ========================================
   LEVEL 2
======================================== */

.nested-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-parent {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    width: 100%;

    padding: 13px 18px;

    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;

    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-parent:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: #f5f2e8;
}

.side-arrow {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nested-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-parent .side-arrow {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}


/* ========================================
   LEVEL 3
======================================== */

.nested-services-dropdown {
    position: absolute;

    top: -8px;
    left: 100%;

    width: 250px;

    padding: 8px 0;
    margin: 0;

    list-style: none;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;

    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(34, 49, 76, 0.14);

    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;

    transform: translateX(10px);

    transition: all 0.25s ease;

    z-index: 1002;
}

.nested-dropdown:hover > .nested-services-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;

    transform: translateX(0);
}

.nested-services-dropdown li {
    width: 100%;
}

.nested-services-dropdown li a {
    display: block;

    padding: 11px 18px;

    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;

    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nested-services-dropdown li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: #f5f2e8;
    padding-left: 23px;
}


/* ========================================
   HEADER BUTTON
======================================== */

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}


/* ========================================
   HAMBURGER
======================================== */

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;

    background: none;
    border: none;

    cursor: pointer;

    padding: 5px;

    z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger-bar {
    display: block;

    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;

    margin: 5px 0;

    background-color: var(--primary);

    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}


/* ========================================
   MOBILE
======================================== */

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .header-container {
        height: 70px;
    }


    /* Hide desktop button */
    .header-actions .btn-header {
        display: none;
    }


    /* Show hamburger */
    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }


    /* ====================================
       MOBILE MAIN MENU
    ==================================== */

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;

        top: 70px;
        left: 0;

        width: 100%;

        background: var(--white);

        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);

        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(34, 49, 76, 0.12);

        max-height: 0;

        overflow: hidden;

        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;

        transition:
            max-height 0.35s ease,
            opacity 0.25s ease,
            visibility 0.25s ease;

        z-index: 1099;
    }


    /* Open menu */
    .nav-menu.active {
        max-height: calc(100vh - 70px);

        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;

        overflow-y: auto;
    }


    /* ====================================
       MOBILE NAV LIST
    ==================================== */

    .nav-list {
        display: flex;

        flex-direction: column;

        align-items: stretch;

        gap: 0;

        padding: 10px 20px 25px;

        margin: 0;
    }

    .nav-list > li {
        width: 100%;
    }


    /* Mobile links */
    .nav-link {
        display: flex;

        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;

        width: 100%;

        padding: 14px 5px;

        font-size: 1rem;

        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }


    /* Remove underline on mobile */
    .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }


    /* ====================================
       MOBILE LEVEL 1
    ==================================== */

    .services-dropdown {
        position: static;

        width: 100%;

        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;

        background: #f8f7f2;

        border: none;
        border-radius: 0;

        box-shadow: none;

        transform: none !important;

        max-height: 0;

        overflow: hidden;

        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;

        transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
    }


    /* Important:
       Disable desktop hover behavior */
    .nav-item-dropdown:hover > .services-dropdown {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;

        transform: none !important;
    }


    /* Open Services */
    .nav-item-dropdown.dropdown-open > .services-dropdown {
        max-height: 1000px;
    }


    /* ====================================
       MOBILE LEVEL 2
    ==================================== */

    .nested-dropdown {
        position: relative;
    }

    .dropdown-parent {
        padding: 14px 15px 14px 20px;

        font-size: 0.92rem;

        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(34, 49, 76, 0.08);
    }


    /* ====================================
       MOBILE LEVEL 3
    ==================================== */

    .nested-services-dropdown {
        position: static;

        width: 100%;

        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;

        background: #efeee8;

        border: none;
        border-radius: 0;

        box-shadow: none;

        transform: none !important;

        max-height: 0;

        overflow: hidden;

        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;

        transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
    }


    /* Open nested menu */
    .nested-dropdown.dropdown-open > .nested-services-dropdown {
        max-height: 600px;
    }


    /* Level 3 links */
    .nested-services-dropdown li a {
        padding: 12px 20px 12px 40px;

        font-size: 0.88rem;

        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(34, 49, 76, 0.06);
    }


    /* Nested arrow */
    .side-arrow {
        transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .nested-dropdown.dropdown-open
    > .dropdown-parent
    .side-arrow {

        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }


    /* ====================================
       HAMBURGER ANIMATION
    ==================================== */

    .mobile-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .mobile-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .mobile-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

}


/* ========================================
   SMALL MOBILE
======================================== */

@media (max-width: 575px) {

    .header-container {
        padding-left: 15px;
        padding-right: 15px;
    }

    .nav-list {
        padding-left: 15px;
        padding-right: 15px;
    }

    .brand-name {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .brand-sub {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .logo-icon {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
    }
}

/*//*/
@media (max-width: 991px) {

    /* HAMBURGER */
    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block !important;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 99999;

        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;

        padding: 5px;

        border: 0;
        background: transparent;

        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .hamburger-bar {
        display: block;

        width: 25px;
        height: 2px;

        margin: 5px auto;

        background: #22314c;
    }


    /* MOBILE MENU */
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed !important;

        top: 70px !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;

        width: 100% !important;

        display: block !important;

        background: #ffffff;

        max-height: 0;

        overflow: hidden;

        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;

        z-index: 99998;

        transition:
            max-height 0.35s ease,
            opacity 0.25s ease,
            visibility 0.25s ease;
    }


    /* WHEN HAMBURGER IS CLICKED */
    .nav-menu.active {
        max-height: calc(100vh - 70px) !important;

        opacity: 1 !important;

        visibility: visible !important;

        overflow-y: auto !important;
    }


    /* NAV LIST */
    .nav-list {
        display: flex !important;

        flex-direction: column !important;

        align-items: stretch !important;

        width: 100%;

        gap: 0 !important;

        margin: 0;

        padding: 10px 20px 30px;
    }


    .nav-list > li {
        width: 100% !important;
    }


    .nav-link {
        display: flex;

        align-items: center;

        justify-content: space-between;

        width: 100%;

        padding: 15px 5px;

        border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    }


    .nav-link::after {
        display: none !important;
    }

}
/*//end*/
/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243, 227, 185, 0.08) 0%, rgba(34, 49, 76, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.badge-hero {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(243, 227, 185, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 227, 185, 0.3);
}

.hero-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.highlight-text {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.trust-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero Form Card */
.hero-form-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.form-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.required {
  color: #d9534f;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: var(--transition);
  background-color: #fff;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(34, 49, 76, 0.1);
}

.select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.error-msg {
  display: none;
  color: #d9534f;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.form-group.has-error input,
.form-group.has-error select {
  border-color: #d9534f;
}

.form-group.has-error .error-msg {
  display: block;
}

.form-privacy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.form-success-message {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 10px;
}

.form-success-message.active {
  display: block;
}

.success-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
}

.success-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.form-success-message h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.form-success-message p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Statistics Section */
.stats-section {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 50px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.stat-number-wrapper {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-plus {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.stat-accent-bar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  margin: 12px auto 0 auto;
}

/* Services Section */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background-color: #fafaf7;
}

.service-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.service-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

/* Subject Areas Section */
.subjects-section {
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
}

.subjects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.subject-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.subject-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.subject-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.subject-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.subject-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.feature-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.feature-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Differentiators Section */
.differentiator-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

.diff-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.diff-reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.diff-reverse .diff-content {
  direction: ltr;
}

.diff-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.diff-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.diff-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.diff-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.diff-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.illustration-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 260px;
}

/* Quality Section */
.quality-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.quality-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.quality-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.quality-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.quality-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quality-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Process Timeline */
.timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-steps {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

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

.step-num {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  border: 4px solid var(--light);
}

.step-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-content p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Testimonial Section */
.testimonial-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
}

.stars-rating {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.stars-rating svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-accordion-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-button {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-button {
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
}

.faq-body {
  padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* Final CTA Section */
.final-cta-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.final-cta-card {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
}

.cta-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cta-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact-info-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
}

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

.contact-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.contact-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-item p, .contact-item a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 70px 0 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-title {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

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

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

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(243, 227, 185, 0.2);
  padding-top: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Back to Top */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 99;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.back-to-top svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Styles
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }

  .services-grid,
  .why-us-grid,
  .quality-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .subjects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .contact-info-card {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .final-cta-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-subtitle {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* Vertical Timeline for Tablet & Mobile */
  .timeline-line {
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 25px;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
  }

  .timeline-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .timeline-step {
    display: flex;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .step-num {
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-actions .btn-header {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 20px;
    transform: translateY(-150%);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .diff-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 24px;
    direction: ltr !important;
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .services-grid,
  .why-us-grid,
  .subjects-grid,
  .quality-grid,
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* Layout Alignment & Base Transition */
.diff-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);

  /* Hover Smooth Transition */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Reverse Blocks: Visual on Left, Content on Right */
.diff-reverse {
  direction: ltr; /* Clean resetting */
}

.diff-reverse .diff-visual {
  order: 1; /* Visual Left Side */
}

.diff-reverse .diff-content {
  order: 2; /* Content Right Side */
}

/* Hover Effects */
.diff-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* SVG Illustration Hover Effects */
.illustration-box svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.diff-block:hover .illustration-box svg {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}


/* Hero Container Columns Setup */
.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; /* Grid column ratio swapped */
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Form ko Left side par lane ke liye */
.hero-form-wrapper {
  order: 1;
}

/* Text Content ko Right side par lane ke liye */
.hero-content {
  order: 2;
}

/* Smooth Base Transitions */
.timeline-step {
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 8px);
}

.step-num {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  border: 4px solid var(--light);
  
  /* Number Transition */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.step-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Effects */
.timeline-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-num {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-content h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
}


/* Input Icon Styling */
.input-icon-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-icon-wrapper .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  color: #23324C;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.input-icon-wrapper input,
.input-icon-wrapper select {
  padding-left: 36px !important; /* Icon ke liye space */
}

/* Select element alignment fix */
.input-icon-wrapper select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
}

/* Testimonials Section - Updated Palette */
/* Section Base */
.testimonial-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-section .container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Section Header */
.testimonial-section .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px auto;
}

.testimonial-section .section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testimonial-section .section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.testimonial-section .section-header p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Carousel Container Wrapper */
.testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 50px;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
}

/* Testimonial Card */
.testimonial-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.98);
  transition: var(--transition);
  background-color: var(--light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-card.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Background Quote Watermark */
.quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 25px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 7rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--primary-subtle);
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Card Top Bar */
.card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
}

.verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-dark);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.verified-badge i {
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Quote Text */
.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Author Info */
.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.author-avatar.accent {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
}

.author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Controls - Carousel Buttons */
.carousel-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.prev-btn {
  left: -10px;
}

.next-btn {
  right: -10px;
}

/* Dots Navigation */
.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }

  .testimonial-section .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .carousel-btn {
    display: none; /* Mobile par swipe/dots handle karte hain */
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .testimonial-carousel {
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .quote-icon {
    font-size: 5rem;
    right: 15px;
    top: 10px;
  }
}


/* Layout & Container Utility */
.section-padding {
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

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

/* Section Header */
.how-it-works-section {
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
}

.section-subtitle {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Process Grid */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Process Card */
.process-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.card-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.process-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background-color: var(--accent);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.process-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.process-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* CTA Banner */
.process-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  color: var(--white);
}

.cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cta-text p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary-subtle);
  margin: 0;
}

.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .process-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }

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







  

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      color: var(--primary-dark);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

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

    button, input, select, textarea {
      font-family: inherit;
      font-size: inherit;
    }

    ul {
      list-style: none;
    }

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

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

    /* --- Buttons & UI Elements --- */
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 12px 28px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: 1px solid var(--accent);
      transition: var(--transition);
      text-align: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

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

    .btn-accent:hover {
      background-color: var(--accent-dark);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

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

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

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

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

    .badge {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
      color: var(--primary);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .section-padding {
      padding: 96px 0;
    }

   

    /* --- Hero Section (STRICT LEFT FORM, RIGHT CONTENT) --- */
    .hero-section {
      padding: 64px 0;
      background: var(--primary);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 42% 55%;
      gap: 48px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    

    /* Hero Right: Content */
    .hero-content {
      padding-left: 12px;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: 3.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

    .hero-description {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      max-width: 90%;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .hero-trust-indicators {
      display: flex;
      gap: 24px;
      padding-top: 24px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .trust-point {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .trust-point svg {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
      fill: var(--accent-dark);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .hero-image-wrapper {
      margin-top: 32px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }