/**
 * BlueverTax.ai - Premium US Tax Advisory Design System
 * Built for high-authority financial advisory and corporate tax services.
 */

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette (Derived Exactly from BlueverTax.ai Official Logo) */
  --color-navy-950: #060e20;
  --color-navy-900: #081430; /* Official Logo Base Midnight Navy */
  --color-navy-850: #0b1a3d;
  --color-navy-800: #0f2350;
  --color-navy-700: #153370;
  --color-navy-600: #1b4290;
  
  /* Logo Accent: Cobalt Blue & Electric Azure Gradient */
  --color-blue-800: #023e8a;
  --color-blue-700: #0252b0;
  --color-blue-600: #035ec8;
  --color-blue-500: #046ce0; /* Official Logo Dominant Corporate Blue */
  --color-blue-400: #1a82f7;
  --color-blue-300: #60a5fa;

  --color-azure-600: #0284c7;
  --color-azure-500: #08a4f4; /* Official Logo Electric Azure / Cyan */
  --color-azure-400: #38bdf8;
  --color-azure-300: #7dd3fc;
  --color-azure-100: #e0f2fe;
  --color-azure-50:  #f0f9ff;
  --color-electric-azure: #08a4f4;
  --color-royal-blue: #046ce0;

  /* Aliasing teal tokens to logo Cobalt & Azure for 100% systemic harmony */
  --color-teal-600: #0252b0;
  --color-teal-500: #046ce0;
  --color-teal-400: #08a4f4;
  --color-teal-300: #38bdf8;
  --color-teal-200: #bfdbfe;
  --color-teal-100: #dbeafe;
  --color-teal-50:  #eff6ff;

  --logo-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #046ce0 0%, #08a4f4 100%);
  --logo-gradient-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #0252b0 0%, #046ce0 100%);

  --color-amber-500: #f59e0b;
  --color-amber-600: #d97706;

  --color-slate-900: #0f172a;
  --color-slate-800: #1e293b;
  --color-slate-700: #334155;
  --color-slate-600: #475569;
  --color-slate-500: #64748b;
  --color-slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --color-slate-300: #cbd5e1;
  --color-slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --color-slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --color-slate-50:  #f8fafc;

  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-surface-card: #ffffff;
  --color-surface-alt: #f8fafc;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-sans);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.03);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.04);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.22), 0 10px 15px -5px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.08);

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

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-base: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Accessibility Focus Ring */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-teal-500);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw + 0.5rem, 2.65rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw + 0.2rem, 1.85rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; }
h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
a:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-500);
}

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 960px;
}

/* Section Spacing */
.section {
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  position: relative;
}

.section-light {
  background-color: var(--color-slate-50);
}

.section-navy {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-950);
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}
.section-navy h1, .section-navy h2, .section-navy h3, .section-navy h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
  background: var(--color-teal-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-teal-100);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-navy .section-tag {
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.25);
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-navy .section-description {
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

/* ==========================================================
   TOPBAR & HEADER NAVIGATION
   ========================================================== */
.topbar {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-950);
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.topbar-left, .topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.topbar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.topbar-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
}
.topbar-item svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--color-teal-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.topbar-badge {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.3);
}

/* Main Site Header */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}

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

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.brand-logo img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Nav Menu Desktop */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-50);
}

.nav-link svg.chevron {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link svg.chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 1001;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-slate-50);
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
}

.dropdown-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-teal-50);
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-icon {
  background: var(--color-teal-600);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.dropdown-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  display: block;
}
.dropdown-desc {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  display: block;
}

/* Header CTAs */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #046ce0 0%, #08a4f4 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.btn-teal:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0252b0 0%, #046ce0 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.45);
}

.btn-navy {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-800);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--color-slate-300);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-slate-50);
  border-color: var(--color-slate-400);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mobile-toggle svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}
.mobile-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1040;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.mobile-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.mobile-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
}
.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover, .mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
}
.mobile-submenu {
  display: none;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-teal-100);
}
.mobile-submenu.open {
  display: block;
}
.mobile-sub-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
}
.mobile-sub-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
}
.mobile-drawer-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   HERO BANNER (WITH CINEMATIC VIDEO BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #060e20;
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0 clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 680px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-video-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.72;
  filter: brightness(95%) contrast(108%);
}

.hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 14, 32, 0.55) 0%, rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.65) 50%, rgba(6, 14, 32, 0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Executive Glass Cockpit */
.hero-cockpit {
  background: rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.cockpit-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cockpit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.cockpit-badge {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.25);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

.cockpit-widget {
  background: rgba(6, 14, 32, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.cockpit-widget:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  background: rgba(6, 14, 32, 0.85);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-badge svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
}

.hero-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.hero-title .text-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #08a4f4 50%, #93c5fd 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.trust-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-chip svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-teal-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  background: var(--color-navy-850);
}
.hero-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.hero-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero-stat-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero-stat-card.stat-bottom-left {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
}
.hero-stat-card.stat-top-right {
  top: 20px;
  right: -20px;
}
.stat-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stat-text h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}
.stat-text p {
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================
   TRUST & VALUE PROPOSITIONS
   ========================================================== */
.value-props-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-200);
}
.value-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-teal-50);
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.value-card:hover .value-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--color-teal-600);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.value-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}
.value-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.value-card p {
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SERVICES GRID (PRESERVE ALL 7 SERVICES)
   ========================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-300);
}

.service-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-900);
}
.service-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.service-card:hover .service-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.3);
}

.service-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}
.service-title a {
  color: inherit;
}
.service-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
}

.service-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
}

.service-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.service-feature-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-teal-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.service-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.service-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-500);
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   WHO WE HELP (AUDIENCE SEGMENTS)
   ========================================================== */
.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.audience-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.audience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-400);
}
.audience-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.audience-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: var(--color-teal-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.audience-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}
.audience-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}
.audience-card p {
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.audience-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}
.audience-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
}
.audience-list li svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-teal-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   HOW OUR PROCESS WORKS (4-STEP TIMELINE)
   ========================================================== */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.process-step {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-num-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: var(--color-teal-400);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-teal-500);
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}

.process-step p {
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================
   WHY BLUEVERTAX.AI
   ========================================================== */
.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.why-us-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.why-us-img-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.why-us-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.why-pill-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .why-pill-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.why-pill-card {
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
}
.why-pill-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}
.why-pill-card h4 svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-teal-500);
}
.why-pill-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================
   2026 TAX INSIGHTS & BLOG
   ========================================================== */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-300);
}

.blog-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-900);
}
.blog-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #38bdf8 !important; /* Vivid Electric Sky Azure for maximum contrast & crisp legibility */
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.blog-content,
.blog-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.blog-category {
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.blog-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.blog-title a {
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}
.blog-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
}

.blog-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-royal-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-link svg {
  width: 16px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  max-width: 16px !important;
  max-height: 16px !important;
  min-width: 16px;
  min-height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-electric-azure);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

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

.blog-card svg {
  max-width: 20px;
  max-height: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   ACCORDION FAQS
   ========================================================== */
.faq-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-teal-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  background: var(--color-teal-600);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-base), padding var(--transition-base);
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   CONVERSION BANNER
   ========================================================== */
.conversion-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #0d223f 60%, #0f3554 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.conversion-banner h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.conversion-banner p {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.conversion-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-950);
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-col-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-link {
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}
.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-teal-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.footer-contact-item a {
  color: inherit;
}
.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
}

/* Newsletter Input */
.footer-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.newsletter-field-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
}
.newsletter-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-teal-400);
}
.newsletter-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 4px;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  background: var(--color-teal-600);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.newsletter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-teal-500);
}

.footer-disclaimer-box {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  max-width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
}

/* ==========================================================
   SERVICE PAGE LAYOUT & BREADCRUMBS
   ========================================================== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07111e 0%, #0a192f 50%, #0d223f 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-400);
}
.breadcrumbs svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
}

.service-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .service-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.service-main-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.service-hero-img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-height: 440px;
}
.service-hero-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.service-prose {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
}
.service-prose h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.service-prose h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.service-prose ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.service-prose ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Service Sidebar */
.service-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}

.sidebar-services-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.sidebar-service-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.sidebar-service-link:hover, .sidebar-service-link.active {
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.sidebar-service-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.sidebar-help-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #163b6b 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.sidebar-help-card h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.sidebar-help-card p {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   FORMS & INTAKE SUITE
   ========================================================== */
.form-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.form-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
  background-color: var(--color-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
}

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

.form-alert {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-alert.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  color: #065f46;
}
.form-alert.error {
  display: block;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  color: #991b1b;
}

/* ==========================================================
   HIGH-END CORPORATE ADVISORY DESIGN SYSTEM ADDITIONS
   ========================================================== */

/* Animations */
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(8, 164, 244, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(8, 164, 244, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(8, 164, 244, 0); }
}

@keyframes floatGentle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

@keyframes floatSlowReverse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(7px); }
}

@keyframes shimmerWave {
  0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

/* Institutional Authority Strip */
.corporate-authority-strip {
  background: #06101e;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.authority-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.authority-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.authority-metric-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.authority-metric-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: #38bdf8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.authority-metric-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.authority-metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, #38bdf8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: block;
}

.authority-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  display: block;
}

/* Industry Marquee / Client Sectors */
.industry-strip {
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}

.industry-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.industry-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.industry-label svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
}

.industry-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.industry-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.industry-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-teal-500);
  color: var(--color-teal-700);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.industry-chip svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-teal-500);
}

/* Floating Glass Widgets in Hero */
.hero-glass-floating {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  z-index: 4;
}

.float-top-right {
  top: 18px;
  right: -24px;
  animation: floatGentle 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-bottom-left {
  bottom: -22px;
  left: -24px;
  animation: floatSlowReverse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-teal-400);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 0.45rem;
}

.hero-sparkline-svg {
  width: 110px;
  height: 28px;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* Modern Bento Grid System */
.bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.bento-col-8 {
  grid-column: span 8;
}
.bento-col-4 {
  grid-column: span 4;
}
.bento-col-6 {
  grid-column: span 6;
}
.bento-col-12 {
  grid-column: span 12;
}

.bento-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.35);
  border-color: #60a5fa;
}

.bento-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: var(--color-teal-50);
  color: var(--color-teal-700);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-teal-200);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.bento-badge-amber {
  background: #fffbeb;
  color: #b45309;
  border-color: #fde68a;
}

.bento-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}
.bento-card p {
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Micro Visualizations in Bento Cards */
.bento-graphic-wrap {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.chart-bars-horizontal {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.chart-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.chart-bar-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
}
.chart-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.chart-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #046ce0, #08a4f4);
}
.chart-bar-fill.fill-slate {
  background: var(--color-slate-400);
}

/* 4-Stage Visual Advisory Pipeline (Infographic) */
.pipeline-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.pipeline-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #046ce0, #08a4f4, #60a5fa, #046ce0);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.pipeline-node {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pipeline-node:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.2);
}

.pipeline-number {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: var(--color-teal-300);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.2);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.pipeline-node h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}
.pipeline-node p {
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pipeline-badge-stamp {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-teal-700);
  background: var(--color-teal-50);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-teal-200);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* 2026 TCJA Sunsetting Visual Matrix */
.tcja-matrix-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.tcja-matrix-header {
  background: #0a192f;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.tcja-matrix-header .header-col-left {
  color: #fca5a5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.tcja-matrix-header .header-col-right {
  color: #5eead4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tcja-matrix-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.tcja-matrix-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
  align-items: center;
}
.tcja-matrix-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.tcja-matrix-row:nth-child(even) {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.matrix-item-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  display: block;
}
.matrix-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: block;
}

.matrix-proactive-sol {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.matrix-proactive-sol svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-teal-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SERVICES PAGE ENHANCEMENTS & GRAPHIC COMPONENTS
   ========================================================== */

/* Hero Specialization Chips */
.services-hero-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-chip-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #e0f2fe;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-chip-pill svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: #38bdf8;
}

/* Precision Engine Infographic Panel */
.engine-infographic-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #060e20 0%, #0a192f 55%, #0f2350 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.engine-infographic-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.engine-header-area {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.engine-header-area .badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.engine-header-area h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.25rem);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.engine-header-area p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* SVG Flowchart Pipeline Container */
.pipeline-svg-diagram-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(11, 26, 61, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.engine-flowchart-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Engine Key Metric Highlights */
.engine-metrics-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.engine-metric-box {
  background: rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}
.engine-metric-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(15, 35, 80, 0.8);
}

.metric-big-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.metric-label-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.metric-sub-note {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Service Capability Taxonomy Table */
.services-matrix-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.services-matrix-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 920px;
  text-align: left;
}

.services-matrix-table th {
  background: #081430;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #046ce0;
}

.services-matrix-table td {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
}

.services-matrix-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.matrix-practice-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.matrix-practice-name a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.matrix-practice-name a:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue-500);
}

.matrix-code-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  color: var(--color-navy-800);
  font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.matrix-form-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #035ec8;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.matrix-btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-blue-500);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.matrix-btn-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-blue-500);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-blue-500);
}

/* Client Archetypes / Industry Specializations */
.archetype-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.archetype-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.archetype-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -6px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.12);
}

.archetype-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #081430 0%, #046ce0 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.25);
}
.archetype-icon-box svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.archetype-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.archetype-card p {
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.archetype-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}
.archetype-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.archetype-bullets li svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: #046ce0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* 2026 Statutory Tax Deadlines Radar */
.compliance-radar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.radar-milestone-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.radar-milestone-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #046ce0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 28px -6px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.15);
}

.radar-quarter-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-blue-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.radar-date-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.radar-forms-list {
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.radar-forms-list strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.radar-risk-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #b45309;
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.radar-risk-note svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .engine-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .archetype-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .compliance-radar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .archetype-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .compliance-radar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .engine-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   HOMEPAGE EXPANSION & INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC COMPONENTS
   ========================================================== */

/* 1. Interactive Tax Health Calculator */
.calc-card-glass {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.calc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
}

.calc-panel-left {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.calc-panel-right {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #060e20 0%, #0a192f 60%, #0f2350 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
}

.calc-panel-right::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.calc-group-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.calc-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.calc-pill-label {
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0;
}
.calc-pill-label input[type="radio"] {
  display: none;
}
.calc-pill-text {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.calc-pill-label input[type="radio"]:checked + .calc-pill-text {
  background: var(--color-blue-500);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-blue-500);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.25);
}

.calc-slider-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.calc-slider-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.calc-slider-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-blue-600);
}
.calc-slider-input {
  width: 100%;
  accent-color: var(--color-blue-500);
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: 999px;
  outline: none;
}

.calc-toggles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.calc-check-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.calc-check-label:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue-300);
}
.calc-check-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--color-blue-500);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

/* Result Cockpit Card */
.calc-result-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.calc-result-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.calc-big-estimate {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.calc-sub-estimate {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.calc-breakdown-box {
  background: rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.calc-breakdown-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.calc-breakdown-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.calc-breakdown-label {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}
.calc-breakdown-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
}

/* 2. Institutional Comparison Matrix */
.comp-table-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.comp-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 820px;
  text-align: left;
}

.comp-table th {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.comp-table th.col-feature {
  width: 34%;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}
.comp-table th.col-diy {
  width: 22%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
}
.comp-table th.col-general {
  width: 22%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
}
.comp-table th.col-bluever {
  width: 22%;
  background: #081430;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #046ce0;
}

.comp-table td {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.comp-table td.col-bluever {
  background: #f0f7ff;
  border-left: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-right: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
}

.comp-badge-no {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.comp-badge-no svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: #ef4444;
}

.comp-badge-partial {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: #b45309;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.comp-badge-partial svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.comp-badge-yes {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: #035ec8;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.comp-badge-yes svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #046ce0;
}

/* 3. Verified Client Case Studies */
.case-study-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.case-study-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.case-study-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -8px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.12);
}

.case-tag-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.case-sector-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-blue-700);
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.case-outcome-metric {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #046ce0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.case-study-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.case-detail-block {
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.case-detail-block strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* 4. IRS Audit Trigger Prevention Panel */
.audit-shield-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #0d223f 50%, #153370 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.25);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.audit-shield-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.audit-shield-content h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.audit-shield-content p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.audit-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.audit-feature-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #e0f2fe;
}
.audit-feature-row svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.audit-dial-card {
  background: rgba(6, 14, 32, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.audit-dial-svg {
  width: 180px;
  height: 110px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  display: block;
}
.audit-score-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #38bdf8;
  line-height: 1;
}
.audit-dial-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}
.audit-dial-desc {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Responsive Rules for New Components */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .calc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .calc-panel-right {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  }
  .case-study-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .audit-shield-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .calc-toggles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE ENHANCEMENTS & PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
   ========================================================== */

/* Regulatory Accreditation & Standing Grid */
.creds-badge-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.cred-badge-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cred-badge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -8px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.12);
}

.cred-badge-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #046ce0, #08a4f4);
}

.cred-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #046ce0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.cred-icon-box svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.cred-badge-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.cred-badge-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.cred-authority-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-blue-700);
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Dual Practitioner Review Panel */
.dual-review-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #060e20 0%, #0a192f 60%, #0f2350 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.35);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dual-review-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.review-step-card {
  background: rgba(11, 26, 61, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.65rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}
.review-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(15, 35, 80, 0.85);
}

.review-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #38bdf8;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.review-step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.review-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.review-step-badge {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  color: #38bdf8;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Security & Confidentiality Framework */
.security-infra-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.security-infra-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.security-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.security-col-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #081430 0%, #046ce0 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.security-col-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.security-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.security-col p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Overrides for About Us */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .creds-badge-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .dual-review-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .security-infra-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .creds-badge-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .dual-review-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Practice Leadership Cards */
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.leader-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -8px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.12);
}

.leader-avatar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.leader-monogram {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #081430 0%, #046ce0 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leader-name-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.leader-credentials {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue-600);
}

.leader-role-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-teal-700);
  background: var(--color-teal-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-teal-200);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

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

.leader-specialties {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.leader-spec-chip {
  font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

/* Service Level Commitments (SLAs) */
.sla-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.sla-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.sla-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #046ce0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 28px -6px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.15);
}

.sla-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #046ce0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.sla-icon-box svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.sla-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.sla-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Multi-Jurisdiction Regional Regimes */
.regimes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.regime-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.regime-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -8px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.12);
}

.regime-badge {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-blue-700);
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.regime-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.regime-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.regime-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.regime-points li {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.regime-points li svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: #046ce0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Institutional Fiduciary & Code of Ethics Panel */
.conduct-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #060e20 0%, #0a192f 60%, #0f2350 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.35);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.conduct-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.conduct-item {
  background: rgba(11, 26, 61, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.conduct-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.conduct-item h4 svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.conduct-item p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Practice Additions */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sla-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .regimes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .conduct-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .sla-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .regimes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   BLOG HUB ENHANCEMENTS & FEATURED EDITORIAL
   ========================================================== */

/* Blog Category Filter Navigation */
.blog-filter-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.blog-filter-btn:hover, .blog-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-blue-500);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-blue-500);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 108, 224, 0.25);
}

/* Featured Editorial Flagship Card */
.blog-featured-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -8px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.08);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.blog-featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -10px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.16);
}

.featured-thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 320px;
  background: #081430;
}
.featured-thumb img, .featured-thumb svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.featured-body {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.featured-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #dc2626;
  background: #fee2e2;
  border: 1px solid #fca5a5;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.featured-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.featured-body h3 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.featured-body h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue-500);
}

.featured-body p {
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Newsletter Callout in Blog */
.blog-newsletter-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #0d223f 50%, #153370 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.25);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.newsletter-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.newsletter-content p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Blog */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .blog-featured-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-newsletter-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-trust-chips {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-stat-card.stat-bottom-left, .hero-stat-card.stat-top-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .float-top-right, .float-bottom-left {
    display: none;
  }
  .authority-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .authority-metric-item {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .bento-col-8, .bento-col-4, .bento-col-6 {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }
  .pipeline-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pipeline-track::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .tcja-matrix-header, .tcja-matrix-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .nav-menu, .header-actions {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .topbar-left {
    display: none;
  }
  .topbar .container {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .authority-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .services-grid, .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion */
@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;
  }
}