/**
 * Digital Search Agency - Core Design System & Stylesheet
 * 
 * Strict Vanilla CSS Architecture
 * Color Palette: Primary Purple (#6D28D9), Deep Purple (#3B0764), Dark Ink (#110C17, #17111F),
 *                Soft Purple (#F5F0FF), Lavender (#EDE9FE), Off-White (#FAF9FC), White (#FFFFFF)
 * Typography: Manrope (Headings), Inter (Body)
 */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Manrope:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================================
   1. CSS Custom Properties / Design Tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Core Brand Colors */
  --primary: #6D28D9;
  --primary-hover: #5B21B6;
  --primary-light: #8B5CF6;
  --primary-dark: #3B0764;
  --primary-glow: rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.18);
  
  /* Dark & Ink Tones */
  --dark: #17111F;
  --dark-ink: #110C17;
  --dark-surface: #1C1527;
  --dark-card: #231B30;
  --dark-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --dark-border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  /* Light & Background Rhythm Tones */
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #FAF9FC;
  --soft-purple: #F5F0FF;
  --soft-purple-hover: #EFE8FC;
  --lavender: #EDE9FE;
  --lavender-light: #F3E8FF;
  --lavender-border: #DDD6FE;

  /* Text Colors */
  --text-heading: #17111F;
  --text: #534D5E;
  --text-muted: #7E758C;
  --text-light: #9B93A8;
  --text-on-dark: #F3EEFA;
  --text-on-dark-muted: #B8ADC9;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border: #E9E2F2;
  --border-light: #F3EDF9;
  --border-strong: #D5C8E6;

  /* Accent Indicators */
  --accent-green: #10B981;
  --accent-green-bg: #ECFDF5;
  --accent-cyan: #06B6D4;
  --accent-amber: #F59E0B;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.03);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px -4px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.07), 0 4px 12px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.03);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.1), 0 8px 16px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 28px 64px -12px rgba(59, 7, 100, 0.16);

  /* Radius */
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Layout & Transitions */
  --container-width: 1260px;
  --container-narrow: 920px;
  --header-height: 84px;
  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease;
  --transition-base: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Reset & Global Base
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::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-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
  background-color: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw + 0.1rem, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

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

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Container, Layout & Background Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

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

.section {
  padding: 4.75rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.section-lg {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

/* Background Rhythm Classes */
.bg-white {
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.bg-off-white {
  background-color: var(--off-white);
}

.bg-soft-purple {
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
}

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

.bg-lavender-subtle {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--soft-purple) 0%, var(--lavender) 100%);
}

.bg-dark-ink {
  background-color: var(--dark-ink);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.bg-dark-ink h1, .bg-dark-ink h2, .bg-dark-ink h3, .bg-dark-ink h4 {
  color: var(--white);
}

.bg-deep-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #200438 100%);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.bg-deep-purple h1, .bg-deep-purple h2, .bg-deep-purple h3, .bg-deep-purple h4 {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Section Headers */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

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

.section-header.text-center .section-lead {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-title {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 720px;
}

.bg-dark-ink .section-lead,
.bg-deep-purple .section-lead {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

/* Eyebrow & Badges */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.eyebrow-tag {
  background-color: rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.15);
}

.eyebrow-light {
  color: #DDD6FE;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Buttons & Links
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.28);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.38);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

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

.btn-sm {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 2.1rem;
}

.btn-arrow svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-arrow:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.inline-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.inline-link svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.inline-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Site Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(233, 226, 242, 0.8);
  height: var(--header-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.04);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}

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

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.25);
}

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

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.desktop-nav .nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

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

.desktop-nav .nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Mega Dropdown Menu */
.desktop-nav .dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.85rem);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  width: 580px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 100;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.desktop-nav .nav-item.dropdown-open .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

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

.dropdown-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.dropdown-heading {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
}

.dropdown-item-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.dropdown-item-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.dropdown-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.sub-services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding-left: 2.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.sub-service-link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sub-service-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Header Actions & Mobile Toggle */
.header-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 2rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 999;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.mobile-submenu-toggle {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-submenu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--soft-purple);
}

.mobile-submenu.is-expanded {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-sub-link {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mobile-sub-nested {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Hero Section (Visual Rhythm: White + Radial Glow + Pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  background-color: var(--white);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 50% -10%, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.09) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 36px 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.hero-title {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.3vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-badge-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Hero Search Intelligence Matrix Visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-visual-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1C1527 0%, #110C17 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.22), 0 0 40px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-visual-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.35) 0%, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-visual-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.visual-title-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.visual-pulse-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.visual-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.visual-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.25);
  color: #DDD6FE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.4);
}

.visibility-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.metric-tile {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.metric-tile:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.metric-tile-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.metric-tile-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #A39BAC;
}

.metric-indicator-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.metric-tile-channel {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric-bar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, #C084FC 100%);
}

.metric-tile-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #B8ADC9;
}

.visual-status-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.95rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.status-label {
  color: #A39BAC;
}

.status-value {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E2DCED;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Global Presence Slim Trust Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.markets-bar {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
}

.markets-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.markets-bar-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.markets-bar-label svg {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.markets-flags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.market-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.market-chip:hover {
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  border-color: var(--lavender-border);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.market-chip-code {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.market-chip-live {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-green);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Core Services (Editorial Two-Column Layout on Soft Purple #F5F0FF)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.services-editorial-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
}

.services-takeaway-card {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.services-takeaway-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.services-takeaway-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.services-proof-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.services-proof-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.services-proof-item svg {
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Vertical Service Cards */
.services-editorial-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.service-row-item {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.service-row-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.service-row-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.service-row-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.service-row-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.service-row-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.service-row-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.service-row-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.service-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  border: 1px solid var(--lavender-border);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.service-row-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.service-row-link svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-row-item:hover .service-row-link svg {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Custom Connected Infographic Network (Lavender Tone #EDE9FE)
   ========================================================================== */
.diagram-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--lavender-light) 0%, var(--lavender) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 4.75rem 0;
}

.network-diagram-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.network-ecosystem-mesh {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 240px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.network-wing {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.network-node-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.45rem 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.network-node-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.network-node-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.network-node-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.network-node-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background: var(--soft-purple);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.network-node-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.network-node-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Center Column with Brand Core */
.network-center-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.network-brand-core {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.network-radar-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.28);
  animation: rotateRing 30s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.network-radar-ring.ring-2 {
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.15);
  animation: rotateRingRev 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateRing {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes rotateRingRev {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}

.network-core-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 1rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.35);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.network-core-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #34D399;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #34D399;
}

.network-core-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Connector Arms */
.network-connector-arm {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 2rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.network-connector-arm.arm-right {
  right: -2rem;
}

.network-connector-arm.arm-left {
  left: -2rem;
}

.connector-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
}

.network-connector-arm.arm-right .connector-dot {
  right: 0;
}

.network-connector-arm.arm-left .connector-dot {
  left: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Process Section (Horizontal Timeline on White)
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.timeline-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.15) 0%, var(--primary) 50%, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.15) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.timeline-node {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.1);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-node {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.timeline-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-deliverable {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--lavender-border);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Results & Measurement Matrix (Dark Ink / Deep Purple Contrast)
   ========================================================================== */
.results-section {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #110C17 0%, #1A1224 50%, #251336 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.75rem 0;
}

.results-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  left: -150px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.22) 0%, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.results-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.results-left {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
}

.results-title {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.results-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

.results-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}

.results-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #D6CCE6;
}

.results-badge-item svg {
  color: #A78BFA;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 2-Column Measurement Rows (Glass Cards) */
.measurement-rows-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.measurement-row-item {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.45rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.measurement-row-item:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: #8B5CF6;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.measurement-tag-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.measurement-subtag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #A78BFA;
}

.measurement-row-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.measurement-row-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #B4A9C6;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.measurement-bullet-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.measurement-bullet {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.measurement-bullet::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #8B5CF6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Link Building Feature (Split Editorial Layout on Soft Purple #F5F0FF)
   ========================================================================== */
.link-building-section {
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
}

.link-building-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.link-building-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.link-building-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.link-building-image-wrap:hover .link-building-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.link-building-image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(17, 12, 23, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.link-building-badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.link-building-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #DDD6FE;
}

.link-subservices-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.link-subservice-row {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.02);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.link-subservice-row:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.06);
}

.link-subservice-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.link-subservice-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.link-subservice-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Why Digital Search Agency (Editorial Split Layout on White)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-us-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44% 56%;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-us-visual-col {
  position: relative;
}

.why-us-img-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.why-us-img-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-us-img-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.why-us-stat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.25rem;
  right: -1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-badge-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.editorial-points-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.editorial-point-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.editorial-point-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.point-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.point-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.point-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. International Markets (3 Destination Panels with Dark Overlays)
   ========================================================================== */
.markets-destination-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.market-panel {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 380px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.market-panel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.market-panel-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.market-panel:hover .market-panel-bg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.market-panel-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17, 12, 23, 0.1) 0%, rgba(17, 12, 23, 0.75) 55%, rgba(17, 12, 23, 0.96) 100%);
}

.market-panel-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.market-panel-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.market-panel-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.market-panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #E2DCED;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.market-panel-focus {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #C4B5FD;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. FAQ Section (Sleek Accordion on Off-White #FAF9FC)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-button {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 0.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-button:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.faq-collapse {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-content {
  padding: 0 0.5rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Final CTA Section (Deep Purple #3B0764 + Geometric Pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #1A032E 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.final-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-box-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-direct-email {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #C4B5FD;
}

.cta-direct-email:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.cta-guarantees {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Site Footer (Very Dark Ink #110C17)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--dark-ink);
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  padding: 4.25rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

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

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: #DDD6FE;
  font-weight: 600;
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #8C829E;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #8C829E;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   18. Inner Pages Banner & Components System
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5.75rem 0 5rem;
  background-color: var(--dark-ink);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17, 12, 23, 0.93) 0%, rgba(26, 13, 46, 0.88) 50%, rgba(59, 7, 100, 0.82) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 25%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.28) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 32px 32px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Page-Specific Hero Background Images */
.page-hero-about {
  background-image: url('../img/hero-about-bg.jpg');
}

.page-hero-services {
  background-image: url('../img/hero-services-bg.jpg');
}

.page-hero-seo {
  background-image: url('../img/hero-seo-bg.jpg');
}

.page-hero-local-seo {
  background-image: url('../img/local-seo-geo.jpg');
}

.page-hero-ai-seo {
  background-image: url('../img/ai-seo-knowledge-graph.jpg');
}

.page-hero-link-building {
  background-image: url('../img/link-building-editorial.jpg');
}

.page-hero-guest-posting {
  background-image: url('../img/link-building-editorial.jpg');
}

.page-hero-digital-pr {
  background-image: url('../img/digital-pr-media.jpg');
}

.page-hero-link-insertions {
  background-image: url('../img/link-building-editorial.jpg');
}

.page-hero-contact {
  background-image: url('../img/why-agency-strategy.jpg');
}

.page-hero-legal {
  background-image: url('../img/about-agency-hero.jpg');
}

/* Frosted Glass Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #DDD6FE;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumbs-separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Page Hero Headings & Lead */
.eyebrow-hero {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.35);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.page-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.page-hero-signals {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.page-hero-signal-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2DCED;
}

.page-hero-signal-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-green);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. Editorial Content Grids & Image Panels (Inner Pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.content-grid-2,
.editorial-split-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.content-grid-2.reverse,
.editorial-split-wrap.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.lead-highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 240, 255, 0.75) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.04);
}

.lead-highlight-box strong {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.editorial-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  border: 1px solid var(--lavender-border);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.trust-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

/* Editorial Image Frame with Ambient Glow & Floating Badges */
.editorial-img-panel {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px -12px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(233, 226, 242, 0.6);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.editorial-img-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.18) 0%, rgba(109, 40, 217, 0) 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.editorial-img-panel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0) 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.editorial-img-inner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
}

.editorial-img-inner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.editorial-img-panel:hover .editorial-img-inner img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Floating Glass Badges */
.editorial-float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: -20px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(17, 12, 23, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.editorial-float-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.editorial-float-badge-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: -20px;
  bottom: auto;
  left: auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.2);
  color: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.14);
}

.badge-icon-box {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.badge-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.editorial-float-badge-top .badge-desc {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* 3-Column Pillars Grid & Cards */
.editorial-pillars-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 2.25rem;
}

.section-title-sm {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.editorial-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, #C084FC 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.1);
}

.pillar-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pillar-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--soft-purple) 0%, #EDE9FE 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--lavender-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pillar-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  border: 1px solid var(--lavender-border);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Feature Box Refinement */
.feature-box {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.feature-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, #A78BFA 100%);
}

.feature-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.09);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.feature-box-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.feature-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-list-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.feature-icon-badge {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  border: 1px solid var(--lavender-border);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.feature-icon-badge svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke-width: 2.8;
}

/* Editorial Chips */
.editorial-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.editorial-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  border: 1px solid var(--lavender-border);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Alternate Story Blocks for Services / About */
.story-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4.75rem;
}

.story-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.story-block.reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.story-block.reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Contact Page Form & Dedicated Sidebar Hub
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pulse-dot-green {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
}

.contact-hero-signals {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  max-width: 1020px;
}

.contact-hero-signal-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-hero-signal-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  border-color: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-hero-signal-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-hero-signal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.contact-hero-signal-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #C4B5FD;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.section-contact-main {
  background-color: #F8F6FC;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 3.25rem 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, #A78BFA 50%, var(--primary) 100%);
}

.contact-form-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.45rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-label .required {
  color: #DC2626;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-left: 0.2rem;
}

.form-label .optional {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.92rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: #FAF8FC;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.14);
}

.custom-select-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.custom-select-wrap select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 2.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.custom-select-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.25rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 12px;
  height: 8px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%236D28D9' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hp-field {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.form-trust-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background-color: #F8F6FC;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--lavender-border);
}

.form-trust-note svg {
  color: #10B981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Horizontal Contact Details Row (Short Cards Displayed AFTER Form)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-details-horizontal-section {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.contact-details-horizontal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-horizontal-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.45rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-horizontal-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.contact-horizontal-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, #A78BFA 100%);
}

.contact-horizontal-card.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FAF7FF 0%, #F3ECFF 100%);
  border-color: var(--lavender-border);
}

.contact-horizontal-card.dark {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #17111F 0%, #2E1065 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.contact-horizontal-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.contact-horizontal-card.dark .contact-horizontal-card-header {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.contact-horizontal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-horizontal-card.dark .contact-horizontal-title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.contact-status-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Card 1: Direct Inquiries */
.contact-horizontal-item {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.contact-horizontal-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-horizontal-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.contact-horizontal-val {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  word-break: break-all;
}

.contact-horizontal-val a {
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-horizontal-val a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Card 2: Market Pills */
.contact-horizontal-market-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.contact-horizontal-market-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: #F8F6FC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-horizontal-market-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  border-color: var(--lavender-border);
}

.contact-horizontal-market-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.contact-horizontal-market-flag {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.contact-market-code {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Card 3: Discovery Steps */
.contact-horizontal-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.contact-horizontal-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text);
}

.contact-horizontal-step-num {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.05rem;
}

.contact-horizontal-step-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* Card 4: NDA & Confidentiality */
.contact-horizontal-nda-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-horizontal-nda-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #A7F3D0;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.3);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Alert Notifications */
.alert {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  animation: alertFadeIn 0.35s ease-out;
}

@keyframes alertFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.alert-success {
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.alert-error {
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   21. Consultation Standards & Reassurance Section (After Contact Details)
   ========================================================================== */
.consultation-principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.consultation-principle-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(23, 17, 31, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.consultation-principle-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.08);
}

.consultation-principle-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--soft-purple);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.consultation-principle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.consultation-principle-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Bottom Reassurance Banner */
.contact-reassurance-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #17111F 0%, #2A104E 50%, #4C1D95 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-reassurance-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-reassurance-left {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.contact-reassurance-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-reassurance-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-reassurance-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #DDD6FE;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-reassurance-right {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}