/* ==========================================================================
   PRIYA VARSHINI KUMAR — AI DIGITAL MARKETER
   Dark Teal Editorial Design System & Styling
   Strictly adheres to Website Build Instructions PDF
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS Custom Properties / Design Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette: Dark Teal, Cream/Off-white, Pink, Yellow, Emerald */
  --color-teal-darkest: #04181a;
  --color-teal-dark: #072428;
  --color-teal-deep: #0b3238;
  --color-teal-medium: #11434b;
  --color-teal-accent: #17606b;
  --color-teal-light: #e8f4f5;

  /* Cream & Surface Colors */
  --color-bg: #faf8f5;
  --color-bg-alt: #f3f0e8;
  --color-surface: #ffffff;
  --color-surface-card: #ffffff;
  --color-surface-glass: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.92);

  /* Text Colors */
  --color-text-main: #0c1a1c;
  --color-text-secondary: #3d4f52;
  --color-text-muted: #647a7e;
  --color-text-light: #94a3a6;
  --color-text-inverse: #f8fafc;

  /* Accents per Instructions: Pink, Yellow/Gold, Green */
  --color-accent-pink: #e11d48;
  --color-accent-pink-soft: #ffe4e9;
  --color-accent-yellow: #f59e0b;
  --color-accent-yellow-soft: #fef3c7;
  --color-accent-green: #059669;
  --color-accent-green-soft: #d1fae5;
  --color-accent-cyan: #06b6d4;

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border-subtle: rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.14);
  --border-dark-teal: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --border-focus: #11434b;

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.06), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.08), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 44px -8px rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.06);
  --shadow-teal: 0 14px 30px rgba(11, 50, 56, 0.22);

  /* Typography: Elegant Large Serif Headings + Clean Modern Sans-Serif Body */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-padding: 1.5rem;
  --header-height: 82px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 1rem;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

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

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Typography & Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, .serif-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-padding);
  padding-right: var(--container-padding);
  width: 100%;
}

.section {
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

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

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 760px;
}

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

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.section-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-teal {
  background-color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 50, 56, 0.25);
}

.btn-teal:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 50, 56, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: #d97706;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-teal {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-teal-deep);
  color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-teal:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Header & Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  height: var(--header-height);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

.brand-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal-darkest), var(--color-teal-deep));
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.2);
}

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

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

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

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

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

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

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. 01. HERO SECTION (Dark Teal Hero)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-teal-darkest) 0%, var(--color-teal-dark) 50%, var(--color-teal-deep) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background accents */
.hero-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(23, 96, 107, 0.35) 0%, rgba(7, 36, 40, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

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

.hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.hero-portrait-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-deep);
}

.hero-portrait-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-portrait-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Floating Status Pill */
.hero-floating-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 5;
}

.status-indicator {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-accent-green);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* Decorative cosmic / starburst graphics */
.sparkle-star {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
}

.star-gold-top {
  top: -24px;
  right: -20px;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
}

.star-pink-bottom {
  bottom: 40px;
  left: -28px;
  color: var(--color-accent-pink);
}

.planet-orbital {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  left: -25px;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Hero Content Column */
.hero-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.hero-name-label {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-h1 .tm-symbol {
  font-size: 0.45em;
  vertical-align: top;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hero-copy {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-copy p + p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-supporting-line {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-supporting-line span.dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. 02. ABOUT ME SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.about-photo-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.about-photo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}

.about-quote-overlay {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal-darkest) 0%, var(--color-teal-deep) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 20px 22px 18px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-accent-yellow);
}

.about-quote-overlay blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-content-col {
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.about-body-text p + p {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.about-btn-wrap {
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. 03. FREE CONSULTATION CTA BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-bar-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal-darkest) 0%, var(--color-teal-deep) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.cta-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-bar-text {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.cta-bar-h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.cta-bar-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-bar-btn-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. 04. CERTIFICATIONS SECTION & CAROUSEL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.carousel-controls-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.carousel-nav-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.carousel-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.carousel-arrow-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 4px 20px 4px;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
}

.carousel-viewport:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Certification Card - Square Flashcard */
.cert-item-card {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  max-width: 360px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cert-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-medium);
}

.cert-preview-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1.48 / 1;
  background: #0f172a;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: block;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.cert-preview-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cert-item-card:hover .cert-preview-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.cert-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
}

.cert-card-body {
  padding: 14px 16px 16px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* 3-Column Square Flashcards Grid (Compact, Centered) */
.cert-grid-3col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.cert-grid-3col .cert-item-card {
  flex: none;
  max-width: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cert-card-issuer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.cert-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cert-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hide button and license number per user request */
.cert-card-footer,
.btn-view-cert,
.cert-id-tag,
.cert-spec-pills {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cert-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    max-width: 700px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cert-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 360px;
  }
}

/* Brand Logo with Authentic Photo Avatar */
.brand-avatar-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-avatar-badge img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. 05. MY SERVICES SECTION & FLASHCARDS (Matching Reference Image 2)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.services-carousel-viewport {
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 15px 4px 30px 4px;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-teal-medium) transparent;
}

.services-carousel-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}

.services-carousel-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-teal-medium);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.services-carousel-viewport:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.services-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* 3D Flip Flashcard Architecture (Inspired by Reference Image 2) */
.service-flip-container {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  max-width: 340px;
  height: 360px;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.flip-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.service-flip-container.flipped .flip-card-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.flip-face {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Color-Tinted Variants per Service Card (Matching Image 2) */
.service-tint-blue {
  background: #f0f7ff;
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
}
.service-tint-blue .service-pill-tag {
  background: #dbeafe;
  color: #1e40af;
}
.service-tint-blue .service-explore-box {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-tint-teal {
  background: #f0fdfa;
  border-color: #99f6e4;
}
.service-tint-teal .service-pill-tag {
  background: #ccfbf1;
  color: #0f766e;
}
.service-tint-teal .service-explore-box {
  background: #0d9488;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-tint-peach {
  background: #fff7ed;
  border-color: #fed7aa;
}
.service-tint-peach .service-pill-tag {
  background: #ffedd5;
  color: #c2410c;
}
.service-tint-peach .service-explore-box {
  background: #ea580c;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-tint-lavender {
  background: #f5f3ff;
  border-color: #ddd6fe;
}
.service-tint-lavender .service-pill-tag {
  background: #ede9fe;
  color: #6d28d9;
}
.service-tint-lavender .service-explore-box {
  background: #7c3aed;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-tint-amber {
  background: #fefce8;
  border-color: #fef08a;
}
.service-tint-amber .service-pill-tag {
  background: #fef9c3;
  color: #a16207;
}
.service-tint-amber .service-explore-box {
  background: #d97706;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-tint-rose {
  background: #fff1f2;
  border-color: #fecdd3;
}
.service-tint-rose .service-pill-tag {
  background: #ffe4e6;
  color: #be123c;
}
.service-tint-rose .service-explore-box {
  background: #e11d48;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-tint-emerald {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border-color: #bbf7d0;
}
.service-tint-emerald .service-pill-tag {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
}
.service-tint-emerald .service-explore-box {
  background: #059669;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-tint-cyan {
  background: #ecfeff;
  border-color: #a5f3fc;
}
.service-tint-cyan .service-pill-tag {
  background: #cffafe;
  color: #0e7490;
}
.service-tint-cyan .service-explore-box {
  background: #0891b2;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-tint-slate {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}
.service-tint-slate .service-pill-tag {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #334155;
}
.service-tint-slate .service-explore-box {
  background: #475569;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Front Face Elements */
.flip-front:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.12);
}

.service-flashcard-header {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-flashcard-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.service-flashcard-sub {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  min-height: auto;
}

.service-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-pill-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.service-flashcard-bottom {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.service-explore-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
}

.service-explore-box {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.flip-front:hover .service-explore-box {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BACK FACE (Turned Card: Matches Attached Reference Image 2)
   Soft frosted white with pastel gradient glow, category tag, icon,
   clean typography, and gradient pill action button
   ========================================================================== */
.flip-face.flip-back {
  background: #ffffff;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 10%, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.14) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 90%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12) 0%, transparent 40%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 16px 18px 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.05);
  color: #111827;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.flip-back-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.flip-back-category-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6b7280;
}

.flip-back-close-btn {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  color: #4b5563;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.flip-back-close-btn:hover {
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.flip-back-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.flip-back-icon-wrap {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12) 0%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.18) 100%);
  color: #6366f1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.flip-back-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.flip-back-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.48;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.flip-back-note {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.42;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.flip-back-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.flip-back-know-more {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #6b7280;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.flip-back-know-more:hover {
  color: #4f46e5;
}

.btn-gradient-pill {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #7c3aed 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-gradient-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES GRID PAGE (Per User Reference Layout with Pop-up & Blur)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid-page {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0 auto;
  perspective: 1400px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid-page {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid-page {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.services-grid-page .service-flip-container {
  flex: none;
  max-width: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  perspective: 1400px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 0.35s ease,
              opacity 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform, filter;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid-page .service-flip-container {
    height: 360px;
  }
}

/* Outer White Card Shell (Matching Reference Image) */
.flip-face.service-card-shell {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 8px 8px 6px 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.05);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Inner Pastel Tinted Container */
.service-card-pastel-top {
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px 10px 10px 10px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Service Card Image Fitting & Styling */
.service-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 135px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-img-content {
  object-position: center 35%;
}

.service-img-google-ads {
  object-position: center 25%;
}

.service-flip-container:hover .service-card-img,
.service-flip-container.is-chosen .service-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card-shell .service-flashcard-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.service-card-shell .service-flashcard-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #4b5563;
  line-height: 1.32;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.service-card-shell .service-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-card-shell .service-pill-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.flip-face.service-card-shell .service-flashcard-bottom {
  padding: 6px 8px 3px 8px;
  border-top: none;
  margin-top: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.service-card-shell .service-explore-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
}

.service-card-shell .service-explore-box {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  background: #f3f4f6;
  color: #111827;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.service-flip-container:hover .service-card-shell .service-explore-box,
.service-flip-container.is-chosen .service-card-shell .service-explore-box {
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 1. Desktop Hover: Hovered card pops up, other service cards blur */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .services-grid-page:has(.service-flip-container:hover) .service-flip-container:not(:hover) {
    filter: blur(4px) saturate(0.8);
    opacity: 0.45;
    transform: scale(0.97);
  }

  .services-grid-page .service-flip-container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.05);
    z-index: 15;
  }

  .services-grid-page .service-flip-container:hover .flip-face {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--color-teal-medium);
  }
}

/* 2. Active Focus / Chosen Card on Click / Selection */
body.service-active-focus .services-grid-page .service-flip-container:not(.is-chosen) {
  filter: blur(6px) saturate(0.7) !important;
  opacity: 0.38 !important;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: scale(0.94) !important;
}

.services-grid-page .service-flip-container.is-chosen {
  transform: translateY(-16px) scale(1.06) !important;
  z-index: 35 !important;
  filter: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.services-grid-page .service-flip-container.is-chosen .flip-face {
  box-shadow: 0 32px 64px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.3) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-teal-deep);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. 06. CONNECT NOW SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.connect-now-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.connect-channels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.connect-channel-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.96);
}

.connect-channel-card.pop-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.connect-channel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-accent);
}

.connect-channel-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.connect-channel-card:hover .connect-channel-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.icon-email {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-pink-soft);
  color: var(--color-accent-pink);
}

.icon-instagram {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdf2f8, #fce7f3);
  color: #db2777;
}

.icon-linkedin {
  background-color: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0284c7;
}

.icon-whatsapp {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-green-soft);
  color: var(--color-accent-green);
}

.connect-channel-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.connect-channel-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-align: center;
}

.connect-channel-val-email {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. 07. WHY CHOOSE PRIYA VARSHINI KUMAR (Wave Cards per Reference Image 3)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-choose-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.why-wave-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.why-wave-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.why-wave-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.16);
}

/* Top Half of Wave Card: Clean light surface with icon & title */
.why-card-top-half {
  padding: 32px 24px 12px 24px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-wave-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.why-wave-card:hover .why-wave-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.why-wave-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Wave Curve Divider */
.why-wave-divider {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
}

.why-wave-divider svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Bottom Half of Wave Card: Gradient container with tags, copy, and arrow */
.why-card-gradient-bottom {
  padding: 8px 24px 28px 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Gradient Variants */
.why-gradient-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #4f46e5 0%, #7c3aed 100%);
}
.why-gradient-purple-fill {
  fill: #4f46e5;
}

.why-gradient-coral {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 50%, #e11d48 100%);
}
.why-gradient-coral-fill {
  fill: #f97316;
}

.why-gradient-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #0d9488 0%, #059669 100%);
}
.why-gradient-teal-fill {
  fill: #0d9488;
}

.why-gradient-cyan {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #0284c7 0%, #0369a1 50%, #0f766e 100%);
}
.why-gradient-cyan-fill {
  fill: #0284c7;
}

.why-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.why-tag-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.why-wave-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #f8fafc;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-wave-card:hover .why-arrow-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. 08. WHY AI DIGITAL MARKETING IS IMPORTANT TODAY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-ai-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-teal-darkest) 0%, var(--color-teal-dark) 50%, var(--color-teal-deep) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.why-ai-box {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-ai-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.why-ai-content {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.why-ai-content p + p {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.why-ai-highlight-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. 09. FAQ SECTION (Accordion)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.faq-wrapper {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-trigger:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-content {
  max-height: 800px;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-body {
  padding: 0 26px 24px 26px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. 10. FOOTER & INQUIRY FORM (Dark Teal 4-Column Layout)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-wrapper,
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--color-teal-darkest) 0%, #031214 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Footer Contact / Inquiry Card */
.footer-contact-box {
  background: rgba(11, 50, 56, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 42px 36px;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.footer-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.inquiry-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-full-col {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

/* 4-Column Footer Grid */
.footer-4col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.footer-about-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-contact-details a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Recent Posts in Footer */
.recent-post-item {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.recent-post-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.recent-post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: block;
}

.recent-post-title:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
}

.recent-post-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.footer-social-link {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Modal Dialog (For Certificate Viewing)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-box {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 820px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-box {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

.modal-cert-image {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.modal-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.modal-meta-item-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.modal-meta-item-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
}

.modal-desc-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Toast Notification
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.toast-msg {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  background: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 3000;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  max-width: 420px;
}

.toast-msg.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Responsive Breakpoints
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-visual-wrapper {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-supporting-line {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .why-wave-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

  .footer-4col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .cta-bar-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 72px;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 44px;
    max-width: 160px;
  }

  .section {
    padding-top: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 24px var(--container-padding);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

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

  .nav-menu .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .why-wave-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .inquiry-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-4col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-portrait-card img {
    height: 420px;
  }

  .service-flip-container {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    max-width: 300px;
    height: 315px;
  }

  .cert-item-card {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .connect-channels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. ABOUT ME PAGE (Comprehensive 14-Section Template Styles)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-hero-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.about-hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.about-hero-copy p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.about-hero-portrait-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.12);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-medium);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.about-hero-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 600px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 18%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-hero-portrait-card:hover .about-hero-portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Quick Credibility Strip (Section 02) */
.credibility-strip-box {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.04);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.credibility-col {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  position: relative;
}

.credibility-col:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 15%;
  bottom: 15%;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

.credibility-h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.credibility-p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Process Pipeline Steps (Section 03 & 06) */
.pipeline-flow-wrap {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal-darkest) 0%, var(--color-teal-deep) 100%);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.12);
}

.pipeline-step-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pipeline-step-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pipeline-arrow {
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Experience Cards (Section 04) */
.exp-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.exp-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.exp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-accent);
}

.exp-card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.exp-card-h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.exp-card-p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.exp-statement-banner {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-accent-yellow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.05);
  text-align: center;
}

.exp-statement-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* About Certification Card (Section 05) */
.about-cert-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 36px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.06);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.about-cert-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.about-cert-img-wrap img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.08);
}

.about-cert-details h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-cert-issuer {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-cert-spec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-cert-specs-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-cert-specs-list li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  padding: 6px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-cert-specs-list li span.check {
  color: var(--color-accent-green);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* AI + Human Strategy Formula Banner (Section 07) */
.formula-callout-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal-darkest) 0%, var(--color-teal-deep) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 3rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.16);
}

.formula-callout-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

.ai-human-3grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.ai-human-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.04);
  text-align: center;
}

.ai-human-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ai-human-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Numbered Approach Cards (Section 08) */
.numbered-approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.numbered-approach-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.numbered-approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.1);
}

.approach-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.approach-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.approach-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.approach-closing-line {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Future of Search Box (Section 09) */
.future-search-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7,36,40,0.03), rgba(16,185,129,0.05));
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.future-search-highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  margin: 18px 0;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* Why Businesses Choose Me 2x3 Grid (Section 10) */
.why-choose-2x3-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.why-choose-grid-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-choose-grid-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-medium);
}

.why-card-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-card-h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* My Mission Section (Section 11) */
.mission-banner-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal-darkest) 0%, var(--color-teal-deep) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.mission-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.mission-h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.mission-copy-wrap {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mission-copy-wrap p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Areas of Expertise 9 Grid (Section 12) */
.expertise-9grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.expertise-card-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.expertise-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.08);
}

.expertise-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-yellow);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.expertise-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.expertise-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Personal Brand Statement (Section 13) */
.brand-statement-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.brand-statement-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  line-height: 1.25;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.brand-statement-supporting {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Final CTA Section (Section 14) */
.about-final-cta-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal-darkest) 0%, var(--color-teal-deep) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-final-cta-h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-final-cta-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.about-final-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive Rules for About Template */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .about-hero-portrait-img {
    height: 480px;
  }
  .credibility-strip-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .credibility-col:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .credibility-col:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }
  .exp-cards-grid,
  .ai-human-3grid,
  .numbered-approach-grid,
  .why-choose-2x3-grid,
  .expertise-9grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-cert-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .exp-cards-grid,
  .ai-human-3grid,
  .numbered-approach-grid,
  .why-choose-2x3-grid,
  .expertise-9grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-hero-portrait-img {
    height: 400px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Accessibility: 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;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. WordPress REST API Dynamic Blog & Editorial Prose Styling
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Blog Controls: Search Bar & Category Filters */
.blog-controls-wrapper {
  margin: 2rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Source Filter Segmented Control: ALL, BLOGS, LINKEDIN */
.source-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.35rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.source-tab-btn {
  appearance: none;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.source-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.source-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.22);
}

.source-tab-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.source-tab-btn:not(.active) .source-tab-badge {
  background: rgba(7, 36, 40, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.blog-search-form {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.blog-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 3rem 1rem 3.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(23, 96, 107, 0.15), var(--shadow-md);
}

.blog-search-clear {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  display: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-search-clear:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.category-filters-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.category-pill {
  appearance: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.category-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.category-pill.active {
  background: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.2);
}

.category-pill-count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Dynamic Blog Cards Grid */
.blog-dynamic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.blog-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  z-index: 2;
}

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

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-meta-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-text-light);
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title {
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-read-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-btn svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.blog-card-badge.badge-linkedin {
  background: #0a66c2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.blog-card-badge.badge-wp {
  background: rgba(4, 24, 26, 0.88);
}

.blog-read-btn.linkedin-read-btn {
  color: #0a66c2;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-btn.linkedin-read-btn {
  color: #004182;
}


/* Skeleton Loading Shimmer */
.skeleton-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.skeleton-shimmer {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0ede6 25%, #f8f6f2 50%, #f0ede6 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonPulse 1.5s infinite linear;
}

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

.skeleton-media {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.skeleton-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.skeleton-line {
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skeleton-line-title {
  height: 22px;
  width: 85%;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Load More & Pagination */
.blog-pagination-wrapper {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-load-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-load-more:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--color-teal-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-load-more:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Blog State Box (Empty & Error states) */
.blog-state-box {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-medium);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.blog-state-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
}

.blog-state-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-state-desc {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Blog Post Editorial Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.article-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.article-hero {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.article-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.article-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.article-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.article-author-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-teal-accent);
}

.article-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.article-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.article-date-row {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.article-featured-media-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.article-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 580px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Editorial Article Content Prose */
.blog-prose {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  word-break: break-word;
}

.blog-prose p {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.blog-prose h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 3.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-teal-light);
}

.blog-prose h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-deep);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-prose h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-prose ul,
.blog-prose ol {
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-prose li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.blog-prose li::marker {
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.blog-prose blockquote {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-teal-accent);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
}

.blog-prose blockquote p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-prose strong {
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-prose a {
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-prose a:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
}

.blog-prose code {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
}

.blog-prose pre {
  background: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  color: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.blog-prose figure,
.blog-prose .wp-block-image {
  margin: 2.75rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-prose figure img,
.blog-prose .wp-block-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.blog-prose figcaption {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.blog-prose table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.blog-prose th,
.blog-prose td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  text-align: left;
}

.blog-prose th {
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Social Share Bar */
.article-share-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.article-share-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.article-share-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.share-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Author Profile Box */
.article-author-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.author-box-avatar {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-teal-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-box-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.author-box-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-teal-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.author-box-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.author-box-bio {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Related Posts Section */
.related-posts-section {
  margin-top: 5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.related-posts-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.related-posts-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal-darkest);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-dynamic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .article-author-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .author-box-avatar {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }
  .article-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .blog-prose {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}