/* 
  HireProAdvisorsOnline LLC - High-Conversion Google Ads PPC Landing Page Stylesheet
  Focus: Ultra-Polished UI, Rich Visual Images, High Conversion Rates
*/

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --primary: #0077C5;        /* QuickBooks Brand Blue */
  --primary-dark: #005691;
  --primary-light: #38BDF8;
  --secondary: #0B1B3D;      /* Deep Corporate Navy */
  --secondary-dark: #07122B;
  --accent: #2CA01C;         /* QuickBooks Green Accent */
  --accent-gold: #FFB800;
  --accent-orange: #FF6B00;
  --text-dark: #0F172A;
  --text-muted: #475569;
  --text-light: #94A3B8;
  --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-subtle: #F1F5F9;
  --border-color: #E2E8F0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.16);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.4);
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --max-width: 1280px;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* PPC Sticky Phone Conversion Bar */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #07122B 0%, #0B1B3D 50%, #003B66 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-info-item svg {
  color: var(--primary-light);
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
}

.top-info-item a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

.top-ppc-call {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2CA01C, #1E7B12);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.5);
  animation: pulseCall 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseCall {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(44, 160, 28, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(44, 160, 28, 0); }
}

/* Simplified High-Conversion Header */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.3);
}

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

.logo-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Header Navigation Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

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

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

.mobile-nav-btn {
  display: none !important;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.header-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0088E0, var(--primary-dark));
}

.btn-call {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2CA01C, #1E7B12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.35);
}

.btn-call:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #32B320, #2CA01C);
}

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

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Hero Section with Rich Background Image Overlay */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 18, 43, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.88) 50%, rgba(0, 59, 102, 0.85) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5rem 0 6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38BDF8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-title span {
  color: #38BDF8;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #4ADE80 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-features {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.hero-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-feature-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.hero-feature-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.6);
}

.hero-feature-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

/* High Conversion Lead Form (Google Ads Landing Page Focus) */
.form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 3px solid var(--primary-light);
}

.form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-header p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.15);
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-trust-note {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-trust-note span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Key Metrics Counter Bar */
.metrics-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2.75rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-item {
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.metric-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.metric-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.1), rgba(15, 37, 82, 0.05));
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
}

.metric-number {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* 7 Reasons Section with Image Cards */
.reasons-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.section-title-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.75rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.reasons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.reason-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.reason-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.4);
}

.reason-img-wrap {
  height: 150px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.reason-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.reason-card:hover .reason-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.reason-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.reason-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.reason-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Full Width CTA Banner with Background Image */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.94) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.95) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551836022-d5d88e9218df?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

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

.cta-content {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cta-bullets {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38BDF8;
}

/* Advisory Section with Corporate Meeting Image */
.advisory-showcase {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.advisory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.advisory-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.advisory-content p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* 3-Step ProAdvisor Onboarding Card (Replaces Video Box) */
.advisory-workflow-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--secondary-dark) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.workflow-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.workflow-card-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.workflow-card-header p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.workflow-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.workflow-step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.workflow-step-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.step-num {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.4);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.step-details h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.step-details p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.workflow-guarantee {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4ADE80;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

/* 12 Core Services Section with Visual Card Images */
.why-us-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EBF1F6 100%);
}

.services-grid-12 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card-sm {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.service-card-img {
  height: 130px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card-sm:hover .service-card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.service-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Accreditations & Trust Seals */
.badges-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.badges-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.badges-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.badges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.badge-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.badge-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.badge-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.badge-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.badge-card p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Testimonials Interactive Carousel Section (Multiple Reviews, No Images) */
.testimonial-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 18, 43, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.95) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522071820081-009f0129c71c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.carousel-track .testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.17rem);
  min-width: calc(33.333% - 1.17rem);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.star-rating {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Carousel Control Buttons */
.carousel-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.5);
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  background: #38BDF8;
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .carousel-track .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-grid {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.12);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-toggle-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-line-v {
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(1, 0, 1, 0);
  padding: 0.25rem 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-answer strong {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

/* High Conversion FAQ Help Banner */
.faq-help-box {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--secondary-dark) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.faq-help-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.faq-help-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.faq-help-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* High Conversion PPC Footer (No Social Outbound Leak, Focused Content) */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--secondary-dark);
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.footer-content-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand .logo-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-info-item svg {
  color: var(--primary-light);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* Video Modal Popup */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(7, 18, 43, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.modal-content {
  background: #000000;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 850px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: #FF4757;
}

.video-container {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-container iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* Toast Feedback */
.toast-notification {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Clean Responsive Layout & Mobile Header
   ========================================================================== */

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .reasons-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-grid-12 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .advisory-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-content-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .header-container {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }

  .logo-subtitle {
    display: none;
  }

  .logo-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .header-ctas {
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .header-ctas .btn-call {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .header-ctas .btn-call svg {
    margin: 0;
  }

  .header-ctas .call-text {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-contact-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-btn {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  .nav-links.mobile-open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 119, 197, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.45rem;
  }

  .testimonial-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  .faq-help-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-help-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .faq-help-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .carousel-wrapper { flex-direction: column; }
  .carousel-btn { display: none; }
  .carousel-track .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 100%; min-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .top-bar-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .top-info {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .top-info-item {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  }

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

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

  .reasons-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .services-grid-12 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .header-container {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .logo-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .logo-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .logo-subtitle {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-ctas {
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .btn-call {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
  }

  .btn-primary {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
  }

  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .badges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Call Action Widget with Note Box
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-call-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.75rem;
  right: 1.75rem;
  z-index: 2500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.floating-note {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, var(--secondary-dark) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(7, 18, 43, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  max-width: 280px;
  animation: floatBounce 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.floating-note-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  right: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.floating-note-close:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.floating-note-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4ADE80;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #2CA01C;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.7);
  animation: pulseDot 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.8); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(44, 160, 28, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(44, 160, 28, 0); }
}

.floating-note-text {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.floating-call-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2CA01C 0%, #1E7B12 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.floating-call-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(44, 160, 28, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.floating-call-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.floating-call-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.floating-call-label {
  font-size: 0.675rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: #DCFCE7;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.floating-call-number {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Mobile Floating Call Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .floating-call-widget {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    right: 1rem;
  }
  .floating-note {
    max-width: 230px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .floating-note-text {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
  }
  .floating-call-btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .floating-call-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .floating-call-number {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}