/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CONSOLIDATED STYLE.CSS - ALL PAGES (INDEX, AREAS, TOPICS, FAQ, GUIDES)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Single stylesheet for entire project. NO duplication. No syntax errors.
   Organization: Reset, Variables, Base Typography, Components, Layouts, FAQ.
   Responsive: Mobile-first, breakpoints at 960px, 768px, 640px, 480px.
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (ONE DEFINITION)
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --clr-bg: #FAF7F2;
  --clr-surface: #FEFDFB;
  --clr-surface-alt: #F3EDE4;
  --clr-border: #E8E0D4;
  --clr-border-hover: #C4B8A8;
  --clr-text: #2C2520;
  --clr-text-muted: #7A7068;
  --clr-heading: #1A1510;
  --clr-primary: #8B6914;
  --clr-primary-hover: #A47D1A;
  --clr-primary-light: rgba(139,105,20,0.08);
  --clr-accent: #D4A43A;
  --clr-dark: #1A1612;
  --clr-dark-surface: #241F1A;
  --clr-dark-text: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  --clr-dark-muted: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  --clr-dark-hover: #2C2520;
  --clr-accent-hover: #DEB044;
  --clr-warning-bg: #fff3cd;
  --clr-warning-border: #ffc107;
  --clr-warning-text: #664d03;
  --clr-white: #fff;
  --clr-border-light: #d6d3d1;
  --clr-border-warm: #e8dfc8;
  --clr-border-gold: #e0d1ab;
  --clr-surface-subtle: #f9f8f7;
  --clr-cta-bg-start: #faf7ef;
  --clr-cta-bg-end: #f5f0e0;
  --clr-badge-faq-bg: #EDF5FD;
  --clr-badge-faq-text: #2C5282;
  --clr-badge-area-bg: #EEFBF3;
  --clr-badge-area-text: #166534;
  --clr-badge-guide-bg: #FEF3C7;
  --clr-badge-guide-text: #92400E;
  --font-heading: 'DM Serif Text', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Outfit', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(26,22,18,0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,22,18,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(26,22,18,0.12);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,164,58,0.15);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  font-kerning: normal;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  font-weight: 400;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 20px); line-height: 1.3; }
h4 { font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 18px); line-height: 1.35; }
h5 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; }
h6 { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
p { line-height: 1.7; }
a { color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ANIMATIONS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

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

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

.animate-up {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.animate-in {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.delay-5 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.delay-6 { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BASE LAYOUT CONTAINERS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ACCESSIBILITY & UTILITIES
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 10000;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.2s;
}

.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

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

*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   UTILITY BAR
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.utility-bar {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  padding: 7px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.utility-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 24px;
}

.utility-link {
  color: var(--clr-dark-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.utility-link:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SITE HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(250,247,242,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26,22,18,0.08);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.site-header .logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-links > a, .nav-dropdown > .nav-link {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links > a:hover, .nav-dropdown:hover > .nav-link {
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
}

.nav-links a.nav-active {
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link.has-dropdown::after {
  content: '\25BE';
  margin-left: 4px;
  font-size: 10px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 220px;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 6px;
  animation: slideDown 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu { display: block; }

.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.15s;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.call-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.header-cta {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-cta:hover {
  background: var(--clr-dark-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-heading);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.nav-open .nav-links {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  padding: 8px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 100;
  align-items: stretch;
  text-align: left;
}

.nav-open .nav-links > a, .nav-open .nav-dropdown > .nav-link {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  border-radius: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}

.nav-open .nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
  position: static;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 4px 0 8px 40px;
  display: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}

.nav-open .nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu a {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.nav-open .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-open .nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

.nav-open .mobile-toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.nav-open .mobile-toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-open .mobile-toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO SECTION
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 72px 32px 64px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(212,164,58,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 85% 20%, rgba(139,105,20,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.02'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-with-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 500px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Hero Stats */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stat {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.hero-stat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  width: 3px;
  height: calc(100% - 8px);
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-stat .val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.hero-stat .lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Search */
.search-section {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 32px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.search-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.search-container:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(212,164,58,0.4);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212,164,58,0.08);
}

.search-icon {
  padding: 0 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: none;
  border-right: none;
}

.search-container input {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 16px 16px 16px 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  color: var(--clr-white) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  caret-color: var(--clr-accent) !important;
  font-weight: 300 !important;
}

.search-container input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

.search-btn {
  background: var(--clr-accent) !important;
  color: var(--clr-dark) !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 16px 28px !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  transition: all 0.2s !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.search-btn:hover { background: var(--clr-accent-hover); }

/* Selling Points */
.selling-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 32px 0 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}

.selling-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.selling-points li:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

.selling-points svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LEAD FORM CARD
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.lead-form-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  max-width: 500px !important;
  width: 100%;
}

.lead-form-card .form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.lead-form-card .form-subtitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.lead-form-card .form-group { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.lead-form-card input[type="text"],
.lead-form-card input[type="email"],
.lead-form-card input[type="tel"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  transition: all 0.2s;
  outline: none;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.lead-form-card input:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.lead-form-card input::placeholder { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

.lead-form-card .form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.lead-form-card .form-submit:hover {
  background: var(--clr-dark-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.lead-form-card .form-privacy {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.lead-form-card .form-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.lead-form-card .form-trust svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   VIEW TOGGLE & TABS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.view-toggle {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 32px 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.view-btn {
  padding: 11px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.view-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-border-hover);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
}

.view-btn.active {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26,22,18,0.15);
}

/* Sections */
.section { display: none; }
.section.active { display: block; }

/* Tabs */
.tabs {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 32px 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.tab {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-border-hover);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
}

.tab.active {
  background: var(--clr-heading);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-heading);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CATEGORIES & CARDS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.categories {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px 32px 80px;
}

.category { margin-bottom: 56px; }

.category h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.category > p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 640px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Topic Cards */
.cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-out), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-accent), var(--clr-primary));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

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

.card h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.card .arrow {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.card:hover .arrow { gap: 10px; }

/* Area Cards */
.area-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.area-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-out), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}

.area-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.area-card h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.area-card .meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.area-card .meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.area-card .type {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PAGE HEADER (FOR AREAS, TOPICS, CITIES)
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-header {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 32px 32px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.page-header-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.page-header .meta-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-header .badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.page-header h1 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.page-header .subtitle {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 16px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.page-header .stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.page-header .stat { text-align: center; }
.page-header .stat-value { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; }
.page-header .stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.page-header-with-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.page-header-content {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Search bar in page-header hero (topic + city-guide pages) */
.hero-search {
  margin-top: 24px;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-search .search-container {
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-search .search-results {
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PAGE LAYOUT (SIDEBAR + CONTENT)
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-layout {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 24px;
  align-self: start;
}

.toc {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
}

.toc h4 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.toc ul { list-style: none; }
.toc li { margin-bottom: 2px; }

.toc a {
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--clr-border-light);
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.toc a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  border-left-color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-bottom-style: solid;
  border-bottom-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.toc a.active {
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
  border-left-color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.content {
  min-width: 0;
}

.disclaimer {
  background: var(--clr-warning-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-warning-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-warning-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.content section { margin-bottom: 32px; }

.content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.qa-item {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.qa-item:hover { border-color: var(--clr-border-hover); }

.qa-item h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.qa-item p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.qa-item p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CTA BOX & BUTTONS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-box {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 90% 50%, rgba(212,164,58,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 28px);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-box p {
  font-size: 15px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
}

.btn {
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  min-height: 44px;
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-border-hover);
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-contact-bar {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 40px 32px;
}

.footer-contact-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-contact-item svg { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

.footer-contact-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-item a,
.footer-contact-item span {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--clr-dark-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-media-bar {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  padding: 32px 32px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.footer-media-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-media-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-media-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0.5;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-media-logos img { height: 28px; width: auto; }

.footer-trust-bar {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  padding: 20px 32px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.footer-trust-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0.45;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-trust-inner img { height: 48px; width: auto; }

.footer-map {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.footer-map iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 24px;
  filter: grayscale(0.2);
}

.site-footer {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-dark-text);
  padding: 0 0 24px;
  margin-top: 0;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 30px 32px;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo { margin-bottom: 16px; }

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 300px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-dark-muted);
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-contact-info a {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-contact-info a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-dark-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.footer-heading-spaced { margin-top: 24px; }

.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.footer-col a {
  color: var(--clr-dark-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-weight: 300;
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.footer-accessibility {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 8px auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SEARCH RESULTS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.search-results {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-height: 480px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 100;
  margin-top: -2px;
  display: none;
}

.search-results:not(:empty) {
  display: block;
}

.search-result-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-surface-alt);
  transition: background 0.1s;
}

.search-result-item:hover,
.search-result-item.search-result-active { background: var(--clr-surface-alt); }

.search-result-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.search-result-type {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.search-type-faq { background: var(--clr-badge-faq-bg); color: var(--clr-badge-faq-text); }
.search-type-area { background: var(--clr-badge-area-bg); color: var(--clr-badge-area-text); }
.search-type-topic { background: var(--clr-primary-light); color: var(--clr-primary); }
.search-type-guide { background: var(--clr-badge-guide-bg); color: var(--clr-badge-guide-text); }

.search-result-area { font-size: 12px; color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.search-result-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.search-result-excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.search-result-excerpt mark,
.search-result-title mark {
  background: var(--clr-badge-guide-bg);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  padding: 0 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.search-result-count {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
}

.search-no-results { padding: 32px 20px; text-align: center; }
.search-no-results-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.search-no-results-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.search-no-results-hint { font-size: 13px; color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BREADCRUMBS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumbs {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

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

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

.breadcrumbs .sep { margin: 0 6px; }

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-dark-text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumb .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FORM STATUS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-status {
  padding: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.form-success-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 32px;
}

.form-success-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.form-success-message {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BACK LINK
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.back-link:hover { color: var(--clr-heading); }

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CITY PAGE STYLES
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.city-header {
  margin-top: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.city-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.city-header p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.city-header:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.city-link, .city-links a, .other-cities a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.city-link:hover, .city-links a:hover, .other-cities a:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FAQ PAGE STYLES (CENTERED SINGLE-COLUMN LAYOUT)
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Centered single-column content */
.faq-main-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 24px 32px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Legacy: hide sidebar if still present in markup */
.faq-two-col { display: block; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px 24px 32px; }
.faq-sidebar { display: none; }

.faq-main { padding-top: 32px; }

/* Answer section wrapper */
.faq-answer-section {
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.faq-answer-section p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.faq-answer-section p:last-child { margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* Key stat/highlight box */
.faq-key-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-light), rgba(212, 164, 58, 0.04));
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 164, 58, 0.2);
}

.faq-key-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-key-stat span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Feature list with checkmark icons */
.faq-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  min-height: 44px;
}

.faq-feature-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Info/callout box */
.faq-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface-subtle);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-warm);
}

.faq-callout-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(212, 164, 58, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  font-size: 20px;
}

.faq-callout-content { flex: 1; }

.faq-callout-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.faq-callout-content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Subtle section divider */
.faq-answer-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-border), transparent);
  margin: 32px 0;
  border: none;
}

/* CTA Box */
.faq-cta-box {
  max-width: none;
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-cta-bg-start), var(--clr-cta-bg-end));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-gold);
}

.faq-cta-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.faq-cta-box p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.faq-cta-box .cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.faq-cta-box .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.faq-cta-box .btn-primary {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.faq-cta-box .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--clr-text); }

.faq-cta-box .btn-outline {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-gold);
}

.faq-cta-box .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--clr-cta-bg-end); }

/* Related FAQs Sidebar */
.sidebar-related {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.sidebar-related h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-cta-bg-end);
}

.sidebar-related ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sidebar-related ul li { margin: 0; }

.sidebar-related ul li a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--clr-border-gold);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.5;
  word-break: break-word;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.sidebar-related ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary-hover);
  border-bottom-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.sidebar-related ul li a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Sidebar Form Card */
.sidebar-form-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.sidebar-form-card .form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.sidebar-form-card .form-subtitle {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sidebar-form-card .form-group { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.sidebar-form-card input[type="text"],
.sidebar-form-card input[type="email"],
.sidebar-form-card input[type="tel"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  outline: none;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.sidebar-form-card input:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.sidebar-form-card input::placeholder { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

.sidebar-form-card .form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease-out), transform 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.sidebar-form-card .form-submit:hover {
  background: var(--clr-dark-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Sidebar Areas Widget */
.sidebar-areas-widget {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-areas-widget h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.sidebar-area-pills {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-area-pills li a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.sidebar-area-pills li a:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.sidebar-areas-more a {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Cross-area FAQ links */
.cross-area-faqs {
  max-width: none;
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.cross-area-faqs h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-cta-bg-end);
}

.cross-area-faqs .area-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.cross-area-faqs .area-pills li { margin: 0; }

.cross-area-faqs .area-pills li a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.cross-area-faqs .area-pills li a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-cta-bg-end);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.cross-area-faqs .area-pills li a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Related FAQs section */
.related-faqs {
  max-width: none;
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.related-faqs h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-cta-bg-end);
}

.related-faqs ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.related-faqs ul li { margin: 0 0 12px; }

.related-faqs ul li a {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--clr-border-gold);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.related-faqs ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary-hover);
  border-bottom-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.related-faqs ul li a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Individual FAQ page hero */
.faq-single-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-dark) 0%, var(--clr-dark-hover) 100%);
  padding: 32px 0 24px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.faq-single-hero .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.faq-hero-content {
  grid-column: 1;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-form-wrapper {
  grid-column: 2;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.category-badge {
  display: none;
}

.faq-single-hero h1 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN - MOBILE FIRST
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-with-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 0; }
  .lead-form-card { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .page-header-with-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .page-header-with-form .lead-form-card { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .page-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .sidebar { position: static !important; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .faq-main-content { padding: 32px 24px 28px; }
  .faq-single-hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .faq-hero-content { grid-column: 1; }
  .hero-form-wrapper { grid-column: 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-inner { position: relative; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .call-btn span { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
  .header-actions { order: 0; }
  .mobile-toggle { order: 1; }
  .footer-contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .footer-media-logos { gap: 16px; }
  .footer-media-logos img { height: 22px; }
  .footer-trust-inner { gap: 16px; }
  .footer-trust-inner img { height: 36px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .search-section { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-search .search-container,
  .hero-search .search-results { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { padding: 48px 20px 40px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(26px, 6vw, 36px); }
  .categories { padding: 24px 20px 60px; }
  .view-toggle { padding: 24px 20px 0; }
  .tabs { padding: 16px 20px 0; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .page-header { padding: 32px 16px 28px; }
  .page-header h1 { color: var(--clr-white); font-size: 24px; }
  .page-header-with-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .page-header-with-form .lead-form-card { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-with-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; padding: 0; }
  .hero-with-form .lead-form-card { max-width: 100%; }
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .cta-box { padding: 24px 20px; margin: 32px 0; }
  .cta-box h2, .cta-box h3 { font-size: 18px; }
  .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-buttons .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 14px 20px; }
  .selling-points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .footer-map iframe { height: 200px; }
  .faq-main-content { padding: 28px 16px 24px; }
  .faq-main-content { padding: 0; }
  .faq-answer-section p { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .faq-key-stat { padding: 18px 20px; gap: 14px; }
  .faq-callout { padding: 18px 20px; gap: 14px; }
  .faq-callout-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 18px; }
  .faq-cta-box { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .faq-cta-box .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
  .cross-area-faqs h2 { font-size: 16px; }
  .cross-area-faqs .area-pills li a { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 12px; }
  .related-faqs h2 { font-size: 16px; }
  .related-faqs ul li a { font-size: 14px; }
  .faq-single-hero .container { padding: 0; gap: 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cards, .area-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .hero-stats .val { font-size: 22px; }
  .selling-points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .search-section { max-width: 100%; }
  .search-btn { padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 13px; }
  .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-buttons .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .utility-bar { font-size: 12px; }
  .utility-inner { gap: 16px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .nav-inner { padding: 10px 16px; }
  .header-logo-img { height: 36px; }
  .header-cta { padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 13px; }
  .call-btn { padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 13px; }
  .page-header { padding: 32px 20px; }
  .page-header h1 { color: var(--clr-white); font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 28px); }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(24px, 6vw, 32px); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(20px, 4vw, 26px); }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .site-footer { padding: 40px 20px 20px; }
  .faq-main-content { padding: 24px 16px 20px; }
  .faq-answer-section p { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .faq-key-stat { padding: 14px 16px; margin: 16px 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
  .faq-key-stat strong { font-size: 15px; }
  .faq-feature-list li { gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 0; }
  .faq-feature-list li::before { width: 22px; height: 22px; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; }
  .faq-callout { padding: 14px 16px; margin: 16px 0; gap: 12px; }
  .faq-callout-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 16px; }
  .faq-callout-content strong { font-size: 13px; }
  .faq-callout-content p { font-size: 13px; }
  .faq-answer-divider { margin: 20px 0; }
  .faq-cta-box { padding: 20px 14px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
  .cta-heading { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .cta-buttons { gap: 8px; }
  .cross-area-faqs h2 { font-size: 15px; }
  .cross-area-faqs .area-pills { gap: 8px; }
  .cross-area-faqs .area-pills li a { padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 11px; }
  .related-faqs h2 { font-size: 15px; }
  .related-faqs ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .related-faqs ul li a { font-size: 13px; }
  .faq-single-hero .container { gap: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero { padding: 36px 16px 32px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 26px; }
  .lead-form-card { padding: 24px 20px 16px; }
  .search-container input { padding: 12px 12px 12px 0; font-size: 14px; }
  .search-btn { padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
  .header-logo-img { height: 32px; }
  .header-cta { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 12px; }
  .header-actions { gap: 8px; }
  .call-btn { padding: 6px 10px; }
  .cta-box { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .cta-box h3 { font-size: 20px; }
  .page-header { padding: 24px 12px 20px; }
  .page-header h1 { color: var(--clr-white); font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.3; }
  .selling-points li { padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
  .faq-main-content { padding: 20px 12px 16px; }
  .faq-answer-section p { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .faq-key-stat { padding: 12px 14px; margin: 12px 0; }
  .faq-key-stat strong { font-size: 14px; }
  .faq-key-stat span { font-size: 12px; }
  .faq-feature-list { margin: 12px 0; gap: 10px; }
  .faq-feature-list li { font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 0; }
  .faq-feature-list li::before { width: 20px; height: 20px; min-width: 20px; }
  .faq-callout { padding: 12px 14px; margin: 12px 0; }
  .faq-callout-icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 14px; }
  .faq-callout-content strong { font-size: 12px; }
  .faq-callout-content p { font-size: 12px; }
  .faq-answer-divider { margin: 16px 0; }
  .faq-cta-box { padding: 16px 12px; margin: 16px 0; }
  .cta-heading { font-size: 15px; }
  .cta-buttons { gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px; }
  .cross-area-faqs .area-pills li a { padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 10px; }
  .related-faqs h2 { font-size: 14px; }
  .related-faqs ul li a { font-size: 12px; }
  .faq-single-hero .container { gap: 16px; padding: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .header-cta { padding: 6px 10px; font-size: 11px; }
  .nav-inner { padding: 8px 12px; }
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER GRID: BRAND + COLUMNS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-dark-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-dark-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover,
.footer-col ul li a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   INDEX: HERO CONTENT
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-content {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--clr-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   AREA PAGES: HERO, CONTENT GRID, FAQ CARDS
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.area-index-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-dark) 0%, var(--clr-dark-surface) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-dark-text);
  padding: 48px 0 40px;
}

.area-index-hero .container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.area-index-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 42px);
  color: var(--clr-dark-text);
  margin: 8px 0 12px;
}


.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--clr-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 8px;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.area-hero-form {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.area-hero-form .lead-form-card {
  max-width: 480px;
}

.area-index-hero .page-header-with-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.area-index-hero .page-header-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.area-content {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 32px 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.toc-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
}

.toc-sidebar h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.toc-sidebar ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.toc-sidebar ul li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.toc-sidebar ul li a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 4px 0;
  display: block;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.toc-sidebar ul li a:hover,
.toc-sidebar ul li a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.faq-listings section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.faq-listings section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.faq-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.faq-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-card h3 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.faq-card h3 a:hover,
.faq-card h3 a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.faq-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.read-more {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.read-more:hover,
.read-more:focus-visible {
  color: var(--clr-primary-hover);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TOPIC PAGES: CONTENT, TOC, CTA, LEGAL
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.main-content {
  max-width: 780px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.main-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin: 32px 0 14px;
}

.main-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin: 24px 0 10px;
}

.main-content p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.main-content ul, .main-content ol {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.main-content ul li, .main-content ol li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.toc-widget {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.toc-widget h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.toc-widget ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.toc-widget ul li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.toc-widget ul li a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.toc-widget ul li a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.toc-list {
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.toc-list h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
}

.toc-list ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.toc-list ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.toc-list ul li a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.toc-list ul li a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-dark) 0%, var(--clr-dark-surface) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-dark-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--clr-dark-text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--clr-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin: 6px 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease-out), transform 0.15s var(--ease-out);
}

.cta-btn:hover,
.cta-btn:focus-visible {
  background: var(--clr-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.legal-callout {
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.legal-callout h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-callout p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.related-resources {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.related-resources h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.related-resources ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.related-resources ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.related-resources ul li a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.related-resources ul li a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--clr-primary-hover);
}

.last-updated {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: 24px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CITY GUIDE PAGES
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.city-areas {
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.city-areas h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.city-areas ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.city-areas ul li a {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease-out), color 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.city-areas ul li a:hover,
.city-areas ul li a:focus-visible {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.other-cities {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.other-cities .city-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease-out), background 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.other-cities .city-link:hover,
.other-cities .city-link:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE: AREA + TOPIC + CITY PAGES
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .area-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .toc-sidebar { position: static; }
  .area-index-hero .page-header-with-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .area-index-hero { padding: 36px 0 28px; }
  .area-content { padding: 28px 20px 36px; }
  .faq-card { padding: 18px; }
  .cta-section { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .cta-btn { display: block; margin: 8px 0; text-align: center; }
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   REDUCED MOTION SUPPORT
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .faq-key-stat,
  .faq-callout,
  .cross-area-faqs .area-pills li a {
    transition: none;
  }
}


#forminator-module-5935.forminator-design--material .forminator-input:focus, #forminator-module-5935.forminator-design--material .forminator-input-with-phone .iti__country-container .iti__selected-country:focus {
  outline: none !important;
}


.lead-form-card .form-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 30px;
}

.form-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    text-align: center;
}