/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN VARIABLES & SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary: #0F2C59;
    /* Trust Deep Navy */
    --primary-light: #1A3E70;
    /* Muted Slate Navy */
    --secondary: #94A3B8;
    /* Medium Silver */
    --secondary-light: #E2E8F0;
    /* Light Border Silver */
    --accent: #C5A85A;
    /* Prestige Gold */
    --accent-teal: #C5A85A;
    /* Prestige Gold (replaces teal as main accent) */
    --accent-glow: rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.15);
    --subtle-teal: #2DD4BF;
    /* Keep a little teal for minor accents */

    /* Backgrounds */
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
    /* Soft Off-White */
    --bg-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    --bg-glow-card: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%, rgba(240, 240, 250, 0.85) 100%);

    /* Typography */
    --font-headings: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    --font-ui: 'Cabin', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Cabin', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

    /* Shadows & Borders */
    --border-radius-sm: 8px;
    --border-radius-md: 16px;
    --border-radius-lg: 24px;
    --border-radius-round: 9999px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.12);

    /* Layout */
    --max-width: 1200px;
    --header-height: 80px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BASE STYLES & RESET
   ========================================================================== */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: #475569;
    /* Slate Gray for soft reading contract */
}

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

/* Scroll offset for targeted sections to clear the fixed header */
#services,
#story,
#promise,
#why-us,
#consultation {
    scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}

/* Ensure subsequent sections stack on top of sticky elements */
.story-section,
.promise-section,
.why-us-section,
.testimonials-section,
.consultation-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.why-us-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AMBIENT BACKGROUND MESH
   ========================================================================== */
.mesh-gradient-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: -2;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mesh-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-round);
    filter: blur(140px);
    opacity: 0.15;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    animation: floatOrb 20s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

.orb-1 {
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 50vw;
    height: 50vw;
    background-color: var(--subtle-teal);
    /* Subtle ambient teal accent */
    animation-duration: 25s;
}

.orb-2 {
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 60vw;
    height: 60vw;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    /* Deep Navy backdrop */
    animation-duration: 30s;
}

.orb-3 {
    top: 40%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 35vw;
    height: 35vw;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    /* Soft Gold backdrop */
    animation-duration: 18s;
}

@keyframes floatOrb {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(50px, 30px) scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.top-header-wrapper {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 99999;
}

.main-header {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    transition: min-height var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    min-height: 90px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.08);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
    /* Premium glassy backdrop */
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    z-index: 99999 !important;
}

.header-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    height: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.header-logo {
    height: 160px;
    margin: -10px 30px -40px -35px;
    /* Aggressive negative margin to eliminate whitespace from the image asset itself */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    /* Make white logo background transparent */
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}



.logo-emblem {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.brand-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.logo-text.light .brand-name {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.logo-text.light .brand-tagline {
    color: var(--secondary-light);
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}

.nav-item {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

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

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

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

.mobile-only-btn {
    display: none;
}

/* Header Action Buttons */
.nav-action-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-round);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.nav-action-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-teal);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* Header Action Phone and Layout */
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-phone-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-right: 24px;
}

.header-phone-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    /* Turn Gold on hover */
}

.header-phone-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    /* Phone icon is Corporate Gold */
    animation: phoneRing 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-origin: 50% 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-phone-link:hover .header-phone-icon {
    animation: phoneRing 0.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    /* Continuous wiggle on hover */
}

.mobile-only-phone {
    display: none;
}

.phone-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-left: 4px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

@keyframes phoneRing {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0);
    }

    2% {
        transform: rotate(15deg);
    }

    4% {
        transform: rotate(-15deg);
    }

    6% {
        transform: rotate(15deg);
    }

    8% {
        transform: rotate(-15deg);
    }

    10% {
        transform: rotate(10deg);
    }

    12% {
        transform: rotate(-10deg);
    }

    14% {
        transform: rotate(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(0);
    }
}

/* Menu Toggle Button */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 100000 !important;
}

.hamburger-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTON SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-round);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-teal);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary-light);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    /* Fallback */
}

/* Background Video Styling */
.hero-video-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: -1px;
    width: calc(100% + 2px);
    height: calc(100% + 2px);
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    /* Align to the top of the video to prevent heads from being cut off */
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-video.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
}

/* Toggle Desktop/Mobile Video visibility */
.desktop-only-video {
    display: block;
}

.mobile-only-video {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-only-video {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-only-video {
        display: block;
        transform: scale(1.06);
        transform-origin: center top;
    }
}

/* Legibility Gradient Overlay */
.hero-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.95) 0%,
            rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.7) 50%,
            rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.3) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-video-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
                rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.65) 0%,
                rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.25) 100%);
    }
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr;
    /* Centered left-to-right but constrained to the left 60% of the screen */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Badges list */
.hero-meta-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

@keyframes badgeSlideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.hero-meta-badges .badge {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    /* Use Lora serif font */
    font-style: italic;
    /* Warm editorial style */
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    animation: badgeSlideUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-meta-badges .badge:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.hero-meta-badges .badge:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.35s;
}

.hero-meta-badges .badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.4);
    /* Gold border hover highlight */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.12);
}

.badge-experience {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.badge-accent-text {
    color: #C5A85A;
    /* Gold color matching logo */
    font-weight: 700;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-round);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.shine-text {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.shine-letter {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    animation: letterShine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-origin: center;
}

@keyframes letterShine {

    0%,
    100% {
        color: var(--accent-teal);
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
        text-shadow: none;
    }

    8% {
        color: #FFF6D6;
        /* Very soft warm gold/white */
        transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-1px);
        /* Subtle scale and lift */
        text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.4);
        /* Soft glowing shadow */
    }

    16% {
        color: var(--accent-teal);
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
        text-shadow: none;
    }
}

.hero-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--secondary-light);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-teal);
    padding-left: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-content .btn-secondary {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero-content .btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.hero-trust-indicators {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.trust-badge-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.25);
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    font-size: 10px;
}

/* Hide fallback image wrapper on video hero layouts */
.hero-image-wrapper {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREDENTIALS / STATS RIBBON
   ========================================================================== */
.credentials-ribbon {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.ribbon-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ribbon-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.ribbon-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.ribbon-item p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION STANDARD HEADERS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-header {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

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

.section-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
    padding: 100px 0 0 0;
}

.medical-disclaimer {
    background-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.06);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 24px auto 0 auto;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Card Stacking Layout Container */
.services-stack-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 120px;
    /* Space to view final stacked deck */
}

/* Individual Stack Card Wrapper */
.service-stack-card {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    /* Clears header with elegant breathing room */
    height: 520px;
    /* Eliminate massive vertical centering gaps */
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.service-stack-card:not(:last-child) {
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    /* Normal flow gap before cards start to stack */
}

#service-card-0 {
    z-index: 1;
}

#service-card-1 {
    z-index: 2;
}

#service-card-2 {
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Card Specific Colors */
#service-card-0 .service-card-inner {
    background-color: #0F2C59;
    /* Deep Navy */
}

#service-card-1 .service-card-inner {
    background-color: #163665;
    /* Medium Navy */
}

#service-card-2 .service-card-inner {
    background-color: #1D4071;
    /* Muted Navy */
}

/* Inner Card Structure */
.service-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 85%;
    max-width: 800px;
    /* Narrower cards as requested */
    height: 520px;
    display: flex;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform-origin: top center;
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    /* Stack offset */
    top: calc(20px + var(--card-index) * 25px);
}

/* Text Overlay Column (covers 100% of card) */
.service-card-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    /* Sits above background image and overlay */
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 48px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.service-card-text-top {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-card-num {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    /* Corporate Gold */
}

.service-card-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.service-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.service-card-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.service-card-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.service-card-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--accent);
    /* Corporate Gold */
    font-weight: 700;
}

.service-card-text-bottom {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.service-card-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-card-cta svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--accent);
    /* Corporate Gold */
}

.service-card-cta:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
}

.service-card-cta:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Background Image wrapper */
.service-card-image-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dynamic Gradient Overlay over the image background */
.service-card-image-wrapper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.6) 0%, rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.92) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    /* Sits between the img (z-index 1) and the text (z-index 3) */
    pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card-image-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    transform: scale(1.6);
    /* Initial zoom scale, animated via JS */
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Mobile and Tablet */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    #services,
    #story,
    #promise,
    #why-us,
    #consultation {
        scroll-margin-top: 160px;
        /* clear the sticky/hanging header logo on mobile */
    }

    .services-stack-container {
        margin-top: 30px;
        padding-bottom: 80px;
        /* Space to view final stacked deck on mobile */
    }

    .service-stack-card {
        position: sticky;
        top: 80px;
        /* clear smaller mobile header */
        height: 520px;
        /* natural card height */
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .service-stack-card:not(:last-child) {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
        /* mobile flow spacing */
    }

    .service-card-inner {
        width: 92%;
        max-width: 100%;
        height: 520px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        /* slightly smaller stacking offset on mobile to save vertical space */
        top: calc(10px + var(--card-index) * 15px);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .service-card-text {
        padding: 32px 20px;
    }

    .service-card-title {
        font-size: 25px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .service-card-desc {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .service-card-list li {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .service-card-text-bottom {
        margin-top: auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR STORY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.story-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left side visual composition */
.story-visual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.story-visual-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    height: 380px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.02) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.02) 90%);
    border: 1px dashed var(--secondary);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: visible;
    /* Allow badge and highlight box to overhang */
}

.story-visual-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    z-index: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    filter: brightness(0.95);
}

.story-mission-callout {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-left: 4px solid #C5A85A;
    /* Gold left accent line */
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: 18px 22px;
    margin: 20px 0 30px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.story-mission-icon {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-mission-callout h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.story-mission-callout p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.founder-highlight-box {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Sit on top of the image */
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -15px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    max-width: 180px;
    text-align: center;
}

.founder-highlight-box h3 {
    color: #C5A85A;
    /* Gold color matching logo */
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.founder-highlight-box p {
    color: var(--secondary-light);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Right side content */
.story-content .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.story-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #475569;
}

.quote-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius-md) var(--border-radius-md) 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.quote-symbol {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    left: 12px;
    font-size: 64px;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    color: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.05);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.quote-text {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRESTIGE PROMISE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.promise-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #071B3A 0%, #0F2C59 42%, #17408A 78%, #0D2E6A 100%);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.promise-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30%;
    right: -15%;
    width: 70%;
    height: 140%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.10) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}


.promise-section .section-title {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.promise-section .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--secondary-light);
}

.promise-track-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: grab;
    padding: 50px 0 40px;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.promise-track-wrapper:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.promise-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.promise-card {
    width: 400px;
    min-height: 300px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 44px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.promise-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent-teal);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: bottom left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.promise-card:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
    border-color: rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.promise-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.promise-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5A85A 0%, #F0D88A 50%, #C5A85A 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.promise-card h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 36px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #C5A85A, transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.promise-card .promise-body {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.promise-card p {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.promise-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.promise-nav:hover {
    background: rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.55);
}

.promise-prev {
    left: 16px;
}

.promise-next {
    right: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US / TRUST SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.why-us-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Grid of mini-cards on the left */
.compliance-column {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.why-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E3EDF7 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-teal);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.why-card-icon {
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Medicaid Highlight Column */
.highlight-column {
    display: flex;
}

.payment-highlight-card {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0F2C59 0%, #153E7D 100%);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
}

.card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 60%;
    background-color: var(--accent-teal);
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.15;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.highlight-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.payment-highlight-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.medicaid-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background-color: var(--subtle-teal);
    /* Subtle teal accent */
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-round);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.payment-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--secondary-light);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.payment-text strong {
    color: var(--accent-teal);
}

.payment-note {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.card-divider {
    border: none;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.2);
    margin: 24px 0;
}

.serve-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.serve-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.serve-list li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary-light);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.serve-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARALLAX ACCENT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.parallax-accent-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 650px;
    /* Tall height per user request */
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    /* Create a clipping box for fixed child elements (iOS & desktop compatible fixed parallax) */
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
}

.parallax-bg-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle brand navy gradient overlay to tint the photo */
.parallax-bg-wrapper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: none;
    /* Removed gradient overlay per user request */
    z-index: 2;
    /* Sits directly on top of the fixed background image */
    pointer-events: none;
}

.parallax-bg-img {
    position: fixed;
    /* Keeps image fixed relative to viewport */
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    /* Fills screen height to scroll inside the clipped window */
    object-fit: cover;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .parallax-accent-section {
        height: 450px;
        /* Scaled down height for mobile screens */
        overflow: hidden;
        /* Clip the overflowing child image */
        clip-path: none;
        -webkit-clip-path: none;
    }

    .parallax-bg-img {
        position: absolute;
        height: 160%;
        /* 60% scroll budget to allow larger translation parallax */
        top: -30%;
        /* Centers the image initially at -30% offset */
        width: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center;
        will-change: transform;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLIENT TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.testimonial-rating {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.author-location {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
}

.faq-accordion {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 48px auto 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.faq-item summary {
    padding: 24px 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    user-select: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Hide default marker for webkit/safari */
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

/* Add custom chevron toggle icon using pure CSS */
.faq-item summary::after {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-right: 2px solid var(--accent-teal);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-teal);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.faq-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--accent-teal);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-item[open] summary {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
    transform: rotate(-135deg);
    border-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.faq-content {
    padding: 20px 30px 24px 30px;
    background-color: #FAFBFC;
}

.faq-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-content strong {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-content a {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: var(--accent-teal);
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .faq-item summary {
        padding: 18px 20px;
        font-size: 17px;
    }

    .faq-item[open] summary {
        padding-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .faq-content {
        padding: 14px 20px 18px 20px;
    }

    .faq-content p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

.faq-cta-card {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 60px auto 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0F2C59 0%, #153E7D 100%);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 48px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-cta-card h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.faq-cta-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.faq-cta-card .btn-primary {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-cta-card .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-cta-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .faq-cta-card h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .faq-cta-card p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE STEPPER FORM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.consultation-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.consultation-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.consultation-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.consultation-header h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.consultation-header p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #475569;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Stepper Progress Bar */
.stepper-progress {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.step-indicator {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex: 1;
}

.step-circle {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--secondary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.step-label {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.step-indicator.active .step-circle {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--accent-glow);
}

.step-indicator.active .step-label {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.step-indicator.complete .step-circle {
    background-color: var(--accent-teal);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.step-indicator.complete .step-label {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.step-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 23px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-light);
    width: 33%;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

#step-line-1 {
    left: 17%;
}

#step-line-2 {
    left: 50%;
}

.step-line.complete {
    background-color: var(--accent-teal);
}

/* Stepper Form Layout */
.consultation-form {
    position: relative;
}

.form-step {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeInForm 0.4s ease-out;
}

.form-step.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInForm {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

.step-description {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #475569;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* STEP 1 Checkbox Grid */
.services-selector-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.selector-card {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hidden-checkbox {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
}

.selector-card-content {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 30px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.selector-card:hover .selector-card-content {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.checkbox-indicator {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.hidden-checkbox:checked+.selector-card-content {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background-color: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.02);
}

.hidden-checkbox:checked+.selector-card-content .checkbox-indicator {
    background-color: var(--accent-teal);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.hidden-checkbox:checked+.selector-card-content .checkbox-indicator::after {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.selector-card-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.selector-card-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* STEP 2 Grid inputs */
.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.span-2 {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.form-group label {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary-light);
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.05);
}

/* Input validation styling */
.form-group.invalid input,
.form-group.invalid select,
.form-group.invalid textarea {
    border-color: #EF4444;
    background-color: #FEF2F2;
}

.form-group .error-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #EF4444;
    display: none;
}

.form-group.invalid .error-text {
    display: block;
}

.form-group.invalid .block-error {
    display: block;
}

/* Checkbox alignment for form wrapper */
.checkbox-label-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    user-select: none;
}

.checkbox-label-wrapper input {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    height: 0;
    width: 0;
}

.custom-checkbox {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-radius: 5px;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.checkbox-label-wrapper:hover input~.custom-checkbox {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.checkbox-label-wrapper input:checked~.custom-checkbox {
    background-color: var(--accent-teal);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.checkbox-label-wrapper input:checked~.custom-checkbox::after {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.label-text {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.label-text strong {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Global errors */
.form-error-msg {
    color: #EF4444;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 12px;
    display: none;
}

.form-error-msg.active {
    display: block;
}

/* Step Navigation Footer */
.step-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 48px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    padding-top: 32px;
}

.step-actions .btn {
    padding: 16px 36px;
    font-size: 17px;
}

/* SUCCESS SCREEN DESIGN */
.success-screen {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    animation: fadeInForm 0.5s ease-out;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%), url('assets/senior_result.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center top;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.15);
}

.success-screen.active {
    display: block;
}

.success-icon-wrapper {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent-glow);
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.success-screen h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.success-message {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
}

.success-next-steps {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    color: #475569;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
}

.success-next-steps strong {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.medicaid-success-reminder {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px dashed var(--secondary);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    display: inline-block;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MAP SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.map-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0 0 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.map-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.map-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
}

.map-iframe-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.map-info-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    max-width: 380px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.2);
}

.map-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.map-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.map-address {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.map-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.map-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 80px 0 40px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
}

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

.footer-brand-title {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    gap: 4px;
}

.footer-brand-title .brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer-brand-title .brand-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    /* Brand gold tag */
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-mission {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--secondary-light);
    margin: 10px 0 24px 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 0 32px 0;
}

.social-icon-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--secondary-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    /* Glow gold on hover */
    color: var(--primary);
    /* Navy icon text/fill on hover */
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.25);
}

.footer-bottom {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 48px auto 0 auto;
    padding: 32px 24px 0 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748B;
}

.footer-powered-by {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    /* Powered by in white */
}

.powered-by-link {
    color: var(--accent);
    /* SmartWeb Memphis in Corporate Gold */
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: goldPulseSimple 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.powered-by-link:hover {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.6);
}

@keyframes goldPulseSimple {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.95;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        opacity: 1;
        text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.4);
    }
}

.footer-links-column h4,
.footer-contact-column h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-links-column ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links-column ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links-column ul li a {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--secondary-light);
}

.footer-links-column ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-area {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--secondary-light);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-info span {
    min-width: 0;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: break-word;
}


.footer-phone-link {
    color: var(--secondary-light);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-phone-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-teal);
}

.footer-icon {
    color: var(--accent-teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
    margin-top: 24px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.4;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Up to 1024px (Large Tablets / Small Laptops) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }

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

    .hero-meta-badges {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-quote {
        text-align: left;
        max-width: 600px;
    }

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

    .hero-trust-indicators {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-image-wrapper {
        order: -1;
        /* Image first on mobile/tablet hero */
    }

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

    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

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

    .promise-card {
        width: 340px;
        min-height: 260px;
    }
}

/* Up to 768px (Tablets) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Sticky header fix — force GPU compositing so the header never disappears on scroll */
    .main-header {
        -webkit-transform: translateZ(0);
        transform: translateZ(0);
        will-change: transform;
        min-height: 100px;
    }

    .main-header.scrolled {
        min-height: 90px;
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
        z-index: 99999 !important;
    }

    .header-logo {
        height: 160px;
        margin: -10px 30px -40px -35px;
        max-width: 190px;
    }

    /* Responsive Header & Hamburger Navigation */
    .header-container {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    /* Logo stays left */
    .logo-link {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* Hamburger pushed to far right on the same row as logo */
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    /* Hide desktop header actions (phone and action button) on mobile completely */
    .header-actions {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 100px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 100px);
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding-top: 60px;
        gap: 36px;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        z-index: 99998 !important;
    }

    .main-header.scrolled .nav-menu {
        top: 90px;
        height: calc(100vh - 90px);
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .nav-item {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    /* Show phone link inside the mobile menu drawer for mobile users */
    .mobile-only-phone {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        font-family: var(--font-ui);
        font-size: 18px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    .mobile-only-phone .header-phone-icon {
        color: var(--accent);
    }

    .mobile-only-phone:hover {
        color: var(--accent);
    }

    .mobile-only-btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    /* Hamburger Menu Animation States */
    .menu-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .menu-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .menu-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    /* Section Reductions */
    .hero-section {
        padding: 140px 0 60px 0;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 36px;
        margin-bottom: 180px;
        /* Creating a clear gap in the middle of the copy to view the video */
    }

    .hero-description {
        display: none;
        /* Hide description on mobile to reduce clutter and lower the quote positioning */
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .medical-disclaimer {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 14px 18px;
    }

    .story-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .founder-highlight-box {
        right: 10px;
        bottom: 10px;
    }

    .story-visual {
        order: -1;
    }

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

    .promise-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .promise-track-wrapper {
        overflow: hidden;
        cursor: grab;
        padding: 30px 0 20px;
    }

    .promise-track {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .promise-nav {
        display: flex;
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
    }

    .promise-track-wrapper.touching .promise-nav {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .promise-card {
        width: 300px;
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 32px 28px;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .promise-card h3 {
        font-size: 21px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .promise-card p {
        font-size: 14.5px;
    }

    .compliance-column {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .consultation-card {
        padding: 40px 24px;
    }

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

    .form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .span-2 {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .stepper-progress {
        margin-top: 24px;
    }

    .step-label {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-brand-column {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .footer-mission {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        margin-top: 36px;
        padding-top: 24px;
    }

    .footer-contact-column {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .footer-contact-column h4,
    .contact-area {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-info {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        text-align: left;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .contact-info {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

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

    /* Map Section Responsive Overrides */
    .map-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0 0;
    }

    .map-wrapper {
        height: auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: var(--bg-white);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .map-info-card {
        position: static;
        max-width: 100%;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .map-iframe-wrapper {
        height: 300px;
    }

    /* Scroll Reveal Animations (Mobile Only) */
    .testimonial-card.reveal-left,
    .testimonial-card.reveal-right {
        will-change: transform, opacity;
        transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), opacity 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    }
}

/* Up to 480px (Mobile Phones) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .header-container {
        padding: 6px 10px;
    }

    .header-logo {
        height: 135px;
        margin: -5px 0 -30px 0;
        max-width: 170px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding: 130px 0 60px 0;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 28px;
        margin-bottom: 220px;
        /* Wider gap for vertical mobile layouts to view video subject */
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 29px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .hero-quote {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .experience-card {
        bottom: -10px;
        left: 5%;
        right: 5%;
        max-width: 90%;
    }

    .step-line {
        display: none;
        /* Hide progress connection lines on very small displays to save clutter */
    }

    .step-circle {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .step-actions {
        margin-top: 32px;
        padding-top: 16px;
    }

    .step-actions .btn {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 15px;
        flex: 1;
    }
}

/* Up to 360px (Extra Small Mobile Phones) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .header-logo {
        max-width: 140px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICE HOURS PAGE STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.hours-section {
    padding: 60px 0 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    background-color: transparent;
}

.hours-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.hours-card,
.support-card {
    background: var(--bg-glow-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hours-card:hover,
.support-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hours-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.35);
}

.hours-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    height: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hours-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.hours-day {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.hours-day-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hours-time {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-round);
    background-color: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.hours-row.active .hours-time {
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.25);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hours-row.by-appointment .hours-time {
    background-color: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.08);
    color: #0d9488;
    border: 1px solid rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.2);
}

.hours-row.closed .hours-time {
    background-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.1);
    color: #64748b;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Support Card Styling */
.support-card {
    border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
}

.support-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.support-icon-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: supportPulse 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.support-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.support-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #475569;
}

.support-content p strong {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.support-content a {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.support-content a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.support-badge-container {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.support-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    background-color: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.support-badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-block;
    animation: supportBlink 1.5s linear infinite;
}

/* Call to Action Container */
.hours-cta-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hours-cta-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hours-cta-card h3 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
}

.hours-cta-card p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hours-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hours-cta-card .btn-secondary {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.hours-cta-card .btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--bg-white);
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes supportPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(197, 168, 90, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes supportBlink {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Hours Page */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hours-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .hours-card,
    .support-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .hours-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
        padding-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .hours-time {
        align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .hours-cta-card {
        padding: 36px 20px;
    }

    .hours-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hours-cta-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-section {
    padding: 60px 0 100px 0;
}

.founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}

.founder-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.founder-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border: 3px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.founder-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.founder-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-round);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.founder-info {
    text-align: center;
}

.founder-name {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.founder-title {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.founder-credentials {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.credential-pill {
    background-color: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-round);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.1);
}

.founder-bio {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.founder-bio p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
}

.founder-lead-para {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--primary-light) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.founder-quote-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.03) 0%, rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.03) 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius-md) var(--border-radius-md) 0;
    margin: 12px 0;
}

.founder-quote-highlight p {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .founder-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    
    .founder-card {
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CARE SERVICES 7 DAYS A WEEK BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.care-services-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.93) 0%, rgba(20, 60, 120, 0.88) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.care-services-banner:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.18);
}

.care-banner-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 90, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.care-banner-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.care-banner-logo-container {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: 6px;
}

.care-banner-text h2 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
}

.care-banner-text p {
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .care-banner-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .care-services-banner {
        padding: 28px 24px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

.care-banner-logo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}
.leadership-divider {
    margin: 60px 0;
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--secondary-light);
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-menu {
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LICENSURE NOTICE BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.licensure-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100000;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent); /* Elegant gold bottom border */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.15);
}

.licensure-banner .banner-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.licensure-banner p {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.licensure-banner a {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.licensure-banner a:hover {
    color: #FFF6D6; /* Lighter warm gold on hover */
}

.licensure-banner .banner-badge {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .licensure-banner {
        padding: 16px 16px;
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
    
    .licensure-banner .banner-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}