/* =============================================================
   TaxClear Pro v3.1 — Main Stylesheet
   Clean, professional, lightweight — no Google Fonts
   ============================================================= */

:root {
  --navy:       #1a2744;
  --navy-mid:   #243560;
  --navy-light: #2d4a8a;
  --primary:    #1a2744;
  --gold:       #b8882a;
  --gold-btn:   #c9981f;
  --gold-light: #f0c040;
  --success:    #16a34a;
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --off-white:  #f7f8fc;
  --light-grey: #f0f2f7;
  --border:     #dde2ec;
  --border-dark:#c8d0e0;
  --text-dark:  #1a2744;
  --text-body:  #374151;
  --text-muted: #5e6e8a;
  --radius:     10px;
  --radius-sm:  6px;
  --radius-lg:  16px;
  --radius-xl:  22px;
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 4px rgba(26,39,68,0.08);
  --shadow-card:0 4px 16px rgba(26,39,68,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 40px rgba(26,39,68,0.16);
  --font: system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;
  --section-pad: 3.5rem 0;
}

/* ---- Reset ---- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--font);background:#fff;color:var(--text-body);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;line-height:1.65;font-size:15px}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:var(--font);color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-0.01em}
a{color:var(--primary);text-decoration:none}
a:hover{color:var(--navy-mid)}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
ul{list-style:none}
p{color:var(--text-body)}

/* ---- Layout ---- */
.container{max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 1.5rem}
.section-pad{padding:var(--section-pad)}
.narrow-seo-container{max-width:800px}
.section-action{text-align:center;margin-top:2rem}
.bg-light{background:var(--light-grey)}
.bg-white{background:#fff}
.gold-text{color:var(--gold)}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;
  padding:.65rem 1.4rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-family:var(--font);font-weight:600;font-size:.875rem;
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .18s ease;border:none;
  text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;line-height:1.4
}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold-btn);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(184,136,42,.3)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#a87820;color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-mid);color:#fff}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-dark);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--light-grey);border-color:var(--navy);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-white-outline{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff}
.btn-white-outline:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff}
.btn-whatsapp{background:#25D366;color:#fff}
.btn-whatsapp:hover{background:#1db954;color:#fff}
.btn-sm{padding:.45rem 1rem;font-size:.8rem}

/* ---- Section Heading ---- */
.section-heading{margin-bottom:2rem}
.section-heading.center{text-align:center}
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:.4rem
}
.section-heading h2{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.8vw,1.9rem);font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark)}
.section-heading p{margin-top:.6rem;color:var(--text-muted);max-width:580px;font-size:.9rem}
.section-heading.center p{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================ */
#site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:200;
  background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)
}
.header-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:66px}
.site-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;text-decoration:none}
.logo-icon{
  width:36px;height:36px;background:var(--navy);
  border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem;color:#fff;flex-shrink:0
}
.logo-text{line-height:1.2}
.logo-name{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy)}
.logo-name span{color:var(--gold)}
.logo-sub{font-size:.6rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;color:var(--text-muted)}
#primary-navigation{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.15rem}
.compact-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.1rem}
.compact-menu a{
  padding:.42rem .75rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-size:.84rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-body);transition:.15s;
  position:relative
}
.compact-menu a:hover{background:var(--light-grey);color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.compact-menu a.current-menu-item,.compact-menu a[aria-current="page"]{
  color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;
  background:rgba(26,39,68,.06)
}
.nav-dropdown{position:relative}
.nav-dropdown>button{
  padding:.4rem .7rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-size:.83rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted);
  background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:.15s;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.25rem
}
.nav-dropdown>button:hover,.nav-dropdown.is-open>button{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.nav-dropdown.is-open>button span{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.nav-dropdown>button span{transition:transform .2s;display:inline-block}
.dropdown-menu{
  display:none;position:absolute;right:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);
  width:500px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  padding:.75rem;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2px;z-index:300
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,.nav-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-menu{display:grid}
.dropdown-menu a{
  display:block;padding:.42rem .7rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-muted)
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover{background:var(--light-grey);color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.header-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem}
.btn-call{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.3rem;
  padding:.4rem .8rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  border:1.5px solid var(--border-dark);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--navy);background:transparent;transition:.15s;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none
}
.btn-call:hover{background:var(--light-grey);color:var(--navy)}
.mobile-menu-toggle{
  display:none;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:5px
}
.mobile-menu-toggle span{display:block;width:20px;height:2px;background:var(--navy);border-radius:2px;transition:.2s}
.mobile-menu-toggle:hover{background:var(--light-grey)}
#mobile-nav{
  display:none;background:#fff;padding:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  max-height:calc(100vh - 62px);overflow-y:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch
}
#mobile-nav.active{display:block}
#mobile-nav .container{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;padding:0}
/* Primary links — Home / About / Blog / Contact */
#mobile-nav > .container > a:not(.mobile-book-cta){
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding:.6rem 1.15rem;
  font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dark);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--light-grey);
  transition:background .15s,color .15s
}
#mobile-nav > .container > a:not(.mobile-book-cta):active,
#mobile-nav > .container > a:not(.mobile-book-cta):hover{
  background:var(--off-white);color:var(--navy)
}
/* Pinned best-seller links — always visible */
#mobile-nav .mnav-featured{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--off-white);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)
}
#mobile-nav .mnav-featured-link{
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding:.62rem 1.15rem;
  font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  transition:background .15s
}
#mobile-nav .mnav-featured-link:last-child{border-bottom:none}
#mobile-nav .mnav-featured-link:active,
#mobile-nav .mnav-featured-link:hover{background:#fff}
#mobile-nav .mnav-star{color:var(--gold);margin-right:.5rem;font-size:.8rem;flex-shrink:0}

/* Collapsible accordion groups */
#mobile-nav .mnav-accordion{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-toggle{
  width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:.62rem 1.15rem;
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--text-dark);background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .15s,color .15s
}
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-toggle:hover,
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-toggle[aria-expanded="true"]{background:var(--off-white);color:var(--navy)}
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-icon{
  font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--gold);
  line-height:1;transition:transform .2s
}
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .mnav-acc-icon{transform:rotate(45deg)}
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-panel{
  display:none;background:#fff;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05)
}
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-panel.is-open{display:block}
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-panel a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding:.5rem 1.15rem .5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size:.84rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-body);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.035);
  transition:background .15s,padding-left .15s
}
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-panel a:last-child{border-bottom:none}
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-panel a:active,
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-panel a:hover{background:var(--off-white);color:var(--navy);padding-left:1.75rem}
#mobile-nav .mnav-acc-panel a::before{
  content:"";width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);margin-right:.55rem;flex-shrink:0;opacity:.45
}
#mobile-nav .mobile-book-cta{
  margin:.85rem 1.15rem 1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:.7rem 1rem;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;
  border-radius:var(--radius);text-align:center
}
@media(max-width:960px){
  #primary-navigation{display:none}
  .mobile-menu-toggle{display:flex}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .header-cta .btn-call{display:none}
  .header-cta .btn{font-size:.78rem;padding:.45rem .9rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION — compact, white-dominant, navy top-bar
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a2744 0%,#243560 60%,#1e3a7a 100%);
  color:#fff;padding:2.5rem 0 3rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.hero-section::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:52px 52px;pointer-events:none
}
.hero-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:2.5rem;align-items:center
}
/* Badge */
.hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:.3rem .85rem;
  font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0c040;margin-bottom:1rem;width:fit-content
}
/* H1 */
.hero-h1{
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.2vw,2.1rem);font-weight:800;
  color:#fff;line-height:1.12;margin-bottom:.9rem
}
.hero-h1 .highlight{color:#f0c040}
/* Sub */
.hero-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:520px;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
/* Buttons */
.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.65rem;align-items:center;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.hero-tax-note{font-size:.68rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:.3rem}
/* Trust badges */
.trust-badges{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:.45rem;margin-top:1.5rem}
.trust-badge{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:.5rem .65rem;
  font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);line-height:1.3
}
.trust-badge svg{
  width:16px;height:16px;flex-shrink:0;
  fill:none;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.9);stroke-width:2;
  stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round
}
/* Hero card */
.hero-card-wrap{position:relative}
.hero-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:1.5rem;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25)
}
.hero-card-eyebrow{font-size:.65rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#f0c040;font-weight:700}
.hero-card-title{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin-top:.2rem}
.hero-card-top{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:.5rem}
.hero-card-badge{background:rgba(240,192,64,.2);color:#f0c040;padding:.2rem .65rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap}
.hero-price{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.2rem;margin-top:1rem}
.hero-price-amount{font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.hero-price-period{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.hero-price-note{font-size:.68rem;color:#f0c040;margin-top:.15rem}
.hero-features{margin-top:1rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem}
.hero-feature{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.hero-feature::before{content:'✓';color:#f0c040;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0}
.hero-card .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:1.25rem}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-card-wrap{display:none}
  .trust-badges{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .hero-section{padding:2rem 0 2.5rem}
  .trust-badges{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE CARDS — SVG icon version
   ============================================================ */
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:.9rem}
.service-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.2rem 1.1rem;text-decoration:none;display:block;
  transition:box-shadow .18s,border-color .18s,transform .18s;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.service-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--navy-mid);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);color:var(--text-dark)
}
.service-icon{
  width:52px;height:52px;background:var(--off-white);
  border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:.85rem;color:var(--navy);flex-shrink:0;
  transition:background .18s,border-color .18s
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.service-icon svg{width:26px;height:26px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none !important;stroke-width:1.9;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.service-icon svg *{fill:none !important}
.service-card h3,.svc-title{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.3rem;line-height:1.3}
.service-card p{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.45}
.service-arrow{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-mid);margin-top:.6rem;opacity:0;transition:.18s;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.2rem}
.service-card:hover .service-arrow{opacity:1}
@media(max-width:1024px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:720px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:420px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.6rem}}

/* ============================================================
   SEO INTRO
   ============================================================ */
.homepage-seo-section{background:var(--light-grey);padding:2.5rem 0}
.homepage-seo-section h2{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin:.5rem 0 .75rem}
.homepage-seo-section p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.homepage-seo-section a{color:var(--primary);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline}
.homepage-seo-section a:hover{color:var(--navy-mid)}

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ============================================================ */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1rem}
.why-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.4rem 1.25rem
}
.why-icon{
  width:44px;height:44px;background:rgba(26,39,68,.07);
  border-radius:9px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:.85rem;color:var(--navy)
}
.why-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none !important;stroke-width:1.9;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.why-icon svg *{fill:none !important}
.why-card h3,.why-title{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.why-card p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.55}
@media(max-width:860px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:480px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG GRID
   ============================================================ */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
.blog-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:box-shadow .18s,transform .18s
}
.blog-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:translateY(-2px)}
/* blog-card-img-wrap removed — thumbnails not shown on listing pages */
.blog-placeholder-icon{display:none}
.blog-card-body{padding:1.1rem;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.blog-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:.55rem}
.blog-category{
  background:rgba(26,39,68,.08);color:var(--navy);
  padding:.18rem .55rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);font-size:.65rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase
}
.blog-card h3{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.4;margin-bottom:.35rem}
.blog-card h3 a{color:var(--text-dark)}
.blog-card h3 a:hover{color:var(--navy-mid)}
.blog-card p{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.55;flex:1}
.read-more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.2rem;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-mid);margin-top:.75rem}
.read-more:hover{color:var(--navy)}
@media(max-width:860px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:540px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a2744 0%,#243560 100%);
  color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:3.5rem 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.cta-section::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:52px 52px
}
.cta-section .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-eyebrow{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#f0c040;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.cta-section h2{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,1.8rem);font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.cta-section p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:.9rem;margin:0 auto 1.5rem;max-width:500px}
.cta-buttons{display:flex;gap:.75rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-small-note{font-size:.7rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);margin-top:.75rem}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
#site-footer{background:var(--navy);color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.footer-main{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:2rem;padding:3rem 0 2rem}
.footer-brand .logo-name{font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.footer-brand .logo-name span{color:#f0c040}
.footer-firm{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);margin-top:.15rem}
.footer-brand p{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);line-height:1.6;margin-top:.75rem}
.footer-contact{margin-top:1.1rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.45rem}
.footer-contact a,.footer-contact span{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;
  font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);text-decoration:none
}
.footer-contact a:hover{color:#fff}
.fc-icon{color:#f0c040;font-size:.85rem;flex-shrink:0}
.footer-actions{margin-top:1rem}
.footer-actions .btn{font-size:.78rem;padding:.5rem .95rem}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:.75rem;margin-top:.85rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-social a{
  font-size:.75rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:.25rem .7rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);transition:.15s
}
.footer-social a:hover{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.footer-col h4{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#f0c040;margin-bottom:.85rem}
.footer-col ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem}
.footer-col ul li a{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);transition:.15s}
.footer-col ul li a:hover{color:#fff}
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding:1.1rem 0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem
}
.footer-bottom a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:#f0c040}
.footer-bottom-links{display:flex;gap:1rem}
@media(max-width:860px){.footer-main{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:480px){.footer-main{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   WHATSAPP STICKY
   ============================================================ */
.whatsapp-sticky{
  position:fixed;bottom:1.25rem;right:1.25rem;z-index:500;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;
  background:#25D366;color:#fff;padding:.65rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius:999px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;
  text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(37,211,102,.4);transition:.2s
}
.whatsapp-sticky:hover{background:#1db954;transform:scale(1.04);color:#fff}
.whatsapp-sticky svg{width:17px;height:17px}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a2744 0%,#243560 100%);
  color:#fff;padding:1rem 0 0.75rem !important;position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:52px 52px
}
.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.page-hero .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3.2vw,2rem);font-weight:800;color:#fff;max-width:720px}
.page-hero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);margin-top:.5rem;font-size:.88rem;max-width:620px}
.page-hero-actions{margin-top:.75rem;display:flex;gap:.65rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.breadcrumb{
  margin-bottom:.4rem;font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;flex-wrap:wrap
}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:#f0c040}
.breadcrumb span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}

/* ============================================================
   PRICING CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.pricing-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1rem}
.pricing-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.4rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:box-shadow .18s
}
.pricing-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:var(--border-dark)}
.pricing-tagline{
  display:inline-block;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.07em;padding:.2rem .65rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:rgba(26,39,68,.07);color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.65rem
}
.pricing-name{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.pricing-price-row{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.2rem}
.pricing-amount{font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy)}
.pricing-period{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
.pricing-tax-note{font-size:.65rem;color:var(--gold);margin:.2rem 0 .85rem;font-weight:600}
.pricing-features{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;flex:1;margin-bottom:1rem}
.pricing-features li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.4rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
.pricing-features li::before{content:'✓';color:var(--success);font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:.05rem}
.pricing-cta a{display:block;text-align:center}
@media(max-width:860px){.pricing-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.pricing-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.faq-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden}
.faq-question{
  width:100%;text-align:left;padding:1rem 1.25rem;
  background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;
  font-family:var(--font);font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dark);transition:.15s
}
.faq-question:hover{background:var(--light-grey)}
.faq-icon{font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--navy);flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .2s;font-weight:400}
.faq-answer{display:none;padding:0 1.25rem .9rem;font-size:.83rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer{display:block}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-item.open .faq-question{background:var(--light-grey)}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.about-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:280px 1fr;gap:3rem;align-items:start;padding:3rem 0}
.about-photo{width:240px;height:240px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:3px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);margin:0 auto;display:block}
.about-photo-placeholder{width:240px;height:240px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);border:3px solid var(--gold);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:4rem;font-weight:800;color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);margin:0 auto;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.profile-card{background:var(--light-grey);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.1rem;margin-top:1.25rem}
.profile-row{display:flex;gap:.5rem;font-size:.78rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;color:var(--text-muted);flex-wrap:wrap}
.profile-row strong{color:var(--text-dark);flex-shrink:0}
.about-content h2{font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.about-content p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.72;margin-bottom:.85rem}
.values-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:.85rem;margin-top:1.5rem}
.value-card{background:var(--light-grey);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1rem 1.1rem}
.value-card h4{font-size:.83rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.25rem}
.value-card p{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .about-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-photo,.about-photo-placeholder{width:180px;height:180px}
}

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE BLOG POST
   ============================================================ */
/* ── Single Post Layout ── */
.single-post-wrap{max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto;padding:2rem 1.5rem 3.5rem;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 300px;gap:3rem;align-items:start}
.post-content{background:#fff;min-width:0}
.post-content h1{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.post-meta{display:flex;gap:1rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.25rem;border-bottom:2px solid var(--border);flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.post-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.3rem}
/* Post body — readable typography matching professional blogs */
.post-body{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.85;color:#2d3748}
.post-body p{margin-bottom:1.25rem;color:#2d3748}
.post-body h2{font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);margin:2.25rem 0 .75rem;padding-bottom:.4rem;border-bottom:2px solid var(--border);line-height:1.25}
.post-body h3{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);margin:1.75rem 0 .6rem;line-height:1.3}
.post-body h4{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);margin:1.25rem 0 .4rem}
.post-body ul{padding-left:1.5rem;list-style:disc;margin:0 0 1.25rem}
.post-body ul li{color:#2d3748;margin-bottom:.5rem;line-height:1.7;padding-left:.25rem}
.post-body ol{padding-left:1.5rem;list-style:decimal;margin:0 0 1.25rem}
.post-body ol li{color:#2d3748;margin-bottom:.5rem;line-height:1.7}
.post-body strong,.post-body b{color:var(--text-dark);font-weight:700}
.post-body em{font-style:italic;color:#4a5568}
.post-body a{color:var(--navy-mid);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}
.post-body a:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.post-body blockquote{border-left:4px solid var(--navy);background:var(--off-white);margin:1.5rem 0;padding:1rem 1.25rem;border-radius:0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0}
.post-body blockquote p{color:#4a5568;font-style:italic;margin:0;font-size:.95rem}
.post-body img{border-radius:var(--radius);margin:1.5rem 0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.post-body table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.5rem 0;font-size:.9rem}
.post-body table th{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:.6rem .85rem;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:.82rem}
.post-body table td{padding:.55rem .85rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);color:#2d3748}
.post-body table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:var(--off-white)}
.post-body hr{border:none;border-top:2px solid var(--border);margin:2rem 0}
.post-body code{background:var(--light-grey);padding:.15rem .4rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:.85em;color:var(--navy)}
.post-body pre{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:1.25rem;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow-x:auto;margin:1.5rem 0}
/* Sidebar */
.sidebar{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.25rem;position:sticky;top:82px}
.sidebar-widget{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.25rem;overflow:hidden}
.sidebar-widget h4{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:.85rem;padding-bottom:.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.recent-post{padding:.55rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.recent-post:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}
.recent-post-title{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.4}
.recent-post-title a{color:var(--text-dark)}
.recent-post-title a:hover{color:var(--navy-mid);text-decoration:underline}
.recent-post-date{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:.18rem}
@media(max-width:900px){.single-post-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:1.5rem 1.25rem 2.5rem}.sidebar{display:none}}

/* ============================================================
   INNER PAGE CONTENT
   ============================================================ */
.inner-content{padding:2.5rem 0}
.inner-content h2{font-size:1.25rem;margin:2rem 0 .75rem;color:var(--text-dark)}
.inner-content h3{font-size:1rem;margin:1.25rem 0 .5rem;color:var(--text-dark)}
.inner-content p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.inner-content ul{padding-left:1.1rem;list-style:disc;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.inner-content ul li{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.feature-highlight-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1rem;margin-top:1.75rem}
.feature-highlight{background:var(--light-grey);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.1rem}
.feature-highlight h4{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.feature-highlight p{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
@media(max-width:580px){.feature-highlight-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.5fr;gap:2.5rem;align-items:start}
.contact-info h2{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.contact-detail{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.65rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.contact-icon{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(26,39,68,.07);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.95rem;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--navy)}
.contact-detail strong{display:block;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:.1rem}
.contact-detail span,.contact-detail a{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-dark)}
.contact-cta-btns{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.65rem;margin-top:1.25rem}
.contact-cta-btns .btn{justify-content:flex-start}
.business-hours{background:var(--light-grey);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1rem;margin-top:1.25rem}
.business-hours h4{font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:.65rem}
.business-hours p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.25rem}
.contact-form-wrap{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.75rem}
.contact-form-wrap h3,.contact-form-title{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.form-group{margin-bottom:.85rem}
.form-group label{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.form-group input,.form-group select,.form-group textarea{
  display:block;width:100%;padding:.6rem .85rem;border:1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);font-family:var(--font);font-size:.85rem;
  color:var(--text-dark);background:#fff;transition:border .15s;box-sizing:border-box
}
.form-group input:focus,.form-group select:focus,.form-group textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--navy)}
.form-group textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:88px}
.taxclear-contact-form .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:.25rem;padding:.7rem 1.4rem}
.contact-form-small{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:.75rem;text-align:center}
.wa-link-strong{color:var(--success);font-weight:700}
.contact-form-small .wa-link-strong:hover{color:#16a34a}
.wpcf7-form .form-group input,.wpcf7-form input,.wpcf7-form textarea,.wpcf7-form select{
  width:100%;padding:.65rem .9rem;border:1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);font-family:var(--font);font-size:.85rem;
  color:var(--text-dark);background:#fff;margin-bottom:.75rem
}
.wpcf7-form .wpcf7-submit,.wpcf7-form input[type=submit]{
  background:var(--gold-btn);color:#fff;font-weight:700;
  padding:.65rem 1.5rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);cursor:pointer;
  border:none;font-size:.875rem;width:100%
}
@media(max-width:720px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   404 + ARCHIVE
   ============================================================ */
.error-page{text-align:center;padding:5rem 0}
.error-code{font-size:6rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--border);line-height:1}
.error-page h1{font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--text-dark);margin:.5rem 0}
.error-page p{color:var(--text-muted);margin:1rem 0 2rem;font-size:.9rem}

/* ============================================================
   PAGINATION — v3.6 fix
   WordPress outputs: nav.navigation.pagination > .nav-links > a/span.page-numbers
   The old rule made the NAV flex (one child) while the links inside
   .nav-links stacked vertically. Flex now applies to .nav-links itself.
   ============================================================ */
.pagination{margin-top:2.5rem}
.pagination .nav-links{
  display:flex;flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:.5rem
}
.pagination .page-numbers{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  min-width:44px;height:44px;padding:0 .9rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;
  border:1.5px solid var(--border);background:#fff;color:var(--navy);
  text-decoration:none;line-height:1
}
.pagination a.page-numbers:hover,.pagination .page-numbers.current{
  background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy)
}
.pagination .page-numbers.dots{border:none;background:transparent;min-width:24px;padding:0}
.pagination .page-numbers.prev,.pagination .page-numbers.next{padding:0 1.1rem;gap:.35rem}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .pagination .page-numbers{min-width:42px;height:42px;font-size:.82rem}
  .pagination .page-numbers.prev,.pagination .page-numbers.next{padding:0 .8rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   MISC
   ============================================================ */
.notice-box{
  background:rgba(184,136,42,.08);border:1px solid rgba(184,136,42,.25);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:.85rem 1rem;
  font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-dark);display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.5rem
}
.screen-reader-text{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.skip-link{position:absolute;top:-40px;left:0;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:.5rem 1rem;z-index:9999;border-radius:0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0}
.skip-link:focus{top:0}
.grid-spaced{gap:1.25rem}
.how-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
.how-inner-spaced{gap:1.5rem}
.how-step{text-align:center}
.how-step-num{width:48px;height:48px;background:var(--navy);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin:0 auto .85rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.how-step h3{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.how-step p{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.5}
@media(max-width:720px){.how-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:400px){.how-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.testimonials-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.1rem}
.testimonial-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.25rem}
.testimonial-stars{color:#f0c040;font-size:.82rem;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.testimonial-quote{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;font-style:italic}
.testimonial-author{margin-top:1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem}
.testimonial-avatar{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;flex-shrink:0}
.testimonial-name{font-weight:700;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-dark)}
.testimonial-role{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
@media(max-width:720px){.testimonials-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:480px){.testimonials-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE PAGE — hero, overview, side card, chips
   ============================================================ */
.service-hero .page-hero-inner{display:block;padding-top:0}
.page-hero-single{display:block}
.page-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3.2vw,2rem);font-weight:800;color:#fff;max-width:640px;margin:.2rem 0 .4rem}
.page-hero-copy p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.77);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:580px;margin-bottom:1rem}
.service-hero-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4rem;margin:.5rem 0 .65rem}
.service-hero-chips span{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);padding:.25rem .75rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600
}
.service-hero-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:1.4rem;color:#fff
}
.service-card-label{font-size:.65rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#f0c040;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.service-hero-card h2{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin-bottom:.5rem;line-height:1.3}
.service-hero-card p{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.service-hero-card ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.3rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.service-hero-card ul li{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem}
.service-hero-card ul li::before{content:'✓';color:#f0c040;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0}
.service-hero-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;
  color:#f0c040;text-decoration:underline
}
.hero-tax-note{font-size:.68rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);margin-top:.2rem}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .service-hero .page-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .service-hero-card{display:none}
}

/* Service overview */
.service-main{background:#fff}
.service-main.section-pad{padding:1.5rem 0 2.5rem}
.service-overview-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 280px;gap:2.5rem;align-items:start}
.service-overview-card{background:#fff}
.service-overview-card h2{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin:.3rem 0 .55rem}
.service-lead{font-size:.875rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:0}
.service-side-card{
  background:var(--light-grey);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.25rem;position:sticky;top:90px
}
.service-side-card h3{font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin:.3rem 0 .5rem}
.service-side-card p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:.85rem}
.side-contact-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem}
.side-contact-list a{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:.65rem .85rem;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration:none;transition:.15s
}
.side-contact-list a:hover{border-color:var(--navy);background:var(--off-white)}
.side-contact-list a strong{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:.1rem}
.side-contact-list a span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
@media(max-width:820px){.service-overview-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Feature / inclusions */
.feature-highlight{background:var(--light-grey);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.1rem;position:relative}
.feature-dot{display:none}
.feature-highlight h3{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.feature-highlight p{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-muted)}

/* Process steps — spacing */
.service-process-steps{margin-top:1.75rem}
.service-pricing,.service-inclusions,.service-process,.service-faq{margin-bottom:2.25rem}

/* ============================================================
   ARCHIVE / BLOG PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.archive-header{padding:2.5rem 0 2rem;background:var(--light-grey);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.archive-header h1{font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--text-dark)}
.archive-header p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:.35rem}
/* Global SVG icon reset — ensure stroke-only rendering */
.service-icon svg,.why-icon svg,.trust-badge svg{fill:none !important;overflow:visible}
.service-icon svg path,.service-icon svg circle,.service-icon svg rect,.service-icon svg line,.service-icon svg polyline,.service-icon svg polygon,
.why-icon svg path,.why-icon svg circle,.why-icon svg rect,.why-icon svg line,.why-icon svg polyline,
.trust-badge svg path,.trust-badge svg circle,.trust-badge svg rect,.trust-badge svg line,.trust-badge svg polyline{fill:none !important}

.section-title{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.8vw,1.9rem);font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0}
/* ============================================================
   TEXT-ONLY BLOG LIST CARDS — base rules (overridden by v3.6 below)
   ============================================================ */
.blc-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.blc-category{
  background:rgba(26,39,68,.08);color:var(--navy);
  padding:.18rem .6rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em
}
.blc-date{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
.blc-title{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:.45rem}
.blc-title a{color:var(--text-dark);text-decoration:none}
.blc-title a:hover{color:var(--navy-mid);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}
.blc-excerpt{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.blc-readmore{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.25rem;
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-mid);text-decoration:none
}
.blc-readmore:hover{color:var(--navy);text-decoration:underline}

/* Homepage blog grid — 3 column */
.hp-blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
.hp-blog-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.35rem 1.25rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:box-shadow .18s,transform .18s
}
.hp-blog-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.hp-blog-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:.55rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hp-blog-title{font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:.45rem;flex:1}
.hp-blog-title a{color:var(--text-dark);text-decoration:none}
.hp-blog-title a:hover{color:var(--navy-mid);text-decoration:underline}
.hp-blog-excerpt{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:.75rem;flex:1}

/* No-posts message */
.no-posts-message{text-align:center;padding:3rem 0;color:var(--text-muted);font-size:.9rem}

/* Blog list hero */
.blog-list-hero{padding:1.75rem 0 1.5rem}
.blog-list-main{background:#fff}
.blog-list-main.section-pad{padding:2rem 0 3rem}

@media(max-width:720px){.hp-blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* mobile overrides in v3.6 section below */

/* ============================================================
   v3.6 — BLOG CARDS WITH IMAGES, TOOLBAR, MEGA MENU,
   STICKY MOBILE CTA, SERVICE PAGE ADDITIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Blog card grid — clean text-only, no thumbnails ---- */
.blog-list-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.25rem;max-width:none
}
.blog-list-card{
  padding:1.5rem 1.4rem;border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);background:#fff;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:box-shadow .18s,transform .18s
}
.blog-list-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.blog-list-card:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.blc-thumb,.blc-thumb-fallback,.blc-img{display:none!important}
.blc-body{padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.blc-body .blc-title{flex:0}
.blc-body .blc-excerpt{flex:1}
.blc-readtime{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
.blc-readtime::before{content:"·";margin-right:.5rem}
.blog-list-card .blc-category{
  border-left:2px solid var(--gold,#c9981f);
  border-radius:0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding-left:.55rem
}
@media(max-width:960px){.blog-list-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .blog-list-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1rem}
  .blog-list-card{padding:1.25rem 1.1rem}
}

/* ---- Blog toolbar: search + category tabs ---- */
.blog-toolbar{margin-bottom:1.75rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem}
.blog-search{display:flex;gap:.6rem;max-width:520px}
.blog-search input[type="search"]{
  flex:1;padding:.65rem .9rem;border:1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);font-size:.88rem;min-width:0
}
.blog-search input[type="search"]:focus{outline:2px solid var(--navy);outline-offset:1px}
.blog-search .btn{padding:.6rem 1.1rem;white-space:nowrap}
.blog-cat-tabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem}
.blog-cat-tabs a{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:38px;
  padding:.3rem .95rem;border-radius:999px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--border);background:#fff;
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);text-decoration:none
}
.blog-cat-tabs a:hover{border-color:var(--navy)}
.blog-cat-tabs a.is-active{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy)}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .blog-cat-tabs{overflow-x:auto;flex-wrap:nowrap;padding-bottom:.35rem;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
  .blog-cat-tabs a{flex:0 0 auto}
}

/* ---- Grouped services mega menu ---- */
.dropdown-menu.dropdown-mega{
  width:760px;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;padding:0;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(15,25,50,.18);border:1px solid var(--border)
}
.mega-group{padding:1.15rem 1.1rem 1.3rem;border-right:1px solid var(--border)}
.mega-group:last-child{border-right:none}
.mega-group-title{
  font-size:.66rem;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;
  color:var(--gold);padding:0 0 .65rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);margin-bottom:.6rem
}
.dropdown-mega .mega-group a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;padding:.5rem .55rem;
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.35;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);transition:background .13s,color .13s,transform .13s;
  margin-bottom:.1rem
}
.dropdown-mega .mega-group a::before{
  content:"";width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);margin-right:.55rem;flex-shrink:0;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .13s
}
.dropdown-mega .mega-group a:hover{
  background:var(--off-white);color:var(--navy);font-weight:600
}
.dropdown-mega .mega-group a:hover::before{opacity:.7}
@media(max-width:1080px){.dropdown-menu.dropdown-mega{width:520px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* Mobile nav group labels */
.mobile-nav-group-title{
  font-size:.64rem;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;
  color:var(--gold);
  padding:.5rem 1.15rem .45rem;
  background:var(--navy);
  margin:0;
  border:none
}
.mobile-nav-group-title{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#1a2744 0%,#243560 100%);color:#f0c040}

/* ---- Sticky mobile CTA bar ---- */
.mobile-cta-bar{
  display:none;position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:600;
  background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:0 -4px 16px rgba(15,25,50,.12);
  padding:.5rem .6rem calc(.5rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  gap:.5rem
}
.mcb-btn{
  flex:1;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.3rem;
  min-height:44px;padding:.45rem .5rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap
}
.mcb-call{background:var(--light-grey);color:var(--navy);border:1.5px solid var(--border)}
.mcb-wa{background:#25D366;color:#fff}
.mcb-book{background:var(--gold-btn,#c9981f);color:#fff}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .mobile-cta-bar{display:flex}
  body{padding-bottom:70px}
  .whatsapp-sticky{display:none}
}

/* ---- Service page: overview, decision help, trust, related ---- */
.service-overview{max-width:860px;margin-bottom:2.75rem}
.service-overview-title{font-size:1.25rem;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.8rem}
.service-overview-text p{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:.9rem}
.service-overview-text p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

.pricing-global-tax-note{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-muted)}

.pricing-card{position:relative}
.pricing-card-popular{
  border:2px solid var(--gold,#c9981f);
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(201,152,31,.18)
}
.pricing-popular-badge{
  position:absolute;top:-12px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:var(--gold-btn,#c9981f);color:#fff;
  padding:.22rem .8rem;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.66rem;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;
  white-space:nowrap
}

.decision-help{
  margin-top:2rem;background:var(--light-grey);
  border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:1.6rem 1.5rem;text-align:center
}
.decision-help h3{font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.decision-help p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--text-muted);max-width:640px;margin:0 auto .95rem;line-height:1.65}
.decision-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:.8rem}
.decision-note{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
.decision-note a{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}

.service-trust{margin:2.75rem 0}
.trust-panel{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:1.75rem;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:1.6rem 1.5rem
}
.trust-credential{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.9rem}
.trust-stats{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.25rem;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.trust-stat strong{display:block;font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.15}
.trust-stat span{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--text-muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em}
.trust-secure{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6}
.trust-testimonials{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.9rem}
.trust-quote{margin:0;padding:.85rem 1rem;background:var(--light-grey);border-radius:var(--radius);border-left:3px solid var(--gold,#c9981f)}
.trust-quote p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:.35rem}
.trust-quote footer{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--text-muted);font-weight:600}
.trust-quote-service{font-weight:400}
@media(max-width:820px){.trust-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.25rem}}

.service-related{margin-top:2.75rem}
.related-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
.related-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.2rem 1.15rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:box-shadow .18s,transform .18s
}
.related-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.related-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.related-cat{
  background:rgba(26,39,68,.08);color:var(--navy);
  padding:.16rem .55rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em
}
.related-date{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
.related-title{font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.4;margin-bottom:.6rem;flex:1}
.related-title a{color:var(--text-dark);text-decoration:none}
.related-title a:hover{color:var(--navy-mid);text-decoration:underline}
@media(max-width:820px){.related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---- Search results extras ---- */
.search-term-highlight{color:#f0c040}
.search-count{color:#fff}
.search-no-results{text-align:center;padding:3rem 0}
.snr-lead{font-size:1rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.snr-hint{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:2rem}
.snr-back{margin-top:2rem}

/* ============================================================
   v3.8 — GLOBAL POLISH: TYPOGRAPHY, SPACING, MOBILE LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Better body typography ---- */
body{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7}
h1{font-size:clamp(1.65rem,4vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.025em}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.8vw,1.75rem);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em}
h3{font-size:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.2rem);line-height:1.3}
p{line-height:1.75;color:var(--text-body)}

/* ---- Header — better mobile spacing ---- */
@media(max-width:960px){
  .header-inner{height:62px}
  .site-logo{gap:.4rem}
  .logo-icon{width:34px;height:34px;font-size:.9rem}
  .logo-name{font-size:.95rem}
  .logo-sub{display:none}/* hide firm name on mobile for cleaner look */
  .header-cta .btn{padding:.42rem 1rem;font-size:.8rem}
}
@media(max-width:380px){
  .header-cta .btn{display:none}/* very small screens: CTA in mobile nav only */
  .mobile-menu-toggle{width:42px;height:42px}
}

/* ---- Mobile nav — chevron on primary links + tap targets ---- */
#mobile-nav > .container > a:not(.mobile-book-cta){min-height:40px}
#mobile-nav > .container > a:not(.mobile-book-cta)::after{
  content:"\203A";margin-left:auto;color:var(--border-dark);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:400
}

/* ---- Service hero — better mobile ---- */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .page-hero{padding:1.75rem 0 2rem}
  .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.35rem,5vw,1.75rem)}
  .page-hero-actions{flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem}
  .page-hero-actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:.75rem 1rem}
  .service-hero-chips{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4rem}
  .service-hero-chips span{font-size:.72rem;padding:.25rem .65rem}
}

/* ---- Blog listing — better mobile spacing ---- */
@media(max-width:640px){
  .blog-list-hero{padding:1.5rem 0 1.75rem}
  .blog-list-hero h1{font-size:1.4rem}
  .blog-toolbar{gap:.75rem}
  .blog-search{max-width:100%}
  .blog-cat-tabs{margin:0 -1.5rem;padding:0 1.5rem .5rem;width:calc(100% + 3rem)}
  .blc-title{font-size:1rem}
  .blc-meta{gap:.4rem}
}

/* ---- Pricing cards — mobile stacks cleanly ---- */
@media(max-width:520px){
  .pricing-card{padding:1.1rem 1rem}
  .pricing-amount{font-size:1.45rem}
  .decision-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .decision-actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
}

/* ---- Service trust block — better mobile ---- */
@media(max-width:600px){
  .trust-panel{padding:1.25rem 1rem}
  .trust-stats{gap:.9rem}
  .trust-stat strong{font-size:1.15rem}
}

/* ---- Related guides — mobile ---- */
@media(max-width:640px){
  .related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1rem}
}

/* ---- Blog toolbar search — better mobile ---- */
@media(max-width:480px){
  .blog-search{flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem}
  .blog-search input[type="search"]{width:100%}
  .blog-search .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
}

/* ---- Sticky mobile bar — safe area + better sizing ---- */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .mobile-cta-bar{
    padding:.6rem .75rem;
    padding-bottom:calc(.6rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    gap:.45rem
  }
  .mcb-btn{font-size:.76rem;min-height:46px;padding:.5rem .4rem}
  body{padding-bottom:calc(72px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}
}

/* ---- Footer — better mobile spacing ---- */
@media(max-width:640px){
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;gap:1.75rem}
  .footer-col{padding:0}
}

/* ---- Service overview — better readability ---- */
.service-overview-text{
  max-width:800px;
  font-size:.95rem;
  line-height:1.8;
  color:var(--text-body)
}
.service-overview-text p{margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.service-overview-text p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

/* ---- FAQ — better mobile tap targets ---- */
.faq-question{
  width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:1rem 1.1rem;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-dark);text-align:left;
  gap:.75rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);transition:background .15s
}
.faq-question:hover{background:var(--light-grey)}
.faq-answer{
  display:none;padding:.25rem 1.1rem 1rem;
  font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.75
}
.faq-answer.is-open{display:block}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.faq-item:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.faq-icon{font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--text-muted);flex-shrink:0;transition:.2s}
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon{transform:rotate(45deg);color:var(--navy)}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .faq-question{font-size:.87rem;padding:.9rem 1rem}
}

/* ---- Blog card — clean last polish ---- */
.blog-list-card{transition:box-shadow .2s,transform .2s}
.blc-title a{display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.blc-excerpt{display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;font-size:.88rem}
.blc-meta{margin-bottom:.6rem}
.blc-title{margin-bottom:.5rem;font-size:.97rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.4}
.blc-readmore{margin-top:.75rem;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem}
.blc-readmore:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}

/* ---- v3.8: Related-service box at end of blog posts ---- */
.post-related-service{
  margin:2.5rem 0 1rem;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.6rem 1.6rem;color:#fff
}
.prs-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.prs-eyebrow{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--gold-light)}
.post-related-service h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.15rem;margin:.35rem 0 .4rem}
.post-related-service p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;max-width:440px}
.prs-actions{display:flex;gap:.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-shrink:0}
.prs-actions .btn-outline{border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff;background:transparent}
.prs-actions .btn-outline:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .post-related-service{padding:1.3rem 1.15rem}
  .prs-inner{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:1.1rem}
  .prs-actions .btn{flex:1;justify-content:center}
}