/* ==========================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & VARIABLES
   ========================================== */
:root {
    --color-primary: #0B2A4A; 
    --color-accent: #C8A44D;  
    --color-bg: #FAF8F4;      
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-text-light: #5A6B7C;
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --container-width: 1200px;
    --radius-pill: 100px;
    --radius-large: 24px;
    --radius-btn: 50px;
    --shadow-soft: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.06);
    --ease-premium: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    --duration-micro: 150ms;
    --duration-btn: 220ms;
    --duration-card: 220ms;
    --duration-reveal: 600ms;
    --duration-page: 300ms;
}

/* ==========================================
   GLOBAL RESET & BASE
   ========================================== */
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { min-height: 100%; }
body { min-height: 100%; font-family: var(--font-body); background-color: var(--color-bg); color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.6; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; padding-top: 80px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: auto; animation: pageFadeIn var(--duration-page) var(--ease-premium) forwards; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.1; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.container { max-width: var(--container-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { 
    *, ::before, ::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; } 
}
@keyframes pageFadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

/* ==========================================
   GLOBAL ANIMATIONS (REVEAL)
   ========================================== */
.animate-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); transition: opacity var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-premium), transform var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-premium); will-change: opacity, transform; }
.animate-slide-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); transition: opacity var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-premium), transform var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-premium); will-change: opacity, transform; }
.animate-slide-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); transition: opacity var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-premium), transform var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-premium); will-change: opacity, transform; }
.animate-fade-in { opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-premium); will-change: opacity; }
.animate-check { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1); }
.animate-check.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.animate-up.visible, .animate-slide-right.visible, .animate-slide-left.visible, .animate-fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0); }

.delay-1 { transition-delay: 80ms; } 
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 160ms; } 
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 240ms; } 
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 320ms; } 
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 400ms; } 
.delay-6 { transition-delay: 480ms; }

/* ==========================================
   BUTTONS & LINKS
   ========================================== */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-btn); cursor: pointer; gap: 8px; transition: transform var(--duration-btn) var(--ease-premium), box-shadow var(--duration-btn) var(--ease-premium), background-color var(--duration-btn) var(--ease-premium); will-change: transform, box-shadow; }
.btn-large { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 16px; }
.btn-block { display: block; text-align: center; padding: 14px; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(251, 188, 5, 0.2); }
.btn:active { transform: scale(0.98); }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px #fff, 0 0 0 6px var(--color-accent); }
.btn-accent { background-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.4); }
.btn-accent:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.6); }
.btn-accent-solid { background-color: #D4AF37; color: var(--color-primary); }
.btn-accent-solid:hover { background-color: var(--color-accent); }
.btn-outline { background-color: transparent; color: var(--color-primary); border: 1px solid #D1D5DB; }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent); }

.contextual-link { color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; position: relative; transition: color var(--duration-micro) var(--ease-premium); }
.contextual-link .arrow { display: inline-block; margin-left: 6px; transition: transform var(--duration-btn) var(--ease-premium); will-change: transform; }
.contextual-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary) !important; }
.contextual-link:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================== */
.navbar { position: fixed; top: 16px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 95%; max-width: 1280px; background-color: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); z-index: 1000; padding: 8px 24px; transition: background-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), padding var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), backdrop-filter var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); }
.navbar.is-scrolled { padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); }
.navbar.is-scrolled .brand-logo-img { transform: scale(0.95); transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); }
.navbar-container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; }
.brand-logo-img { height: 56px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-primary); position: relative; transition: color 0.3s ease !important; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--color-accent) !important; font-weight: 600; }
.nav-links a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -6px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 2px; background-color: var(--color-accent); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.3s ease; transform-origin: bottom left; }
.nav-links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-mobile-cta { display: none !important; }

.mobile-menu-toggle { display: none; }
.hamburger-line { display: block; background-color: var(--color-primary); transition: all 0.3s ease; border-radius: 2px; pointer-events: none; }

/* ==========================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ========================================== */
.text-primary { color: var(--color-primary); }
.text-danger { color: #d9534f; display: block; margin-top: 5px; }
.two-col-list { column-count: 2; column-gap: 40px; }
.two-col-list li { break-inside: avoid; page-break-inside: avoid; -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid; display: inline-block; width: 100%; }
.font-weight-regular { font-weight: 400; color: #888; font-size: 15px; }
.divider-line { height: 1px; background: #eaeaea; margin: 20px 0; }

/* ==========================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================== */
.hero { position: relative; padding: 16px 0 80px; }
.hero-glow-ring { position: absolute; right: 0; top: -5%; width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.3); box-shadow: inset 0 0 120px rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.15), 0 0 120px rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.1); z-index: -1; }
.hero-container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; }
.hero-content { flex: 1; max-width: 540px; }
.overline-text { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--color-accent); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hero-title { font-size: 52px; letter-spacing: -1px; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.hero-title .dot { color: var(--color-accent); }
.hero-subtitle { font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: 16px; max-width: 480px; }
.hero-credibility { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 32px; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent); max-width: 450px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.hero-mini-features { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.mini-feature { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.feature-icon { display: flex; flex-shrink: 0; }
.feature-icon svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; stroke: var(--color-accent); stroke-width: 1.2px; }
.feature-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding-top: 2px; }
.feature-text strong { font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-primary); white-space: nowrap; }
.feature-text span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.4; }
.hero-image-wrapper { flex: 1; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; }
.image-frame { background-color: #EFEBE1; border-radius: 40px; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; max-width: 420px; }

.hero-carousel-frame { position: relative; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/4; }
.hero-carousel-img { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0; z-index: 1; transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out; }
.hero-carousel-img.active { opacity: 1; z-index: 2; }
.hero-carousel-img:first-child { object-fit: cover; }
.hero-carousel-img.contain { object-fit: contain; background: #fff; }

/* ==========================================
   TRUST BAR
   ========================================== */
.trust-bar { background: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); margin-top: -30px; position: relative; z-index: 10; }
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.trust-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.trust-text strong { font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.trust-text span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-text-light); }
.trust-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; stroke: var(--color-accent); stroke-width: 1.5px; }

/* ==========================================
   HOW IT WORKS (Global Shared Sections)
   ========================================== */
.how-it-works { padding: 40px 0 60px; background-color: var(--color-bg); }
.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.section-title { font-size: 34px; letter-spacing: -1px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.section-subtitle p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.5; }
.section-subtitle p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.transition-sentence { text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #8895A3; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.process-card { background-color: var(--color-white); border-radius: 20px; padding: 24px 20px 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); will-change: transform, box-shadow; }
.process-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); border-color: var(--color-accent); }
.process-card:hover .process-icon svg { stroke: var(--color-primary); }
.process-card:hover .process-title { color: var(--color-accent); }
.process-icon { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.process-icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; stroke: var(--color-accent); stroke-width: 1.2px; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.step-number { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--color-accent); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.process-title { font-size: 18px; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.2; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.process-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.5; }
.section-footer { text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.bottom-statement { font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.5; }
.bottom-statement strong { font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; }
.section-footer-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }

/* ==========================================
   HOW IT WORKS (Page Specific Overrides)
   ========================================== */
#how-it-works-hero { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
#how-it-works-hero .section-header { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
#how-it-works-hero .overline-text { font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.hiw-hero-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 1.2; }
.branded-intro { margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.branded-intro span { font-size: 16px; color: #555; margin-bottom: 2px; font-weight: 500; display: block; }
.branded-intro h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 34px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0; line-height: 1.2; }
.bridge-statement { font-size: 19px; color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.5; }
.hiw-hero-subtitle { font-size: 15.5px; margin-bottom: 5px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; }
.hiw-hero-subtitle p:first-child { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hero-cta-wrapper { margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px; }
.btn-hero-hiw { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 15.5px; }
#how-it-works-hero .transition-sentence { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 25px; }
#how-it-works-hero .process-grid { gap: 15px; } 
#how-it-works-hero .process-card { padding: 25px 20px; } 
#how-it-works-hero .process-icon { margin-bottom: 15px; color: var(--color-accent); }
#how-it-works-hero .process-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; stroke-width: 1.5px; }
#how-it-works-hero .step-number { font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
#how-it-works-hero .process-title { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
#how-it-works-hero .process-desc { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
#how-it-works-hero .section-footer { margin-top: 30px; }
#how-it-works-hero .bottom-statement { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 15px; }

/* ==========================================
   HOW IT WORKS: STEP DETAILS
   ========================================== */
.step-detail-section { padding: 60px 20px; background-color: var(--color-white); } 
.step-detail-section:nth-child(even) { background-color: #fafafa; }
.step-detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: center; }
.step-image-col { text-align: center; }
.step-heading-wrapper { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px; }
.step-number-large { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 56px; color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
.step-content h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 32px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0; line-height: 1.2; }
.step-content p { color: #555; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.step-content ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 30px 0; }
.step-content li { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; font-size: 16px; color: #444; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.6; }
.step-content li::before { content: "•"; color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 24px; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -4px; }
.step-closing { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #eee; }

/* ==========================================
   HOW IT WORKS: APPROACH SECTION
   ========================================== */
.approach-section { padding: 60px 20px; background: var(--color-white); }
.approach-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: start; }
.approach-overline { color: var(--color-accent); letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.approach-text-col h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 38px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.2; }
.approach-text-col p { color: #555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.approach-bullets { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 15px 0; }
.approach-bullets li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.5; }
.approach-bullets li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; }
.approach-conclusion { text-align: center; max-width: 900px; margin: 50px auto 0; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 28px; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 600; }
.approach-timeline-col { margin-top: 60px; }
.timeline-container { position: relative; border-left: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-left: 40px; margin-left: 15px; }
.timeline-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-icon { position: absolute; left: -58px; top: -2px; width: 32px; height: 32px; background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid #eaeaea; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--color-accent); z-index: 2; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); }
.timeline-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.timeline-item h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0 0 6px 0; }
.timeline-item p { color: #666; font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; }

/* ==========================================
   HOW IT WORKS: QUESTIONS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.questions-section { padding: 120px 20px; background-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); text-align: center; overflow: hidden; }
.questions-overline { color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 15px; }
.questions-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 38px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.questions-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; max-width: 1100px; margin: 60px auto 0; }
.question-card { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); padding: 40px 30px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: left; transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), background-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); will-change: transform, box-shadow; }
.question-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(251, 188, 5, 0.4); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
.question-icon { color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 20px; display: inline-block; }
.question-card p { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; color: #fdfdfd; }
@keyframes pulseGold { 0% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.15); filter: brightness(1.2); } 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: brightness(1); } }
.icon-pulse.visible { animation: pulseGold 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards; }

/* ==========================================
   HOW IT WORKS: DELIVERABLES SECTION
   ========================================== */
.deliverables-section { padding: 100px 20px; background-color: #fafafa; text-align: center; }
.deliverables-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 38px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.deliverables-subtitle { color: #555; font-size: 18px; }
.deliverables-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 50px auto 0; }
.deliverable-card { background: var(--color-white); padding: 40px 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); will-change: transform; }
.deliverable-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--color-accent); }
.deliverable-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 60px; height: 60px; background: rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.08); color: var(--color-accent); border-radius: 50%; margin-bottom: 20px; transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); }
.deliverable-card:hover .deliverable-icon { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.deliverable-title { color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================
   HOW IT WORKS: FAQ SECTION
   ========================================== */
.faq-section { padding: 100px 20px; background: var(--color-white); }
.faq-header-wrapper { text-align: center; }
.faq-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 38px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.faq-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 50px auto 0; }
.accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }
.accordion-header { width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 25px 0; background: none; border: none; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.accordion-header::after { content: '+'; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--color-accent); transition: transform 0.3s; }
.accordion-item.active .accordion-header::after { content: '−'; transform: rotate(180deg); }
.accordion-body { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out; }
.accordion-content { padding-bottom: 25px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 16px; }

/* ==========================================
   HOW IT WORKS: FINAL CTA
   ========================================== */
.final-cta { padding: 120px 20px; background: #fbfbfb; text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; }
.final-cta h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 42px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.final-cta p.subtitle { font-size: 18px; color: #555; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 40px; line-height: 1.6; }
.btn-final-cta { padding: 16px 40px; font-size: 18px; }
.final-cta .cta-note { display: block; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 14px; color: #888; font-weight: 500; }

/* ==========================================
   REFINED LIFE STAGES SECTION
   ========================================== */
.life-stages { padding: 24px 0 32px; background-color: var(--color-white); }
.life-stage-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.stage-card { background-color: var(--color-bg); border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px; border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent); box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.03); transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-decoration: none; height: 135px; cursor: pointer; }
.stage-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.06); border-top-color: var(--color-primary); }
.stage-card:hover .stage-icon svg { stroke: var(--color-primary); }
.stage-card:hover .stage-title { color: var(--color-accent); }
.stage-card:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.stage-icon { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.stage-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; stroke: var(--color-accent); stroke-width: 1.2px; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.stage-title { font-size: 15px; font-family: var(--font-heading); color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 4px; line-height: 1.1; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.stage-desc { font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 8px; flex-grow: 1; }
.stage-tags { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 500; color: #A3A3A3; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stage-cta { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.arrow { transition: transform 0.3s ease; display: inline-block; }

/* ==========================================
   WHY MILLIONSWORTH EXISTS
   ========================================== */
.why-we-exist-section { padding: 100px 0; background-color: var(--color-white); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.purpose-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 45% 50%; gap: 5%; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 100px; }
.purpose-image-wrapper { border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; }
.purpose-image-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.purpose-content .overline-text { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--color-accent); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px; display: block; }
.purpose-content h2 { font-size: 42px; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 24px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.purpose-content p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.purpose-signature { margin-top: 35px; padding-top: 25px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.08); }
.purpose-signature strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.purpose-signature span { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.5; }
.expectations-wrapper { margin-bottom: 80px; }
.expectations-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 28px; color: var(--color-primary); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.expectations-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.expectation-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2; border-radius: 16px; padding: 32px 24px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.02); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform 0.25s ease-out, box-shadow 0.25s ease-out, border-color 0.25s ease-out; height: 100%; }
.exp-icon { margin-bottom: 20px; color: #c9b485; transition: color 0.25s ease-out; }
.expectation-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.08); border-color: rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.5); }
.expectation-card:hover .exp-icon { color: var(--color-accent); }
.exp-icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.5px; }
.expectation-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
.expectation-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1; }
.purpose-footer { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.editorial-quote { border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent); padding: 8px 0 8px 30px; margin: 0 auto 50px; text-align: left; }
.editorial-quote p { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 26px; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; margin: 0; }
.purpose-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 30px; }

/* ==========================================
   CLIENT STORIES: HERO SECTION
   ========================================== */
.stories-hero { padding: 10px 0 0px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fcfaf5 0%, #ffffff 100%); position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; }
.stories-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: center; }
.stories-hero-content .overline-text { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--color-accent); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px; display: block; }
.stories-hero-content h1 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 48px; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.hero-subtext p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hero-quote { border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent); padding: 6px 0 6px 15px; margin: 15px 0; }
.hero-quote p { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; margin: 0; }
.stories-hero-content .hero-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 15px; }

.stories-hero-visual { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; max-height: 400px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.visual-canvas { position: relative; width: 90%; height: 90%; }
.abstract-circle { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: 75%; height: 75%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 43, 76, 0.05) 0%, rgba(15, 43, 76, 0.02) 100%); border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 76, 0.05); border-radius: 50%; z-index: 1; }

.float-card { position: absolute; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 43, 76, 0.05); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; z-index: 2; }
.card-top-right { top: 5%; right: 5%; width: 180px; }
.card-bottom-left { bottom: 20%; left: 5%; width: 200px; display: flex; gap: 15px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

.stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.stars svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: var(--color-accent); stroke: var(--color-accent); }
.review-snippet-text { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.review-snippet-verified { font-size: 11px; color: #888; font-weight: 600; }

.trust-badge-center { position: absolute; top: 70%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; padding: 20px 30px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 43, 76, 0.15); z-index: 3; }
.trust-badge-number { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; }
.trust-badge-label { font-size: 10px; line-height: 1; }

.cfp-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); }
.cfp-subtitle { font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-text-light); }

@keyframes float { 0% { transform: translateY(0px); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } 100% { transform: translateY(0px); } }
.float-anim-1 { animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.float-anim-2 { animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
.float-anim-3 { animation: float 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }

/* ==========================================
   CLIENT STORIES: TRUST STATISTICS (OPTIMIZED)
   ========================================== */
.trust-stats-section { padding: 5px 0 10px; background: var(--color-white); position: relative; z-index: 5; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 15px; }
.stat-card { background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid #f2f2f2; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 10px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.02); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); }
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.06); }
.stat-number-wrapper { margin-bottom: 2px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: center; }
.stat-number, .stat-suffix { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 36px; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1; font-weight: 600; }
.stat-suffix { color: var(--color-accent); margin-left: 2px; }
.stat-title { font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.stat-desc { font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.4; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================
   FEATURED FINANCIAL JOURNEYS
   ========================================== */
.journeys-section { padding: 20px 0 80px; background-color: var(--color-bg); }
.journey-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 20px; }
.journey-card { background: var(--color-white); padding: 24px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.journey-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.08); border-color: var(--color-accent); }
.journey-icon { margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--color-accent); }
.journey-icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; stroke-width: 1.5px; }
.journey-badge { display: inline-block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #8895A3; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.journey-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.journey-content { flex-grow: 1; }
.j-step { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.j-step strong { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; display: block; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.read-journey { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 16px; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.read-journey:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.read-journey .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-premium); }
.read-journey:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================
   INDIVIDUAL STORY PAGE TEMPLATE (HERO & CTA)
   ========================================== */
.story-hero { padding: 80px 0 40px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg) 0%, var(--color-white) 100%); border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; }
.story-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
.story-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.read-time { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-text-light); font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.story-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 56px; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: -1px; }
.story-hero-subtitle { font-size: 22px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.5; max-width: 90%; }
/* FIXED STRUCTURAL BLOCK FOR SVG TO PREVENT OVERLAP */
.stories-hero-visual { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 420px; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.story-icon-large { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); color: var(--color-accent); z-index: 2; }
.story-icon-large svg { width: 120px; height: 120px; stroke-width: 1px; opacity: 0.9; }
.story-article { background: var(--color-white); padding-bottom: 60px; }
.story-container { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; position: relative; }
.story-container::after { content: ""; display: table; clear: both; } 
.story-section { padding: 60px 0; }
.story-article p { font-size: 18px; color: #4a5568; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: justify; }
.highlight-text { font-size: 24px !important; color: var(--color-primary) !important; font-family: var(--font-heading); line-height: 1.4 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; }
.story-cta { padding: 100px 0 0; background: var(--color-bg); }
.story-cta h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 42px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.cta-subtitle { font-size: 24px; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-top: 10px; }
.privacy-note { margin-top: 80px; padding: 30px 0; background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; text-align: left; }
.privacy-note p { font-size: 13px; color: #8895A3; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; text-align: left; }

/* ==========================================
   EDITORIAL SYSTEM (CHAPTERS & PROFILES)
   ========================================== */
.journal-chapter { padding: 80px 0; transition: background-color 0.5s ease; }
.journal-chapter.bg-white { background-color: #ffffff; }
.journal-chapter.bg-cream { background-color: var(--color-bg); }
.chapter-divider { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.chapter-number { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 15px; }
.chapter-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 36px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.chapter-line { width: 1px; height: 60px; background-color: rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.4); margin: 0 auto; }
.profile-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #f2f2f2; border-radius: 16px; padding: 50px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.profile-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 42px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.profile-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 30px 0; }
.profile-list li { display: flex; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; }
.p-label { width: 140px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; padding-top: 3px; }
.p-value { flex: 1; color: var(--color-text-light); }
.profile-quote, .profile-dream { background: #fcfaf5; padding: 20px; border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent); font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.6; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; }
.profile-quote strong, .profile-dream strong { display: block; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.profile-illustration { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.profile-illustration svg { width: 100%; max-width: 350px; height: auto; }

/* ==========================================
   EDITORIAL COMPONENTS (QUOTES, INSIGHTS, SVGs)
   ========================================== */
.relative-section { position: relative; }
.my-40 { margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.my-60 { margin-top: 60px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.mt-20 { margin-top: 20px; } .mt-40 { margin-top: 40px; }
.py-40 { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.py-60 { padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px; }

.journal-pull-quote { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--color-primary); font-style: italic; width: 50%; margin: 10px 0 20px; }
.journal-pull-quote.pull-right { float: right; margin-right: -100px; margin-left: 40px; border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent); padding-left: 20px; }
.journal-pull-quote.pull-left { float: left; margin-left: -100px; margin-right: 40px; border-right: 2px solid var(--color-accent); padding-right: 20px; text-align: right; }
.quote-author { display: block; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-style: normal; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-top: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

.margin-note { position: absolute; top: 20px; width: 160px; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-accent); line-height: 1.4; padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.3); }
.margin-note.left-note { left: -180px; text-align: right; }
.margin-note.right-note { right: -180px; text-align: left; }

.editorial-full-width { width: 100%; background-color: #ffffff; padding: 120px 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.15); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.massive-quote { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 48px; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.3; text-align: center; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-weight: 400; }

.journal-insight { background-color: #fcfaf5; border: 1px solid rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.3); border-radius: 12px; padding: 40px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.05); }
.insight-heading { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-accent); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.insight-heading::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 20px; height: 1px; background-color: var(--color-accent); }
.journal-insight p { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

.moment-to-reflect { margin: 60px auto; max-width: 600px; text-align: center; }
.moment-to-reflect p { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 24px !important; color: var(--color-primary) !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; margin: 0; text-align: center; }

.conversation-callout { text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.1); border-radius: 12px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcfaf5 100%); }
.callout-label { display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 20px; background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; padding: 6px 15px; border-radius: 20px; }
.conversation-callout p { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 26px !important; color: var(--color-primary) !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 0 !important; font-style: italic; text-align: center; }

.editorial-illustration { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
.editorial-illustration svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; fill: none; }
.svg-stroke-main { stroke: var(--color-primary); }
.svg-stroke-accent { stroke: var(--color-accent); }
.illustration-caption { font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-text-light); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 15px; }

@keyframes floatSlow { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }
@keyframes floatFast { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-15px); } }
.svg-float-slow { animation: floatSlow 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.svg-float-medium { animation: floatSlow 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.svg-float-fast { animation: floatFast 3s ease-in-out infinite; }

.cinematic-timeline { position: relative; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px 0; }
.cinematic-timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 100px; width: 1px; background: rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.1); }
.ct-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 60px; position: relative; opacity: 0.7; transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease; }
.ct-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ct-item:hover { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(5px); }
.ct-year { width: 80px; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-accent); text-align: right; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 20px; }
.ct-node { position: absolute; left: 95px; top: 6px; width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: var(--color-white); border: 2px solid var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); transition: all 0.3s ease; z-index: 2; }
.ct-item:hover .ct-node { background-color: var(--color-accent); border-color: var(--color-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.15); }
.ct-content { padding-left: 40px; flex: 1; }
.ct-content h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ct-content p { font-size: 15px !important; color: var(--color-text-light) !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; margin: 0 !important; text-align: left !important; }

@media (max-width: 1300px) { .margin-note { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .profile-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 30px; gap: 40px; }
    .profile-illustration { order: -1; }
    .conversation-callout p { font-size: 22px !important; }
    .journal-pull-quote { width: 100%; float: none; margin: 40px 0; text-align: left; border-right: none; border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent); padding-left: 20px; }
    .journal-pull-quote.pull-right, .journal-pull-quote.pull-left { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================
   MILLIONSWORTH EDITORIAL V3: ARTWORK & QUOTES
   ========================================== */
.editorial-artwork { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbf7 0%, #f4efe6 100%); border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.08); padding: 60px 40px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.15); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 300px; }
.artwork-placeholder { font-family: var(--font-heading); color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; opacity: 0.9; max-width: 80%; }
.master-pull-quote { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 42px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--color-primary); max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; border-left: 6px solid var(--color-accent); padding-left: 50px; text-align: left; font-style: italic; }
.journal-illustration { width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto; mix-blend-mode: multiply; }

/* ==========================================
   JOURNAL NAVIGATION (BREADCRUMBS)
   ========================================== */
.story-breadcrumbs { padding-top: 50px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; background: var(--color-bg); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.story-breadcrumbs a { color: var(--color-text-light); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.story-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.story-breadcrumbs .divider { margin: 0 0px; color: #ccc; }
.story-breadcrumbs .current { color: var(--color-primary); }
.story-hero { padding-top: 30px !important; }

/* ==========================================
   FORM SUCCESS CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================== */
.success-contact-info {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}
.contact-prompt {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #888;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-links-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.success-contact-link {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--duration-micro) var(--ease-premium);
}
.success-contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================
   AUDITED RESPONSIVE REFACTOR (TABLET & MOBILE)
   ========================================== */

/* --- 2. FLEXBOX LAYOUTS (Hero & Trust Bar) --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 30px; }
    .hero-content { max-width: 100%; align-items: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-subtitle { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .hero-credibility { border-left: none; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-accent); padding-left: 0; padding-bottom: 16px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto; text-align: center; max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-actions { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
    .hero-mini-features { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .hero-image-wrapper { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
    .image-frame { max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .hero-glow-ring { right: 50%; transform: translateX(50%); top: 10%; width: 400px; height: 400px; }
    .trust-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 24px; padding: 24px; border-radius: 24px; margin-top: 10px; }
    .animate-slide-right,
    .animate-slide-left { transform: translateY(28px); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 16px; }
    .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .hero-mini-features { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
    .trust-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; border-radius: 16px; }
    .contact-links-wrapper { gap: 12px; flex-direction: column; }
}

/* --- 3. CSS GRID LAYOUTS (Life Stages, Journeys, Stats) --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .life-stage-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .life-stage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .expectations-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .toc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- 4. TYPOGRAPHY SCALING --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title { font-size: 40px !important; line-height: 1.15; }
    .section-title { font-size: 32px !important; line-height: 1.2; }
    .stories-hero h1 { font-size: 40px !important; line-height: 1.15; }
    .massive-quote { font-size: 32px !important; line-height: 1.3; }
    .master-pull-quote { font-size: 26px !important; line-height: 1.4; padding-left: 20px; border-left-width: 4px; }
    .journal-pull-quote { font-size: 24px !important; }
    .editorial-artwork { min-height: 200px; padding: 40px 20px; }
    .artwork-placeholder { font-size: 14px; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* --- 5. EDITORIAL STORY PAGES OVERRIDES --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .profile-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .story-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .story-hero-content { order: 2; }
    /* MODIFIED: Safely creates a designated space above the text for the sun icon */
    .story-hero-visual { order: 1; max-width: 120px; margin: 0 auto 10px auto; aspect-ratio: 1/1; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .margin-note { position: static; width: 100%; border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent); border-top: none; padding: 15px; margin: 30px 0; text-align: left !important; }
    .cinematic-timeline::before { left: 15px; } 
    .ct-item { display: block; padding-left: 45px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .ct-year { position: static; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; width: auto; }
    .ct-node { left: 15px; top: 0; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .ct-content { padding-left: 0; }
    
    /* MODIFIED: Scales the sun icon perfectly inside its new mobile flexbox container */
    .story-icon-large svg { width: 70px; height: 70px; }
}
/* ==========================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.testimonials-home { padding: 100px 20px; background: #fafafa; }
.testimonials-container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonials-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px; }
.testimonials-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 38px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.testimonials-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; color: #555; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; }
.testimonials-rating svg { vertical-align: middle; }
.testimonials-stars { color: #fbbc05; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 18px; }

#reviewCarouselWrapper { position: relative; padding: 20px 0; mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent); }
#reviewTrackHome { display: flex; gap: 30px; transition: transform 0.6s ease-in-out; }

.review-card-home { flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 20px); box-sizing: border-box; padding: 40px 30px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease; }
.review-card-home:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--color-accent); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.review-card-stars { color: #fbbc05; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.review-card-text { font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 25px; font-style: italic; flex-grow: 1; }
.review-card-author-info { margin-top: auto; width: 100%; }
.review-card-name { margin: 0 0 4px 0; color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; }
.review-card-verified { font-size: 12px; color: #888; font-weight: 500; }
.review-read-more { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 500; font-style: normal; font-size: 13px; }

.review-nav-wrapper { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 15px; margin-top: 20px; }
.nav-arrow-btn { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 50%; width: 45px; height: 45px; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-primary); transition: 0.3s ease; }
.nav-arrow-btn:hover { border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent); }
.review-cta-wrapper { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; }

/* ==========================================
   OUR PHILOSOPHY
   ========================================== */
#about-hero { padding-top: 140px; padding-bottom: 80px; text-align: center; }
#about-hero .section-header { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
#about-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 46px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 25px; line-height: 1.2; }
#about-hero .section-subtitle { font-size: 17px; color: #555; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
#about-hero .section-subtitle p { margin-bottom: 15px; }

.brand-story-section { padding: 120px 20px; background-color: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; text-align: center; }
.brand-story-container { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.brand-story-section .overline-text { color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 25px; }
.brand-story-section h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 40px; line-height: 1.3; }
.brand-story-section p { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); margin-bottom: 25px; font-weight: 300; }
.brand-story-section .highlight-text { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 28px; color: var(--color-accent); font-style: italic; margin: 40px 0; line-height: 1.4; }

.philosophy-comparison-section { padding: 60px 20px; background: #fafafa; }
.comparison-header { text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.comparison-overline { color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 600; }
.comparison-header h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 38px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.2; }
.comparison-header p { font-size: 16px; color: #555; line-height: 1.5; }
.comparison-wrapper { display: flex; align-items: stretch; justify-content: center; gap: 25px; max-width: 1050px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
.comparison-card { flex: 1; padding: 35px 35px; border-radius: 12px; }
.traditional-card { background-color: #f4f4f5; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; }
.traditional-card h3 { color: #777; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 12px; }
.millionsworth-card { background-color: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-accent); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); position: relative; }
.millionsworth-card h3 { color: var(--color-primary); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 12px; }
.comparison-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.comparison-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 500; }
.comparison-list li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.list-icon { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1px; }
.cross-icon { color: #b3b3b3; }
.check-icon { color: var(--color-accent); }
.comparison-arrow-wrapper { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 2; margin: 0 -10px; }
.comparison-arrow { background: #fff; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); color: var(--color-accent); border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }
.comparison-arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.comparison-closing-wrapper { max-width: 900px; margin: 40px auto 0; text-align: center; }
.comparison-closing { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); line-height: 1.4; }

.editorial-section { padding: 120px 20px; background: var(--color-white); }
.editorial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: center; }
.editorial-overline { color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 15px; }
.editorial-text h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 38px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 25px; line-height: 1.2; }
.editorial-text p { font-size: 16.5px; color: #555; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.founder-image-wrapper { position: relative; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); background: #eee; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.founder-image-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.founder-badge { position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px; background: #fff; padding: 15px 25px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.founder-badge h4 { margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.founder-badge span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }

.philosophy-section { padding: 120px 20px; background: #fafafa; text-align: center; }
.philosophy-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 38px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 15px; }
.philosophy-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 25px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 60px auto 0; }
.philosophy-card { background: #fff; padding: 45px 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; transition: all 0.4s ease; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); }
.philosophy-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--color-accent); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.philosophy-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; background: rgba(251, 188, 5, 0.08); color: var(--color-accent); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 25px; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.philosophy-card:hover .philosophy-icon { transform: scale(1.1); }
.philosophy-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0 0 10px 0; }

.approach-transition { padding: 100px 20px; background: #fff; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; }
.transition-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.transition-overline { color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 15px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.transition-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 36px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.2; }
.transition-desc { color: #555; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 30px; }

.trust-section { padding: 100px 20px; background: #fff; text-align: center; }
.trust-overline { color: var(--color-accent); letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.trust-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 36px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px; max-width: 1100px; margin: 50px auto 0; }
.trust-item { padding: 30px; }
.trust-item-icon { color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.trust-item h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 32px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0 0 10px 0; }
.trust-item p { color: #555; font-size: 15px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

.closing-statement-section { padding: 140px 20px; background: #fff; text-align: center; }
.closing-statement-section h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 42px; color: var(--color-primary); max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 500; }

.about-final-cta { padding: 100px 20px; background: #fbfbfb; text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; }
.about-final-cta-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 42px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.about-final-cta-desc { font-size: 18px; color: #555; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 40px; line-height: 1.6; }
.about-final-cta .btn { padding: 16px 40px; font-size: 18px; }
.about-final-cta-note { display: block; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 14px; color: #888; font-weight: 500; }

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================== */
/* Hero */
#contact-hero { padding-top: 110px; padding-bottom: 130px; text-align: center; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; }
#contact-hero .section-header { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
#contact-hero .overline-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 15px; }
#contact-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 48px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 50px; line-height: 1.2; }
#contact-hero .section-subtitle { font-size: 18px; color: #555; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 750px; margin: 0 auto; }
#contact-hero .btn-wrapper { margin-top: 60px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Meet Your Planner */
.founder-img-fill { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.founder-title-sub { font-weight: 400; color: #888; font-size: 15px; }

/* Ways to Connect */
.connect-section { padding: 100px 20px; background: #fafafa; text-align: center; }
.connect-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.connect-card { background: var(--color-white); padding: 45px 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); display: flex; flex-direction: column; will-change: transform, box-shadow; }
.connect-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--color-accent); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.connect-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; background: rgba(251, 188, 5, 0.08); color: var(--color-accent); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 25px; transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); }
.connect-card:hover .connect-icon { transform: scale(1.1); }
.connect-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0 0 10px 0; }
.connect-card p { font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 25px; flex-grow: 1; }
.connect-card .btn-link { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent); text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; transition: background-color var(--duration-micro) var(--ease-premium), color var(--duration-micro) var(--ease-premium); border: 1px solid var(--color-accent); padding: 10px 0; border-radius: 6px; display: block; }
.connect-card .btn-link:hover { background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-white); }
.btn-link-accent { background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-white) !important; }

/* Appointment */
.appointment-section { padding: 100px 20px; background: var(--color-white); }
.appointment-header { text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 50px; }
.contact-overline { color: var(--color-accent); letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; } 
.appointment-header h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 42px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 15px; }
.appointment-header p { font-size: 17px; color: #555; line-height: 1.7; }
.appointment-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.details-box { background: #fdfdfd; padding: 40px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); }
.details-box h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 24px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; }
.details-row { display: flex; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
.details-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.details-label { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); width: 140px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.details-value { color: #555; }
.address-text { color: #555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 25px; }

/* Before Your Visit */
.reassurance-section { padding: 100px 20px; background: #fafafa; text-align: center; }
.reassurance-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.reassurance-card { background: var(--color-white); padding: 25px 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; text-align: left; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); }
.reassurance-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--color-accent); }
.reassurance-card svg { color: var(--color-accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.reassurance-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #444; line-height: 1.4; }
.reassurance-statement { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 26px; color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.4; }

/* Timeline */
.timeline-section { padding: 100px 20px; background: var(--color-white); }
.vertical-timeline { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; border-left: 2px solid #eaeaea; }
.v-step { position: relative; margin-bottom: 50px; padding-left: 30px; }
.v-step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.v-step::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: -41px; top: 0; width: 12px; height: 12px; background: var(--color-accent); border-radius: 50%; border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #eaeaea; }
.v-step-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 48px; height: 48px; background: rgba(251, 188, 5, 0.1); color: var(--color-accent); border-radius: 50%; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.v-step h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 24px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0 0 10px 0; }
.v-step p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; }
.v-step .down-arrow { color: #ccc; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 24px; display: block; margin-left: 10px; }
.v-step:last-child .down-arrow { display: none; }

/* Map */
.map-section { padding: 100px 20px; background: var(--color-white); text-align: center; }
.map-container { max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto 30px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border: 1px solid #eaeaea; line-height: 0; }
.map-iframe { border: 0; width: 100%; height: 450px; }

/* Social */
.social-section { padding: 100px 20px; background: #fafafa; text-align: center; }
.social-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 50px auto 0; }
.social-card { background: var(--color-white); padding: 30px 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; transition: transform var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), border-color var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium), box-shadow var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); }
.social-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--color-accent); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.social-card svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 15px; transition: color var(--duration-micro) var(--ease-premium); }
.social-card:hover svg { color: var(--color-accent); }
.social-card span { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 16px; }

/* ==========================================
   BOOK REVIEW PAGE
   ========================================== */
.booking-hero { padding: 120px 20px 80px; background: var(--color-bg); }
.booking-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: flex-start; }
.booking-text { padding-top: 0; margin-top: -65px; }
.booking-text .overline-text { display: block; font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.booking-text h1 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 46px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 25px; line-height: 1.2; }
.booking-text p.subtitle { font-size: 18px; color: #555; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 40px; }

.reassurance-panel { background: var(--color-white); padding: 35px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }
.reassurance-panel h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0 0 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.reassurance-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.reassurance-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 16px; color: #555; font-weight: 500; }
.reassurance-list li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.reassurance-list .icon { color: var(--color-accent); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }

.booking-form-wrapper { position: relative; margin-top: -65px; }
.booking-form-card { background: var(--color-white); padding: 45px 40px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-accent); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); transition: all var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.booking-form label { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.booking-form input[type="text"], 
.booking-form input[type="email"], 
.booking-form input[type="tel"], 
.booking-form input[type="date"], 
.booking-form select, 
.booking-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; color: #333; background: #fdfdfd; transition: all var(--duration-micro) var(--ease-premium); box-sizing: border-box; }

.booking-form input[type="text"], 
.booking-form input[type="email"], 
.booking-form input[type="tel"], 
.booking-form input[type="date"], 
.booking-form select { 
    height: 52px; 
    line-height: normal;
}
.booking-form select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="%23555" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><polyline points="6 9 12 15 18 9"></polyline></svg>');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    background-size: 16px;
    padding-right: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.booking-form input:focus, 
.booking-form select:focus, 
.booking-form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--color-accent); background: var(--color-white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(251, 188, 5, 0.1); }
.booking-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }

.priority-canvas-handoff {
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 164, 77, 0.38);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #FCF7EA;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.priority-canvas-handoff.is-missing {
    border-color: rgba(180, 85, 70, 0.24);
    background: #FFF7F4;
}

.priority-canvas-handoff.is-removed {
    border-color: rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.12);
    background: #F7F8FA;
}

.priority-canvas-handoff-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.priority-canvas-handoff-copy {
    color: #526271;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

.priority-canvas-handoff-actions {
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.priority-canvas-summary-toggle {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.1);
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.priority-canvas-summary-toggle summary {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.priority-canvas-summary-preview {
    max-height: 220px;
    overflow: auto;
    margin: 10px 0 0;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #fff;
    color: #455666;
    font: 500 12px/1.55 var(--font-body);
    white-space: pre-wrap;
}

.priority-canvas-remove {
    justify-self: start;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: #7A4D27;
    cursor: pointer;
    font: 800 13px/1 var(--font-body);
    padding: 4px 0;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.meeting-mode-options { display: flex; gap: 15px; }
.mode-option { flex: 1; position: relative; }
.mode-option input { opacity: 0; position: absolute; }
.mode-label { display: block; padding: 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 500; color: #555; transition: all var(--duration-micro) var(--ease-premium); }
.mode-option input:checked + .mode-label { background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-primary); }

.btn-submit { width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; padding: 18px; font-size: 17px; cursor: pointer; border: none; }

/* Form Success */
.form-success-wrapper { text-align: center; padding: 30px 10px; }
.form-success-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #f0f7f4; color: #2e7d32; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-success-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 28px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.3; }
.form-success-desc { color: #555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 30px; }

.reassurance-strip { background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px 20px; color: var(--color-white); }
.strip-container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.strip-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.strip-item svg { color: var(--color-accent); }

.booking-section-heading { text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 50px; }
.booking-section-heading h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 38px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 15px; }

.booking-timeline { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; padding-left: 30px; border-left: 2px solid #eaeaea; }
.booking-timeline .v-step { position: relative; margin-bottom: 40px; padding-left: 25px; }
.booking-timeline .v-step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.booking-timeline .v-step::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: -36px; top: 0; width: 10px; height: 10px; background: var(--color-accent); border-radius: 50%; border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #eaeaea; }
.booking-timeline .v-step p { margin: 0; font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; }
.booking-timeline .v-step .down-arrow { color: #ccc; margin-top: 15px; font-size: 20px; display: block; margin-left: 10px; }
.booking-timeline .v-step:last-child .down-arrow { display: none; }

.prep-section { padding: 100px 20px; background: #fafafa; }
.prep-overline { color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.prep-title { font-size: 32px; }
.prep-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.prep-card { background: var(--color-white); padding: 35px 25px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; transition: all var(--duration-card) var(--ease-premium); }
.prep-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--color-accent); box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }
.prep-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; background: rgba(251, 188, 5, 0.08); color: var(--color-accent); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.prep-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-primary); margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; }

.contextual-section { padding: 60px 20px 100px; text-align: center; background: var(--color-white); }
.contextual-navigation { margin-bottom: 60px; }
.contextual-navigation span { color: #555; font-size: 16px; margin-right: 8px; }
.trust-reminder h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 34px; color: var(--color-primary); max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 500; }

.testimonials-home-alt { padding: 80px 20px; background: #fafafa; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; }

/* ==========================================
   GLOBAL FOOTER
   ========================================== */
.pre-footer-cta { padding: 40px 20px 100px; background-color: #fcfaf5; text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; }
.pre-footer-cta h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 46px; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.2; }
.pre-footer-cta p { font-size: 19px; color: #555; margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.6; }
.pre-footer-cta .btn-accent-solid { padding: 18px 45px; font-size: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); transition: all 0.4s ease; }
.pre-footer-cta .btn-accent-solid:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(251, 188, 5, 0.25); }

.site-footer-dark { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #101a2e 0%, var(--color-primary) 100px); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); padding: 95px 20px 65px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; overflow-x: hidden; }
.site-footer-dark a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease; }
.footer-dark-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 320px 1.4fr 0.7fr 1.3fr 0.9fr; gap: 25px; max-width: 1250px; margin: 0 auto 50px; align-items: start; }
.footer-dark-col h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 17px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 25px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px; white-space: nowrap; margin-top: 0; }
.footer-brand-lockup { position: relative; margin-bottom: 35px; display: block; margin-top: 0; }
.brand-icon-gold { position: absolute; top: -60px; left: 0; width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 6px; object-fit: contain; }
.bt-main { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 35px; color: #fff; line-height: 0.8; font-weight: 600; display: block; }
.bt-sub { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 21px; color: #b3b3b3; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 500; display: block; margin-top: 2px; }
.bt-arn { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 9px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; display: block; margin-top: 4px; }
.footer-brand-text { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); max-width: 95%; margin-bottom: 35px; }
.footer-editorial-quote { border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent); padding: 2px 0 2px 20px; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 20px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.6; opacity: 0.95; max-width: 95%; margin-bottom: 35px; }
.footer-closing-statement { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px; max-width: 95%; }

.footer-nav-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-nav-list li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-nav-list li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.footer-nav-list a { position: relative; font-size: 14px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 0; width: 100%; transition: all 0.2s ease; white-space: nowrap; }
.footer-nav-list a::after { color: var(--color-accent); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.footer-nav-list a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer-nav-list a:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

.footer-contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-contact-list li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); padding: 16px 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-contact-list li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.fc-heading { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: #fff; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.fc-icon { color: var(--color-accent); width: 17px; height: 17px; flex-shrink: 0; display: block; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.fc-text { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 25px; }

.footer-social-subtext { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 145px; }
.footer-social-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 50px); gap: 10px; }
.footer-social-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); transition: all 0.2s ease; }
.footer-social-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; transition: all 0.2s ease; }
.footer-social-btn:hover { background-color: transparent; border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-social-btn:hover svg { stroke: var(--color-accent); fill: var(--color-accent); }

.footer-dark-bottom { text-align: center; width: 100%; max-width: 1300px; margin: 40px auto 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(251, 188, 5, 0.3); padding-top: 30px; }
.footer-bottom-row-1 { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-bottom-row-2 { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); margin-bottom: 25px; }
.footer-bottom-row-2 a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.footer-bottom-row-2 a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer-bottom-row-2 .dot { margin: 0 12px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); }
.footer-regulatory { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 750px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ==========================================
   CONSOLIDATED RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================== */

@media (max-width: 1250px) { 
    .footer-dark-grid { grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1.2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; } 
    .col-social { grid-column: span 4; margin-top: 10px; } 
    .footer-social-subtext { max-width: 100%; } 
    .footer-social-grid { display: flex; } 
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    /* Navbar */
    .navbar { padding: 12px 20px; width: 92%; border-radius: 100px; }
    .navbar-container > .btn-accent { display: none !important; } 
    .mobile-menu-toggle { 
        display: flex; 
        flex-direction: column; 
        justify-content: center; 
        align-items: center; 
        width: 48px; 
        height: 48px; 
        background: transparent; 
        border: none; 
        cursor: pointer; 
        position: relative; 
        z-index: 9999; 
        margin-right: -4px; 
        padding: 0;
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; 
    }
    .hamburger-line { 
        width: 24px; 
        height: 2px; 
        margin: 4px auto; 
    }
    .nav-links { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 12px); left: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; max-height: calc(100vh - 130px); overflow-y: auto; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 24px; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.15); flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 12px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px); pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; }
    .nav-links.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
    .nav-links a { font-size: 17px; width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; }
    .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
    .nav-mobile-cta { display: inline-flex !important; margin-top: 6px; }
    .mobile-menu-toggle.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
    .mobile-menu-toggle.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .mobile-menu-toggle.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }
    /* Layout Overrides */
    .hero-container { flex-direction: column !important; margin-top: 20px; gap: 40px; }
    .hero-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-subtitle { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .hero-credibility { border-left: none; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-accent); padding-left: 0; padding-bottom: 16px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto; text-align: center; max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-actions { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
    .hero-mini-features { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .hero-image-wrapper { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
    .image-frame { max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .hero-glow-ring { right: 50%; transform: translateX(50%); top: 10%; width: 400px; height: 400px; }
    
    /* Grids */
    .purpose-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; text-align: center; }
    .purpose-content { text-align: center; }
    .purpose-content h2 { text-align: center; }
    .editorial-quote { border-left: none; border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent); padding: 20px 0 0 0; text-align: center; }
    .process-grid, .expectations-grid, .life-stage-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
    .trust-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 24px; padding: 24px; border-radius: 24px; margin-top: 10px; }

    /* Client Stories Overrides */
    .stories-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } 
    .stories-hero-visual { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; aspect-ratio: 16/9; } 
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

    /* How It Works Overrides */
    .step-detail-grid, .approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
    .approach-timeline-col { margin-top: 0; }
    .questions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .deliverables-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .mobile-icon-first { order: -1; } 
    .approach-conclusion { margin-top: 60px; font-size: 26px; }

    /* Our Philosophy Overrides */
    .comparison-wrapper { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
    .comparison-arrow-wrapper { margin: -20px 0; }
    .comparison-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); border: 4px solid #fafafa; } 
    .editorial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
    .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .founder-image-wrapper { max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) { 
    .footer-dark-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; } 
    .col-social { grid-column: span 2; } 
    .brand-icon-gold { position: static; margin: 0 auto 20px; } 
    .footer-brand-lockup { align-items: center; text-align: center; margin-top: 0; } 
    .footer-brand-text, .footer-editorial-quote, .footer-closing-statement { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; } 
    .footer-editorial-quote { border-left: none; border-top: 2px solid var(--color-accent); padding-left: 0; padding-top: 20px; } 
    .footer-dark-col { text-align: center; } 
    .fc-heading { justify-content: center; } 
    .fc-text { padding-left: 0; } 
    
    /* MODIFIED: Mobile Footer Menu Items Alignment */
    .footer-nav-list a { white-space: normal; justify-content: center; } 
    
    .footer-social-grid { justify-content: center; } 
    .review-card-home { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 15px); } 

    /* Contact Page Overrides */
    .connect-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .appointment-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .reassurance-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .social-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

    /* Book Review Overrides */
    .booking-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .prep-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .strip-container { justify-content: center; }
    .booking-form-wrapper { margin-top: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title { font-size: 38px !important; line-height: 1.15; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; width: 100%; max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto; }
    .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .trust-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 20px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .trust-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
    .process-grid, .expectations-grid, .life-stage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .section-title { font-size: 30px !important; line-height: 1.2; }
    .how-it-works { padding: 40px 0; }
    .footer-dark-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; } 
    .col-social { grid-column: span 1; }
    .review-card-home { flex: 0 0 100%; } 
    #reviewCarouselWrapper { mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; }

    /* Client Stories Overrides */
    /* MODIFIED: Safe spacing below fixed navbar on mobile */
    .stories-hero { padding-top: 110px !important; }
    .stories-hero-content h1 { font-size: 40px; } 
    .stories-hero-content .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; } 
    .stories-hero-content .hero-actions .btn { text-align: center; } 
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } 
    .stat-card { padding: 30px 20px; }
    .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* MODIFIED: Floating elements resized/repositioned to prevent overlap */
    .stories-hero-visual { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .card-top-right { top: 5%; right: 0%; width: 145px; padding: 12px; }
    .card-bottom-left { bottom: 15%; left: 0%; width: 135px; padding: 12px; }
    .trust-badge-center { top: 75%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85); }
    .review-snippet-text { font-size: 11px; }
    .cfp-title { font-size: 13px; }

    /* How It Works Overrides */
    .questions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .deliverables-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .step-heading-wrapper { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
    .final-cta h2 { font-size: 32px; }

    /* Our Philosophy Overrides */
    #about-hero h1 { font-size: 36px; }
    .brand-story-section h2 { font-size: 32px; }
    .brand-story-section p { font-size: 17px; }
    .brand-story-section .highlight-text { font-size: 24px; }
    .comparison-header h2 { font-size: 30px; }
    .comparison-closing { font-size: 22px; }
    .comparison-card { padding: 30px 20px; }
    .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .closing-statement-section h2 { font-size: 28px; }
    .about-final-cta-title { font-size: 32px; }

    /* Contact Page Overrides */
    #contact-hero h1 { font-size: 38px; }
    .editorial-text h2 { font-size: 34px; }
    .connect-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .reassurance-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .social-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .appointment-header h2 { font-size: 34px; }
    .reassurance-statement { font-size: 22px; }

    /* Book Review Overrides */
    .booking-hero { padding-top: 100px; }
    .booking-text h1 { font-size: 38px; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
    .prep-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .strip-item { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .trust-reminder h2 { font-size: 26px; }
}

/* ==========================================
   INDIVIDUAL STORY PAGE TEMPLATE
   ========================================== */
.story-hero-visual { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .profile-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .story-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .story-hero-content { order: 2; }
    /* Structurally creates a defined box above the title */
    .story-hero-visual { order: 1; max-width: 120px; margin: 0 auto 10px auto; aspect-ratio: 1/1; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .margin-note { position: static; width: 100%; border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent); border-top: none; padding: 15px; margin: 30px 0; text-align: left !important; }
    .cinematic-timeline::before { left: 15px; } 
    .ct-item { display: block; padding-left: 45px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .ct-year { position: static; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; width: auto; }
    .ct-node { left: 15px; top: 0; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .ct-content { padding-left: 0; }
    /* Perfectly sizes the SVG within its new structural block */
    .story-icon-large svg { width: 70px; height: 70px; }
}
/* ==========================================
   STORY NAVIGATION (PAGINATION)
   ========================================== */
.story-pagination { 
    padding: 40px 20px 80px; 
    background-color: var(--color-bg); 
}
.pagination-grid { 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: space-between; 
    max-width: 800px; 
    margin: 0 auto; 
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; 
    padding-top: 40px; 
}
.page-link { 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 8px; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    font-size: 14px; 
    color: var(--color-text-light); 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    letter-spacing: 1px; 
    transition: color var(--duration-micro) var(--ease-premium); 
    text-decoration: none; 
}
.page-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.page-link .arrow { transition: transform var(--duration-micro) var(--ease-premium); font-size: 16px; }
.prev-link:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(-4px); }
.next-link:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.back-link { color: var(--color-primary); }
.back-link:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.back-link svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Mobile Pagination Fix (Prevents Overlap & Misclicks) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pagination-grid { 
        flex-wrap: wrap; 
        justify-content: space-between; 
        gap: 30px; 
    }
    .back-link { 
        width: 100%; 
        justify-content: center; 
        order: -1; 
        padding-bottom: 20px; 
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; 
    }
    .prev-link, .next-link { flex: 1; }
    .next-link { justify-content: flex-end; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-glow-ring {
        width: min(320px, calc(100vw - 40px));
        height: min(320px, calc(100vw - 40px));
    }

    .brand-logo {
        min-width: 0;
        flex: 1 1 auto;
    }

    .brand-logo-img {
        max-width: calc(100vw - 150px);
        height: auto;
        max-height: 50px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        margin-right: 0;
    }

    .hero-mini-features {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 14px 12px;
        width: 100%;
        align-items: start;
    }

    .mini-feature {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .mini-feature:nth-child(3) {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        justify-self: center;
    }

    .feature-icon svg {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }

    .feature-text strong {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .feature-text span {
        font-size: 10.5px;
    }
}