/* ==========================================================================
   Vision-Tax Redesign - Modern Design System
   Inspired by LeoTaxFiling aesthetics: Clean, trustworthy, high-conversion
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  /* Brand Palette (Vision-Tax Corporate Gold #deaf05 & Deep Slate) */
  --primary: #deaf05;
  --primary-hover: #c79c04;
  --primary-dark: #9e7a02;
  --primary-light: #fefce8;
  --primary-border: #fef08a;
  --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #b88e04 0%, #deaf05 50%, #deaf05100%);
  --accent-gold: #deaf05;
  --accent-gold-light: #fef9c3;
  --accent-cyan: #deaf05;
  --success: #10b981;
  --success-light: #ecfdf5;
  --warning: #f59e0b;
  --danger: #ef4444;

  /* Surfaces & Accents (Light US Business Look with Gold Accent) */
  --light-bg-base: #ffffff;
  --light-bg-subtle: #fafaf9;
  --light-bg-accent: #fefce8;
  --light-border: #e2e8f0;
  --light-text-main: #0f172a;
  --light-text-body: #334155;
  --light-text-muted: #64748b;

  /* Neutral Palette */
  --gray-50: #fffef7;
  --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
  --gray-200: #e2e8f0;
  --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
  --gray-400: #94a3b8;
  --gray-500: #64748b;
  --gray-600: #475569;
  --gray-700: #334155;
  --gray-800: #1e293b;
  --gray-900: #0f172a;
  --white: #ffffff;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-primary: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.35);

  /* Typography */
  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: #060b18;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-bar-contacts {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.top-bar-contacts a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.top-bar-contacts a:hover {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.top-bar-contacts i {
  color: #deaf05;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.top-bar-contacts a:hover i {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.top-bar-notice {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.top-bar-whatsapp {
  color: #4ade80 !important;
}

.top-bar-whatsapp i {
  color: #4ade80 !important;
}

.top-bar-whatsapp:hover {
  color: #86efac !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY HEADER & NAVIGATION (Elite Tax Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.99);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 78px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.brand-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-logo img:not(.irs-badge-nav) {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.irs-badge-nav {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #deaf05;
  background-color: transparent;
}

.nav-chevron {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-left: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-chevron,
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Start Filing Button */
.nav-start-filing-btn {
  background: #deaf05 !important;
  color: #0b1f38 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  margin-left: 8px !important;
  border: 1px solid transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(11, 31, 56, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-start-filing-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Mega Dropdown Menu (2-Column Card matching Elite Tax Filling) */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.mega-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-42%) translateY(8px);
  width: 720px;
  max-width: min(720px, calc(100vw - 32px));
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14), 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s;
  z-index: 1001;
  pointer-events: none;
  white-space: normal;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .mega-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .mega-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown.open .mega-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-42%) translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mega-dropdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 36px;
  white-space: normal;
}

.mega-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  white-space: normal;
}

/* Category Headers matching reference structure */
.mega-col-header {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.mega-col-title {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b1f38;
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.mega-col-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Clean Typography Link List */
.mega-menu-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mega-menu-link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 2px 0;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.mega-menu-link:hover {
  color: #deaf05;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mega-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
  min-width: 0;
  white-space: normal;
}

.mega-dropdown-item:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.mega-icon-wrap {
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #deaf05;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mega-item-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  white-space: normal;
}

.mega-item-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
  white-space: normal;
}

.mega-dropdown-item:hover .mega-item-title {
  color: #deaf05;
}

.mega-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2px;
  white-space: normal;
}

.mega-dropdown-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 4px 0;
  margin-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  white-space: normal;
}

.mega-dropdown-footer a {
  color: #deaf05;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.mega-dropdown-footer a:hover {
  color: #0f766e;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.mega-dropdown-footer span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-signin-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-signin-link:hover {
  color: #deaf05;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
}

/* Classic fallback dropdown */
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 260px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 100;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item i {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  width: 18px;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Header CTAs */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-sign-in {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-sign-in:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.35);
  border: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-white {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  border-color: var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-color: var(--gray-300);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-dark {
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: #020617;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

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

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.hero-section .btn-outline-white,
.btn-outline-hero {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.hero-section .btn-outline-white:hover,
.btn-outline-hero:hover {
  background: #fefce8;
  border-color: #deaf05 !important;
  color: #9e7a02 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.2);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #20ba59;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE MENU DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1100;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -320px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  z-index: 1200;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right var(--transition-normal);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  right: 0;
}

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

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.drawer-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.drawer-links {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.drawer-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-links a:hover,
.drawer-links a.active {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ELITE TAX HERO / BANNER SECTION & MULTI-SLIDE CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO BANNER SECTION (Customized Elite Multi-Slide Carousel)
   ========================================================================== */
.elite-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #061a33;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 620px;
}



.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-slider-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-areas: "slide";
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 620px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  grid-area: slide;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 620px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.75s ease-in-out, visibility 0.75s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 2;
}

.elite-hero-bg-visual {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.elite-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center right;
  transition: transform 7s ease-out;
}

.hero-slide.active .elite-hero-img {
  animation: heroImgPan 7s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes heroImgPan {
  from {
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }

  to {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

.elite-hero-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(
      90deg, 
      rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.94) 0%, 
      rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.88) 42%, 
      rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.5) 75%, 
      rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.25) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      180deg, 
      rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.4) 0%, 
      transparent 15%, 
      transparent 85%, 
      rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.55) 100%
    );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.elite-hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 680px) 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 80px 0 95px;
  width: 100%;
}

.elite-hero-content {
  max-width: 660px;
}

/* Keyframe entrance animations for active slide elements */
.hero-slide.active .elite-hero-badge {
  animation: heroBadgeIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-slide.active .elite-hero-title {
  animation: heroTitleIn 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.08s both;
}

.hero-slide.active .elite-hero-lead {
  animation: heroLeadIn 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.16s both;
}

.hero-slide.active .elite-hero-actions {
  animation: heroActionsIn 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.24s both;
}

.hero-slide.active .elite-hero-trust-row {
  animation: heroTrustIn 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.32s both;
}

@keyframes heroBadgeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }

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

@keyframes heroTitleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }

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

@keyframes heroLeadIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }

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

@keyframes heroActionsIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
  }

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

@keyframes heroTrustIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
  }

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

/* Custom Vision Tax Frosted Pill Badge */
.elite-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #ffd700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.elite-hero-badge .badge-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2dd4bf;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.7);
  animation: badgeDotPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes badgeDotPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.7);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(45, 212, 191, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(45, 212, 191, 0);
  }
}

.elite-hero-badge i {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #ffd700;
}

.elite-hero-title {
  font-size: 3.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

/* Gradient Keyword Accent */
.hero-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 15%, #ffd700 70%, #f59e0b 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

.elite-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  max-width: 580px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.elite-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.elite-btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5b80b 0%, #c99a00 100%) !important;
  color: #061a33 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  padding: 13px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.38) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.elite-btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5c518 0%, #e5b80b 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.5) !important;
  color: #061a33 !important;
}

.elite-btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  padding: 13px 26px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.elite-btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Distinct Interactive Glass Chips for Trust Row */
.elite-hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.elite-hero-trust-row span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.elite-hero-trust-row span:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.elite-hero-trust-row i {
  color: #ffd700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.elite-hero-mobile-visual {
  display: none;
}

/* Slider Navigation Buttons (Prev / Next) */
.hero-slider-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 15;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-slider-nav:hover {
  background: #deaf05;
  color: #061a33;
  border-color: #deaf05;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.hero-slider-nav:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96);
}

.hero-slider-prev {
  left: 24px;
}

.hero-slider-next {
  right: 24px;
}

/* Slider Bottom Controls (Dots & Counter) */
.hero-slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 15;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  pointer-events: auto;
  background: rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.72);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  padding: 0;
}

.hero-slider-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.hero-slider-dot.active {
  width: 32px;
  background: #deaf05;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.6);
}

.hero-slider-counter {
  pointer-events: auto;
  font-family: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-slider-counter .current-slide {
  color: #ffd700;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-slider-counter .counter-divider {
  margin: 0 4px;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ELITE FEATURES STRIP (Under Hero)
   ========================================================================== */
.elite-features-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.elite-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.elite-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

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

.elite-feature-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #deaf05;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.elite-feature-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.elite-feature-text p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-slider-prev {
    left: 12px;
  }

  .hero-slider-next {
    right: 12px;
  }

  .hero-slider-track {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-slide {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .elite-hero-bg-visual {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }

  .elite-hero-img {
    object-position: center center;
  }

  .elite-hero-gradient-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.94) 0%,
      rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.88) 60%,
      rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.7) 100%
    );
  }

  .elite-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
  }

  .elite-hero-mobile-visual {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .elite-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.85rem;
  }

  .elite-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-feature-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 22px 0;
  }

  .elite-feature-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-slider-nav {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .hero-slider-prev {
    left: 8px;
  }

  .hero-slider-next {
    right: 8px;
  }

  .hero-slider-controls {
    bottom: 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .elite-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .top-bar-notice {
    display: none;
  }

  .top-bar-contacts {
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .elite-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .elite-hero-actions a {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (Light US Corporate FinTech Aesthetic)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fefce8 0%, #ffffff 50%, #fffbeb 100%);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.hero-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.12) 0%, rgba(222, 175, 5, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.12);
}

.hero-pill .star-rating {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b88e04 0%, #deaf05 50%, #d97706 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

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

.hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-item i {
  color: var(--success);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Hero Visual / Card */
.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
}

.hero-image-wrap {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-visual-card:hover .hero-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-stats-chips {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.stat-chip {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-chip:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.stat-chip-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.stat-chip-num {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-chip-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Floating badge on hero */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.floating-badge i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US (Light Theme with Crisp White Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-us-dark,
.why-us-section {
  background: #fdfcf3;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  padding: 70px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-tag.light {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-header.center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.section-title.white {
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-subtitle.light {
  color: var(--gray-600);
}

.why-us-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.why-us-metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.metric-pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.metric-pill .lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.metric-pill .val {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.why-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.why-dark-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.why-dark-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.why-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.why-card-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.why-dark-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.why-dark-card p {
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.card-link-arrow:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.why-us-callout {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.callout-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.callout-text p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT WE OFFER (2-COLUMN SPLIT SHOWCASE)
   ========================================================================== */
.offer-showcase {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.offer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.offer-left h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.offer-left h2 span {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.offer-left p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.offer-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.offer-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.offer-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.offer-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.offer-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.offer-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES GRID (Professional Tax Services)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;

  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}


/* Service Image Banner */
.service-thumb-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 185px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  background: #0b0f19;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.service-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.service-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fde047;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 20px 20px 24px;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #0b0f19;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.service-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.service-learn-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.service-card:hover .service-learn-more {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE TAX ESTIMATOR CALCULATOR (Hero Feature)
   ========================================================================== */
.calculator-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.calculator-wrapper {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
}

.calc-form-side {
  padding: 40px;
}

.calc-header {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.calc-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.calc-header p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.form-group-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-group.full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  background: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

select.form-control {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'%3E%3C/path%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 16px;
  padding-right: 38px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.2);
}

.input-with-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.input-icon-prefix {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.input-with-icon .form-control {
  padding-left: 32px;
}

/* Calculator Client Note Box */
.calc-note-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 3.5px solid #deaf04;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.calc-note-icon {
  color: #deaf04;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.calc-note-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.calc-note-text strong {
  color: #0f172a;
}

/* Calculator Result Side */
.calc-result-side {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #070a13 0%, #121829 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.result-card-top h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.result-card-top p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #fde047;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.highlight-refund-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.highlight-refund-box .refund-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #fde047;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.highlight-refund-box .refund-amount {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #34d399;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.highlight-refund-box .refund-status-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.calc-breakdown-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.calc-breakdown-list li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.calc-breakdown-list li span:last-child {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUSTED BY LEADING COMPANIES & STATS STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.companies-stats-section {
  padding: 75px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfbfd 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.trusted-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.trusted-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fef9e8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.4);
  color: #855b00;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.12);
}

.trusted-pill-tag i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.trusted-heading h2,
.trusted-heading h3,
.trusted-heading h4,
.trusted-title {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b0f19;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-transform: none;
}

.trusted-title .highlight-gold,
.trusted-heading h4 .highlight-gold,
.trusted-heading .highlight-gold {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b45309 0%, #deaf04 55%, #ca8a04 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 850;
  padding: 0 2px;
}

.trusted-title .highlight-gold::after,
.trusted-heading h4 .highlight-gold::after,
.trusted-heading .highlight-gold::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.trusted-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.trusted-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

.logos-marquee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.company-logo-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.company-logo-text:hover {
  color: #0b0f19;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.company-logo-text:hover i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.stats-grid-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.stat-card-clean {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-card-clean:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.stat-card-number {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-card-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS (4 Step Process)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-it-works-sec {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--gray-50);
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 22px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.35);
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-200);
}

.step-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRANSPARENT PRICING PLANS
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffdf5 100%);
}

.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: #0b0f19;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pricing-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pricing-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  min-height: 42px;
}

.pricing-price-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.pricing-currency {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.pricing-amount {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-period {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.pricing-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

.pricing-features-list li i {
  color: var(--success);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Payment Methods Banner (LeoTax Style) */
.payment-methods-banner {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

.payment-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.pay-badge {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REFUND STATUS CENTER & 50-STATES DIRECTORY
   ========================================================================== */
.refund-tracker-hero {
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}

.federal-irs-banner {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.irs-banner-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.irs-badge-big {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
}

.irs-banner-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.irs-banner-text p {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  max-width: 550px;
}

.states-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.search-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.search-input-wrap i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--gray-400);
}

.search-input-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px 12px 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.states-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.state-item-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.state-item-card:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.state-item-card i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.state-item-card:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 70px 0;

}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.35);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #deaf04;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.author-info h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.author-info p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECURE PAYMENTS & ACCEPTED METHODS SECTION (Pay Safely)
   ========================================================================== */
.secure-payments-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  position: relative;
}

.secure-header-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.secure-header-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.secure-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.secure-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.secure-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.secure-encryption-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Dual Payment Cards (Matching User's Reference Design) */
.secure-dual-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.payment-method-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 48px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 380px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.payment-method-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Left Card: QR Code */
.qr-code-box {
  width: 190px;
  height: 190px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.qr-code-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.zelle-handle-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.zelle-icon-badge {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), sans-serif;
}

.zelle-handle-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.zelle-instruction-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 400px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Right Card: Pay Now */
.btn-pay-now-large,
.btn-theme-pay {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 18px 56px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 270px;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-pay-now-large:hover,
.btn-theme-pay:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover) !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.45);
}

.payment-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-visa-mark {
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #1a1f71;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.trust-mc-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 26px;
  height: 16px;
}

.mc-disc {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
}

.mc-disc-red {
  background: #eb001b;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.mc-disc-orange {
  background: #f79e1b;
  right: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.trust-more-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-right: 2px;
}

.secured-by-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.payglocal-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.pg-brand-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.pg-brand-name strong {
  color: #0284c7;
}

.online-payment-subtext {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #64748b;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 840px) {
  .secure-dual-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .payment-method-card {
    padding: 36px 20px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

/* Two-column layout */
.secure-payment-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.45fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left Card: Secure Payment */
.secure-pay-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.secure-pay-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.secure-pay-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.secure-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.secure-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #10b981;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.secure-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.btn-pay-now {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: #0b0f19;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-pay-now:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.secure-card-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 18px 0 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.trust-cards-inline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.trust-visa {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1a1f71;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.trust-mastercard-circles {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 26px;
  height: 16px;
}

.mc-circle-red,
.mc-circle-orange {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  position: absolute;
}

.mc-circle-red {
  background: #eb001b;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.mc-circle-orange {
  background: #f79e1b;
  right: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.trust-more {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.secured-by-wrapper {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.payglocal-logo-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.pg-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.pg-text strong {
  color: #0284c7;
}

.secure-refund-notice {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.notice-highlight {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
}

/* Right Card: Accepted Methods */
.accepted-methods-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.accepted-methods-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.accepted-methods-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.accepted-methods-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.accepted-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.accepted-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.accepted-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.payment-brand-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.brand-row-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}

.brand-row-bottom {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}

.payment-brand-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.payment-brand-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.brand-visa-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #1a1f71;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.brand-amex-text {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #007bc1;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mc-box-lockup {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mc-circles-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 26px;
  height: 16px;
}

.mc-c-red,
.mc-c-orange {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  position: absolute;
}

.mc-c-red {
  background: #eb001b;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.mc-c-orange {
  background: #f79e1b;
  right: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.mc-brand-name {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.paypal-box-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.paypal-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.zelle-box-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.zelle-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #7414ca;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Features 2x2 Grid */
.features-2x2-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.feature-item-pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-item-pill:hover {
  border-color: #10b981;
  background: #fbfdfc;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.feature-check-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-800);
}

/* Pay Method Radio Selector in Modals */
.pay-method-radio {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}

.pay-method-radio:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.pay-method-radio input {
  display: none;
}

/* Responsive queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .secure-payment-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .accepted-methods-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .secure-header-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .features-2x2-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .brand-row-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

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

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION & INNER PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.contact-icon-pill {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-content h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-info-content p,
.contact-info-content a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO FOR INNER PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.inner-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fefce8 0%, #ffffff 50%, #fffbeb 100%);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  padding: 65px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.inner-hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BANNER (GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION) - Floating Luminous US FinTech Card
   ========================================================================== */
.global-cta-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 254, 248, 0.90) 50%, rgba(254, 249, 195, 0.78) 100%),
    url('../images/cta_bg.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
}

.global-cta-box {
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 36px;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-box-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 660px;
}

.cta-box-content .cta-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.45);
  color: #854d0e;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-box-content .cta-pill-badge i {
  color: #b45309;
}

.cta-box-content .cta-pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.25);
}

.cta-box-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-box-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cta-box-content .cta-trust-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.cta-box-content .cta-trust-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.cta-box-content .cta-trust-tag i {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.global-cta-box>div:last-child {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 250px;
}

.global-cta-box .btn-white {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  padding: 14px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.45) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.global-cta-box .btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -4px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.55) !important;
}

.global-cta-box .btn-outline-white {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  padding: 13px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.global-cta-box .btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary) !important;
  background: #fffdf5 !important;
  color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.15) !important;
}

.global-cta-box .cta-micro-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #475569;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.global-cta-box .cta-micro-note i {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .global-cta-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%, rgba(255, 254, 248, 0.92) 55%, rgba(254, 249, 195, 0.85) 100%),
      url('../images/cta_bg.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  }

  .global-cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .global-cta-box .cta-trust-items {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .global-cta-box>div:last-child {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .global-cta-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .cta-box-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .cta-box-content .cta-trust-items {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #060b18;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 40px 0 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin: 18px 0 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Widget */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 999;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL / POPUP
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.modal-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

/* Modal Form Enhancements (Login & Inputs) */
.input-with-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.input-leading-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-control.with-icon {
  padding-left: 42px;
  padding-right: 42px;
}

.password-toggle-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.password-toggle-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gray-800);
}

.modal-auth-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.modal-auth-divider::before,
.modal-auth-divider::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.modal-auth-divider span {
  padding: 0 12px;
}

.btn-google-auth {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-google-auth:hover {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-color: var(--gray-400);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Toast alert */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: #0f172a;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 3000;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE ENHANCEMENTS (Light Theme US Corporate Aesthetic)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fefce8 0%, #ffffff 50%, #fffbeb 100%);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  padding: 65px 0 75px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.about-why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
  position: relative;
}

.about-why-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-why-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.about-trusted-pill {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.about-why-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-why-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-why-stat-tile {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-why-stat-tile:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.stat-tile-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.stat-tile-value {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 4px 0 2px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-tile-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}

.about-why-checklist {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding-top: 18px;
}

.about-why-checklist h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about-why-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-why-check-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-why-check-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* About Mission & How It Works Section */
.about-mission-section {
  padding: 75px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.about-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.mission-sub-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.mission-sub-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mission-sub-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mission-sub-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mission-sub-card h4 i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.mission-sub-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.how-it-works-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.how-it-works-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.how-it-works-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.how-it-works-badge {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.step-workflow-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.step-workflow-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.step-workflow-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: #fffdf5;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.step-workflow-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-workflow-content h5 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.step-workflow-content p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Core Values / Principles 4-Card Grid */
.about-values-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.value-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Security & Peace of Mind Section */
.about-security-section {
  padding: 75px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.about-security-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.security-privacy-box {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.28);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.security-privacy-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.security-box-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.security-box-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.18);
  color: #fde047;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.security-box-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

.security-box-header p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.security-row-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.security-row-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.security-row-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.35);
}

.security-row-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.security-features-pair {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.security-feature-mini {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.security-feature-mini:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.security-feature-mini h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.security-feature-mini h5 i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.security-feature-mini p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Pre-Footer Guided Checklist CTA - Premium US FinTech Luminous Design */
.about-checklist-cta-wrapper {
  padding: 0px 0 75px;
}

.about-checklist-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffef8 45%, #fef9c3 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -18px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.22), 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-checklist-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.18) 0%, rgba(222, 175, 4, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-checklist-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.08) 0%, rgba(222, 175, 4, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.45);
  color: #854d0e;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-pill-badge i {
  color: #b45309;
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.25);
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-text h2 {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-trust-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-trust-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-trust-tag i {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 250px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-btn-primary {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -4px rgba(222, 175, 4, 0.55);
  background: var(--primary-hover);
}

.about-checklist-cta .btn-whatsapp-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.about-checklist-cta .btn-whatsapp-card i {
  color: #22c55e;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.about-checklist-cta .btn-whatsapp-card:hover {
  border-color: #22c55e;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #15803d;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-micro-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.about-checklist-cta .cta-micro-note i {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .hero-visual-card {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

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

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

  .calculator-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .states-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .about-mission-grid,
  .about-security-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

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

  .about-checklist-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }

  .about-checklist-cta .cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {

  /* HIDE TOP BAR ON MOBILE AND TABLET */
  .top-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .desktop-nav,
  .header-actions {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--gray-800);
  }

  .nav-container {
    height: 66px;
  }

  .site-logo {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .site-logo img:not(.irs-badge-nav) {
    height: 30px;
  }

  .irs-badge-nav {
    height: 27px;
    padding-left: 10px;
  }

  .offer-grid,
  .contact-layout,
  .payment-methods-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stats-grid-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .calculator-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .form-group.full {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  .about-mission-grid,
  .about-security-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .about-checklist-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 34px 24px;
  }

  .about-checklist-cta .cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {

  /* Mobile-first Layout & Spacing */
  html,
  body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  .nav-container {
    height: 60px;
  }

  .site-logo {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .site-logo img:not(.irs-badge-nav) {
    height: 26px;
  }

  .irs-badge-nav {
    height: 23px;
    padding-left: 8px;
  }

  /* Hero Mobile Styling */
  .hero-section,
  .about-hero-section,
  .inner-hero {
    padding: 36px 0 50px;
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 11px 15px;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .hero-pill {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }

  .hero-trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 16px;
  }

  .trust-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* Hero Visual Card (Home) */
  .hero-visual-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px;
  }

  /* About Page Mobile Optimizations */
  .about-why-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .about-why-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .about-why-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .about-why-stat-tile {
    padding: 12px 10px;
  }

  .stat-tile-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .stat-tile-value {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .stat-tile-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .about-why-checklist h4 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .about-why-check-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .about-mission-section,
  .about-values-section,
  .about-security-section {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .mission-sub-cards,
  .security-features-pair {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .mission-sub-card,
  .security-feature-mini {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .how-it-works-card,
  .security-privacy-box {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .step-workflow-item {
    padding: 12px;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .step-workflow-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .step-workflow-content h5 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .step-workflow-content p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .value-card {
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }

  .value-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .security-row-item {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .about-checklist-cta-wrapper {
    padding: 10px 0 50px;
  }

  .about-checklist-cta {
    padding: 26px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .about-checklist-cta .cta-text h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .about-checklist-cta .cta-text p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  /* Grid Layouts collapse on mobile */
  .services-grid,
  .why-cards-grid,
  .pricing-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .steps-grid,
  .stats-grid-row,
  .form-group-grid,
  .footer-grid,
  .states-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .form-group.full {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }

  .stat-card-clean {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }

  .stat-card-number {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .stat-card-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .trusted-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  /* Calculator on Mobile */
  .calc-form-side,
  .calc-result-side,
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .calc-refund-display {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }

  .calc-refund-display .amount {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  /* Mobile Modals */
  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .modal-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    max-height: 92vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .modal-close-btn {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .form-control {
    font-size: 16px;
    /* Avoid iOS zoom on focus */
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  /* Floating WhatsApp on Mobile */
  .floating-whatsapp {
    bottom: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  /* Footer on Mobile */
  .site-footer {
    padding: 50px 0 25px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED SPLIT AUTH PAGES (LEO TAX STYLE SIGN IN & SIGN UP)
   ========================================================================== */
.auth-page-body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(254, 252, 232, 0.90) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 40%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88) 70%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.92) 100%),
    url('../images/cta_bg.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat fixed;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.auth-nav-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.auth-back-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.auth-back-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.25);
}

.auth-card-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 980px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16), 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: auto;
}

.auth-card-container.auth-signup {
  max-width: 1080px;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
}

/* Left Branded Pane */
.auth-left-pane {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fefce8 0%, #fffdf2 45%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.auth-left-pane::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.auth-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.auth-brand-logo img.auth-logo-img,
.auth-brand-logo img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  /* Natural brand gold & slate colors */
}

.auth-irs-badge {
  height: 34px;
  width: auto;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  padding-left: 12px;
}

.auth-left-content h1,
.auth-left-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.auth-left-content p.auth-left-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.auth-feature-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.auth-feature-pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.auth-pill-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.auth-pill-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.auth-pill-text p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.auth-left-footer {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.auth-left-footer a {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Right Form Pane */
.auth-right-pane {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 48px 46px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.auth-form-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.auth-form-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.auth-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.auth-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.input-with-icon-wrap,
.input-with-eye-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-leading-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: #deaf05;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.2);
}

.form-control.with-icon {
  padding-left: 42px;
}

.form-control.with-eye {
  padding-right: 42px;
}

/* Phone Input Group with Country Code Dropdown */
.phone-input-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
}

.country-code-select {
  width: 135px;
  min-width: 120px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 12px 28px 12px 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.phone-number-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.eye-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #94a3b8;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.eye-toggle:hover {
  color: #334155;
}

.field-helper {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.auth-options-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin: 4px 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.custom-checkbox-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.custom-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  accent-color: #deaf05;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.auth-forgot-link {
  color: #9e7a02;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.auth-forgot-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: #785d01;
}

.btn-auth-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  background: #deaf05;
  color: #0f172a;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.btn-auth-submit:hover {
  background: #c79c04;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.45);
}

.auth-switch-text {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.auth-switch-text a {
  color: #9e7a02;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.auth-switch-text a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.auth-terms-disclaimer {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 18px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.auth-terms-disclaimer a {
  color: #64748b;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.password-strength-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PAGE STYLES (LEO TAX STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.service-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fefce8 0%, #ffffff 50%, #fffbeb 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 60px 0 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.service-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-hero-title {
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.service-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.service-action-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-action-pill.call-pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  color: var(--gray-800);
}

.service-action-pill.call-pill:hover {
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-color: var(--gray-400);
}

.service-action-pill.whatsapp-pill {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  color: #047857;
}

.service-action-pill.whatsapp-pill:hover {
  background: #d1fae5;
}

.service-trust-checklist {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.service-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

.service-trust-item i {
  color: var(--success);
}

/* Service Workflow Progress Card (Right side of hero) */
.service-workflow-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.workflow-step-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.workflow-step-item:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
}

.step-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.step-icon-badge {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.step-icon-badge.done {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
}

.step-icon-badge.active {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.step-icon-badge.upcoming {
  background: var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.step-status-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.step-status-tag.completed {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
}

.step-status-tag.in-progress {
  background: #fefce8;
  color: #9e7a02;
}

.step-status-tag.upcoming {
  background: var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--gray-600);
}

.step-desc-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-progress-bar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.step-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.step-progress-fill.green {
  background: #10b981;
  width: 100%;
}

.step-progress-fill.blue {
  background: #deaf05;
  width: 65%;
}

.step-progress-fill.gray {
  background: var(--gray-300);
  width: 15%;
}

/* 4 Feature Pillars Grid */
.service-features-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.service-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.service-feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.service-feature-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Service Detail Split Section */
.service-details-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.service-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.service-content-block {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.service-content-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-content-block h2,
.service-content-block h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.service-content-block p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.service-bullet-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

.service-bullet-list li i {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Checklist Side Card */
.service-side-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.service-side-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.service-side-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.doc-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.doc-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.doc-checklist li i {
  color: var(--success);
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-accordion-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
}

.faq-accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-accordion-header:hover {
  background: var(--gray-50);
}

.faq-accordion-header i {
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-accordion-header.active i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-accordion-body {
  padding: 0 20px 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: none;
}

.faq-accordion-body.open {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUSTED BY LEADING COMPANIES (LEO TAX STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.trusted-companies-section {
  padding: 75px 0 80px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  text-align: center;
}

.trusted-main-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.trusted-main-title span {
  color: #deaf05;
}

.trusted-main-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Responsive Continuous Logo Carousel (No Dots & No Arrows - Leo Tax Style) */
.company-logos-carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto 55px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.company-logos-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: logoCarouselScroll 34s linear infinite;
}

.company-logos-carousel:hover .company-logos-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.company-logos-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes logoCarouselScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.company-logo-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1e293b;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.company-logo-item i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.company-logo-item:hover {
  color: #0f172a;
  border-color: #fde047;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.company-logo-svg {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .company-logos-carousel {
    margin-bottom: 38px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
  }

  .company-logos-track {
    animation-duration: 24s;
  }

  .company-logos-group {
    gap: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  .company-logo-item {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .company-logo-item i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .company-logos-track {
    animation: none;
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
}

.trusted-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.trusted-stat-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.trusted-stat-box:hover {
  border-color: #fef08a;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(222, 175, 5, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.trusted-stat-number {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.trusted-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Split Auth & Service pages */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

  .auth-page-body {
    padding: 24px 16px 40px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .auth-nav-top {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }

  .auth-card-container,
  .auth-card-container.auth-signup {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .auth-left-pane {
    padding: 36px 24px;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  }

  .auth-right-pane {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }

  .service-hero-grid,
  .service-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .trusted-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE SECTION (Indian IT Professionals in America)
   ========================================================================== */
.it-comparison-section {
  padding: 85px 0 90px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.it-comparison-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.it-comparison-card {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #fffef7;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.it-comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
}

.it-comparison-table th {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

.it-comparison-table th.col-brand {
  text-align: center;
  width: 150px;
  background: #f9f9f9;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
  border-bottom: none;
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.it-comparison-table th.col-others {
  text-align: center;
  width: 125px;
  color: #475569;
}

.col-brand-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.col-brand-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.col-brand-name span {
  color: #deaf04;
}

.col-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
}

.it-comparison-table td {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #1e293b;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.it-comparison-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.it-comparison-table td.col-brand {
  text-align: center;
  background: #f9f9f9;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.015);
}

.it-comparison-table tr:last-child td.col-brand {
  border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px;
}

.it-comparison-table td.col-others {
  text-align: center;
}

.badge-check {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #16a34a;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.25);
}

.badge-cross {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ef4444;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
}

.it-comparison-footnote {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .it-comparison-card {
    padding: 24px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .it-comparison-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .it-comparison-table th,
  .it-comparison-table td {
    padding: 14px 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .it-comparison-table th.col-brand,
  .it-comparison-table td.col-brand {
    width: 95px;
  }

  .it-comparison-table th.col-others,
  .it-comparison-table td.col-others {
    width: 65px;
  }

  .badge-check,
  .badge-cross {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES PAGE: DUAL-SECTION (INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS SERVICES)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-tab-filter-bar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 16px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 72px;
  z-index: 40;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.services-tabs-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.service-filter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.service-filter-pill:hover,
.service-filter-pill.active {
  background: #061a33;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #061a33;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.service-filter-pill i {
  color: #deaf05;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.service-filter-pill .pill-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 24px;
  height: 22px;
  padding: 0 7px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: inherit;
}

.service-filter-pill:not(.active) .pill-count {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #475569;
}

/* Business Services Section */
.business-services-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.business-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.service-aotax-icon-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #061a33;
  color: #deaf05;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(6, 26, 51, 0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: #deaf05;
  color: #061a33;
}

.service-meta-text {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #64748b;
  display: block;
}

.service-feature-bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

.service-feature-bullets span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
}

.service-feature-bullets i {
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .business-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-tab-filter-bar {
    top: 64px;
    padding: 12px 0;
  }

  .service-filter-pill {
    padding: 9px 16px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }
}