/*
Theme Name: Fences & Firepits LLC
Theme URI: https://fencesandfirepits.com/
Author: Fences & Firepits Development Team
Author URI: https://fencesandfirepits.com/
Description: Custom high-performance 2026 WordPress theme for Fences & Firepits LLC. Features a 1450px wide container architecture, interactive fence cost calculator, dynamic FAQ accordions, lead generation modal, and case study post type.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: fences-and-firepits
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   FENCES & FIREPITS LLC - 2026 X-FACTOR REDESIGN STYLESHEET
   Brand Palette: Warm Gold, Midnight Forest Green, Crisp White Background
   Max-Width: 1450px Uniform Grid
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core Brand Colors */
  --color-primary: #0a1f16;        /* Deep Forest Green */
  --color-primary-light: #133326;  /* Forest Green Medium */
  --color-primary-dark: #00160e;   /* Midnight Forest Slate */
  
  --color-gold: #c5a059;           /* Signature Warm Gold */
  --color-gold-hover: #b38d45;     /* Darker Gold on hover */
  --color-gold-light: #f0dbb5;     /* Light Gold / Champagne */
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  --color-gold-subtle: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);

  /* Neutrals & Surfaces */
  --color-bg-white: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-subtle: #f8faf8;
  --color-bg-secondary: #f8faf8;
  --color-bg-card: #ffffff;
  --color-border: rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.1);
  --color-border-light: rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.08);
  --color-border-hover: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);

  --color-text-main: #14201a;
  --color-text-secondary: #52635a;
  --color-text-muted: #52635a;
  --color-text-light: #7e8f88;
  --color-text-inverse: #ffffff;

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

  /* Elevation / Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.1);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.14);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  --shadow-dark: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 22, 14, 0.35);

  /* Radius */
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  
  /* Container - Uniform 1450px across all sections */
  --container-max: 1450px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}

img, video, canvas, svg {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

table, .entry-content table {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.table-responsive,
.entry-content table {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

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

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

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

/* --- Global Section Padding & Breathing Room (2026 Polish) --- */
.section-padding {
  padding: 95px 0 !important;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 70px 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 50px 0 !important;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }
}

/* --- Typography Utilities --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.18;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

/* --- Badge Tag (Fit Content, Flexible Wrap) --- */
.badge-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
  width: fit-content !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  align-self: flex-start;
  white-space: normal !important;
  word-break: break-word !important;
  overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  line-height: 1.35;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08);
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.badge-tag.badge-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 160, 0.3);
}

.badge-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

/* --- Buttons & CTAs with X-Factor Sheen --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #c5a059 50%, #b38d45 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-gold-glow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-gold::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  transition: all 0.75s ease;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-gold:hover::after {
  left: 120%;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #deb745 0%, #cfa860 50%, #bf974d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-primary-dark {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-primary-dark:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 1.025rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Announcement Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 101;
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.top-bar-highlight {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

.top-bar-socials a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar-socials, .top-bar-item.hide-mobile {
    display: none;
  }
  .top-bar-inner {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Header / Sticky Navbar (1450px)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.main-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: height var(--transition-base);
}

.main-header.is-scrolled .header-container {
  height: 70px;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.brand-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item.active .nav-link {
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 270px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

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

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dropdown-link svg {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Header CTAs */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-phone-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-phone-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.phone-icon-wrap {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.phone-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.phone-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.phone-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.phone-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.mobile-toggle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* WordPress Admin Bar Sticky Offset */
.admin-bar .main-header {
  top: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 782px) {
  .admin-bar .main-header {
    top: 46px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1220px) {
  nav.nav-menu,
  .nav-menu,
  .menu-primary-menu-container,
  .menu-primary-navigation-container,
  ul.nav-menu {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .header-actions .btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .header-container {
    height: 70px;
    padding-left: 22px !important;
    padding-right: 22px !important;
  }

  .header-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  /* Single, unified, premium gold circular phone button */
  .header-phone-box {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    min-width: 42px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a059 0%, #b38d45 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .header-phone-box:hover,
  .header-phone-box:active {
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45) !important;
  }

  .header-phone-box .phone-text-wrap {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-phone-box .phone-icon-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .header-phone-box .phone-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 19px !important;
    height: 19px !important;
    fill: #ffffff !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
  }

  /* Clean, matched-height hamburger toggle button */
  .mobile-toggle {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    min-width: 42px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border) !important;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.05) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle:hover,
  .mobile-toggle:active {
    background: var(--color-bg-subtle) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
    color: var(--color-gold-hover) !important;
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle svg {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 38px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .header-container {
    height: 68px;
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
  }

  .header-actions {
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .header-phone-box {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    min-width: 40px !important;
  }

  .header-phone-box .phone-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 17px !important;
    height: 17px !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    min-width: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle svg {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 34px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }

  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer (2026 Sleek Off-Canvas) */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 340px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer-content {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.mobile-nav-list,
.mobile-drawer-content .menu-primary-menu-container,
.mobile-drawer-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 16px 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-nav-list li,
.mobile-drawer-content li {
  list-style: none;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.mobile-nav-list a,
.mobile-drawer-content li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-list a:hover,
.mobile-drawer-content li > a:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.mobile-drawer-content .sub-menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding-left: 14px;
  margin: 4px 0 8px 6px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold-light);
}

.mobile-drawer-content .sub-menu li a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section - 2026 Redesign with X-Factor
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.04) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 50%),
              #ffffff;
  padding: 70px 0 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 22px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.4vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-title .highlight-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a059 0%, #b38d45 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.025rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  width: 100%;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.trust-item svg {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2px;
}

/* Hero Media Showcase */
.hero-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-main-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  height: 520px;
}

.hero-carousel-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out, transform 6s ease-out;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.05) 0%, rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-floating-quote-box {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.quote-box-text h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.quote-box-text p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-floating-badge span {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 40px 0 60px;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .hero-main-card {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7.5vw, 2.4rem);
  }
  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .hero-main-card {
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .hero-floating-quote-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 14px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-floating-quote-box .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-floating-badge {
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-trust-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 2: Local Quality Installation (Bento Section)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-local-quality {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.bento-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.bento-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
}

.section-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.4vw, 2.85rem);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.bento-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Feature Check Grid */
.feature-checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 8px 0 16px;
  list-style: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.feature-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.check-icon-circle {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Bento Visual Side */
.bento-visual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 20px;
}

.bento-img-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.bento-img-card.card-tall {
  grid-column: 2 / 3;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.bento-img-card.card-tall img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.bento-img-card.card-wide {
  grid-column: 1 / 2;
  height: 200px;
}

.bento-img-card.card-wide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.bento-stat-card {
  grid-column: 1 / 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f16 0%, #00160e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .bento-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .bento-visual-grid {
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .section-local-quality {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }
  .feature-checklist {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .bento-visual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    grid-template-rows: auto !important;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .bento-img-card.card-tall {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
    min-height: 220px;
  }
  .bento-img-card.card-wide {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    height: 180px;
  }
  .bento-stat-card {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    padding: 22px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 3: Trusted Charlotte Fence Contractor (Rich Forest Green)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-contractor-pillars {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #00160e 0%, #0a1f16 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-contractor-pillars::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.pillars-featured-img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  height: 500px;
}

.pillars-featured-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.pillars-content-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 30px;
}

.pillars-content-side h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.3vw, 2.85rem);
}

.pillars-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
}

.pillar-icon-box svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pillars-grid-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .pillars-featured-img {
    height: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section-pillars {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }
  .pillars-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .pillar-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 4: Services Bento Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.section-services {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-header-center .badge-tag {
  align-self: center;
}

.section-header-center p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

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

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.service-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
}

.service-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.service-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(10, 31, 22, 0.88);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 16px;
}

.service-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.service-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.service-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .section-services {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }
  .services-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .service-card-body {
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 5: 2026 Interactive Instant Fence Cost Calculator
   ========================================================================== */
.section-calculator {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.calculator-card-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.calc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.calc-controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 26px;
}

.calc-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.material-pills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.calc-pill-radio {
  display: none;
}

.calc-pill-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
}

.calc-pill-label:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.calc-pill-radio:checked + .calc-pill-label {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--color-gold);
}

.pill-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.pill-desc {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Range Slider */
.slider-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.slider-val-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.calc-range-slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #e2e8f0;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.calc-range-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.calc-range-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Gate Buttons */
.gate-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.gate-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.gate-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Calculator Result Summary Box */
.calc-summary-box {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1f16 0%, #00160e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.calc-summary-top h4 {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.calc-estimate-display {
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.calc-price-range {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.calc-price-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.calc-breakdown-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.calc-breakdown-list li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .section-calculator {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }
  .calc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .calculator-card-wrap {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .material-pills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .calculator-card-wrap {
    padding: 20px 14px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .calc-price-range {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.3rem) !important;
  }
  .calc-summary-box {
    padding: 26px 18px !important;
  }
  .gate-btn-group {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .gate-btn {
    min-width: calc(50% - 6px);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 6: Our 4-Step Fence Installation Process
   ========================================================================== */
.section-process {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.process-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.process-step-num {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.process-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.process-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section-process {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .process-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 7: Google Reviews & Trustindex Social Proof Wall
   ========================================================================== */
.section-reviews {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

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

.trustindex-badge-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-google-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.trust-score-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.reviews-carousel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}

.review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.review-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.review-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.reviewer-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.reviewer-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.reviewer-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.reviewer-source {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.review-body {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.review-verified-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .reviews-carousel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .section-reviews {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }
  .reviews-carousel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 8: Interactive FAQ Accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.section-faq {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

.faq-left-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.faq-accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

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

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
}

.faq-item.is-active {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: transparent;
  gap: 16px;
}

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

.faq-toggle-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-answer-pane {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 26px 26px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .faq-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .faq-left-sticky {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section-faq {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }
  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 18px 18px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 9: Service Areas (Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-service-areas {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.counties-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.county-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.county-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.county-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.county-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.county-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.county-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.city-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.city-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.city-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* HOA Badge Banner */
.hoa-compliance-banner {
  margin-top: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f16 0%, #00160e 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hoa-badge-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.hoa-badge-img {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hoa-text-wrap h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hoa-text-wrap p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .counties-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .hoa-compliance-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .hoa-badge-content {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section-service-areas {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }
  .county-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .city-pills-wrap {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .city-pill {
    padding: 7px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .hoa-compliance-banner .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .zip-checker-form {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .zip-checker-form input,
  .zip-checker-form button {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 10: High-Impact Bottom CTA Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.section-cta-banner {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.cta-box-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f16 0%, #00160e 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 64px 56px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.cta-box-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-box-content {
  max-width: 650px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cta-box-content h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
}

.cta-box-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.cta-box-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .cta-box-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }
  .cta-box-content {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .cta-box-buttons {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer,
.main-footer {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding: 90px 0 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-col h4,
.footer-col-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-about p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

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

.footer-links-list a,
.footer-nav a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover,
.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links,
.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a,
.footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover,
.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Quote Request Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  display: none !important;
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  background: rgba(0, 22, 14, 0.82) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.modal-backdrop.is-open {
  display: flex !important;
}

.modal-window,
.modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  position: relative;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.modal-backdrop.is-open .modal-window,
.modal-backdrop.is-open .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn,
.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #ef4444;
}

.modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.modal-header p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

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

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-gold-glow);
}

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

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Floating Action Bar (2026 Mobile Conversion Engine)
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-floating-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 99;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.mobile-floating-bar .btn {
  flex: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-floating-bar {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Subpages & Service Layouts (2026 X-Factor Engine)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  padding: 80px 0 60px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%), #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.page-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 50px 0 40px 0;
  }
  .page-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
}

.service-card .service-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card .service-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card .service-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

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

.pricing-detail-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.pricing-detail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pricing-detail-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .pricing-detail-card > div:first-child {
    min-height: 220px !important;
  }
}

/* Features Grid & Pillars */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Subpage Section Architecture (1450px Uniform Full-Width Practice)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Full-Width Section Header */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.section-header .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-header .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 2. Global Full-Width Section Panel (Full 1450px Container - No artificial shrink) */
.section-panel {
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.section-panel.bg-secondary {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.section-panel-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.section-panel-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-panel {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
}

/* 3. Global Full-Width Section Box */
.section-full-box {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-full-box-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
}

/* 4. Global 3-Column Value Grid (Full 1450px Container) */
.grid-3-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .grid-3-cols {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .grid-3-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.value-card-item {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.value-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.value-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.value-card-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.value-card-item p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 5. Global Process Cards (Full 1450px Container) */
.process-step-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.process-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.process-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 6. Global Full-Width Trust / Banner Card */
.trust-banner-card {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 56px 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.trust-banner-card p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trust-banner-card {
    padding: 36px 20px;
  }
}




/* WordPress Navigation Menu Compatibility (Desktop Only: min-width 1221px) */
@media (min-width: 1221px) {
  .nav-menu,
  .menu-primary-menu-container,
  .menu-primary-menu-container > ul,
  ul.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    list-style: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .nav-item,
  .menu-primary-menu-container li,
  ul.nav-menu > li {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
  }

  .nav-link,
  .menu-primary-menu-container > ul > li > a,
  ul.nav-menu > li > a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .nav-link:hover, 
  .nav-item.active .nav-link,
  .menu-primary-menu-container > ul > li:hover > a,
  .menu-primary-menu-container > ul > li.current-menu-item > a,
  ul.nav-menu > li:hover > a,
  ul.nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a {
    color: var(--color-gold-hover);
    background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  }

  .nav-dropdown,
  .menu-primary-menu-container .sub-menu,
  ul.nav-menu .sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 270px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    padding: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 200;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown,
  .menu-primary-menu-container li:hover > .sub-menu,
  ul.nav-menu li:hover > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .dropdown-link,
  .menu-primary-menu-container .sub-menu > li > a,
  ul.nav-menu .sub-menu > li > a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .dropdown-link:hover,
  .menu-primary-menu-container .sub-menu > li > a:hover,
  ul.nav-menu .sub-menu > li > a:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
    color: var(--color-gold-hover);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL BULLETPROOF MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS & UNIFORM GUTTERS (2026 AUDIT)
   Strictly enforces zero overflow, common horizontal gutters, fluid media,
   and wrap-safe text/buttons across all phone devices (320px–480px–768px).
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Box Sizing & Viewport Containment */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* 2. Global Text & Heading Word-Break Protection */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
p, a, span, li, button,
.hero-title, .hero-tagline, .hero-subtitle,
.section-heading, .section-title, .section-subtitle,
.badge-tag, .phone-number, .brand-name {
  overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  word-wrap: break-word !important;
}

/* 3. Universal Media & Image Fluidity Constraints */
img, video, iframe, svg, picture, canvas {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.hero-visual-wrap,
.hero-main-card,
.pillars-featured-img,
.bento-img-card,
.service-img-wrap,
.service-card img,
.gallery-item img,
.pricing-img-col,
.entry-content img,
.featured-image-wrap img,
.bento-img-card img,
.bento-visual-grid img,
.pricing-detail-card img {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
}

/* 4. Common Horizontal Gutter Across All Screen Sections (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Strict 20px edge margin/padding alignment for all containers */
  .container,
  .header-container,
  .top-bar-inner,
  .site-main > section > .container,
  .page-hero > .container,
  .site-footer > .container {
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }

  /* Internal Card Paddings (Uniform 24px 18px across all components) */
  .section-panel,
  .trust-banner-card,
  .hoa-compliance-banner,
  .cta-box-container,
  .calculator-card-wrap,
  .calc-summary-box,
  .calc-output-box,
  .service-card-body,
  .county-card,
  .pillar-card,
  .process-card,
  .review-card,
  .feature-card,
  .pricing-detail-card > div:last-child,
  .pricing-detail-card > div[style*="padding: 36px"],
  [style*="padding: 48px"],
  [style*="padding: 40px"],
  [style*="padding: 56px"] {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Buttons & Action Groups Wrapping & Full-Width Stacking */
  .btn {
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .hero-actions,
  .hero-cta-group,
  .cta-box-buttons,
  .hero-actions-group,
  .service-hero-ctas,
  .service-card-footer {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn,
  .hero-cta-group .btn,
  .cta-box-buttons .btn,
  .hero-actions-group .btn,
  .service-hero-ctas .btn,
  .service-card-footer .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Universal Multi-Column Grid Collapse to 1 Column */
  .features-grid,
  .services-grid,
  .services-bento-grid,
  .bento-intro-grid,
  .bento-visual-grid,
  .pillars-grid-wrap,
  .pillars-cards-grid,
  .calc-grid,
  .material-pills-grid,
  .process-grid,
  .reviews-carousel-grid,
  .faq-layout-grid,
  .counties-grid,
  .footer-grid,
  .pricing-detail-card,
  .grid-3-cols,
  .page-hero-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  [style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Responsive Typography Scales */
  h1, .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.5vw, 2.35rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
  }
  h2, .section-heading, .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5.5vw, 1.95rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
  }
  h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4.5vw, 1.45rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  /* Tables & Responsive Wrappers */
  table {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  th, td {
    padding: 12px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  }
}

/* 5. Ultra-Compact Phones (<= 380px) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .container,
  .header-container,
  .top-bar-inner,
  .site-main > section > .container,
  .page-hero > .container,
  .site-footer > .container {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
  }

  .section-panel,
  .trust-banner-card,
  .hoa-compliance-banner,
  .cta-box-container,
  .calculator-card-wrap,
  .calc-summary-box,
  .calc-output-box,
  .service-card-body,
  .county-card,
  .pillar-card,
  .process-card,
  .review-card,
  .feature-card,
  .pricing-detail-card > div:last-child,
  .pricing-detail-card > div[style*="padding: 36px"],
  [style*="padding: 48px"],
  [style*="padding: 40px"],
  [style*="padding: 56px"] {
    padding: 20px 14px !important;
  }

  .btn {
    padding-left: 14px !important;
    padding-right: 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
}

/* 6. Forms, Inputs, and Modals Mobile Tuning (<= 600px) */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .zip-checker-form {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .zip-checker-form input,
  .zip-checker-form button,
  .zip-checker-form .form-input,
  .zip-checker-form .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .modal-window,
  .modal-card {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    width: 95% !important;
    max-width: 95% !important;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
}