/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Variables
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Colors */
    --clr-navy: #0a192f;
    --clr-navy-light: #112240;
    --clr-teal: #0096c7;
    --clr-teal-hover: #0077b6;
    --clr-white: #ffffff;
    --clr-bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --clr-bg-gray: #f1f5f9;
    --clr-text-main: #334155;
    --clr-text-muted: #64748b;
    --clr-border: #e2e8f0;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-main: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Spacing & Layout */
    --container-width: 1200px;
    --section-padding: 5rem 1rem;
    
    /* Shadows & Border Radius */
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Strict Header & Logo Fix (Hostinger Deployment)
   ========================================================================== */
header img,
nav img,
.navbar img,
.nav-container img,
.header-container img,
.logo img,
.logo-img,
.site-logo,
.nav-logo,
.nav-logo img,
.brand-logo,
.brand-logo img {
    width: 44px !important;
    max-width: 44px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: 44px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

header,
.navbar,
.nav-container,
.header-container {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.logo,
.nav-logo,
.brand,
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    color: var(--clr-text-main);
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.35);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Utility Classes */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.w-100 { width: 100%; }

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}

.btn i {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-teal {
    background-color: var(--clr-teal);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-teal:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-teal-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    border-color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-text {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    position: relative;
}

.btn-text::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--clr-teal);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-text:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 80px;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.logo-img {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-text {
    /* Keep the text for accessibility and as a fallback */
}

/* Header scrolled state */
.header.scrolled .nav-container {
    height: 70px;
}

.header.scrolled .logo-img {
    height: 40px;
}

.nav-links ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.nav-links a.active,
.mobile-menu a.active {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.nav-links a.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -0.45rem;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-teal), rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.35));
}

.nav-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Hamburger Menu */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 5px auto;
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: 0.4s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 999;
}

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

.mobile-menu ul {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mobile-menu li {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.mobile-menu a {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.mobile-menu a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
}

/* Hamburger Animation */
.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 80px; /* offset for fixed header */
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero-title {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-text {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About & Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.about-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.testimonials-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.quote-icon {
    color: rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.1);
    font-size: 3rem;
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
}

.stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--clr-text-main);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--clr-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active {
    background-color: var(--clr-teal);
    width: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Core Services Section
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-gray);
}

.anchor-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.anchor-divider .line {
    height: 2px;
    width: 60px;
    background-color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.anchor-divider i {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background-color: var(--clr-teal);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-link {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.service-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Returning Nationals Section
   ========================================================================== */
.returning-section {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.returning-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 600px;
}

.returning-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

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

.returning-content {
    background-color: #e0f2fe; /* light blue */
    padding: 5rem 4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.returning-sub {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.checklist {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.two-col-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.checklist i {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   How It Works Section
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.process-timeline {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    position: relative;
}

.process-step {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: var(--clr-teal);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.1);
}

.process-step h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.process-connector {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--clr-border);
    margin-top: 30px; /* half of step-number height */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-connector::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: -4px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-right: 2px solid var(--clr-border);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Benefits Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.benefits-strip {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.benefit-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.2);
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.benefit-text h4 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.benefit-text p {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact CTA Section
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.contact-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-details li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-details i {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    width: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-light);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    padding-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-col ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-teal);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.brand-card {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-teal);
}

.brand-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.brand-card-top i {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.brand-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating WhatsApp Button
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-whatsapp {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 99;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: #1ebe57;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations
   ========================================================================== */
.fade-in-section {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
    will-change: opacity, visibility;
}

.fade-in-section.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */

/* Laptop (1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .contact-left {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .contact-details {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .articles-preview-grid,
    .blog-hero-container,
    .blog-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .blog-hero-panel {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .blog-toolbar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .blog-search-shell {
        min-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Tablet (768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links, .nav-right .btn {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .hamburger {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .about-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .returning-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .returning-img-container {
        height: 300px;
    }
    
    .returning-content {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .process-timeline {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .process-connector {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .blog-hero {
        padding: 6rem 0 3.5rem;
    }

    .blog-hero-copy h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 8vw, 3.5rem);
    }
}

/* Mobile (480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .two-col-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .contact-details {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .article-preview-meta,
    .blog-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .article-preview-image {
        min-height: 180px;
    }

    .blog-intro-card,
    .blog-embed-card,
    .blog-cta-card,
    .sidebar-card {
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   New Styles added for Website Improvements
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Updates */
.hero-pretitle {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-bullets {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.hero-bullets li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-bullets i {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Trust Section Updates */
.trust-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.trust-list i {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-gray);
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.faq-question i {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question.active i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease;
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.faq-question.active + .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Latest Articles
   ========================================================================== */
.latest-articles-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.12), transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbfd 100%);
}

.latest-articles-header {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.articles-preview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.article-preview-card {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.article-preview-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.2);
}

.article-preview-image {
    min-height: 220px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9), rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.5)),
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 35%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-preview-image::before,
.article-preview-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.article-preview-image::before {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    top: -40px;
    right: -30px;
}

.article-preview-image::after {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    left: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-preview-image-alt {
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17, 34, 64, 0.96), rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.52)),
        radial-gradient(circle at left center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), transparent 38%);
}

.article-preview-image-third {
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 47, 73, 0.96), rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.46)),
        radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), transparent 34%);
}

.article-preview-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.article-category {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.article-date {
    color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.article-preview-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.latest-articles-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Page
   ========================================================================== */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

.blog-hero {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 7rem 0 4rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.24), transparent 24%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24), transparent 18%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #07172b 0%, #102a4a 55%, #0b3d5f 100%);
}

.blog-hero-container {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(280px, 0.8fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.blog-hero-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blog-hero-copy h1 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.75rem);
    line-height: 1.02;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-hero-copy p {
    max-width: 700px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.92);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-hero-panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.blog-hero-panel-card {
    width: min(100%, 360px);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}

.blog-hero-panel-card span {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.blog-hero-panel-card strong {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.blog-hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 999px;
    filter: blur(10px);
    opacity: 0.55;
    animation: floatOrb 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blog-hero-orb-one {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    top: 70px;
    right: 9%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.42), rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.05));
}

.blog-hero-orb-two {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    left: 6%;
    bottom: 30px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02));
    animation-delay: -3s;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
    padding: 1.5rem 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbfd 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.breadcrumb-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    color: var(--clr-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.breadcrumb-list li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.breadcrumb-list li:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '>';
    color: rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.7);
}

.breadcrumb-list a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.blog-intro-section,
.blog-content-section,
.blog-cta-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 5rem;
}

.blog-intro-card,
.blog-embed-card,
.blog-cta-card,
.sidebar-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.blog-intro-card {
    padding: 2rem;
    max-width: 820px;
}

.blog-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.65fr) minmax(280px, 0.72fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.blog-main-column {
    min-width: 0;
}

.blog-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-search-shell {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: min(100%, 360px);
    padding: 0.4rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95);
}

.blog-search-shell input {
    flex: 1;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-main);
}

.blog-search-shell input::placeholder {
    color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.blog-search-shell input:disabled {
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.blog-search-button {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal), var(--clr-teal-hover));
    color: var(--clr-white);
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.blog-search-button:disabled {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.blog-search-note {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.blog-embed-card {
    padding: 1rem;
}

.blog-embed-surface {
    min-height: 560px;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
    border-radius: 20px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)),
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.08), transparent 24%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

#soro-blog {
    min-height: 520px;
}

.blog-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.sidebar-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.sidebar-list a {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.sidebar-list a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.sidebar-tag-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sidebar-tag-list span {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.08);
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.sidebar-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.98), rgba(17, 34, 64, 0.98));
    border-color: rgba(17, 34, 64, 0.9);
}

.sidebar-cta-card h3,
.sidebar-cta-card p {
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.blog-cta-card {
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    text-align: center;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top center, rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.12), transparent 32%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbfd 100%);
}

.blog-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

@keyframes floatOrb {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate3d(0, -14px, 0);
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation: none !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}

/* Form Styles */
.contact-info h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-detail-item i {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-item div {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-detail-item strong {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-detail-item a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group input[type="tel"],
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-main);
    transition: var(--transition);
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--clr-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 150, 199, 0.1);
}

.radio-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.radio-group label {
    font-weight: normal;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-message {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-message.success {
    background-color: #dcfce7;
    color: #166534;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.form-message.error {
    background-color: #fee2e2;
    color: #991b1b;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

/* Footer Adjustments */
.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.contact-footer p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.footer-policy-links {
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.footer-policy-links a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-policy-links a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Responsive updates for new sections */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Cookie Banner
   ========================================== */
.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.cookie-banner.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-banner-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.cookie-banner-text p {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cookie-banner-text a {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cookie-banner-text a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal-hover);
}

.cookie-banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.cookie-banner-actions .btn {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cookie-banner-actions .btn-outline-navy {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.cookie-banner-actions .btn-outline-navy:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cookie-banner-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .cookie-banner-actions {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}