/* ==================================
   1. CSS Variables
================================== */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --primary-color: #1E8CA5; /* Softer, more professional teal */
  --primary-dark: #154A66; /* Deeper, richer blue */
  --secondary-color: #FF7043; /* Warmer, more vibrant orange */
  --accent-color: #28B463; /* Slightly deeper green */
  --background-color: #FFFFFF;
  --light-background: #F5F7FA; /* Softer light background */
  --text-color: #333333; /* Slightly darker text for better readability */
  --text-light: #6C757D;
  --border-color: #E1E5EB; /* Softer border color */

  /* Typography */
  --font-primary: 'Poppins', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-secondary: 'Open Sans', 'Roboto', sans-serif;
  --font-size-base: 1rem;
  --font-size-lg: 1.125rem;
  --font-size-sm: 0.875rem;
  --line-height-base: 1.6;

  /* Spacing */
  --spacer: 1rem;
  --spacer-sm: calc(var(--spacer) * 0.5);
  --spacer-lg: calc(var(--spacer) * 1.5);
  --spacer-xl: calc(var(--spacer) * 3);

  /* Breakpoints */
  --breakpoint-sm: 576px;
  --breakpoint-md: 768px;
  --breakpoint-lg: 992px;
  --breakpoint-xl: 1200px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 0.125rem 0.25rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.075);
  --shadow: 0 0.5rem 1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==================================
   2. Base Styles
================================== */
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: var(--line-height-base);
  color: var(--text-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 5px;
}

/* ==================================
   3. Typography
================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.625rem;
}

h5 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
}

h6 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

p {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease-in-out;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==================================
   4. Buttons
================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  vertical-align: middle;
  user-select: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn:focus,
.btn:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), #e65100);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  border-radius: 50px; /* More rounded corners */
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e65100, var(--secondary-color));
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.btn-primary:hover:before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
  color: #fff;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background-color: #1a8282;
  border-color: #177575;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* ==================================
   5. Top Bar
================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), #0f344d);
  color: white;
  padding: 0.5rem 0; /* Reduced padding */
  display: block;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.contact-info span {
  margin-right: 1rem;
}

.contact-info i {
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.social-icons a {
  color: white;
  margin-left: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* ==================================
   6. Header
================================== */
.site-header {
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.site-branding {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.5rem 0; /* Reduced padding */
}

.site-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.site-title a {
  color: var(--text-color);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-description {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--text-color);
  margin: 3px 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.main-navigation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 0.5rem 0; /* Reduced padding */
  flex: 2;
}

.header-cta {
  margin-left: 0.5rem; /* Reduced margin */
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.header-cta .btn-primary {
  font-size: 0.9rem; /* Slightly reduced font size */
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; /* Reduced padding */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.4);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==================================
   7. Main Navigation Menu
================================== */
.main-navigation ul {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.main-navigation li {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 0.75rem;
}

.main-navigation a {
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease-in-out;
}

.main-navigation a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ==================================
   8. Hero Section
================================== */
.hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.9), rgba(21, 74, 102, 0.95)), url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  color: white;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: white;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-weight: 300;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.hero-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-elements {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.certifications {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.cert-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(32, 160, 160, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.cert-badge i {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.trust-badge i {
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ==================================
   9. Sections
================================== */
.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==================================
   10. Services Section
================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.service-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.service-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.service-card p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ==================================
   11. Why Choose Us Section
================================== */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.feature-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.feature-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.feature-item h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.feature-item p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ==================================
   12. Pricing Section
================================== */
.pricing-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  z-index: 1;
}

.pricing-table-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
  animation-fill-mode: both;
  height: 100%;
}

.pricing-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.pricing-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.pricing-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.pricing-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.03), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.03));
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.pricing-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pricing-card:not(.featured):hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), rgba(240, 248, 255, 0.95));
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation-delay: 0.15s !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), rgba(255, 245, 240, 0.95));
}

.pricing-card.featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.4);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.3));
}

.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: -30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), #e65100);
  color: white;
  padding: 5px 35px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  width: 160px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.4);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 112, 67, 0);
  }
}

.pricing-badge:hover {
  animation: none;
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.pricing-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-title:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.pricing-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.pricing-price {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.pricing-header p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.pricing-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  text-align: left;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-features li {
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.pricing-features li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.pricing-features li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-right: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(40, 180, 99, 0.1);
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pricing-features li:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  background: rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.2);
}

.pricing-cta {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.pricing-cta .btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-cta .btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.pricing-cta .btn:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.pricing-notes {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.05), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.05));
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  animation: fadeIn 1s ease-out;
}

.pricing-notes h3 {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pricing-notes ul {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 1rem auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-notes li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Responsive adjustments for pricing section */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  
  .pricing-card.featured {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  
  .pricing-card.featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-10px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .pricing-card.featured {
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }
  
  .pricing-card.featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-10px);
  }
  
  .pricing-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 4px 30px;
    width: 140px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .pricing-card.featured {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  
  .pricing-card.featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-5px);
  }
  
  .pricing-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 3px 25px;
    width: 130px;
  }
  
  .pricing-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .pricing-amount {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==================================
   13. Testimonials Section
================================== */
.testimonials-slider {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-rating {
  color: #FFD700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-content {
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-content::before {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 4rem;
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.5rem;
  left: -1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  opacity: 0.2;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

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

.author-image {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-right: 1rem;
}

.author-info h4 {
  margin: 0;
}

.author-info p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* Mini Testimonial (for Why Choose Us section) */
.mini-testimonial {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.mini-testimonial::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 15px solid transparent;
  border-right: 15px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 15px solid var(--border-color);
}

.mini-testimonial .testimonial-content {
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.mini-testimonial .testimonial-content::before {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 3rem;
  position: absolute;
  top: -1rem;
  left: -1rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  opacity: 0.2;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.mini-testimonial .testimonial-author {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ==================================
   14. Gallery Section
================================== */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gallery-item {
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--background-color);
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.gallery-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-caption {
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.gallery-caption h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.gallery-caption p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==================================
   15. FAQ Section
================================== */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
  content: "−";
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  max-height: 500px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.faq-item.active {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* ==================================
   16. Blog Section
================================== */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.blog-image {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-thumbnail-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.post-thumbnail {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.post-card {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.post-thumbnail-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
}

.post-thumbnail {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.post-thumbnail img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.blog-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-content h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.blog-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ==================================
   17. Homepage Specific Styles
================================== */
.hero-trust-elements {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.intro-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  width: 25%;
}

.stat-item h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.stat-item p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.intro-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.9), rgba(21, 74, 102, 0.95)), url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  color: white;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.intro-highlight-content {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.intro-highlight-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: white;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.intro-highlight-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-weight: 300;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.intro-highlight-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .intro-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .stat-item {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
  }
  
  .intro-highlight {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==================================
   23. Comparison Page Styles
================================== */

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.9), rgba(21, 74, 102, 0.95)), url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  color: white;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: white;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-weight: 300;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.hero-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-elements {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.certifications {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.cert-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(32, 160, 160, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.cert-badge i {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.trust-badge i {
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Section Styles */
.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Cost Data Grid */
.cost-data-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.cost-card {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cost-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.cost-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.03), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.03));
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cost-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.cost-header h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cost-header h3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.cost-range {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.cost-details {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.cost-details li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.cost-details li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.providers {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.provider {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.provider:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Additional Cost Factors */
.factors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.factor-item {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.factor-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.factor-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.factor-item:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.factor-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.factor-item:hover .factor-icon {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.factor-item h3 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.factor-item p {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.factor-item .providers.small {
  justify-content: center;
}

.factor-item .provider {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.comparison-table-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--background-color);
}

.comparison-table thead {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: white;
}

.comparison-table th {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comparison-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-table tr:hover {
  background-color: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.03);
}

.comparison-table .metric {
  background-color: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.05);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: rgba(245, 247, 250, 0.5);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even):hover {
  background-color: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.05);
}

/* Cost Calculator */
.cost-calculator {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.calculator-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.form-group select,
.form-group input {
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--background-color);
}

.form-group select:focus,
.form-group input:focus {
  outline: 0;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.25);
  background: #fff;
}

#calculate-btn {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.calculator-result {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.05), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.05));
  border-radius: 1rem;
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.calculator-result h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.cost-range-display {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
  content: "−";
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  max-height: 500px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.faq-item.active {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .cost-data-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  }
  
  .factors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  }
  
  .cost-calculator {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  
  .hero-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .cost-data-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .factors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .cost-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .factor-item {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cost-calculator {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .calculator-result {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cost-range-display {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cta-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.hero-title {
		font-size: 1.75rem;
	}
	
	.hero-subtitle {
		font-size: 1rem;
	}
	
	.section-title h2 {
		font-size: 1.5rem;
	}
	
	.cost-range {
		font-size: 1.25rem;
	}
	
	.comparison-table th,
	.comparison-table td {
		padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
		font-size: 0.9rem;
	}

}

.contact-form input[type="submit"]:focus,
.contact-form button[type="submit"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.3);
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
.contact-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--background-color);
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus,
.contact-form select:focus {
  outline: 0;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.25);
  background: #fff;
}

/* Compact form styling for services page */
#contact .contact-form {
  max-width: 600px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(245, 247, 250, 0.9));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
}

#contact .contact-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

#contact .contact-form input,
#contact .contact-form textarea,
#contact .contact-form select {
  padding: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
}

#contact .contact-form input[type="submit"],
#contact .contact-form button[type="submit"] {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), #e65100);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.3);
}

#contact .contact-form input[type="submit"]:hover,
#contact .contact-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e65100, var(--secondary-color));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.4);
}

.contact-info-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.contact-info-list li {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-list li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contact-info-list i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-right: 1rem;
  min-width: 30px;
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-list li:hover i {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==================================
   18. Contact Form
================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-form {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(245, 247, 250, 0.9));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

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

.form-group select,
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.15s ease-in-out;
  background-color: var(--background-color);
}

.form-group select:focus,
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  outline: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.25);
}

/* Compact form styling for services page */
#contact .contact-form {
  max-width: 600px;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(245, 247, 250, 0.9));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

#contact .contact-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

#contact .contact-form input,
#contact .contact-form textarea,
#contact .contact-form select {
  padding: 0.85rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
}

#contact .contact-form input[type="submit"],
#contact .contact-form button[type="submit"] {
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), #e65100);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.3);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  width: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#contact .contact-form input[type="submit"]:hover,
#contact .contact-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e65100, var(--secondary-color));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.4);
}

#contact .contact-form input[type="submit"]:focus,
#contact .contact-form button[type="submit"]:focus {
  outline: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.25);
}

.contact-info-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.contact-info-list li {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-list li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contact-info-list i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-right: 1rem;
  min-width: 30px;
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-list li:hover i {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==================================
   19. Footer
================================== */
.site-footer {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E8CA5, #154A66);
	color: white;
	margin-top: 0rem;
	border-top: none;
}

.footer-widgets {
	padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
	border-bottom: none;
}

.footer-columns {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 2rem;
	align-items: stretch;
	justify-content: space-around;
	width: 100%;
}

.footer-column {
	flex: 1 1 22%; /* 4 columns, 22% each with gap */
	min-width: 220px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	padding: 1.5rem;
	min-height: 280px;
	background: transparent;
	border-radius: 0;
	box-shadow: none;
	border: none;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-column:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-column h3 {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
	position: relative;
	padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	color: white;
}

.footer-column h3::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 50px;
	height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(to right, white, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7));
	border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-column > p {
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	line-height: 1.5;
	flex-grow: 1;
}

.footer-column ul {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
	flex-grow: 1;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-column ul li {
	margin-bottom: 0;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-column ul li a {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	padding: 0.25rem 0;
	display: block;
	border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
	color: white;
	border-bottom-color: white;
	padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1rem;
	flex-grow: 1;
	margin-top: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form p {
	margin-bottom: 0;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.newsletter-form .input-group {
	display: flex;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	align-items: center;
}

.newsletter-form input {
	padding: 0.75rem;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	border-radius: 0.375rem;
	flex: 1;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
	color: white;
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
	border-color: white;
	outline: none;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.newsletter-form button {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
	background: white;
	color: #154A66;
	border: none;
	border-radius: 0.375rem;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.footer-bottom {
	background: rgba(15, 52, 77, 0.9);
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	padding: 1.5rem 0;
	position: relative;
}

.footer-bottom::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	height: 1px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-bottom-content {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 1rem;
	max-width: 1200px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 1rem;
}

.copyright {
	flex: 1;
	text-align: left;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-links a {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
	border-radius: 4px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
	color: white;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Desktop footer adjustments */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
	.footer-columns {
		flex-wrap: nowrap;
		gap: 1rem;
		justify-content: space-between;
	}
	
	.footer-column {
		flex: 0 1 calc(25% - 0.75rem);
		min-width: 0;
	}
}

/* Responsive adjustments for footer */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
	.footer-columns {
		gap: 1.5rem;
		justify-content: center;
	}
	
	.footer-column {
		min-width: 200px;
		max-width: none;
		flex: 1 1 45%;
	}
	
	.footer-bottom-content {
		flex-direction: column;
		text-align: left;
		gap: 1rem;
	}
	
	.footer-links {
		order: -1;
		width: 100%;
		justify-content: center;
	}
	
	.copyright {
		order: 1;
		text-align: left;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.footer-widgets {
		padding: 2rem 0;
	}
	
	.footer-column {
		flex: 1 1 100%;
		min-width: 100%;
		min-height: auto;
		margin-bottom: 1rem;
	}
	
	.newsletter-form .input-group {
		flex-direction: column;
	}
	
	.newsletter-form button {
		align-self: stretch;
	}
	
	
	.payment-icons {
		justify-content: center;
	}
	
	.footer-bottom-content {
		gap: 0.5rem;
	}
	
	.footer-links {
		gap: 1rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.footer-column {
		padding: 1rem;
	}
	
	.footer-column h3 {
		font-size: 1.125rem;
	}
	
	.cert-badge {
		font-size: 0.8rem;
		padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
	}
	
	.contact-info li i {
		font-size: 1rem;
		margin-right: 0.5rem;
	}
	
}

/* ==================================
   20. Mobile Sticky CTA
================================== */
.mobile-cta {
  display: none;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  }
}

/* Add a new animation for the button */
@keyframes shine {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }
}

/* ==================================
   21. Responsive Design
================================== */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .top-bar {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.header-content {
		display: flex;
		align-items: center;
		justify-content: space-between;
		position: relative;
	}
	
	.menu-toggle {
		display: flex;
		position: absolute;
		right: 0;
		top: 50%;
		transform: translateY(-50%);
		z-index: 1002;
	}
	
	.site-branding {
		flex: none;
		margin-bottom: 0;
	}
	
	.main-navigation {
		display: none;
		position: absolute;
		top: 100%;
		right: 0;
		width: 100%;
		max-width: 300px;
		background: var(--background-color);
		flex-direction: column;
		box-shadow: var(--shadow);
		padding: 1rem 0;
		z-index: 1001;
		border-radius: 0 0 0.5rem 0.5rem;
	}
	
	.main-navigation.show {
		display: flex;
	}
	
	.main-navigation ul {
		display: flex;
		flex-direction: column;
		width: 100%;
	}
	
	.main-navigation li {
		margin: 0;
		width: 100%;
	}
	
	.main-navigation a {
		display: block;
		padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
	}
	
	.header-cta {
		display: none;
	}
	
	.hero-section {
		padding: 2rem 0;
	}
	
	.hero-content {
		padding: 1rem 0;
	}
	
	.hero-title {
		font-size: 1.75rem;
	}
	
	.section {
		padding: 2rem 0;
	}
	
	.footer-bottom-content {
		flex-direction: column;
		text-align: center;
	}
	
	.footer-links {
		margin-top: 1rem;
	}
	
	.footer-links a {
		margin: 0 0.5rem;
	}
	
	/* Mobile Sticky CTA */
	.mobile-cta {
		display: block;
		position: fixed;
		bottom: 0;
		left: 0;
		right: 0;
		background: linear-gradient(135deg, white, #f5f7fa);
		padding: 1rem;
		box-shadow: 0 -5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
		text-align: center;
		z-index: 999;
		border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
	}
	
	.mobile-cta .btn {
		width: 100%;
		padding: 1.2rem;
		font-size: 1.2rem;
		background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), #e65100);
		border: none;
		font-weight: 700;
		letter-spacing: 1px;
		text-transform: uppercase;
		border-radius: 50px;
		box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.4);
	}
	
	.mobile-cta .btn:hover {
		background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e65100, var(--secondary-color));
		transform: translateY(-3px);
		box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.5);
	}
	
	.mobile-cta .btn:active {
		transform: translateY(-1px);
		box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.4);
	}
	
	/* Enhanced mobile responsiveness for blog single page */
	.container {
		padding: 0 15px;
	}
	
	.row {
		flex-direction: column;
	}
	
	.col-md-8,
	.col-md-4 {
		width: 100% !important;
		padding: 0;
		margin-bottom: 2rem;
	}
	
	.sidebar {
		order: 2;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
  
  h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .hero-cta {
    display: block;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
  }
  
  .hero-trust-elements {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .trust-badge {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  /* Top bar has been removed as per user preference */
  
  .newsletter-form .input-group {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* ==================================
   22. Content Layout with Sidebar
================================== */
/* Layout fix for single post */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 5px;
}

.row {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.col-md-8 {
	width: 66.666%;
	padding: 5px;
}

.col-md-4 {
	width: 33.333%;
	padding: 5px;
}

.content-area {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.widget-area {
  background: var(--light-background);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.widget-area:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.sidebar .widget {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar .widget:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sidebar .widget:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.no-sidebar .site-content {
  display: block;
}

.no-sidebar .content-area {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.widget-area .widget {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.widget-area .widget-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: -1.5rem -1.5rem 1rem -1.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: white;
  border-radius: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.widget-area ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.widget-area ul li {
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.widget-area ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.widget-area ul li:hover {
  background: var(--light-background);
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
}

.widget-area ul li:hover::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.widget-area ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.widget-area a {
  color: var(--text-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.widget-area a::before {
  content: "\f0da";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.widget-area a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.widget-area a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  left: 0.25rem;
}

/* Recent Posts Widget */
.widget_recent_entries ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.widget_recent_entries .post-date {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Categories Widget */
.widget_categories ul li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.widget_categories ul li .post-count {
  color: var(--text-light);
  background: var(--light-background);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* Tags Widget */
.widget_tag_cloud .tagcloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.widget_tag_cloud a {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--background-color);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0.25rem;
}

.widget_tag_cloud a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.widget_tag_cloud a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: white !important;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.widget_tag_cloud a:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

/* Search Widget */
.widget_search .search-form {
  display: flex;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.widget_search .search-field {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  background: var(--background-color);
}

.widget_search .search-field:focus {
  outline: 0;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.25);
  background: #fff;
}

.widget_search .search-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 0.5rem 0.5rem 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.widget_search .search-submit::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.widget_search .search-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary-color));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.widget_search .search-submit:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

/* Calendar Widget */
.widget_calendar {
  text-align: center;
}

.widget_calendar table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.widget_calendar caption {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: white;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.375rem 0.375rem 0 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.widget_calendar th,
.widget_calendar td {
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.widget_calendar thead th {
  background: var(--light-background);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.widget_calendar tfoot td {
  padding: 0.25rem;
}

.widget_calendar tfoot a {
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Text Widget */
.textwidget {
  padding: 1rem 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Post Navigation Styles */
.post-navigation {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.nav-previous,
.nav-next {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--light-background);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nav-previous:hover,
.nav-next:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.nav-previous a,
.nav-next a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-previous:hover a,
.nav-next:hover a {
  color: white;
}

.nav-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.nav-previous {
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-next {
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  text-align: right;
}

/* Comments Section Styles */
.comments-area {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.comments-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.comment-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.comment {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--light-background);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.comment:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.comment-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.comment-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comment-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.comment-author .avatar {
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 1rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.comment-author .fn {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.comment-metadata {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.comment-content {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.reply {
  text-align: right;
}

.comment-reply-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.comment-reply-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Comment Form Styles */
.comment-respond {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--light-background);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comment-reply-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.comment-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.comment-form-comment,
.comment-form-author,
.comment-form-email,
.comment-form-url {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.comment-form label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.comment-form input,
.comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--background-color);
}

.comment-form input:focus,
.comment-form textarea:focus {
  outline: 0;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.25);
  background: #fff;
}

.comment-form .form-submit {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.comment-form .submit {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.comment-form .submit:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Comment Pagination */
.comments-pagination {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-numbers {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  margin: 0 0.25rem;
  background: var(--light-background);
  color: var(--text-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
}

.page-numbers:hover:not(.current) {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination-wrapper {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.pagination-wrapper .page-numbers {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  margin: 0 0.25rem;
  background: var(--background-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.pagination-wrapper .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.pagination-wrapper .page-numbers:hover:not(.current) {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.pagination-wrapper .page-numbers.prev,
.pagination-wrapper .page-numbers.next {
  background: var(--light-background);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pagination-wrapper .page-numbers.prev:hover,
.pagination-wrapper .page-numbers.next:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
}

/* Blog Archive Styles */
.blog-archive {
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.page-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.page-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.page-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.post-card {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.single-thumbnail {
  width: auto;
  height: 450px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.archive-thumbnail-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 250px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .archive-thumbnail-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.placeholder-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--light-background);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.placeholder-image i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.post-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.post-date {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.post-category {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: white;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.post-title {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.post-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.post-title a {
  color: var(--text-color);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.post-title a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.post-excerpt {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.read-more {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.read-more:after {
  content: "\f061";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover:after {
  right: -0.5rem;
}

.no-posts {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem;
  background: var(--light-background);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .page-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .post-content {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  
  .post-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  
  .hero-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }
}

/* Content Blocks */
.content-block {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.content-block h3 {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.content-block h3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Check List */
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.check-list li {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.check-list li i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Process Steps */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.step-number {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.process-step h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.process-step p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Pricing Table */
.pricing-table {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pricing-table .table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pricing-table .table th,
.pricing-table .table td {
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.pricing-table .table th {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pricing-table .table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.pricing-table .table tr:hover {
  background-color: var(--light-background);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .pricing-table .table {
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
  
  .content-block {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
}

/* Introduction Section Enhancements */
.intro-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.1));
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.intro-highlight::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
}

.intro-highlight p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.intro-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--background-color);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-right: 1rem;
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.stat-content h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-content p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .intro-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .stat-item {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
  }
  
  .intro-highlight {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==================================
   23. Comparison Page Styles
================================== */

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.9), rgba(21, 74, 102, 0.95)), url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  color: white;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: white;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-weight: 300;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.hero-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-elements {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.certifications {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.cert-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(32, 160, 160, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.cert-badge i {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.trust-badge i {
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Section Styles */
.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Cost Data Grid */
.cost-data-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.cost-card {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cost-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.cost-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.03), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.03));
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cost-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.cost-header h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cost-header h3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.cost-range {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.cost-details {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.cost-details li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.cost-details li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.providers {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.provider {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.provider:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Additional Cost Factors */
.factors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.factor-item {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.factor-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.factor-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.factor-item:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.factor-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.factor-item:hover .factor-icon {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.factor-item h3 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.factor-item p {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.factor-item .providers.small {
  justify-content: center;
}

.factor-item .provider {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.comparison-table-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--background-color);
}

.comparison-table thead {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: white;
}

.comparison-table th {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comparison-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-table tr:hover {
  background-color: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.03);
}

.comparison-table .metric {
  background-color: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.05);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: rgba(245, 247, 250, 0.5);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even):hover {
  background-color: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.05);
}

/* Cost Calculator */
.cost-calculator {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.calculator-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.form-group select,
.form-group input {
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--background-color);
}

.form-group select:focus,
.form-group input:focus {
  outline: 0;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.25);
  background: #fff;
}

#calculate-btn {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.calculator-result {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.05), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.05));
  border-radius: 1rem;
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.calculator-result h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.cost-range-display {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
  content: "−";
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  max-height: 500px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.faq-item.active {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: white;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.cta-section .btn {
  background: white;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.cta-section .btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  background: #f8f9fa;
}

.cta-section .btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 7px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cta-section .btn i {
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-section .btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .cost-data-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  }
  
  .factors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  }
  
  .cost-calculator {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  
  .hero-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .cost-data-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .factors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .cost-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .factor-item {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cost-calculator {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .calculator-result {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cost-range-display {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cta-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.hero-title {
		font-size: 1.75rem;
	}
	
	.hero-subtitle {
		font-size: 1rem;
	}
	
	.section-title h2 {
		font-size: 1.5rem;
	}
	
	.cost-range {
		font-size: 1.25rem;
	}
	
	.comparison-table th,
	.comparison-table td {
		padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
		font-size: 0.9rem;
	}
}

/* ==================================
   20. Header & Navigation Styles
================================== */
.site-header {
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.header-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  min-height: 80px;
}

/* Site Branding */
.site-branding {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.site-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.site-title a {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.site-title a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.site-description {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Navigation Menu */
.main-navigation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.menu-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
}

.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-5px, 6px);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-5px, -6px);
}

/* Primary Menu */
.primary-menu {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.primary-menu li {
  position: relative;
}

.primary-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.primary-menu a:hover,
.primary-menu a:focus {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.15);
}

.primary-menu .current-menu-item > a,
.primary-menu .current_page_item > a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.12);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.primary-menu .current-menu-item > a::after,
.primary-menu .current_page_item > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 30px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Enhanced Menu Item Styling */
.primary-menu .menu-item {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.primary-menu .menu-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Menu Item Links - Enhanced Typography */
.primary-menu .menu-item a {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.primary-menu .menu-item a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.primary-menu .menu-item a:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

/* Menu Item Hover Effects */
.primary-menu .menu-item a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.05));
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Current Menu Item Enhanced */
.primary-menu .current-menu-item a,
.primary-menu .current_page_item a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.15), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.08));
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
}

.primary-menu .current-menu-item a::after,
.primary-menu .current_page_item a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--primary-color));
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.3);
}

/* WordPress Menu Container Fix */
.menu-new-heder-mneu-container,
.menu-new-header-menu-container,
#primary-menu-container {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.menu-new-heder-mneu-container ul,
.menu-new-header-menu-container ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

/* Menu Item Type Styling */
.menu-item-type-post_type a,
.menu-item-type-page a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.menu-item-type-post_type a:hover,
.menu-item-type-page a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Menu Object Styling */
.menu-item-object-page a,
.menu-item-object-post a {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* Specific Menu Item IDs (if needed) */
#menu-item-45 a,
#menu-item-46 a,
#menu-item-47 a,
#menu-item-48 a,
#menu-item-49 a,
#menu-item-50 a,
#menu-item-51 a {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Menu Item Hover States */
#menu-item-45:hover,
#menu-item-46:hover,
#menu-item-47:hover,
#menu-item-48:hover,
#menu-item-49:hover,
#menu-item-50:hover,
#menu-item-51:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Professional Menu Enhancements */
.main-navigation .menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.main-navigation .menu li {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.main-navigation .menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.main-navigation .menu a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.12), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.06));
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.25);
}

.main-navigation .menu .current-menu-item a,
.main-navigation .menu .current_page_item a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.18), rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.1));
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.2);
}

.main-navigation .menu .current-menu-item a::after,
.main-navigation .menu .current_page_item a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--primary-color));
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.4);
}

/* Enhanced Menu Item Animations */
.main-navigation .menu li {
  position: relative;
}

.main-navigation .menu li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--primary-color));
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.main-navigation .menu li:hover::before {
  width: 80%;
}

/* Menu Item Shimmer Effect */
.main-navigation .menu a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.main-navigation .menu a:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

/* Responsive Menu Improvements */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .main-navigation .menu {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .main-navigation .menu a {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-navigation .menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .main-navigation .menu li {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .main-navigation .menu a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  }

  .main-navigation .menu a:hover {
    background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.08);
    transform: translateX(8px);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
  }

  .main-navigation .menu .current-menu-item a,
  .main-navigation .menu .current_page_item a {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
    background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  }
}

.primary-menu .menu-item-has-children:hover .sub-menu,
.primary-menu .page_item_has_children:hover .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.primary-menu .sub-menu a {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-color);
  border-radius: 0;
}

.primary-menu .sub-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.primary-menu .sub-menu .current-menu-item > a {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Header CTA Button */
.header-cta {
  margin-left: 1rem;
}

.header-cta .btn-primary {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 112, 67, 0.25);
}

/* Mobile Navigation */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    order: 3;
  }

  .main-navigation {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--background-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: right 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .main-navigation.show {
    right: 0;
  }

  .header-content {
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .primary-menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .primary-menu li {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .primary-menu a {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: capitalize;
  }

  .primary-menu a:hover {
    background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.05);
    transform: translateX(10px);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  }

  .primary-menu .sub-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.03);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }

  .primary-menu .sub-menu a {
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .header-cta {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .header-cta .btn-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .header-content {
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    min-height: 70px;
  }

  .site-title a {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .site-description {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

/* ==================================
   21. Page Content Styling
================================== */

/* Page Container */
.site-main {
  min-height: 60vh;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

/* Article Styling */
article {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin: 2rem auto;
  max-width: 900px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  article {
    margin: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
  }

  .site-main {
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }
}

/* Entry Header */
.entry-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.entry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  position: relative;
}

.entry-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .entry-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .entry-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* Entry Content */
.entry-content {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.entry-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: justify;
}

.entry-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 2rem 0 1rem 0;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
}

.entry-content h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
}

.entry-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem 0;
}

.entry-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.entry-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.entry-content blockquote {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.05);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  font-style: italic;
  border-radius: 0 0.5rem 0.5rem 0;
}

.entry-content table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  background: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.entry-content th,
.entry-content td {
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.entry-content th {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.entry-content tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.02);
}

.entry-content a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.entry-content a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.entry-content a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.entry-content a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Entry Footer */
.entry-footer {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: center;
}

.edit-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Post Thumbnail */
.post-thumbnail {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

div.post-thumbnail > img.blog-archive-thumb {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 250px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  max-height: none !important;
}

/* Single Post Featured Image - Full Display */
.single .post-thumbnail {
  height: auto;
  overflow: visible;
  width: 100%;
}

.single-thumbnail {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
}


/* ==================================
   23. Comparison Page Styles
================================== */

/* Page Links */
.page-links {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-links .post-page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  margin: 0 0.25rem;
  background: var(--background-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.page-links .post-page-numbers:hover,
.page-links .post-page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Typography */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .entry-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .entry-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .entry-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .entry-content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .entry-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .entry-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .entry-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .entry-content blockquote {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .entry-content ul,
  .entry-content ol {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .entry-content table {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .entry-content th,
  .entry-content td {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==================================
   22. Universal Page Styling (Always Works)
================================== */

/* Force styles to work regardless of template structure */
.entry-header,
.entry-content,
.entry-title,
.entry-footer,
article,
.site-main {
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Universal article styling - works with any template */
article {
  background: var(--background-color) !important;
  border-radius: 1rem !important;
  padding: 3rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  margin: 2rem auto !important;
  max-width: 900px !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

/* Universal entry header styling */
.entry-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color) !important;
}

/* Universal entry title styling */
.entry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary) !important;
  font-size: 2.5rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.entry-title::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -1rem !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  width: 80px !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color)) !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
}

/* Universal entry content styling */
.entry-content {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary) !important;
  font-size: 1.125rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  color: var(--text-color) !important;
  margin: 2rem 0 !important;
}

.entry-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  text-align: justify !important;
}

.entry-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary) !important;
  font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
  margin: 2rem 0 1rem 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.entry-content h2::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -2px !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 60px !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  background: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.entry-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary) !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem 0 !important;
}

.entry-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary) !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.75rem 0 !important;
}

.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 !important;
  padding-left: 2rem !important;
}

.entry-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.entry-content blockquote {
  background: rgba(30, 140, 165, 0.05) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color) !important;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem !important;
  margin: 2rem 0 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  border-radius: 0 0.5rem 0.5rem 0 !important;
}

.entry-content a {
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.entry-content a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.entry-content a::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -2px !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  background: var(--secondary-color) !important;
  transition: width 0.3s ease !important;
}

.entry-content a:hover::after {
  width: 100% !important;
}

/* Single Post Featured Image - Full Display */
.single .post-thumbnail,
.single .post-thumbnail {
  height: auto;
  overflow: visible;
}

.single .post-thumbnail img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 450px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
}

/* Single Post Featured Image - Full Display */
.single .post-thumbnail {
  height: auto;

/* Post Thumbnail */
.post-thumbnail {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

div.post-thumbnail > img.blog-archive-thumb {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 250px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  max-height: none !important;
}

/* Single Post Featured Image - Full Display */
.single .post-thumbnail {
  height: auto;

/* Post Thumbnail */
.post-thumbnail {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

div.post-thumbnail > img.blog-archive-thumb {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 250px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  max-height: none !important;
}

/* Single Post Featured Image - Full Display */
.single .post-thumbnail {
  height: auto;
  overflow: visible;
  width: 100%;
}

.single-thumbnail {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
}