/* ==========================================================================
   Fix Your Tax Problem, Inc. — V2 Light-Theme Conversion Preview Stylesheet
   Palette: Crisp White (#FFFFFF), Coastal Ice Blue (#F3F7FC), Brand Navy (#232B62),
   Brand Mint (#62C29B), Deep Conversion Teal (#0D7A5F), plus Complementary
   Warm California Gold (#D97706) & Urgent Notice Coral (#E11D48)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core Surfaces (Light / White First) */
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  --bg-ice: #f3f7fc;
  --bg-ice-deep: #e8eff8;
  --bg-mint-soft: #eefaf4;
  --bg-teal-tint: #e2f5ec;
  --bg-gold-soft: #fffbeb;
  --bg-coral-soft: #fff1f2;

  /* Existing Brand Blues & Greens */
  --navy: #232b62;
  --navy-deep: #181e46;
  --blue-royal: #2d4388;
  --blue-bright: #1d5fd8;
  --mint: #62c29b;
  --mint-bright: #48b589;
  --teal: #0d7a5f;
  --teal-dark: #095c47;

  /* Complementary Accent Colors */
  --gold: #d97706;
  --gold-bright: #f59e0b;
  --gold-border: #fcd34d;
  --coral: #e11d48;
  --coral-border: #fda4af;

  /* Typography & Borders (Strict Contrast) */
  --ink: #232b62;
  --body-text: #334155;
  --muted-text: #52627a;
  --line: #dbe4f0;
  --line-strong: #c2d1e5;

  /* Shadows & Radius */
  --shadow-xs: 0 2px 6px rgba(35, 43, 98, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 6px 18px rgba(35, 43, 98, 0.07);
  --shadow-md: 0 14px 34px rgba(35, 43, 98, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 54px rgba(35, 43, 98, 0.14);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;

  /* Font Stacks */
  --font-display: 'Urbanist', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Public Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--body-text);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Strict Heading Contrast Rule: All headings resolve to Brand Navy (--navy) */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Monospace Architectural Badges */
.mono-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-mint-soft);
  color: var(--teal);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 122, 95, 0.22);
}

.mono-tag.gold {
  background: var(--bg-gold-soft);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
}

.mono-tag.coral {
  background: var(--bg-coral-soft);
  color: var(--coral);
  border-color: var(--coral-border);
}

.mono-tag.blue {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Top Trust Utility Bar (Light Coastal Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.utility-bar {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 8px 0;
}

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

.utility-left, .utility-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.utility-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.utility-pill strong {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.utility-stars {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.utility-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(45, 67, 136, 0.35);
}

.utility-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
  border-bottom-color: var(--teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Sticky Header & 5-Pillar Rich Megamenu (Logo Only + Call + Free Consult)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(35, 43, 98, 0.05);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 82px;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Logo Only — Clean, Uncluttered, No Repeated Text */
.brand-logo-only {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.brand-logo-only img {
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Primary Nav List */
.primary-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item {
  position: static;
}

.nav-trigger {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.nav-trigger:hover,
.nav-item.active .nav-trigger {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.nav-caret {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-item.active .nav-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* Top-Right Dual Conversion Actions: Call Button + Free Consult */
.header-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-header-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-header-call:hover {
  background: var(--bg-mint-soft);
  border-color: var(--mint);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.phone-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 122, 95, 0.2);
}

.btn-header-consult {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 122, 95, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-header-consult:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(35, 43, 98, 0.24);
}

/* Rich Megamenu Dropdown Panel */
.mega-panel {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mint);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 28px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-item.active .mega-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mega-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}

.mega-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.mega-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mega-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.16s ease;
}

.mega-link:hover {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border-color: var(--line);
}

.mega-link-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-mint-soft);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.mega-link-body strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mega-link-body span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Megamenu Right Proof Card (Light Mint/Ice Theme) */
.mega-feature-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--bg-ice) 0%, var(--bg-mint-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
}

.mega-feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 8px 0 8px;
}

.mega-feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mega-stat-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mint);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Light, Punchy, High-Trust Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-v2 {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 14%, rgba(98, 194, 155, 0.18) 0%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 85%, rgba(45, 67, 136, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f8fc 100%);
  padding: 46px 0 38px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: 38px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-eyebrow-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-v2 h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.1vw, 3.45rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-v2 h1 .highlight-teal {
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(98, 194, 155, 0.55);
  text-underline-offset: 6px;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.14rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 610px;
}

.hero-lead strong {
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Punchy Value Checkmarks */
.hero-checks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  list-style: none;
}

.hero-checks li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 6px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.check-badge {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mint);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Hero Action Buttons */
.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.btn-primary-v2 {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(13, 122, 95, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-primary-v2:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(35, 43, 98, 0.24);
}

.btn-secondary-v2 {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-secondary-v2:hover {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Prominent Hero Credentials & Official Badges Strip */
.hero-credentials-box {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cred-header {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cred-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
}

.cred-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-right: 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.cred-badge-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
  padding-right: 0;
}

.cred-badge-item img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.cred-badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cred-badge-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--muted-text);
}

/* Right Column: Authority & Quick-Triage Card (Light Card) */
.hero-authority-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}

.authority-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.authority-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.authority-avatars img {
  width: 82px;
  height: 92px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--mint);
  background: var(--bg-ice);
}

.authority-meta h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.authority-meta p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* 3 Instant Verified Metrics inside Hero Card */
.hero-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-stat-box {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-stat-box.featured {
  background: var(--bg-mint-soft);
  border-color: var(--mint);
}

.stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-stat-box.featured .stat-num {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.stat-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Interactive Taxpayer Situation Selector inside Hero */
.quick-triage-box {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 15px;
}

.quick-triage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.triage-pills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
}

.triage-pill-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 11px;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.16s ease;
}

.triage-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--bg-mint-soft);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Compact AEO Direct-Answer Strip below Hero */
.aeo-strip {
  margin-top: 26px;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.aeo-strip p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.aeo-strip strong {
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Section Styling & Section Headers
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 76px 0;
}

.section-ice {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.section-mint {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-mint-soft) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(98, 194, 155, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.55rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 10px 0 12px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   5. User Journey Cards ("Where Are You Starting From?")
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.journey-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

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

.journey-card.urgent {
  border-top-color: var(--coral);
}

.journey-card.unfiled {
  border-top-color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.journey-card.settlement {
  border-top-color: var(--teal);
}

.journey-card.partner {
  border-top-color: var(--blue-bright);
}

.journey-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 12px 0;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--mint);
}

.journey-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.journey-card p {
  font-size: 0.89rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.journey-proof {
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: var(--bg-mint-soft);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.journey-cta {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-bright);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-cta {
  color: var(--teal);
  gap: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Verified Case Outcomes (Math Proof Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.outcomes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.outcome-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.outcome-math {
  background: var(--bg-mint-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 122, 95, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.math-before {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--coral);
  text-decoration: line-through;
  display: block;
}

.math-after {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.math-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.outcome-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.outcome-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.outcome-client {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Punchy Storytelling & Enrolled Agent Leadership Section
   ========================================================================== */
.story-leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.story-box {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.story-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 12px 0 14px;
}

.story-box p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.story-pullquote {
  background: var(--bg-gold-soft);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-bright);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 18px 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.team-cards-stack {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}

.leader-row-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.leader-row-card img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border: 2px solid var(--mint);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--bg-ice);
}

.leader-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.leader-role {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.leader-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. 6-Card Federal IRS & California State Tax Matrix
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.service-card-v2 {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.service-card-v2:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.service-card-v2.ca-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--bg-gold-soft) 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
}

.service-card-v2 h3 {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 12px 0 10px;
}

.service-card-v2 p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.service-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
}

.service-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}

.service-bullets li::before {
  content: "✓";
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Interactive Regional Coverage Map & 55-Review Explorer (Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.region-tabs-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.region-tab {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.region-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.region-tab.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(35, 43, 98, 0.2);
}

.geo-explorer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.map-visual-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.svg-map-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.map-pin-group {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.map-pin-group:hover circle.pin-dot,
.map-pin-group.active circle.pin-dot {
  fill: var(--coral);
  r: 10;
}

.corridor-detail-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.corridor-slug-bar {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.corridor-detail-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.42rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 8px 0 10px;
}

.corridor-anchors-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 16px 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.corridor-anchors-list li {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.corridor-anchors-list li::before {
  content: "●";
  color: var(--teal);
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
}

.wiki-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.wiki-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* Filtered Verbatim Reviews Grid */
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.review-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.review-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.review-stars {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.review-region-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.69rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  color: var(--blue-royal);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.review-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.review-author-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.review-source {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Transparent 3-Step Process & Partner Portals (EAP / MSA + BNI)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.process-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.process-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 12px 0 8px;
}

.partners-dual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.partner-box {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.partner-box.eap {
  border-left: 5px solid var(--teal);
}

.partner-box.bni {
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold-bright);
}

.partner-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 10px 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. FAQ Accordion & Conversion Consultation Section
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 22px 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* Consultation Booking Section (Light Coastal Gradient) */
.consult-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-ice) 0%, var(--bg-mint-soft) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding: 72px 0;
}

.consult-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 38px;
  align-items: center;
}

.consult-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

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

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--bg-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Light & Crisp 5-Column Schema / SEO / AEO / GEO Super-Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.super-footer-v2 {
  background: #f8fafd;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--mint);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
  color: var(--body-text);
}

.footer-grid-5 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.nap-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.nap-card strong {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.compliance-box {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Preview Route Toast */
.preview-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 2000;
  max-width: 420px;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(130%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.preview-toast.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .story-leadership-grid,
  .geo-explorer-grid,
  .consult-grid,
  .partners-dual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .journey-grid,
  .outcomes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .services-grid,
  .reviews-grid,
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .primary-nav {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .journey-grid,
  .outcomes-grid,
  .services-grid,
  .reviews-grid,
  .process-grid,
  .footer-grid-5,
  .hero-stats-grid,
  .triage-pills-grid,
  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}