/* Critical desktop menu override (cache-proof) */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .site-header .dropdown-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        display: none;
    }
    .site-header .dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* Remove unintended gap under the header across common wrappers */
.site-header + .site-content,
.site-header + #content,
.site-header + main,
.site-header + .wp-site-blocks,
.site-header + .entry-content,
.site-header + .content-area,
.site-header + .site-main {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    border-top: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important; /* eliminate faint strip from light wrapper bg */
}
/* Also reset top spacing for the first block/section on the page */
.site-header + .wp-site-blocks > *:first-child,
.site-header + .site-content > *:first-child,
.site-header + main > *:first-child,
.site-header + #content > *:first-child {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    border-top: 0 !important;
}
/* Remove top border/padding from the very first section after header */
.site-header + .site-content > section:first-of-type,
.site-header + #content > section:first-of-type,
.site-header + main > section:first-of-type,
.site-header + .wp-site-blocks > section:first-of-type,
.site-header + .entry-content > section:first-of-type,
.site-header + .site-main > section:first-of-type {
    border-top: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
}

/* Additional fix to completely eliminate strip under header */
.site-content {
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}
/* Ensure hero sits flush under header */
#home { padding-top: 0 !important; border-top: 0 !important; background: transparent; }
/* Overlap by 1px to remove anti-aliasing seam at header boundary */
body.home #home { margin-top: -1px; }
html { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
body { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.site-header { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
:root {
    --primary-dark: #0f172a;
    --secondary-dark: #1e293b;
    --text-primary: #0f172a;
    --text-secondary: #475569;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --accent-blue: #0f172a;
    --background-white: #ffffff;
    --background-grey: #f8fafc;
    --border-subtle: #e2e8f0;
    --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--secondary-dark));
    --accent-translucent: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    --border-light: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.5);
    --hover-bg: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.8);
    --primary-gold: #937f56;
    --gold-light: #f2f0eb;
    --gold-medium: #a68c63;
    --secondary-bronze: #a68c63;
    --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #937f56, #a68c63);
    --gold-shadow: rgba(147, 127, 86, 0.3);
    --gold-translucent: rgba(147, 127, 86, 0.1);
    --luxury-cream: #fefdfb;
    --card-bg: #ffffff;
    --text-dark: var(--text-primary);
    --shadow-minimal: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-soft: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-medium: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-hover: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --transition-fast: all 0.15s ease;
    --transition-ease: all 0.3s ease;
    --border-radius-small: 2px;
    --border-radius-medium: 4px;
    --border-radius-large: 8px;
    --border-radius-card: 8px;
    --border-radius-pill: 50px;
    --border-radius-rounded: 12px;
    --font-heading: 'Libre Baskerville', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-ui: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-accent: var(--font-heading);
    --font-weight-regular: 400;
    --font-weight-medium: 500;
    --font-weight-semibold: 600;
    --space-3xs: 0.125rem;
    --space-2xs: 0.25rem;
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 2rem;
    --space-lg: 3rem;
    --space-xl: 4rem;
    --space-2xl: 5rem;
    --space-3xl: 6rem;
    --space-4xl: 8rem;
    --max-width-content: 1200px;
    --section-side-padding: 2.5rem;
    --container-padding: 2.5rem;
    --description-bg: #f8f6f4;
    --premium-border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    --background-light: #f8fafc;
    --bg-primary: var(--primary-dark);
    --bg-secondary: var(--secondary-dark);
    --border-radius-button: var(--border-radius-medium);
}
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: inherit;
}
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
/* This forces zero spacing on all possible elements */
html {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    height: 100%;
}
body {
    background: var(--background-white);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    margin: 0 !important; /* Force zero margin */
    padding: 0 !important; /* Force zero padding */
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 24px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    border-top: none !important;
}
#main,
.main,
main {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}
#page,
.page,
.site {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}
.blankslate-child body,
.wp-site-blocks,
.entry-content {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}
.wp-block-group {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.spacer-3xs { height: var(--space-3xs); }
.spacer-2xs { height: var(--space-2xs); }
.spacer-xs { height: var(--space-xs); }
.spacer-sm { height: var(--space-sm); }
.spacer-md { height: var(--space-md); }
.spacer-lg { height: var(--space-lg); }
.spacer-xl { height: var(--space-xl); }
.spacer-2xl { height: var(--space-2xl); }
.spacer-3xl { height: var(--space-3xl); }
.spacer-4xl { height: var(--space-4xl); }
.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width-content);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}
.section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}
.section-sm { padding: var(--space-lg) 0; }
.section-md { padding: var(--space-xl) 0; }
.section-lg { padding: var(--space-2xl) 0; }
.section-xl { padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; }
.mt-sm { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.mt-md { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.mt-lg { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.mt-xl { margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.mb-sm { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.mb-lg { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.mb-xl { margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }
.px-sm { padding-left: var(--space-sm); padding-right: var(--space-sm); }
.px-md { padding-left: var(--space-md); padding-right: var(--space-md); }
.px-lg { padding-left: var(--space-lg); padding-right: var(--space-lg); }
.py-sm { padding-top: var(--space-sm); padding-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.py-md { padding-top: var(--space-md); padding-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.py-lg { padding-top: var(--space-lg); padding-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.fa, .fas, .far, .fab, .fa-solid, .fa-regular, .fa-brands,
i[class*="fa-"], i[class^="fa-"] {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free", "Font Awesome 6 Pro", "FontAwesome" !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
    font-variant: normal !important;
    text-rendering: auto !important;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased !important;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    min-width: 1em;
    text-align: center;
}
.fa-solid, .fas { font-weight: 900 !important; }
.fa-regular, .far { font-weight: 400 !important; }
.fa-brands, .fab {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Brands", "Font Awesome 6 Pro" !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
}
/* ========================================
   UTILITY CLASSES FOR COMMON PATTERNS
======================================== */

/* Grid Utilities */
.grid-2-cols { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 
    gap: 2rem; 
}
.grid-3-cols { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); 
    gap: 2rem; 
}
.grid-auto-fit { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); 
    gap: 2rem; 
}

/* Standard Card Pattern */
.standard-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.standard-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Standard Icon Size */
.standard-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}

/* Common Flexbox Patterns */
.flex-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}
.flex-between {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}
.flex-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive behavior for utility classes */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .grid-2-cols,
    .grid-3-cols {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .grid-auto-fit {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* Make specific grids responsive */
    .comparison-grid,
    .challenge-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Executive Position Dropdown Fix - Comprehensive */
select#executive_position {
    background-color: var(--background-white) !important;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}

select#executive_position option {
    background-color: var(--background-white) !important;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}

select#executive_position optgroup {
    background-color: var(--gold-light) !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
}

/* Professional icons - minimal color */
.fa, .fas, .far, .fab, .fa-solid, .fa-regular, .fa-brands,
i[class*="fa-"], i[class^="fa-"] {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.card .fa, .card .fas, .card .far, .card .fab,
.card i[class*="fa-"], i[class^="fa-"],
.office-card .fa, .office-card .fas, .office-card .far, .office-card .fab,
.office-card i[class*="fa-"], .office-card i[class^="fa-"],
.contact-info-card .fa, .contact-info-card .fas, .contact-info-card .far, .contact-info-card .fab,
.contact-info-card i[class*="fa-"], .contact-info-card i[class^="fa-"] {
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
}
.site-footer .fa, .site-footer .fas, .site-footer .far, .site-footer .fab,
.site-footer i[class*="fa-"], .site-footer i[class^="fa-"],
.contact-status .fa, .contact-status .fas, .contact-status .far, .contact-status .fab,
.contact-status i[class*="fa-"], .contact-status i[class^="fa-"] {
    color: currentColor !important;
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor !important;
}
.form-group label .fa, .form-group label .fas, .form-group label .far, .form-group label .fab,
.form-group label i[class*="fa-"], .form-group label i[class^="fa-"],
.search-icon {
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
}
h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Libre Baskerville */
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 53px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Libre Baskerville */
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 400; /* Competitor exact - CHANGED from 600 */
    line-height: 42px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Libre Baskerville */
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 31px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Libre Baskerville */
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 30px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Libre Baskerville */
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 26px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Libre Baskerville */
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 24px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
p, .text-body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 24px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.text-ui-large {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 21px;
}
.text-ui-medium {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 21px;
}
.text-ui-small {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 18px;
}
.text-ui-small-bold {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 18px;
}
.text-subheading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Libre Baskerville */
    font-size: 24px; /* Competitor exact - matches H3 */
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 34px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.site-header {
    background-color: var(--background-white);
    padding: 0 !important; /* FORCE ZERO PADDING - ELIMINATE ALL HEADER GAPS */
    margin: 0 !important; /* FORCE ZERO MARGIN - ELIMINATE ALL HEADER GAPS */
    border-bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    position: relative; /* Non-sticky on all devices */
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 70px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.site-header .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 15px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center; /* This centers all items vertically */
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 60px; /* Match header height */
}
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 44px; /* Fixed height for logo container */
}
.logo a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}
.logo img {
    max-height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: transform var(--transition-ease);
}
@media (hover: hover) {
    .logo img:hover {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}
.main-navigation {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: auto; /* Allow expansion when dropdowns open */
    flex-grow: 1;
    justify-content: center;
}
.main-navigation ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center; /* Center nav items vertically */
    height: auto; /* Allow UL to grow with dropdowns */
}
.main-navigation li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: auto; /* Allow LI to grow with dropdown content */
}
/* Desktop: keep dropdown items inline; stacking only on mobile */
.main-navigation li.dropdown {
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: row;
}
.main-navigation li a {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 21px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    height: 40px;
}
.main-navigation li a:hover,
.main-navigation li a.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: var(--background-grey);
}
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}
.dropdown > a i {
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown:hover > a i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute; /* Overlay on desktop */
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--background-white);
    min-width: 220px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-medium);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: none !important; /* Hidden by default; shown on hover */
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    height: auto;
    width: auto;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block !important; /* Show overlay on hover for desktop */
}
.dropdown-menu li {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    display: block;
}
.dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    border-radius: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    text-align: left;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: var(--background-grey);
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}
.cta-button-base {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.cta-button-base:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: none; /* Remove conflicting transforms */
}
.cta-button-base::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    animation: buttonShineBlue 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.site-header .cta-button {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 18px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    height: 40px;
}
.site-header .cta-button::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    animation: buttonShineBlue 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.site-header .cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: none;
}
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    padding: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 40px;
    width: 40px;
}
.hamburger span {
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: all var(--transition-ease);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
}
.cta-button:focus,
.main-navigation li a:focus,
.hamburger:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}
.contact-methods {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    padding: var(--space-4xl) var(--space-lg);
    margin: var(--space-xl) auto;
    max-width: var(--max-width-content);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08),
        0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-methods::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
}
.contact-methods h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    position: relative;
}
.contact-methods h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.contact-methods-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 1000px;
}
.contact-method-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06),
        0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-method-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12),
        0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-color: var(--gold-medium);
}
.contact-method-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: white !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--gold-shadow);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-method-icon i {
    color: white !important;
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: white !important;
    background-clip: unset !important;
}
.contact-method-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.contact-method-card .method-details {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-method-card .method-note {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
#home {
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 0; /* REMOVED ALL PADDING TO ELIMINATE HEADER GAP */
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
}
.hero-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px; /* Wider for modern feel */
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 3rem; /* More generous padding */
}
.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem; /* Reduced spacing */
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 0 0 0; /* Small top padding for visual spacing */
}
.hero-text {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 900px; /* Constrain width for better readability */
}
.hero-headline,
.hero-headline-highlight {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Libre Baskerville */
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 53px;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 44px;
    letter-spacing: normal; /* Competitor uses normal */
}
.hero-headline-highlight {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 400;
}
/* REMOVED: All animated text for professional look */
.hero-subheading {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 24px;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0 auto;
    max-width: 600px;
}
.hero-image-container {
    margin: 0.375rem 0 0.375rem 0; /* Top: 6px, Bottom: 6px - Reduced by another 50% */
}
.hero-image {
    max-width: 432px; /* Increased by 1.5x from 288px (now 2.16x from original 200px) */
    height: auto;
    opacity: 1.0; /* Fully opaque to block matrix rainfall behind it */
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    animation: gentle-bounce 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-quote {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--background-grey);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-medium);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-blue);
}
.hero-quote .quote-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.125rem; /* 18px */
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
}
.hero-quote .quote-author {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    display: block;
}
.hero-cta-section {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4xl); /* Add large bottom margin */
}
.hero-cta-primary {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 21px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-cta-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    animation: buttonShineBlue 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-cta-primary:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: none; /* Remove hover animations */
}
.hero-cta-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 21px;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-medium);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    background: var(--background-white);
}
.hero-cta-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--background-grey);
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
}
.hero-proof-points {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.proof-point {
    background: var(--gold-translucent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-minimal);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-proof-points {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .proof-point {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    }
}
.hero-cta-secondary i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important; /* Standardized to match all other icons */
    color: var(--primary-gold); /* Gold accent for premium look */
}
@keyframes gentle-bounce {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
}
/* EPIC AI Comparison Section (first section with comparison cards) */
#epic-ai-comparison {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #f8fafc; /* Pattern 1: Light gray background */
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

#epic-ai-explainer {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #ffffff; /* Pattern 2: White background */
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.ai-hero {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
/* Target both direct i.ai-icon AND i inside .ai-icon div */
.ai-icon,
.ai-icon i,
i.ai-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important; /* Standardized to match all other icons */
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; /* Reduced margin for consistent spacing */
    background: var(--gold-gradient) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    background-clip: text !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-shadow), 0 0 40px var(--gold-shadow) !important;
    animation: goldenShine 3s ease-in-out infinite !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(147, 127, 86, 0.4)) !important; /* Adjusted for smaller size */
    display: block !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}
@keyframes goldenShine {
    0%, 100% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-shadow), 0 0 40px var(--gold-shadow);
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--gold-shadow), 0 0 60px var(--gold-shadow), 0 0 80px rgba(147, 127, 86, 0.5);
        transform: scale(1.05); /* Subtle scale for standard-sized icon */
    }
}
.ai-hero h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ai-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ai-comparison {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.comparison-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
/* Pattern 1 section cards - White background */
#epic-ai-comparison .comparison-item {
    background: #ffffff; /* White cards on light gray background */
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}

/* Pattern 2 section cards - Light gray background */
#epic-ai-explainer .epic-ai-card {
    background: #f8fafc; /* Light gray cards on white background */
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
/* Hover effect matching selling cards */
.comparison-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
/* Comparison Header Layout - Centered like selling cards */
.comparison-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}

.comparison-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.comparison-item .position-list-vertical {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}
.comparison-item .position-list-vertical li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    position: relative;
}
.comparison-item .position-list-vertical li .bullet {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
}
/* .epic-ai-card now uses .standard-card class */
.epic-ai-card .card-icon {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.epic-ai-card:hover .card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.epic-ai-card .card-icon i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.epic-ai-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.epic-ai-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.epic-ai-card .card-highlight {
    background: var(--gold-translucent);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    display: inline-block;
}
.ai-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}
.ai-cta-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600; /* Standardized */
    font-size: 14px; /* Standardized */
    line-height: 21px; /* Standardized */
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ai-cta-button::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    animation: buttonShineBlue 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.ai-cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .comparison-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem; /* Maintain premium spacing on mobile */
    }
    .ai-hero h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem; /* Larger for premium mobile experience */
    }
    .comparison-item {
        padding: 1.5rem; /* Simple mobile padding like positions-column */
    }
    .comparison-header {
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .epic-ai-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .epic-ai-card .card-icon {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
}
#instant-credibility {
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    background: #ffffff; /* Pattern 2: White background */
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.exclusive-access-banner {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-medium);
}
.scarcity-message {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: white;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}
.scarcity-message i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    /* Gold gradient applied via main icon rules above */
}
.limited-text {
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.qualification-hint {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
    text-align: center;
}
/* LUXURY GOLDEN GRADIENT ICONS - Clean Implementation */
i[class*="fa"], .fa, .fas, .far, .fab, .fad, .fal,
.card i, .service-card i, .selling-card i, .stats-card i,
.position-category h3 i, .positions-column h3 i,
.goal-checkbox-item label i, .challenge-checkbox-item label i,
.barrier-item i, .explainer-item i, .industry-card i,
.roadmap-card i, .pricing-service-card i, .epic-ai-card i,
.form-group label i, .office-card i, .hero-cta-secondary i,
.ai-icon i, .comparison-header i, .ai-cta-button i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-bronze), var(--primary-gold)) !important;
    background-size: 200% 200% !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    animation: goldShine 3s ease-in-out infinite !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

/* WHITE ICONS - Special Treatment for Dark Backgrounds */
.feature-item i, .impact-item i,
.service-features h4 i, .business-impact h4 i {
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: initial !important;
    background-clip: initial !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: white !important;
    color: white !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

/* SCARCITY CROWN ICONS - Gold Gradient on Dark Background */
.scarcity-message i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-bronze), var(--primary-gold)) !important;
    background-size: 200% 200% !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    animation: goldShine 3s ease-in-out infinite !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

/* LUXURY ICON SIZING - No Scaling to Prevent Cropping */
i[class*="fa"], .fa, .fas, .far, .fab, .fad, .fal {
    /* Removed universal scaling to prevent icon cropping */
    transform-origin: center !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}
/* STANDARDIZED LUXURY ICON SIZES */
.ai-icon, .ai-icon i, i.ai-icon,
.scarcity-message i,
.positions-column h3 i,
.card-icon i, .selling-card .card-icon i,
.barrier-item i,
.roadmap-card i,
.service-features h4 i, .business-impact h4 i,
.feature-item i, .impact-item i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important; /* Consistent luxury sizing */
}
@keyframes goldShine {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}
@keyframes shine {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }
    50%, 100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}
/* This section maintains the animation keyframes */
@keyframes buttonShineBlue {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }
    50%, 100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}
@keyframes buttonShineGold {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }
    50%, 100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   ALTERNATING BACKGROUND PATTERN SYSTEM
   Pattern 1: Light gray background (#f8fafc) with white cards (#ffffff)
   Pattern 2: White background (#ffffff) with light gray cards (#f8fafc)
   Hero section excluded as requested
======================================== */

/* PATTERN 1 SECTIONS - Light gray background, white cards */
#executive-positions,
#ai-takeover,
#cxo-challenges,
#case-studies,
#our-work,
#pricing,
#dedicated-team,
#privacy {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
}

/* PATTERN 2 SECTIONS - White background, light gray cards */
#our-clients,
#clients-work-at,
#awards-won,
#why-us-vs-competitors,
#industries,
#pricing-testimonial,
#growth-roadmap,
#contact-us,
#faqs {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

/* PATTERN 1 CARDS - White backgrounds */
#epic-ai-comparison .comparison-item,
#executive-positions .positions-column,
#ai-takeover .ai-takeover-card,
#cxo-challenges .barrier-item,
#case-studies .card,
#our-work .gallery-item,
#pricing .pricing-service-card,
#dedicated-team .service-card,
#privacy .card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

/* PATTERN 2 CARDS - Light gray backgrounds */
#instant-credibility .stats-card,
#our-clients .client-slide,
#clients-work-at .client-slide,
#awards-won .client-slide,
#why-us-vs-competitors .selling-card,
#epic-ai-explainer .epic-ai-card,
#industries .industry-card,
#pricing-testimonial .testimonial-content,
#growth-roadmap .roadmap-card,
#contact-us .contact-form-wrapper,
#contact-us .single-office-card,
#faqs .accordion details {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
}
.testimonial-highlight {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.testimonial-highlight blockquote {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.testimonial-highlight cite {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
/* Stats Cards Grid */
.stats-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* Pattern 2 section cards - Light gray background */
#instant-credibility .stats-card {
    background: #f8fafc; /* Light gray cards on white background */
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}

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

.stats-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stats-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Legacy styles for backward compatibility */
.proof-metrics {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: center;
}
.proof-metric {
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.big-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.metric-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
#profile-search {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--container-padding);
    background: var(--background-light);
    text-align: center;
}
#profile-search .section-intro {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.search-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.search-form {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.search-input-group {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    z-index: 2;
}
#position-search,
#position-dropdown {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 1rem 1rem 1rem 3rem;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}
#position-dropdown {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;charset=US-ASCII,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 4 5"><path fill="%23927f56" d="M2 0L0 2h4zm0 5L0 3h4z"/></svg>');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1rem center;
    background-size: 12px;
    padding-right: 3rem;
}
#position-dropdown optgroup {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
#position-dropdown option {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
#position-dropdown option:hover,
#position-dropdown option:checked {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}
.search-button {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small); /* LESS ROUNDED - match other CTAs */
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.search-button::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    animation: buttonShineBlue 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.search-button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: none;
}
.search-suggestions {
    text-align: center;
}
.search-suggestions p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.suggestion-tags {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tag {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-medium);
}
.tag:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.site-content {
    padding: 15px 0;
    background-color: var(--background-light);
}
section {
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--background-white);
}
.cta-button {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 21px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.cta-button::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    animation: buttonShineBlue 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: none;
}
/* Responsive spacing adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --space-3xs: 0.1rem;   /* ~1.5px */
        --space-2xs: 0.2rem;   /* ~3px */
        --space-xs: 0.375rem;  /* ~6px */
        --space-sm: 0.75rem;   /* ~12px */
        --space-md: 1.5rem;    /* ~24px */
        --space-lg: 2.25rem;   /* ~36px */
        --space-xl: 3rem;      /* ~48px */
        --space-2xl: 3.75rem;  /* ~60px */
        --space-3xl: 4.5rem;   /* ~72px */
        --space-4xl: 6rem;     /* ~96px */
        --container-padding: 1.5rem; /* 24px vs 40px desktop */
        --section-side-padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .site-header .container {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 8px 15px;
    }
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
        order: 3;
        margin-left: auto; /* push to right on mobile */
    }
    .main-navigation {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100vw;
        height: 100vh;
        order: 4;
        margin: 0;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
        border-radius: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 80px 24px 24px; /* space for close icon area */
        overflow-y: auto;
        z-index: 1200; /* above header */
    }
    .main-navigation.active {
        display: block;
    }
    /* keep hamburger above overlay to close */
    .hamburger { position: relative; z-index: 1301; }
    .main-navigation .mobile-cta { display: none; }
    .main-navigation.active .mobile-cta { display: block; margin-top: 8px; }
    .main-navigation .mobile-cta .cta-button { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .main-navigation ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        height: auto;
    }
    .main-navigation li {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }
    .main-navigation li a {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        padding: 12px 16px;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .site-header .cta-button {
        order: 2;
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 10px 16px;
        height: 36px;
    }
    .logo {
        order: 1;
    }
    .contact-methods {
        margin: 20px;
        padding: 60px 30px;
    }
    .contact-methods h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    .contact-methods-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .contact-method-card {
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
/* Make mobile submenus collapsible and in-flow with solid background (overlay-safe) */
    .main-navigation li.dropdown { align-items: stretch; flex-direction: column; }
    .main-navigation .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        display: none; /* hidden by default on mobile */
        width: 100%;
        margin: 8px 0 0 0; /* no left indent; avoid clipping */
        padding: 8px 0;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-medium);
        background: var(--background-white);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        height: auto;
    }
    .main-navigation .dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
    .main-navigation.active .dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu { display: block !important; }
    .dropdown.open > a i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .main-navigation .dropdown-menu li a {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
        color: var(--text-secondary);
        border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
        background: var(--background-white);
    }
    .main-navigation .dropdown-menu li a:hover {
        border-left-color: var(--primary-gold);
        padding-left: 1rem;
        background: var(--background-grey);
    }
    h1 {
        font-size: 32px; /* Competitor proportional scale: 44px -> 32px */
    }
    h2 {
        font-size: 24px; /* Competitor proportional scale: 32px -> 24px */
    }
    h3 {
        font-size: 18px; /* Competitor proportional scale: 24px -> 18px */
    }
    h4 {
        font-size: 16px; /* Competitor proportional scale: 20px -> 16px */
    }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --space-sm: 0.6rem;     /* ~10px */
        --space-md: 1.2rem;     /* ~19px */
        --space-lg: 1.8rem;     /* ~29px */
        --space-xl: 2.4rem;     /* ~38px */
        --space-2xl: 3rem;      /* ~48px */
        --space-3xl: 3.6rem;    /* ~58px */
        --space-4xl: 4.8rem;    /* ~77px */
        --container-padding: 1rem; /* 16px */
        --section-side-padding: 1rem;
    }
    .site-header {
        padding: 0 !important; /* FORCE ZERO MOBILE PADDING - ELIMINATE HEADER GAP */
        margin: 0 !important; /* FORCE ZERO MOBILE MARGIN - ELIMINATE HEADER GAP */
        min-height: 56px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .site-header .container {
        min-height: 56px;
        padding: 6px 15px 6px 15px; /* Keep horizontal padding, minimal vertical */
        flex-wrap: nowrap; /* Keep a single row on very narrow screens */
    }
    .logo {
        height: 40px;
    }
    .logo img {
        max-height: 40px;
    }
    .site-header .top-cta { /* Hide the top CTA on very small screens */
        display: none;
    }
    .site-header .cta-button {
        font-size: 10px;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        height: 32px;
        order: 3; /* Place after hamburger on very narrow screens */
    }
    .hamburger {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        order: 2; /* Ensure hamburger appears before CTA */
        margin-left: auto; /* push to right on very narrow screens */
    }
    .hamburger span {
        width: 20px;
        height: 2px;
    }
    .contact-methods h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .contact-method-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}
.cta-button:focus-visible,
.main-navigation li a:focus-visible,
.hamburger:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}
@media (prefers-contrast: high) {
    :root {
        --primary-gold: #8B7355;
        --text-dark: #000000;
        --background-light: #FFFFFF;
    }
}
/* Client sections styling - backgrounds handled by pattern system above */
#our-clients,
#clients-work-at,
#awards-won {
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
#clients-work-at .client-slide,
#awards-won .client-slide {
    height: 120px; /* Reduced from 180px to 120px */
}

#our-clients .client-slide {
    height: auto; /* Allow natural height for executive profiles */
}
#our-clients h2,
#clients-work-at h2,
#awards-won h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Libre Baskerville */
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 600; /* Standardized to 600 for premium look */
    line-height: 42px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: normal;
}
.client-slider {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
}
.slides-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    animation: slide-infinite 47.52s linear infinite; /* Reduced speed by 20% */
    width: fit-content;
}
.client-slide {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 280px;
    height: 140px;
    margin: 0 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--background-white);
    border: none; /* Clean look without borders */
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-medium);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    padding: 1.5rem;
}
#our-clients .client-slide img {
    width: 240px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}

#clients-work-at .client-slide img,
#awards-won .client-slide img {
    max-width: 336px;  /* 280px + 20% = 336px */
    max-height: 168px; /* 140px + 20% = 168px */
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
#clients-work-at .client-slide img {
    max-width: 252px;  /* 280px - 10% = 252px */
    max-height: 126px; /* 140px - 10% = 126px */
}
#awards-won .client-slide img {
    max-width: 252px;  /* 280px - 10% = 252px */
    max-height: 126px; /* 140px - 10% = 126px */
}
.client-slide:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
@keyframes slide-infinite {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}
.client-slider:hover .slides-wrapper {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .client-slide {
        width: 200px;
        height: 120px;
        margin: 0 0.5rem;
        padding: 0.75rem;
    }
    #our-clients .client-slide img {
        width: 180px;
        height: auto;
    }
    
    #clients-work-at .client-slide img,
    #awards-won .client-slide img {
        max-width: 204px;  /* 170px + 20% = 204px */
        max-height: 108px; /* 90px + 20% = 108px */
    }
    #clients-work-at .client-slide img {
        max-width: 153px;  /* 170px - 10% = 153px */
        max-height: 81px;  /* 90px - 10% = 81px */
    }
    #awards-won .client-slide img {
        max-width: 153px;  /* 170px - 10% = 153px */
        max-height: 81px;  /* 90px - 10% = 81px */
    }
    #our-clients,
    #clients-work-at,
    #awards-won {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem; /* Even more reduced on mobile */
    }
    #our-clients .client-slide,
    #clients-work-at .client-slide,
    #awards-won .client-slide {
        height: 100px; /* Reduced from 120px to 100px on mobile */
    }
    #our-clients h2,
    #clients-work-at h2,
    #awards-won h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem; /* Reduced spacing on mobile */
    }
}
#ai-takeover {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--background-light);
}
.ai-image-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ai-takeover-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
#why-us-vs-competitors {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
}
.comparison-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
/* .comparison-item h3 - REMOVED: Using standard H3 styles */
#cxo-challenges {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--background-light);
}
.challenge-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.barriers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
}
.barrier-item {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.barrier-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.barrier-item i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important; /* Standardized icon size */
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.barrier-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.barrier-item ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}
.barrier-item ul li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    position: relative;
}
.barrier-item ul li::before {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.solution-highlight {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.solution-highlight h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: white;
}
.solution-highlight p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    color: white;
    opacity: 1.0; /* Full opacity for pure white text */
}
.challenge-item {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
}
.challenge-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.challenge-item p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.office-locations-section {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    background: var(--background-light); /* Light gray background */
    text-align: center;
}
.office-locations-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.office-locations-section .section-intro {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.office-locations-section h3 i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
}
.offices-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.office-card {
    background: #ffffff !important; /* WHITE cards for contrast */
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    text-align: left;
}
.office-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.office-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.office-header h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}
.office-header h4 i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}
.office-type {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.office-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.address-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.address-line i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    min-width: 1rem;
}
.address-line a {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.address-line a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-bronze);
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.contact-methods {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}

/* VERSION 2: Digital-First Global Service Styles */
#global-service {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}
.global-service-section {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
}
.global-service-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.global-service-section .section-intro {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.service-capabilities {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

/* Mobile responsive service capabilities */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .service-capabilities {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .capability-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .global-service-section {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }
}
.capability-card {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    text-align: left;
}
.capability-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.capability-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.capability-header i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.capability-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}
.capability-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.capability-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.capability-content li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.capability-content li::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
}
.executive-contact {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.executive-contact h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.executive-contact h3 i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.contact-intro {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-style: italic;
}
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-card {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}

/* Global Service Section - Override any conflicting styles */
#global-service .office-info-card {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
}

.contact-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
}
.contact-card.primary {
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
    background: var(--gold-light);
}
.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.contact-card i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}
.contact-info strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-info span {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.contact-info a {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-info a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.response-time {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-style: italic;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.contact-methods h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-methods h4 i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}
.methods-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-method {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.contact-method:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.contact-method i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    min-width: 2rem;
}
.method-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}
.method-info strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.method-info span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.method-info small {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-style: italic;
}
#case-studies {
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    text-align: center;
}
#case-studies h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 42px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
#case-studies .section-intro {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.card-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
.card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.card .title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.metrics {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.metrics .metric-item:nth-child(n+3) {
    display: none;
}
#faqs {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--background-light);
}
.accordion {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.accordion details {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.accordion details:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.accordion details[open] {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.accordion summary {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    position: relative;
}
.accordion summary:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.accordion summary::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: all var(--transition-ease);
    min-width: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transform: rotate(0deg);
}
.accordion details[open] summary {
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold-light);
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.accordion details[open] summary::after {
    content: '+';
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--secondary-bronze);
}
.accordion details p {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
}
.accordion details p strong {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}
#contact-us {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
}
#contact-us .section-intro {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.contact-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-form-wrapper {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.form-group label i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
}
.required {
    color: #e74c3c;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.optional {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-button);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-translucent);
}

/* Radio Button Groups */
.radio-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.radio-option {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-button);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.radio-option:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    background: var(--gold-translucent);
}

.radio-option input[type="radio"] {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    margin: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    accent-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.radio-option label {
    margin: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Ensure title and description spans are visible and properly styled */
.radio-option label .investment-title,
.radio-option label .company-title,
.radio-option label .career-title,
.radio-option label .exposure-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.radio-option label .investment-desc,
.radio-option label .company-desc,
.radio-option label .career-desc,
.radio-option label .exposure-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.radio-option input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Enhanced styling for checked state title and descriptions */
.radio-option:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) .investment-title,
.radio-option:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) .company-title,
.radio-option:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) .career-title,
.radio-option:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) .exposure-title {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.radio-option:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) .investment-desc,
.radio-option:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) .company-desc,
.radio-option:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) .career-desc,
.radio-option:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) .exposure-desc {
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.radio-option:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    background: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Executive Authority & LinkedIn Activity Enhanced Styling */
.authority-title,
.activity-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.authority-desc,
.activity-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    display: block;
}

/* Consistent styling for all form options - no tier-based colors */

/* EPIC Calculator specific styling */
.authority-options,
.activity-options {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.authority-item,
.activity-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-form);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

.authority-item:hover,
.activity-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.authority-item input[type="radio"],
.activity-item input[type="radio"] {
    margin-right: 1rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    accent-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.authority-icon,
.activity-icon {
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.authority-item label,
.activity-item label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-grow: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0;
}

.authority-item:has(input[type="radio"]:checked),
.activity-item:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--primary-gold);
}
.goals-section {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.goals-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-note {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.goals-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.goal-checkbox-item {
    position: relative;
}
.goal-checkbox-item input[type="checkbox"] {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0;
}
.goal-checkbox-item label {
    display: block;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    text-align: center;
}
.goal-checkbox-item label:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    background: var(--gold-light);
}
.goal-checkbox-item input[type="checkbox"]:checked + label {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* Radio button selected states - match checkbox styling */
.goal-checkbox-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* Radio button selected state styling for titles and descriptions */
.goal-checkbox-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .goal-title {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.goal-checkbox-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .goal-desc {
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Radio card styling - selectable cards without visible radio buttons */
.radio-card {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.radio-card.selected {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    background: var(--gold-light) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
}

.radio-card.selected label {
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
}

.radio-card.selected .goal-title {
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.radio-card.selected .goal-desc {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}

/* Contact CTA Section Styling - Match Office Locations spacing and fonts */
.contact-cta-section {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 2.4rem auto 0;
    padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--background-white);
}

.cta-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 2.625rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-description {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}

.cta-action {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.contact-cta-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
}

.contact-cta-button::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    animation: buttonShineBlue 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-cta-button i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: white;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-cta-section {
        padding: 2.4rem 1rem;
        margin: 1.6rem auto 0;
    }
    
    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        line-height: 2.25rem;
    }
    
    .contact-cta-button {
        padding: 1rem 2rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* EPIC Score Calculator specific styling - hide radio buttons and style selected states */
.authority-item input[type="radio"],
.activity-item input[type="radio"],
.company-item input[type="radio"],
.career-item input[type="radio"],
.investment-item input[type="radio"] {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0;
}

/* EPIC Score Calculator selected states - match challenges styling */
.authority-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label,
.activity-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label,
.company-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label,
.career-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label,
.investment-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    background: var(--gold-light) !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
}

/* EPIC Score Calculator title styling when selected */
.authority-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .authority-title,
.activity-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .activity-title,
.company-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .company-title,
.career-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .career-title,
.investment-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .investment-title {
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* EPIC Score Calculator description styling when selected */
.authority-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .authority-desc,
.activity-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .activity-desc,
.company-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .company-desc,
.career-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .career-desc,
.investment-item input[type="radio"]:checked + label .investment-desc {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}
.goal-checkbox-item label i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important; /* Standardized to match all other icons */
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.goal-title {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.goal-desc {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.goals-feedback {
    color: #e74c3c;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* AEO Latest Offering Styles */
.latest-offering {
    position: relative;
}

.goal-checkbox-item.latest-offering::before {
    content: '✨ LATEST';
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    z-index: 10;
    animation: pulsateLatest 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulsateLatest {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15), 0 0 8px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.4);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.7);
    }
}

/* ROI Calculator Checkbox Item Latest Offering */
.checkbox-item.latest-offering {
    position: relative;
}

.checkbox-item.latest-offering::before {
    content: '✨ LATEST';
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    z-index: 10;
    animation: pulsateLatest 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Pricing Service Card Latest Offering */
.pricing-service-card.latest-offering {
    position: relative;
}

.pricing-service-card.latest-offering::before {
    content: '✨ LATEST';
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    z-index: 10;
    animation: pulsateLatest 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Client Profile Styling */
.client-profile {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.client-profile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.client-profile img {
    width: 240px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}

.client-profile:hover img {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.client-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8), rgba(0,0,0,0.4), transparent);
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
}

.client-info h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.client-info p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Mobile responsiveness for client profiles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .client-profile img {
        width: 200px;
    }
    
    .client-info {
        padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .client-info h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .client-info p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .client-profile img {
        width: 160px;
    }
    
    .client-info {
        padding: 1rem 0.5rem 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .client-info h4 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .client-info p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}
.form-actions {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.contact-submit {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 21px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.contact-submit::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    animation: buttonShineBlue 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.contact-submit i,
.hero-cta-primary i,
.ai-cta-button i,
.cta-button i,
.search-button i,
.positions-cta-button i,
.site-header .cta-button i {
    color: white !important;
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: white !important;
}
.contact-submit:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: none; /* Remove hover animations */
}
.privacy-note {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-info-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.contact-info-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-info-card h3 i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.contact-info-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.contact-benefits li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.contact-benefits li i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
}
.contact-status {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    position: relative;
}
.contact-status.success {
    background: #d4edda;
    color: #155724;
    border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
}
.contact-status.error {
    background: #f8d7da;
    color: #721c24;
    border: 1px solid #f5c6cb;
}
.contact-status i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: inherit !important;
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: inherit !important;
}
.close-status {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: inherit;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}
.close-status:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .goals-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}
#case-study {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background: var(--background-light);
    min-height: 100vh;
}
.case-study-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.case-study-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.case-intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.intro-item {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    text-align: left;
}
.intro-item strong {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.case-study-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.case-study-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 2rem;
    height: fit-content;
}
.toc-container {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.toc-container h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.table-of-contents {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.toc-link {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-rounded);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.toc-link:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-left-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.toc-link.active {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    border-left-color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}
.case-study-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
}
.content-section {
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}
.case-study-card, .stats-highlight-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.case-study-card h2, .stats-highlight-card h2 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}
.section-intro {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}
.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--background-light), var(--luxury-cream));
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-medium);
}
.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.stat-label {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.stat-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.stat-icon i {
    color: #1A1A1A !important; /* Dark icon on light background */
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A1A1A !important;
}
.phases-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}
.phase-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--background-light), var(--luxury-cream));
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-medium);
    position: relative;
}
.phase-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 2rem;
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: white;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.phase-card h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.phase-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.phase-points li {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.phase-points li::before {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.before-after-comparison {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.comparison-section h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.comparison-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.comparison-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.before-list li::before {
    content: '×';
    color: #e74c3c;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.after-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: #27ae60;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.why-it-worked {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.why-it-worked h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.insights-text {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}
.cta-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--background-light), var(--luxury-cream));
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-medium);
}
.cta-section h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cta-section p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.cta-button {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-medium);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 21px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: none; /* Remove hover animations */
}
.goal-section, .challenge-section {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.goal-section h3, .challenge-section h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.goal-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.goal-list li {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.goal-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.challenge-section p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .case-study-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .case-study-sidebar {
        position: static;
        order: -1;
    }
    .toc-container {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .table-of-contents {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .before-after-comparison {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #case-study {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }
    .case-study-card, .stats-highlight-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .phases-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .case-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}
.site-footer {
    background: var(--text-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-gold);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.site-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.1), transparent);
    animation: footerGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes footerGlow {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }
    50%, 100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}
.site-footer .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}
.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.footer-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.footer-column h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.footer-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.footer-column ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-column ul li a {
    color: #cccccc;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
}
.footer-column ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-logo {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-logo img {
    max-height: 60px;
    width: auto;
}
.footer-description {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cccccc;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.footer-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-metrics .metric {
    text-align: left;
}
.footer-metrics .metric strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}
.footer-metrics .metric span {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #cccccc;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    display: block;
}
.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #444444;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}
.legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.legal-links a {
    color: #cccccc;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.footer-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cccccc;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: right;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 250px;
}
.footer-text small {
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .footer-column:first-child {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .footer-column:first-child {
        grid-column: 1;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .footer-metrics {
        justify-content: space-around;
    }
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding-top: 2.5rem;
    }
    .legal-links {
        justify-content: center;
        order: 2;
    }
    .footer-text {
        text-align: center;
        order: 1;
        min-width: auto;
        line-height: 1.8;
    }
}
.metric-item {
    text-align: center;
}
.large-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}
.percentage {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.card-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.tag .name {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.read-more {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .comparison-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .challenge-grid,
    .explainer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .metrics {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    #home {
        min-height: 100vh;
        padding: 0; /* REMOVED ALL PADDING TO ELIMINATE HEADER GAP ON MOBILE */
    }
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
        min-height: auto;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-text {
        order: 1;
        gap: var(--space-md);
        margin-bottom: calc(var(--space-lg) * 0.9); /* Mobile: Reduced gap by 10% */
    }
    .hero-headline {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
    }
    .hero-subheading {
        font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4vw, 1.4rem);
    }
    .hero-value-props {
        gap: var(--space-xs);
    }
    .value-prop {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .hero-cta-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-cta-primary,
    .hero-cta-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-image {
        max-width: 648px; /* Increased by 1.5x from 432px for mobile */
    }
    .hero-quote {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: var(--space-md);
        margin: calc(var(--space-lg) * 0.9) 0 calc(var(--space-lg) * 0.9) 0; /* Mobile: Reduced gaps by 10% */
    }
    .hero-quote .quote-text {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .exclusive-access-banner {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .scarcity-message {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .limited-text {
        letter-spacing: 0.25px;
    }
    #home h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    #home h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .profound-quote-enhanced {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .quote-text {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .quote-text::before {
        font-size: 3rem;
        left: -1.5rem;
        top: -0.5rem;
    }
    .quote-author {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .quote-context {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    #growth-roadmap .card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .value-bullets {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .bullet-point {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 350px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .animated-image {
        max-width: 300px;
    }
    .proof-metrics {
        gap: 1rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .big-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .metric-label {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    #profile-search h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    #profile-search .section-intro {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .search-input-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-rounded);
    }
    .search-button {
        border-radius: 0 0 var(--border-radius-rounded) var(--border-radius-rounded);
    }
    #position-search {
        padding: 1rem;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-rounded) var(--border-radius-rounded) 0 0;
    }
    .search-icon {
        left: 1rem;
        top: 1.25rem;
        transform: none;
    }
    .suggestion-tags {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .barriers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        margin: 1.5rem auto;
    }
    .barrier-item {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .barrier-item i {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .barrier-item h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .barrier-item ul li {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .solution-highlight {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .solution-highlight h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .solution-highlight p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .office-locations-section {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
        margin-top: 3rem;
    }
    .office-locations-section h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .offices-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .office-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .office-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .office-header h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .contact-methods {
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
    }
    .contact-methods h4 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .methods-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .contact-method {
        padding: 1rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .contact-method i {
        min-width: auto;
    }
    .contact-item-inline {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    #faqs {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }
    #faqs h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .accordion {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .accordion summary {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .accordion details p {
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .contact-methods {
        margin: 20px;
        padding: 40px 20px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .contact-methods h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .contact-methods-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .contact-method-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .contact-method-card h3 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    .contact-method-card .method-details {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .contact-method-card .method-note {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}
#industries {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: var(--background-light);
    text-align: center;
}
.industry-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.industry-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.industry-card i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.industry-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.card-details {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.card-details li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
#second-in-command {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--background-light);
    text-align: center;
}
#second-in-command .section-intro {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.advancement-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.advancement-item {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.advancement-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.advancement-item p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
#our-work {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    text-align: center;
}
.work-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.gallery-item {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}
.mini-testimonial {
    padding: 5rem 3rem; /* Increased from 3rem 2rem for better visual prominence */
    background: var(--background-light);
    text-align: center;
}
.mini-testimonial .testimonial-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem; /* Added inner padding for better content spacing */
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card); /* Added rounded corners for premium feel */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Subtle background overlay for distinction */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px); /* Premium glass effect */
}
.mini-testimonial blockquote {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.mini-testimonial cite {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
#pricing {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    text-align: center;
}
.pricing-intro {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.price-display {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.price {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}
.price-period {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.roi-tagline {
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.pricing-service-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.pricing-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.pricing-service-card i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.pricing-service-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
#executive-positions {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--background-light);
    text-align: center;
}
#executive-positions h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
#executive-positions .section-intro {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.positions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.position-category {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.position-category:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.position-category h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.position-category h3 i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.position-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
}
.position-tag {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.position-tag:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.comprehensive-positions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1600px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}
.positions-column {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center; /* Keep headers centered */
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    min-height: 300px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.positions-column:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.positions-column h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-medium);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.positions-column h3:not(:first-child) {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.positions-column h3 i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    margin: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.position-list-vertical {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: left; /* Left-align the list items for better readability */
}
.position-list-vertical li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.position-list-vertical .bullet {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    width: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.positions-cta {
    text-align: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.cta-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.positions-cta-button {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 21px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.positions-cta-button::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    animation: buttonShineBlue 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.positions-cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: none; /* Remove hover animations */
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #executive-positions {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }
    #executive-positions h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .positions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .position-category {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .position-category h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .position-tag {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .comprehensive-positions {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .positions-column {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .positions-column h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .position-list-vertical li {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .positions-cta {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .cta-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .advancement-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .work-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    #industries h2,
    #second-in-command h2,
    #our-work h2,
    #pricing h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .mini-testimonial {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .mini-testimonial .testimonial-content {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .mini-testimonial blockquote {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    .mini-testimonial cite {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}
.pricing-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.price-display {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}
.price {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1;
}
.price-period {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.roi-tagline {
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin: 0;
}
.pricing-features {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.pricing-features h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pricing-features ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.pricing-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.roi-calculation {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.roi-calculation h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.roi-metric {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.roi-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}
.roi-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}
.service-delivery-section {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.service-features,
.business-impact {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.service-features h4,
.business-impact h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.service-features h4 i,
.business-impact h4 i {
    color: white !important;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
}
.features-horizontal,
.impact-horizontal {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.feature-item,
.impact-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: 320px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.feature-item:hover,
.impact-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.feature-item i,
.impact-item i {
    color: white !important;
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: white !important;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}
.feature-item span,
.impact-item span {
    color: white;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-cta-secondary i {
        font-size: 1.41rem !important;
    }
    .service-card i,
    .roadmap-card i,
    .explainer-item i,
    .barrier-item i,
    .industry-card i,
    .pricing-service-card i {
        font-size: 1.41rem !important;
    }
    .goal-checkbox-item label i {
        font-size: 1.41rem !important;
    }
    .price {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .price-period {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .pricing-service-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .pricing-service-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .features-horizontal,
    .impact-horizontal {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .feature-item,
    .impact-item {
        min-width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .feature-item i,
    .impact-item i {
        font-size: 1.41rem !important;
    }
    .service-features h4,
    .business-impact h4 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Stats Cards Mobile */
    .stats-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 0 0.5rem;
    }

    .stats-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .stats-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .stats-label {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .price {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .price-period {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .pricing-service-card {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }
    .service-card i,
    .roadmap-card i,
    .explainer-item i,
    .barrier-item i,
    .industry-card i,
    .pricing-service-card i {
        font-size: 1.32rem !important;
    }
    .pricing-service-card h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .card-details li {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .service-features h4,
    .business-impact h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .feature-item,
    .impact-item {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    /* Mini-testimonial mobile styles for smaller screens */
    .mini-testimonial {
        padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
    }
    .mini-testimonial .testimonial-content {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    }
    .mini-testimonial blockquote {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .mini-testimonial cite {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}
#growth-roadmap {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--background-light);
}
/* Roadmap specific 2x2 grid */
#growth-roadmap .card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Mobile responsive roadmap grid */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #growth-roadmap .card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .roadmap-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    #growth-roadmap {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }
}
.roadmap-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    position: relative;
}
.roadmap-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.roadmap-card i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.roadmap-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.outcome-badge {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-small);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: inline-block;
}
#dedicated-team {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--card-bg);
}
#dedicated-team .section-intro {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.service-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.service-card i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.service-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-form-wrapper .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: left;
}
.contact-form-wrapper .form-group label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.contact-form-wrapper .form-group label i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
}
.contact-form-wrapper input[type="text"],
.contact-form-wrapper input[type="email"],
.contact-form-wrapper input[type="url"],
.contact-form-wrapper select,
.contact-form-wrapper textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-rounded);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.contact-form-wrapper input:focus,
.contact-form-wrapper select:focus,
.contact-form-wrapper textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem var(--gold-focus);
}
.single-office-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.office-addresses-vertical {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.address-item {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--background-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-rounded);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.address-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.address-item h4 i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.address-details {
    text-align: left;
}
.address-details p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0.25rem 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-item-inline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.contact-item-inline strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-item i,
.contact-item-inline i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-details strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.contact-links a,
.contact-item-inline a {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.contact-links a:hover,
.contact-item-inline a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-bronze);
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.separator {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.goal-checkbox-item {
    position: relative;
}
.goal-checkbox-item input[type="checkbox"] {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.goal-checkbox-item label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-rounded);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.goal-checkbox-item:hover label {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.goal-checkbox-item input:checked + label {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.goal-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.goal-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.challenges-section {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.challenges-label {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}
.challenge-checkbox-item {
    position: relative;
}
.challenge-checkbox-item input[type="checkbox"] {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.challenge-checkbox-item label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-rounded);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.challenge-checkbox-item:hover label {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.challenge-checkbox-item input:checked + label {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.challenge-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.challenge-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .goals-grid,
    .challenges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .goal-checkbox-item label,
    .challenge-checkbox-item label {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    .goal-title,
    .challenge-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .goal-desc,
    .challenge-desc {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    .single-office-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    .office-addresses-vertical {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .address-item {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }
    .address-item h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .address-details p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .contact-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .separator {
        display: none;
    }
    #growth-roadmap h2,
    #dedicated-team h2,
    #contact-us h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .price {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .roi-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .pricing-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
    .pricing-content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .value-promise {
        padding-left: 0;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        padding-top: 2rem;
    }
    .pricing-card .features li {
        font-size: 1rem;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .pricing-card .features i {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        width: 1.5rem;
    }
    .pricing-card.premium .features i {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        width: 1.5rem;
    }
    .impact-item {
        padding: 0.5rem;
    }
    .impact-item span {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}
#case-study {
    padding: 2rem 0;
    background: var(--background-light);
}
.case-study-header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.case-study-header h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.case-intro-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.intro-item {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.case-study-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}
.case-study-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 2rem;
    height: fit-content;
}
.toc-container {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.toc-container h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.table-of-contents {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.toc-link {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-rounded);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.toc-link:hover,
.toc-link.active {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-left-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}
.case-study-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
}
.content-section {
    scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}
.case-study-card,
.stats-highlight-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.stats-highlight-card {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.case-study-card h2,
.stats-highlight-card h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: inherit;
}
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}
.stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}
.stat-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.section-intro {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.goal-section,
.challenge-section {
    margin: 2rem 0;
}
.goal-section h3,
.challenge-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.goal-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.goal-list li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.goal-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
}
.phases-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.phase-card {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-medium);
    position: relative;
}
.phase-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: white;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.phase-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.phase-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.phase-points li {
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.before-after-comparison {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}
.comparison-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.comparison-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.comparison-list li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.before-list li::before {
    content: '✗';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #f44336;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.after-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
}
.why-it-worked {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
}
.why-it-worked h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.insights-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
}
.cta-section {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.cta-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cta-section p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}
.cta-button-container {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.legal-page {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--background-light);
}
.legal-page .card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 4rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}
.legal-page h1 {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.legal-page h2 {
    color: var(--primary-gold); /* Keep gold color for legal sections */
    margin-top: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}
.legal-page p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
}
.legal-page ul {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    text-align: left;
}
.legal-page ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.effective-date {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-rounded);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
#positions-hero {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--luxury-cream) 0%, var(--background-light) 50%, var(--luxury-beige) 100%);
}
#positions-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
#positions-hero .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
#search-result {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
}
.result-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.result-success {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.result-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.result-success h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.result-success p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}
#c-suite-positions,
#second-command-positions {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--background-light);
}
#c-suite-positions:nth-of-type(even),
#second-command-positions:nth-of-type(even) {
    background: var(--card-bg);
}
#c-suite-positions h2,
#second-command-positions h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
#c-suite-positions .section-intro,
#second-command-positions .section-intro {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.positions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.position-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.position-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.position-header {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.position-header i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}
.position-header h3 {
    color: white; /* Override only color for contrast on gradient background */
    margin: 0;
}
.position-details {
    padding: 2rem;
}
.position-details p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.position-benefits {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.benefit-tag {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-medium);
}
#epic-parameters {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--background-light);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left !important;
}
#epic-parameters h1 {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
#epic-parameters > p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
#epic-parameters h2 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-top: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-rounded);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: left;
}
#epic-parameters h3 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-medium);
    text-align: left;
}
.parameter-list {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: left !important;
}
.parameter-list li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left !important;
}
.parameter-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.parameter-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.premium-approach-section {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.premium-approach-section h3 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.selling-points-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.selling-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
}
.selling-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}
.selling-card .card-icon i {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.selling-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.selling-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}
.selling-card .card-highlight {
    background: var(--gold-translucent);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    display: inline-block;
}
.comparison-section {
    margin-top: 4rem;
}
/* Mobile Responsiveness for All New Pages */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .selling-points-grid,
    .barriers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .selling-card,
    .barrier-item {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .selling-card .card-icon i {
        font-size: 1.41rem !important;
    }
    .premium-approach-section h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .case-study-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .case-study-sidebar {
        position: static;
        order: -1;
    }
    .phases-grid,
    .before-after-comparison {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .positions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .case-study-card,
    .stats-highlight-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    .legal-page .card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    #positions-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    #epic-parameters h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .intro-item {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    /* Mobile responsive styling for new form elements */
    .authority-options,
    .activity-options {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .authority-item,
    .activity-item {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .authority-title,
    .activity-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .authority-desc,
    .activity-desc {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .premium-tier::before,
    .active-tier::before {
        top: 0.25rem;
        right: 0.5rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    /* Mobile responsive styling for new Phase 2 & 3 elements */
    .media-exposure-group,
    .media-exposure-options {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .company-size-options,
    .career-phase-options,
    .investment-options {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .exposure-item,
    .company-item,
    .career-item,
    .investment-item {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .exposure-title,
    .company-title,
    .career-title,
    .investment-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .exposure-desc,
    .company-desc,
    .career-desc,
    .investment-desc {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* Executive Positions tables */
.exec-positions-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; /* slate-200 */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-gold);
}
.exec-positions-table thead th {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfbfd 0%, #f6f7fb 100%);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}
.exec-positions-table thead th + th {
  border-left: 1px solid #eef2f7;
}
.exec-positions-table tbody th,
.exec-positions-table tbody td {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9; /* slate-100 */
  vertical-align: top;
  text-align: left;
}
.exec-positions-table tbody th {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.exec-positions-table tbody td + td { /* column dividers */
  border-left: 1px solid #eef2f7;
}
.exec-positions-table tbody td:nth-child(3) {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.exec-positions-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #fcfcfd;
}
.exec-positions-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06); /* amber hint */
}
.exec-positions-table tbody tr.highlighted {
  background: #fff7cc !important;
  outline: 2px solid #f59e0b;
  outline-offset: -2px;
}
/* Responsive scroll container for tables */
.table-scroll { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
#c-suite-positions .table-scroll,
#second-command-positions .table-scroll { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
/* Keep headers visible on scroll */
.exec-positions-table thead th { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 2; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #e5e7eb; }
/* Subtle scrollbars for horizontal scroll */
.table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 10px; }
.table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f1f5f9; border-radius: 999px; }
.table-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #cbd5e1; border-radius: 999px; }
.table-scroll:hover::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #94a3b8; }
/* Screen-reader-only utility */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .exec-positions-table { min-width: 720px; }
}

/* ========================================
   PHASE 2 & 3 QUALIFICATION FIELDS STYLING
   Enhanced visual hierarchy for strategic qualification
======================================== */

/* Media Exposure Assessment (Qualifier #3) */
.media-exposure-group,
.media-exposure-options {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.checkbox-option,
.exposure-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-form);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

.checkbox-option:hover,
.exposure-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.checkbox-option input[type="checkbox"],
.exposure-item input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-right: 1rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    accent-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.checkbox-option label,
.exposure-item label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-grow: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0;
}

.exposure-icon {
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.exposure-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.exposure-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    display: block;
}

/* Media Exposure Tier Styling */
.premium-exposure {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--card-bg) 100%) !important;
}

.premium-exposure::before {
    content: '⭐';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.premium-exposure:hover {
    background: var(--gold-gradient) !important;
    color: white;
}

.premium-exposure:has(input[type="checkbox"]:checked) {
    background: var(--gold-gradient) !important;
    color: white;
}

.premium-exposure:has(input[type="checkbox"]:checked) .exposure-title {
    color: white;
}

.premium-exposure:has(input[type="checkbox"]:checked) .exposure-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.high-exposure {
    border-color: #28a745 !important;
}

.high-exposure:hover {
    background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1) !important;
}

.moderate-exposure {
    border-color: #ffc107 !important;
}

.moderate-exposure:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.1) !important;
}

.starter-exposure {
    border-color: #6c757d !important;
}

.starter-exposure:hover {
    background: rgba(108, 117, 125, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Company Size Styling (Qualifier #8 Enhancement) */
.company-size-options {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.company-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-form);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

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

.company-item input[type="radio"] {
    margin-right: 1rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    accent-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.company-item label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-grow: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0;
}

.company-icon {
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.company-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.company-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    display: block;
}

/* Company Size Tier Styling */
.enterprise-tier {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--card-bg) 100%) !important;
}

.enterprise-tier::before {
    content: '👑';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.growth-tier {
    border-color: #28a745 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1) 0%, var(--card-bg) 100%) !important;
}

.growth-tier::before {
    content: '🚀';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.funded-tier {
    border-color: #17a2b8 !important;
}

.funded-tier:hover {
    background: rgba(23, 162, 184, 0.1) !important;
}

.early-tier {
    border-color: #6c757d !important;
}

/* Career Phase Styling (Qualifier #9) */
.career-phase-options {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.career-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-form);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

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

.career-item input[type="radio"] {
    margin-right: 1rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    accent-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.career-item label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-grow: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0;
}

.career-icon {
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.career-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.career-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    display: block;
}

/* Career Phase Tier Styling */
.urgent-tier {
    border-color: #dc3545 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1) 0%, var(--card-bg) 100%) !important;
}

.urgent-tier::before {
    content: '🔥';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.urgent-tier:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2) 0%, var(--background-light) 100%) !important;
}

.transition-tier {
    border-color: #fd7e14 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(253, 126, 20, 0.1) 0%, var(--card-bg) 100%) !important;
}

.transition-tier:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(253, 126, 20, 0.2) 0%, var(--background-light) 100%) !important;
}

.strategic-tier {
    border-color: #6f42c1 !important;
}

.strategic-tier:hover {
    background: rgba(111, 66, 193, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Investment Mindset Styling (Qualifier #10) */
.investment-options {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.investment-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-form);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

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

.investment-item input[type="radio"] {
    margin-right: 1rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    accent-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.investment-item label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-grow: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0;
}

.investment-icon {
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.investment-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.investment-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    display: block;
}

/* Investment Mindset Tier Styling */
.investor-tier {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--card-bg) 100%) !important;
}

.investor-tier::before {
    content: '💎';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.investor-tier:hover {
    background: var(--gold-gradient) !important;
    color: white;
}

.investor-tier:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) {
    background: var(--gold-gradient) !important;
    color: white;
}

.investor-tier:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) .investment-title {
    color: white;
}

.investor-tier:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) .investment-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.moderate-investor-tier {
    border-color: #28a745 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1) 0%, var(--card-bg) 100%) !important;
}

.moderate-investor-tier:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.2) 0%, var(--background-light) 100%) !important;
}

.conservative-tier {
    border-color: #17a2b8 !important;
}

.conservative-tier:hover {
    background: rgba(23, 162, 184, 0.1) !important;
}

.starter-investor-tier {
    border-color: #6c757d !important;
}

.starter-investor-tier:hover {
    background: rgba(108, 117, 125, 0.1) !important;
}

/* General enhancements for all tier items */
.checkbox-option:has(input[type="checkbox"]:checked),
.exposure-item:has(input[type="checkbox"]:checked),
.company-item:has(input[type="radio"]:checked),
.career-item:has(input[type="radio"]:checked),
.investment-item:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Feedback styling for new checkbox groups */
#media-exposure-feedback {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

#media-exposure-feedback.invalid {
    color: #e74c3c;
}

#media-exposure-feedback.valid {
    color: #27ae60;
}

/* ========================================
   POPUP NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
   Reusable modal popup for success/error messages
======================================== */

.popup-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.popup-overlay.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.popup-modal {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 90%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(-50px) scale(0.9);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
}

.popup-overlay.show .popup-modal {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.popup-header {
    padding: 2rem 2rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.popup-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.popup-icon.success {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #27ae60, #2ecc71);
    color: white !important;
}

.popup-icon.error {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e74c3c, #c0392b);
    color: white !important;
}

.popup-icon.warning {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f39c12, #e67e22);
    color: white !important;
}

/* Ensure the icon symbols inside popup icons are white */
.popup-icon.success i,
.popup-icon.error i,
.popup-icon.warning i,
#popup-icon-symbol.fas {
    color: white !important;
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: white !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: initial !important;
    background-clip: initial !important;
}

.popup-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.popup-title.success {
    color: #27ae60;
}

.popup-title.error {
    color: #e74c3c;
}

.popup-title.warning {
    color: #f39c12;
}

.popup-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.popup-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.popup-message {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.popup-details {
    background: var(--background-light);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-form);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.popup-details h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.popup-details ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.popup-details li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.popup-details li::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}

.popup-footer {
    padding: 1rem 2rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.popup-close-btn {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-button);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-width: 120px;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Icon inside Got it button should be white when not hovered */
.popup-close-btn i {
    color: white !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: white !important;
    background: none !important;
}

.popup-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-medium);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* Maintain white icon color on hover */
.popup-close-btn:hover i {
    color: white !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: white !important;
    background: none !important;
}

.popup-close-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Additional specificity for icon color */
#popup-close-btn i,
.popup-close-btn .fas,
.popup-close-btn .fa-check {
    color: white !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: white !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

#popup-close-btn:hover i,
.popup-close-btn:hover .fas,
.popup-close-btn:hover .fa-check {
    color: white !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: white !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.popup-close-x {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.popup-close-x:hover {
    background: var(--background-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Error-specific styling */
.popup-modal.error {
    border-color: #e74c3c;
}

.popup-modal.error .popup-details {
    border-left-color: #e74c3c;
    background: rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.05);
}

.popup-modal.error .popup-details li::before {
    content: '✗';
    color: #e74c3c;
}

/* Success-specific styling */
.popup-modal.success {
    border-color: #27ae60;
}

.popup-modal.success .popup-details {
    border-left-color: #27ae60;
    background: rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.05);
}

/* Animation for popup appearance */
@keyframes popupSlideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-50px) scale(0.9);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes popupSlideOut {
    from {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-50px) scale(0.9);
    }
}

/* Mobile responsive styling */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .popup-modal {
        width: 95%;
        max-width: none;
        margin: 1rem;
    }
    
    .popup-header,
    .popup-body,
    .popup-footer {
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
        padding-right: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .popup-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .popup-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Office Locations Info Cards */
.office-locations-info {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    text-align: center;
}

.office-locations-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.office-intro {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.office-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Mobile responsive office cards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .office-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .office-info-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .office-locations-info {
        padding-left: 1rem;
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }
}

.office-info-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    transition: var(--transition-ease);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

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

.office-flag {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.office-flag i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.office-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.office-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.office-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.office-location {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.office-features {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.office-features .feature {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.global-coverage {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-card);
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.global-coverage p {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: center;
}

.global-coverage i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}