:root {
    color-scheme: light;

    /* Color Palette */
    --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-cream: #E6DDD3;
    --color-brand-primary: #a3b18a;
    --color-dark-green: var(--color-brand-primary);
    --color-terracotta: #C4622D;
    --color-sage: #808D94;
    --text-main: #2D2D2D;
    --text-light: #F9F9F9;
    --border-color: #D3C9C0;

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-accent: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;

    /* Layout & Spacing */
    --container-width: 1200px;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 2rem;
    --spacing-lg: 4rem;
    --spacing-xl: 6rem;
    --border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Global Resets & Basics */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    color-scheme: light;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 105px;
}

/* Scroll Margins for Sticky Header Offset - Aligns section boundary directly below header */
section[id],
footer[id],
#hero,
#about,
#services,
#case-study,
#reviews,
#contact {
    scroll-margin-top: 105px;
}

body {
    color-scheme: light;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

button,
input,
optgroup,
select,
textarea {
    color-scheme: light;
    font-family: inherit;
}

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

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.section-padding {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.mt-4 {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* Typography Styles */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.section-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-sage);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.text-light {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    color-scheme: light;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.btn-block {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Utilities */
.bg-cream {
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
}

.bg-sage {
    background-color: #808D94 !important;
}

/* Header */
.site-header {
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.logo-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo {
    height: 85px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

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

.main-nav a {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav a:hover:not(.btn) {
    color: var(--color-sage);
}

.header-social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.header-social-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.header-social-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-main);
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 20%, transparent);
}

.header-social-link svg {
    display: block;
}

.btn-header {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Mobile Menu Button */
.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 102;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.hamburger-line {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(18, 36, 18, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 9998;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

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

.mobile-nav-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 310px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    height: 100%;
    height: 100dvh;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background-color: #FAF8F5;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-left: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 20%, transparent);
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 2.5rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

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

.mobile-nav-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 20%, transparent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-logo {
    display: block;
    line-height: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-logo img {
    height: 42px;
    max-height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.mobile-nav-close {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-close:hover {
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.mobile-nav-links {
    margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
    flex: none;
}

.mobile-nav-links ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 15%, transparent);
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover, .mobile-nav-link:active {
    color: var(--color-terracotta);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mobile-nav-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    padding-top: 1.15rem;
    border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 20%, transparent);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-cta {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-cta:hover, .mobile-nav-cta:active {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 80%, black);
}

.mobile-nav-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.mobile-social-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-social-icon:hover, .mobile-social-icon:active {
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6.5rem 0 5.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(16, 26, 16, 0.64), rgba(16, 26, 16, 0.74)), url('assets/hero-bg-kerry.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #F3EFE7;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.hero .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 85%, #FFFFFF);
    border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 85%, #FFFFFF);
    color: var(--text-main);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Marquee Strip */
.marquee-strip {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 1.15rem 0;
    user-select: none;
    border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--text-main) 15%, transparent);
    border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--text-main) 15%, transparent);
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee-scroll 32s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-content:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    min-width: 100%;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

.marquee-group span {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* About Section */
.about {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-content {
    text-align: left;
}

.about-content .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-lead {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #383838;
}

.about-quote {
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
    border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0;
}

.about-quote p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-quote cite {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.about-image-column {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-image-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 360px;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-image-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    right: -14px;
    bottom: -14px;
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-image-card:hover .about-image-backdrop {
    transform: translate(3px, 3px);
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    background: #fdfbf7;
}

.about-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    filter: saturate(0.96) contrast(1.02);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.about-image-card:hover .about-photo {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 3;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-text strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-text span {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    opacity: 0.82;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Services */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4A4A4A;
}

.services-footer-box {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    max-width: 960px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.services-footer-box p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-main);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Case Study */
#case-study,
.case-study,
.bg-sage {
    background-color: #808D94 !important;
    background-image: none !important;
}

.case-study-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.case-study-content {
    flex: 1.1;
}

.case-study-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Animated Before/After Stats Rows */
.case-study-stats-rows {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.stat-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 58px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-row:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.stat-row-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    width: 130px;
    min-width: 130px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-row-before {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    width: 50px;
    min-width: 50px;
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-row-connector {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    min-width: 30px;
}

.stat-row-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.stat-row-fill {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: width 1.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.stat-row-arrow {
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0.95;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-row-after {
    width: 85px;
    min-width: 85px;
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-row-num {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: right;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.stat-row-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 0.32rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    min-width: 96px;
    width: 96px;
    text-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.case-study-visual {
    flex: 0.9;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.instagram-mockup-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.instagram-mockup-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
}

.instagram-mockup-link:hover .instagram-mockup {
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.instagram-mockup-link:hover .ig-click-cta {
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.instagram-mockup {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    width: 320px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.ig-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.ig-avatar {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-primary), var(--color-sage));
}

.ig-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.ig-link-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ig-image-placeholder {
    height: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-primary) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 80%, black) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.ig-stat-overlay {
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.ig-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ig-main-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ig-sub-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--bg-cream);
}

.ig-footer {
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    background: #fff;
}

.ig-icons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #333;
}

.ig-icon {
    stroke: currentColor;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.ig-caption {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ig-click-cta {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* Reviews */
.google-rating-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.google-logo {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #4285F4;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.google-stars {
    color: #FBBC04;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.google-score {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.reviews-stacked-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.review-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: auto;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.review-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.6rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(128, 141, 148, 0.22);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.stars {
    color: #FBBC04;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.review-text {
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #3D3D3D;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.review-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--bg-cream);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.author-biz {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: var(--color-sage);
}

/* Blog */
.blog {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.blog-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.blog-card {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    width: 100%;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.blog-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    flex: 0 0 400px;
    min-height: 250px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
}

.blog-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.blog-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-content h3 {
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.read-more-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, gap 0.25s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-card:hover .read-more-link {
    color: var(--text-main);
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

.blog-footer-note {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Credentials */
.credentials-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.credentials-content {
    flex: 1.1;
}

.skills-list {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.skills-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.skills-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.credentials-cards {
    flex: 0.9;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.credential-card {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.credential-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.credential-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.credential-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.card-light {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.card-light h4 {
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.card-light p {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.card-dark {
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 20%, transparent);
}

.card-dark h4 {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.card-dark p {
    color: var(--text-main);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.card-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.card-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--text-main);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--bg-cream);
}

.contact-inner,
.footer-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.contact-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-item svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

a.contact-item {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

a.contact-item:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Contact Note Callout */
.contact-note {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    max-width: 400px;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-note-tag {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-style: italic;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-note-box {
    background-color: #F3EFE7;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-sage);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
}

.contact-note-box p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #4a4a4a;
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-note-box strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    flex: 1.1;
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.form-row-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.form-group label .req {
    color: var(--color-terracotta);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.form-group label .opt {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.form-label-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.checkbox-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    accent-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--text-main);
    color-scheme: light;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-sage);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

input:focus, textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--text-main);
    border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 20%, transparent);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--bg-cream);
    color: var(--color-sage);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-credit {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #aaaaaa;
    margin-top: -0.45rem;
}

.footer-credit a {
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-credit a:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Site Footer */
.site-footer {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--text-main);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.site-footer .footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
}

/* Referral Banner Section (Full Width) */
.referral-banner {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.referral-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.referral-content {
    max-width: 720px;
}

.referral-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.referral-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 450;
}

.btn-referral {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background-color: var(--text-main);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid var(--text-main);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-referral:hover {
    background-color: #1a1a1a;
    border-color: #1a1a1a;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .referral-banner {
        padding: 3.5rem 0;
    }

    .referral-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }

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

    .referral-text {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .btn-referral {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Cookie Consent Banner */
.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    max-width: 580px;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 9999;
    animation: cookie-fade-in 0.35s ease-out;
}

@keyframes cookie-fade-in {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.cookie-banner-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.cookie-banner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.cookie-banner-text p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.cookie-banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-cookie-reject {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cookie-reject:hover {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 10%, transparent);
}

.btn-cookie-accept {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cookie-accept:hover {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 80%, black);
    border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 80%, black);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .case-study-inner, .credentials-inner, .footer-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .blog-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .blog-image-wrapper {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
        height: 230px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .blog-content {
        padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .blog-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .brand-logo {
        height: 70px;
    }
    
    .footer-logo {
        height: 55px;
    }

    .main-nav ul,
    .header-social,
    .btn-header {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: flex;
    }

    .header-right {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .credentials-cards {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    html {
        scroll-padding-top: 85px;
    }

    section[id],
    footer[id],
    #hero,
    #about,
    #services,
    #case-study,
    #reviews,
    #contact {
        scroll-margin-top: 85px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    html {
        scroll-padding-top: 70px;
    }

    section[id],
    footer[id],
    #hero,
    #about,
    #services,
    #case-study,
    #reviews,
    #contact {
        scroll-margin-top: 70px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.95rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
        text-wrap: balance;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
        text-wrap: balance;
    }

    .brand-logo {
        height: 58px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
    }

    .form-row-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* 2-tier balanced mobile grid for before/after stats with identical line lengths */
    .stat-row {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 54px 1fr 74px;
        grid-template-areas:
            "label label badge"
            "before line after";
        gap: 0.65rem 0.65rem;
        padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
        min-height: auto;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .stat-row-label {
        grid-area: label;
        width: auto;
        min-width: auto;
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .stat-row-badge {
        grid-area: badge;
        width: 88px;
        min-width: 88px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        padding: 0.22rem 0.45rem;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        text-align: center;
        justify-self: end;
    }

    .stat-row-before {
        grid-area: before;
        width: 54px;
        min-width: 54px;
        max-width: 54px;
        font-size: 0.86rem;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .stat-row-connector {
        grid-area: line;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .stat-row-after {
        grid-area: after;
        width: 74px;
        min-width: 74px;
        max-width: 74px;
        text-align: right;
        justify-self: end;
    }

    .stat-row-num {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        width: 100%;
        display: inline-block;
        text-align: right;
        font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    }

    .marquee-group span {
        font-size: 0.825rem;
    }

    .credential-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .services-footer-box {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .about-quote {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .about-quote p {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .cookie-banner {
        bottom: 12px;
        left: 12px;
        right: 12px;
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .cookie-banner-actions {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .btn-cookie-reject,
    .btn-cookie-accept {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 440px) {
    .brand-logo {
        height: 50px;
    }

    .btn-header {
        display: none;
    }

    .header-social-link {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }

    .header-social-link svg {
        width: 15px;
        height: 15px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Article Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.article-page {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 3rem 0 var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.article-breadcrumb {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.back-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.back-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.article-header {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.article-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.article-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.article-meta-author {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.article-featured-image {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.article-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.article-body {
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #333333;
}

.article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}

.article-lead {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #ECE6DF;
}

.article-quote {
    margin: 2.25rem 0;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
    border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.article-quote p {
    margin: 0;
}

.article-skills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.article-skill-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.article-skill-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.article-skill-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-brand-primary) 18%, transparent);
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-callout-card {
    margin: 2.25rem 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    background: #FAF8F5;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
    border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.article-callout-card p {
    margin: 0;
}

.article-cta-box {
    margin: 3.5rem 0 3rem 0;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-cream) 0%, #EDE6DF 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.article-cta-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.article-cta-content p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-cta-text {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-cta-box .btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-inner-blog {
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xl) auto;
}

.footer-contact-actions {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.article-author-card {
    margin: 3.5rem auto 0 auto;
    max-width: 740px;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.article-author-avatar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.article-author-info h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.article-author-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.article-author-bio {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-title {
        font-size: 2.15rem;
    }

    .article-skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .article-cta-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 1.75rem;
    }

    .article-cta-box .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .article-author-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}