/* ==========================================================================
   The Pulp House Publishing - Base Design System & Header Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Font Display Swap for Font Awesome */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Brands';
  font-display: swap;
}

:root {
  /* Color Palette - Non-White Background Theme */
  --bg-main: #fbf8f3;
  /* Warm elegant off-white / parchment theme */
  --bg-header: #ffffff;
  /* Pure white background for main header bar */
  --bg-topbar: #EDEDED;
  /* Top bar background (#EDEDED) */
  --text-main: #111111;
  /* Primary black text */
  --text-muted: #4a4a4a;
  /* Secondary dark grey text */
  --border-color: #dcdcdc;
  /* Muted border divider */

  /* Pill Button Palette */
  --btn-bg-gray: #EDEDED;
  --btn-bg-gray-hover: #e0e0e0;
  --btn-orange: #2754ba;
  --btn-blue: #111111;

  /* Theme Accent Palette */
  --theme-color: #2754ba;
  --theme-color-hover: #1d4297;
  --theme-gold: #d8b76e;
  --theme-gold-hover: #c5a156;

  /* Typography */
  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Outfit', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Roboto Slab', Georgia, serif;
}

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

button,
input,
textarea,
select,
.btn-submit-hero,
.split-btn-submit-hero,
.btn-submit-consultation,
.lead-popup-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-main) !important;
}

html,
body {
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Contact Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--bg-topbar);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.top-bar .container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-bar-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.top-bar-item:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.top-bar-item i {
  color: var(--btn-blue);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Header Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  background-color: var(--bg-header);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 16px 0;
  position: -webkit-sticky !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Brand Section */
.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', var(--font-main);
}

/* Header Actions / Pill Buttons */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Pill Button Base Style (#EDEDED background) */
.btn-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 6px 22px 6px 6px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  background-color: var(--btn-bg-gray);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.btn-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--btn-bg-gray-hover);
  color: var(--text-main);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.btn-pill-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 1. Phone Button (#EDEDED Pill, Theme Color Icon Badge) */
.btn-pill-phone .btn-pill-icon {
  background-color: var(--theme-color, #2754ba);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* 2. Live Chat Button (#EDEDED Pill, #2754ba Icon Badge) */
.btn-pill-chat .btn-pill-icon {
  background-color: var(--btn-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile Toggle Icon */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Header Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    position: -webkit-sticky !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
  }

  .header-container {
    padding: 0 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .brand-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    max-width: none !important;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    height: 40px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .header-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  .header-actions .btn-pill-phone {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-actions .btn-pill-chat {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .btn-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding: 5px 16px 5px 5px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .btn-pill-icon {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .header-container {
    padding: 0 12px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    height: 34px !important;
  }

  .btn-pill {
    padding: 4px 12px 4px 4px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }

  .btn-pill-icon {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .header-container {
    padding: 0 8px !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    height: 30px !important;
  }

  .btn-pill {
    padding: 3px 10px 3px 3px !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
  }

  .btn-pill-icon {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Banner Section (Pure White Background) — LIVE SITE (index.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-banner {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 0 70px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column Content */
.hero-left-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 43px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  color: #17253b;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  color: #3b4756;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Hero CTA Buttons Container */
.hero-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Trust Ratings Row */
.trust-ratings-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #ededed;
}

.trust-badge-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.trust-badge-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Trustpilot Box */
.trust-badge-tp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trust-badge-tp .trustpilot-widget {
  margin-bottom: -18px;
}

.tp-meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #111111;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* BBB & Google Badges */
.trust-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-logo-img {
  height: 24px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.trustpilot-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  max-width: 170px;
}

.bbb-logo-img {
  height: 24px;
}

.google-logo-img {
  height: 20px;
}

.gold-stars {
  color: #ffb400;
  font-size: 13px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
}

.badge-score {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #111111;
}

.badge-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #111111;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #666666;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Trustindex Tooltip Styles */
.trustindex-tooltip-trigger {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #666666;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trustindex-tooltip-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 125%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  width: 250px;
  max-width: 250px;
  white-space: normal;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #333333;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 100;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Tooltip Arrow */
.trustindex-tooltip-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-width: 6px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: #ffffff transparent transparent transparent;
}

.trustindex-tooltip-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-width: 7px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: #d1d5db transparent transparent transparent;
}

.trustindex-tooltip-trigger:hover .trustindex-tooltip-card {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.trustindex-tooltip-card a {
  color: #111111;
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trustindex-tooltip-card a:hover {
  color: #2754ba;
}

/* Right Column: Hero Lead Form Card */
.hero-form-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.form-header-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.form-header-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #666666;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-form .form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px 13px 42px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: #111111;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.hero-form select.form-control {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%20%23666' d='M6 8.825L1.175 4 2.238 2.938 6 6.7 9.763 2.938 10.825 4z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-form .form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #2754ba;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.15);
}

.hero-form textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  padding-top: 13px;
}

.hero-form .form-group.has-textarea .input-icon {
  top: 15px;
  transform: none;
}

.hero-form .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-submit-hero {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.3);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-submit-hero:hover {
  background-color: #1d4297;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.4);
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748b;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-privacy-note i {
  color: #2754ba;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Hero Form Trust Bullet Points */
.hero-form-trust-points {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px 12px;
}

.hero-trust-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-check-icon {
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Hero Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 42px;
  }

  .trust-ratings-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .trust-badge-link,
  .trust-badge-tp,
  .trust-badge-item {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .badge-top-row,
  .tp-brand,
  .tp-meta,
  .badge-title,
  .badge-sub {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .trustpilot-logo-img {
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-cta-theme,
  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-pill-blue {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-banner {
    padding: 40px 0 48px;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 15.5px;
  }

  .hero-form-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Split-Panel Hero Redesign — PROTOTYPE (index.html only, namespaced so it
   never touches the live .hero-banner classes above used by index.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.split-hero-banner {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 620px;
}

/* Left Column Content (soft parchment panel) */
.split-hero-left {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 90px 64px 90px 96px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--bg-main) 55%, #efeae0 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -30px;
  bottom: -70px;
  font-size: 420px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #17253b;
  opacity: 0.045;
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.split-hero-left>* {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.split-hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  color: #17253b;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.serif-accent {
  font-family: 'Lora', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #2754ba;
}

.brand-highlight {
  color: #17253b;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.split-hero-desc {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #3b4756;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* Trust Ratings Row */
.split-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.split-trust-tp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.split-tp-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
}

.split-tp-star {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background-color: #00b67a;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Right Column: Hero Lead Form Panel */
.split-hero-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--btn-bg-gray);
  padding: 56px 40px;
}

.split-hero-form-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  background-color: var(--btn-bg-gray-hover);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px 40px;
}

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

.split-hero-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.split-hero-form .form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: #111111;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.split-hero-form .form-control::placeholder {
  color: #6b7280;
}

.split-hero-form select.form-control {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%20%23666' d='M6 8.825L1.175 4 2.238 2.938 6 6.7 9.763 2.938 10.825 4z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.split-hero-form .form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.2);
}

.split-form-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.split-form-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  margin-top: 1px;
  accent-color: #2754ba;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.split-form-consent span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.split-form-consent a {
  color: #17253b;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.split-form-consent a:hover {
  color: #2754ba;
}

.split-btn-submit-hero {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 6px 6px 6px 26px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #111111;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.split-btn-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #17253b;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

.split-btn-submit-hero:hover {
  border-color: #b8bfc9;
}

.split-btn-submit-hero:hover .split-btn-arrow {
  background-color: #2754ba;
}

/* Split Hero Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .split-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .split-hero-left {
    padding: 64px 40px;
  }

  .split-hero-right {
    padding: 48px 24px 64px;
  }

  .split-hero-headline {
    font-size: 42px;
  }

  .split-hero-watermark {
    font-size: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .split-hero-left {
    padding: 48px 24px;
  }

  .split-hero-headline {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .split-hero-desc {
    font-size: 15.5px;
  }

  .split-trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .split-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .split-hero-form-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trusted & Verified Logo Slider Section
   ========================================================================== */
.logo-slider-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 44px 0 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-slider-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8c4a27;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.logo-slider-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-slider-track-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.logo-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 80px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: logoMarquee 32s linear infinite;
}

.logo-slider-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.logo-item-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-item-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 210px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(10%) contrast(100%);
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-item-img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

@keyframes logoMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Publisher Choice Showcase Section
   ========================================================================== */
.publisher-choice-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.publisher-choice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.publisher-choice-img-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.publisher-choice-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 16px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06));
}

.publisher-choice-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.publisher-choice-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2754ba;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.publisher-choice-title .title-dark {
  color: #111111;
  display: block;
}

.publisher-choice-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #3b4756;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.publisher-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.publisher-stat-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
}

.stat-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
  color: #2754ba;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.publisher-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-cta-theme {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.3);
}

.btn-cta-theme:hover {
  background-color: #1d4297;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .publisher-choice-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .publisher-choice-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .publisher-choice-section {
    padding: 20px 0 0 0;
  }

  .publisher-choice-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .publisher-choice-img-col {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .publisher-choice-img {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-height: 360px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .publisher-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .publisher-actions-row .btn-cta-theme,
  .publisher-actions-row .btn-pill-phone {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Component Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-topbar);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 24px 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-contacts {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--btn-blue);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Design (Desktop, Tablet & Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Large Tablets & Small Desktops (max-width: 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .top-bar .container {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .header-container {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .brand-link {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    height: 48px;
  }

  .footer-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .footer-contacts {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* Tablets & Mobile Devices (max-width: 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-contacts {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-contact-item {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile Phones (max-width: 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .top-bar-info {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .top-bar-item {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .site-footer {
    padding: 20px 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .footer-copyright {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .footer-contact-item {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Manuscript To Published Book Process Section (#EDEDED Background)
   ========================================================================== */
.publishing-process-section {
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
}

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

.process-header-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 54px;
}

.process-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.25);
}

.process-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  line-height: 1.22;
  max-width: 720px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.process-main-subtitle {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #555555;
  margin-top: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.process-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-steps-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 14px 4px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  /* Firefox */
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  /* IE and Edge */
}

.process-steps-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  /* Chrome, Safari, Opera */
}

.process-steps-track .process-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 18px);
  min-width: 270px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.process-slider-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.process-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #d1d5db;
  color: #111111;
  font-size: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.process-arrow:hover {
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #2754ba;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.3);
}

.process-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 34px 22px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 4px solid #111111;
}

.process-card:nth-child(even) {
  border-top-color: #2754ba;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.process-step-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #f3f4f6;
  color: #111111;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.process-card:nth-child(even) .process-step-badge {
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  color: #2754ba;
}

.process-icon-wrap {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff7ed 0%, #fffbf5 100%);
  border: 2px solid #ffedd5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #2754ba;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.15);
}

.process-card:hover .process-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2754ba, #1d4297);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #2754ba;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.4);
}

.process-card-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-card-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #666666;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .process-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .process-main-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .process-card {
    padding: 32px 20px 28px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Publishing Goals Into Reality Showcase Section (Publish-Your-Book.webp)
   ========================================================================== */
.goals-reality-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.goals-reality-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.goals-reality-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.goals-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.2);
}

.goals-reality-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.goals-reality-title .highlight-color {
  color: #2754ba;
}

.goals-reality-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #3b4756;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.goals-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-pill-blue {
  background-color: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 153, 204, 0.3);
}

.btn-pill-blue:hover {
  background-color: #0077a3;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 153, 204, 0.4);
}

.goals-reality-img-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.goals-reality-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06));
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .goals-reality-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .goals-reality-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4th Section: Steps to Publishing Your Book (Black/Grayscale Filter)
   ========================================================================== */
.publishing-steps-section {
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.publishing-steps-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
}

.publishing-steps-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.publishing-steps-subtitle {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.publishing-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.step-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.12);
  border-color: #ffe0b2;
}

.step-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 210px;
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(120%);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.step-card:hover .step-card-img {
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(140%) drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

.step-card-title {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2754ba;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.step-card-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.publishing-steps-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .publishing-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .publishing-steps-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .publishing-steps-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 10px 4px 20px 4px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #2754ba #f1f5f9;
  }

  .publishing-steps-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 6px;
  }

  .publishing-steps-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .publishing-steps-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #2754ba;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .publishing-steps-grid .step-card {
    flex: 0 0 86%;
    max-width: 86%;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .publishing-steps-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5th Section: We Publish Your Book On All Leading Platforms! (Logo Slider)
   ========================================================================== */
.platforms-slider-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 35px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.platforms-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.platforms-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 37px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.platforms-title .highlight-orange {
  color: #2754ba;
}

.platforms-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.platforms-bordered-wrapper {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.platforms-track-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.platforms-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: platformsMarquee 26s linear infinite;
}

.platforms-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.platform-logo-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 180px;
  height: 90px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.platform-logo-card:hover {
  border-color: #2754ba;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.2);
}

.platform-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes platformsMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Audit Checklist, Dual CTAs & Trust Bar Below Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.check-item {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.check-item i {
  color: #2754ba;
  font-size: 17px;
}

.hero-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Immediately Below Hero Trust Bar (#F5EFE6 Background) */
.hero-audit-trustbar {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  padding: 24px 0;
  color: #111111;
  border-top: 1px solid #e6ded1;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e6ded1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.trustbar-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.trustbar-nav-arrow {
  display: none;
}

.trustbar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.trustbar-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e6ded1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.trustbar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #2754ba;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.15);
}

.trustbar-icon {
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.trustbar-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trustbar-val {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.trustbar-lbl {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .trustbar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trustbar-container {
    padding: 0 44px;
  }

  .trustbar-nav-arrow {
    display: flex !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e6ded1;
    color: #2754ba;
    font-size: 14px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 20;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .trustbar-nav-arrow:hover {
    background-color: #2754ba;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #2754ba;
  }

  .trustbar-arrow-prev {
    left: 4px;
  }

  .trustbar-arrow-next {
    right: 4px;
  }

  .trustbar-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 4px 0;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .trustbar-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .trustbar-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-checklist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6th Section: Why Authors Choose The Pulp House Publishing (Compact & Sleek UI)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
  background-color: #fbfbfb;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
}

.why-choose-container {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.why-choose-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.why-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.25);
}

.why-choose-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.why-choose-title .highlight-orange {
  color: #2754ba;
}

.why-choose-subtitle {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Compact Side-by-Side Dual Comparison Cards Grid */
.comparison-dual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
}

.compare-card {
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Left Card: Other Publishers */
.compare-card-other {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.compare-card-other .compare-card-header {
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.compare-card-other .compare-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #64748b;
}

.compare-badge-grey {
  background-color: #e2e8f0;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Right Card: The Pulp House Publishing (Featured Winner Card) */
.compare-card-pulphouse {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #2754ba;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.14);
  position: relative;
}

.compare-card-pulphouse .compare-card-header {
  background: #111111;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.compare-card-pulphouse .compare-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.compare-badge-orange {
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.compare-body-list {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.compare-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  padding-bottom: 9px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.compare-list-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.compare-card-other .compare-list-item {
  color: #64748b;
}

.compare-card-other .compare-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  color: #ef4444;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.compare-card-pulphouse .compare-list-item {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.compare-card-pulphouse .compare-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  color: #2754ba;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Eye-Catching Center Banner CTA Card */
.why-cta-banner {
  background-color: #EDEDED;
  border: 1.5px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.why-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #111111;
}

.why-cta-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-cta-orange-glow {
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.35);
}

.btn-cta-orange-glow:hover {
  background-color: #1d4297;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .comparison-dual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .why-choose-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .why-cta-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .btn-cta-orange-glow {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pricing Packages Section: Choose Your Path to Publishing
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-packages-section {
  background-color: #fdfdfd;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.pricing-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.pricing-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
}

.pricing-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pricing-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 3 Cards Grid */
.pricing-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.pricing-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

/* Featured / Most Popular Card */
.pricing-card-popular {
  border: 2.5px solid #2754ba;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.16);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pricing-card-popular:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.24);
}

.popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.35);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pricing-card-top {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.package-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.package-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Clean Card Body for Key Benefits */
.pricing-card-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.pricing-card-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4.5px;
}

.pricing-card-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background-color: #2754ba;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.pricing-card-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.package-feature-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.feature-group-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  letter-spacing: 0.7px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  color: #64748b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 9px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.check-icon-orange {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  color: #2754ba;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 9px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Card Buttons */
.pricing-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.btn-package-black {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-package-black:hover {
  background-color: #262626;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.btn-package-orange {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.35);
}

.btn-package-orange:hover {
  background-color: #1d4297;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.45);
}

/* Custom Solution Note */
.pricing-custom-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pricing-custom-note .phone-link {
  color: #2754ba;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.pricing-custom-note .phone-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .pricing-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .pricing-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-cards-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 4px 24px 4px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #2754ba #f1f5f9;
  }

  .pricing-cards-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 6px;
  }

  .pricing-cards-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .pricing-cards-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #2754ba;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .pricing-cards-grid .pricing-card {
    flex: 0 0 88%;
    max-width: 88%;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .pricing-card-popular {
    transform: none;
  }

  .pricing-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reviews Slider Section: Social Proof & Trustpilot Results
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews-slider-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
}

.reviews-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

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

.reviews-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.25);
}

.reviews-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.reviews-title .highlight-orange {
  color: #2754ba;
}

.reviews-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.reviews-verified-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.reviews-verified-pill:hover {
  border-color: #2754ba;
  color: #2754ba;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.18);
}

.trustpilot-mini-logo {
  height: 18px;
  width: auto;
}

/* Slider Track */
.reviews-slider-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.reviews-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 12px 4px 20px 4px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.reviews-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.review-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  min-width: 320px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #2754ba;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.12);
}

.review-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.reviewer-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
}

.review-quote-mark {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #2754ba;
  line-height: 1;
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.review-stars {
  color: #00b67a;
  font-size: 15px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.review-card-headline {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.review-card-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.trustpilot-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2754ba;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.trustpilot-link:hover {
  color: #1d4297;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Relative Container for Left/Right Center Arrows */
.reviews-slider-relative-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.reviews-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #111111;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.reviews-arrow-prev {
  left: -24px;
}

.reviews-arrow-next {
  right: -24px;
}

.reviews-arrow:hover {
  background-color: #2754ba;
  border-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.35);
}

.reviews-cta-wrap {
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-more-reviews {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 15px 38px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-more-reviews:hover {
  background-color: #262626;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.reviews-sub-note {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .reviews-arrow-prev {
    left: -10px;
  }

  .reviews-arrow-next {
    right: -10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .review-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
    min-width: 280px;
  }

  .reviews-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reviews-arrow-prev {
    left: 2px;
  }

  .reviews-arrow-next {
    right: 2px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .review-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Self-Publishing CTA Section (Reflects User Uploaded Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.self-publishing-cta-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  position: relative;
}

.self-publishing-cta-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.self-publishing-cta-card {
  background-color: #111111;
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: 0px 56px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid #262626;
}

.cta-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  right: -10%;
  top: -20%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.15) 0%, rgba(17, 17, 17, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.self-publishing-cta-content {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 640px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.self-publishing-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.self-publishing-cta-text {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.self-publishing-cta-subtext {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.self-publishing-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-btn-white {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #111111;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.cta-btn-white:hover {
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  color: #111111;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.cta-btn-orange {
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 15px 34px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.35);
}

.cta-btn-orange:hover {
  background-color: #1d4297;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.45);
}

.self-publishing-cta-img-col {
  flex: 0 0 420px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.self-publishing-cta-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .self-publishing-cta-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 44px 32px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .self-publishing-cta-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .self-publishing-cta-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .self-publishing-cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .self-publishing-cta-img-col {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-btn-orange {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.faq-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.25);
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.faq-title .highlight-orange {
  color: #2754ba;
}

.faq-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* FAQ Accordion List */
.faq-accordion-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #2754ba;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.1);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: #2754ba;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.12);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question-btn {
  color: #2754ba;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #64748b;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), color 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #2754ba;
}

.faq-answer-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-content {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding: 0 28px 24px 28px;
}

.faq-answer-content p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.68;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.faq-bottom-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-phone-link {
  color: #2754ba;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.faq-phone-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .faq-answer-content {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .faq-item.active .faq-answer-content {
    padding: 0 20px 20px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consultation Lead Form Section (Side-by-Side: Checklist Left + Form Right)
   ========================================================================== */
.consultation-form-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  padding: 45px 0 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
}

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

.consultation-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column */
.consultation-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.25);
}

.consultation-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 31px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.consultation-title .highlight-orange {
  color: #2754ba;
}

.consultation-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Numbered Checkpoints List */
.consultation-checkpoints-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.checkpoint-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.checkpoint-number {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.3);
}

.checkpoint-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.checkpoint-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.checkpoint-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.checkpoint-phone-link {
  color: #2754ba;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.checkpoint-phone-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.consultation-buttons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-consultation-orange {
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.3);
}

.btn-consultation-orange:hover {
  background-color: #1d4297;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.4);
}

.btn-consultation-black {
  background-color: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-consultation-black:hover {
  background-color: #262626;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Right Column Form Card */
.consultation-form-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.form-card-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-card-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.consultation-form .form-field-group {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-field-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 17px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.consultation-form .form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 46px;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: #111111;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.consultation-form .form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #2754ba;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.18);
}

.consultation-form .form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 90px;
}

.btn-submit-consultation {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 16px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.35);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-submit-consultation:hover {
  background-color: #1d4297;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.45);
}

.form-privacy-trust-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .consultation-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .consultation-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .consultation-form-card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
}

/* Logo Marquee Rating Tag Styling */
.logo-item-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-item-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.logo-rating-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  background-color: #fff3e6;
  border: 1px solid #ffe0b2;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-rating-tag i {
  color: #2754ba;
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15-Second Lead Capture Popup Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.lead-popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

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

.lead-popup-container {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  padding: 40px 32px 32px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  border-top: 5px solid #2754ba;
}

.lead-popup-overlay.active .lead-popup-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.lead-popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f3f4f6;
  border: none;
  color: #4b5563;
  font-size: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lead-popup-close:hover {
  background: #2754ba;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.lead-popup-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.lead-popup-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  color: #2754ba;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.lead-popup-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.lead-popup-title .highlight-orange {
  color: #2754ba;
}

.lead-popup-subtitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.lead-popup-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.lead-popup-field {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.lead-popup-field .field-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.popup-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 44px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #111111;
  background-color: #f9fafb;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
}

.popup-input:focus {
  border-color: #2754ba;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.15);
}

.lead-popup-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2754ba 0%, #1d4297 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.3);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.lead-popup-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4297 0%, #d47a1f 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.4);
}

.lead-popup-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-badge-item {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #374151;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.trust-badge-item i {
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .lead-popup-container {
    padding: 32px 20px 24px;
  }

  .lead-popup-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .lead-popup-trust-badges {
    gap: 10px;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Site Footer Section
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-topbar, #EDEDED);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color, #dcdcdc);
  padding: 18px 0;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-copyright p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #4a4a4a);
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-contacts {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-main, #111111);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--theme-color, #2754ba);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Bottom-Left Animated Phone Call Widget
   ========================================================================== */
a.floating-phone-btn,
a.floating-phone-btn:link,
a.floating-phone-btn:visited,
a.floating-phone-btn:hover,
a.floating-phone-btn:active,
a.floating-phone-btn:focus {
  position: fixed !important;
  left: 24px !important;
  bottom: 24px !important;
  z-index: 9990 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  outline: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

a.floating-phone-btn * {
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.floating-phone-icon {
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--theme-color, #2754ba) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2754ba 0%, #1d4297 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.45) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  animation: phoneWiggle 3.5s infinite ease-in-out !important;
}

.floating-phone-icon i,
.floating-phone-icon i.fa-solid,
.floating-phone-icon i.fa-phone {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.floating-phone-ripple {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background-color: rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.45) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  animation: phoneRipple 2.2s infinite cubic-bezier(0, 0.2, 0.8, 1) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

a.floating-phone-btn:hover .floating-phone-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(12deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(39, 84, 186, 0.65) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4297 0%, #d47a1f 100%) !important;
}

.floating-phone-tooltip {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 68px !important;
  background-color: #111111 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-main), sans-serif !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  transform: translateX(-10px) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.floating-phone-tooltip::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -6px !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  border-width: 6px 6px 6px 0 !important;
  border-style: solid !important;
  border-color: transparent #111111 transparent transparent !important;
}

a.floating-phone-btn:hover .floating-phone-tooltip {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateX(0) !important;
}

@keyframes phoneRipple {
  0% {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }

  100% {
    width: 105px;
    height: 105px;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes phoneWiggle {

  0%,
  70%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }

  74% {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(12deg);
  }

  78% {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-12deg);
  }

  82% {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(12deg);
  }

  86% {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-12deg);
  }

  90% {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  a.floating-phone-btn,
  a.floating-phone-btn:link,
  a.floating-phone-btn:visited {
    left: 16px !important;
    bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .floating-phone-icon {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    font-size: 19px !important;
  }

  .floating-phone-icon i {
    font-size: 19px !important;
  }

  .floating-phone-ripple {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
  }

  .floating-phone-tooltip {
    display: none !important;
  }
}