/* ============================================================
   COVENTRY SURVEYOR — Main Stylesheet
   Author: Coventry Surveyor Ltd
   Version: 1.0
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- CSS Custom Properties ---------- */
:root {
  --primary:   #1a3a5c;   /* Deep navy */
  --primary-light: #2563a8;
  --accent:    #e8a020;   /* Gold */
  --accent-dark: #c07010;
  --white:     #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f7f8fa;
  --grey-100:  #f1f3f6;
  --grey-200:  #e2e6ec;
  --grey-400:  #8a96a8;
  --grey-700:  #3d4a5c;
  --text:      #222b38;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  --radius:    8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --transition: 0.3s ease;
  --font-main: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
}

/* ---------- Reset & Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--primary-light); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--font-heading); line-height: 1.25; color: var(--primary); }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- Utility Classes ---------- */
.container { width: 92%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.container-wide { width: 96%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-accent { color: var(--accent); }
.text-primary { color: var(--primary); }
.text-white { color: var(--white); }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform 0.15s;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--accent); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); border-color: var(--accent-dark); color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--primary); }
.btn-navy { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--primary-light); border-color: var(--primary-light); color: var(--white); }
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- Section Helpers ---------- */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.section-subtitle { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--grey-700); max-width: 680px; }
section { padding: 5rem 0; }
.bg-light { background: var(--off-white); }
.bg-dark { background: var(--primary); }
.bg-grey { background: var(--grey-100); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  padding: 0;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.site-header.scrolled .logo-text { color: var(--primary); }
.site-header.scrolled .logo-sub { color: var(--grey-700); }
.site-header.scrolled .nav-link { color: var(--primary); }
.site-header.scrolled .nav-cta { background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary); }

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.logo-sub {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--accent-dark) !important; color: var(--white) !important; }

/* Mobile nav */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 26px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-toggle span { background: var(--primary); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-bg img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  animation: heroZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroZoom {
  0%   { transform: scale(1.05) translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.12) translateX(-2%); }
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(10,25,47,0.88) 40%, rgba(26,58,92,0.65) 100%);
}
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
  width: 92%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
}
.hero-content {
  color: var(--white);
  padding-top: 0;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(232,160,32,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,0.5);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.hero-title .highlight { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-badge i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1rem; }
.hero-form-col {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-form-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.hero-form-sub { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-700); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}
.scroll-indicator i { font-size: 1.2rem; }
@keyframes bounce {
  0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS BAR
   ============================================================ */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-top: 0.3rem; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--grey-200); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(232,160,32,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--grey-700); }
.service-card .btn-sm { margin-top: 1.25rem; }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS / HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================================ */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 12.5%;
  right: 12.5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--primary-light));
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-number {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.process-step:hover .step-number { background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary); }
.process-step h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-700); }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--grey-100); }
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.stars { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-text::before {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 0;
  position: relative;
  top: 0.6rem;
  margin-right: 0.2rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--primary); }
.author-location { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--grey-400); }

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US / FEATURES
   ============================================================ */
.features-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.feature-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(232,160,32,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.feature-text h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.feature-text p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-700); }
.features-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #f1f3f6;
}
.features-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   AREAS COVERED
   ============================================================ */
.areas-section { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.areas-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.areas-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.area-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.area-card:hover { background: rgba(232,160,32,0.18); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(232,160,32,0.4); }
.area-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.area-name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; }
.area-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-top: 0.3rem; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-dark) 100%);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-section h2 { color: var(--primary); font-size: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.4rem); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.cta-section p { color: rgba(26,58,92,0.8); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 580px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   ACCREDITATION LOGOS
   ============================================================ */
.accreditation-bar { padding: 3rem 0; background: var(--white); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200); }
.accred-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.accred-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.accred-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.accred-badge .badge-icon.gold { background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary); }
.accred-badge .badge-icon.green { background: #2d7a4f; }
.accred-label { line-height: 1.2; }
.accred-label span { display: block; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--grey-400); }

/* ============================================================
   TEAM SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.team-image-wrap {
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.team-image-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.team-card:hover .team-image-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-info { padding: 1.5rem; }
.team-name { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.team-role { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.team-bio { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-700); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--white);
  clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
}
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT / FORM
   ============================================================ */
.contact-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.contact-item-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(232,160,32,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-item h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.contact-item p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-700); }
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.contact-form-wrap h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.contact-form-wrap p.sub { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-700); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

/* Bottom contact section */
.contact-bottom {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.contact-bottom-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-bottom-text h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-bottom-text p { color: var(--grey-700); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.faq-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--grey-200);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26,58,92,0.06);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(232,160,32,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26,58,92,0.10);
}
.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 32px rgba(232,160,32,0.18);
}
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,58,92,0.04) 0%, rgba(232,160,32,0.06) 100%);
}
.faq-question-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.faq-num {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.faq-question h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.faq-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: var(--grey-100);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 500px; }
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem 4.5rem;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  line-height: 1.8;
  background: transparent;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG
   ============================================================ */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.blog-image {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-image img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}
.blog-cat {
  background: rgba(232,160,32,0.12);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.blog-body { padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.blog-excerpt { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey-700); flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.blog-readmore {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.blog-readmore i { transition: transform var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-readmore i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Blog Article Page */
.article-header {
  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}
.article-header .container { max-width: 860px; }
.article-cat { display: inline-block; background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.article-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.8rem); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.article-meta { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.article-body {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text);
}
.article-body h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem; color: var(--primary); }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem; color: var(--primary); }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { padding-left: 1.5rem; margin: 1rem 0; }
.article-body ul { list-style: disc; }
.article-body ol { list-style: decimal; }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--grey-100);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--grey-700);
}
.article-body img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin: 2rem 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); width: 100%; height: 400px; object-fit: cover; }
.article-body .key-box {
  background: rgba(26,58,92,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,58,92,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.article-body .key-box h4 { color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

/* Article CTA Box */
.article-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  margin: 3rem 0 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.article-cta h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.article-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Related Guides Box */
.article-related {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--grey-200);
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
}
.article-related h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.article-related ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.article-related ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.article-related ul li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  background: var(--off-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}
.article-related ul li a::before {
  content: "\f054";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.article-related ul li a:hover {
  background: rgba(232,160,32,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(232,160,32,0.5);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   MAP / INTERACTIVE MAP AREA
   ============================================================ */
.areas-map-section { padding: 5rem 0; }
.map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  height: 480px;
  background: var(--grey-100);
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.map-wrap iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.areas-full-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px,1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.area-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.area-pill i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.area-pill:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--primary); }
.area-pill:hover i { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   DATA VISUALIZATION
   ============================================================ */
.chart-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.chart-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.chart-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.chart-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.chart-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--grey-400); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.chart-container { height: 260px; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: #0d1f33;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 5rem 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.footer-brand .logo-text { color: var(--white); }
.footer-brand .logo-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 300px; }
.footer-accred { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-accred-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-links a i { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--accent); }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 3px; }
.footer-contact-item p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; }
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ============================================================
   SURVEY COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.compare-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.compare-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.compare-table th {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.compare-table th:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius) 0 0 0; }
.compare-table th:last-child { border-radius: 0 var(--radius) 0 0; }
.compare-table th.highlight { background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary); }
.compare-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--grey-700);
}
.compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.compare-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--grey-100); }
.compare-table td i.fa-check { color: #2d7a4f; }
.compare-table td i.fa-times { color: #c0392b; }
.compare-table td i.fa-minus { color: var(--grey-400); }

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING CTA BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.floating-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 900;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.floating-btn {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.floating-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); color: var(--primary); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .chart-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-form-col { display: none; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .features-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .contact-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-bottom-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .nav-links { display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: var(--primary); flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; z-index: 999; }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-link { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--white) !important; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; z-index: 1000; position: relative; }
  section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn-lg { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ============================================================ */
@media print {
  .site-header, .floating-cta, .scroll-indicator { display: none; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 2rem 0; }
  .hero-bg { display: none; }
  body { color: #000; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCHEMA / Structured data indicator
   ============================================================ */
.visually-hidden-schema { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   PROGRESS BAR (page load)
   ============================================================ */
#progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Particle canvas */
#particles-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}