/* ============================================================
   QuantBooks Global - Premium Design System v1.0
   ============================================================ */

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap");

:root {
  --qb-navy: #0A1628;
  --qb-navy-mid: #1B2D4F;
  --qb-navy-light: #243B67;
  --qb-blue: #2563EB;
  --qb-blue-hover: #1D4ED8;
  --qb-blue-light: #3B82F6;
  --qb-gold: #D4A843;
  --qb-gold-light: #F0C96B;
  --qb-white: #FFFFFF;
  --qb-gray-50: #F8F9FC;
  --qb-gray-100: #F1F5F9;
  --qb-gray-200: #E2E8F0;
  --qb-gray-300: #CBD5E1;
  --qb-gray-400: #94A3B8;
  --qb-gray-500: #64748B;
  --qb-gray-600: #475569;
  --qb-gray-700: #334155;
  --qb-gray-800: #1E293B;
  --qb-gray-900: #0F172A;
  --font-heading: "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;
  --section-py: 6rem;
  --section-py-sm: 4rem;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.10), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  --shadow-blue: 0 8px 32px rgba(37,99,235,.30);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,168,67,.25);
  --transition-fast: 200ms ease;
  --transition-mid: 350ms ease;
  --transition-slow: 600ms ease;
}

/* Reset */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body { font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--qb-navy); background: var(--qb-white); line-height: 1.7; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; overflow-x: clip; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-navy); line-height: 1.25; }
a { color: var(--qb-blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--qb-blue-hover); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* Utilities */
.text-gold { color: var(--qb-gold) !important; }
.text-blue { color: var(--qb-blue) !important; }
.text-navy { color: var(--qb-navy) !important; }
.bg-navy { background-color: var(--qb-navy) !important; }
.bg-navy-mid { background-color: var(--qb-navy-mid) !important; }
.bg-gray-50 { background-color: var(--qb-gray-50) !important; }
.section-py { padding-top: var(--section-py); padding-bottom: var(--section-py); }
.section-py-sm { padding-top: var(--section-py-sm); padding-bottom: var(--section-py-sm); }
.font-heading { font-family: var(--font-heading); }

/* Section Label */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--qb-blue);
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.15);
  padding: .35rem .85rem; border-radius: 100px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.section-label.gold { color: var(--qb-gold); background: rgba(212,168,67,.10); border-color: rgba(212,168,67,.20); }

.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem,3.5vw,2.75rem); font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.section-heading .accent { color: var(--qb-blue); }
.section-subtext { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: #475569; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 620px; }
.on-dark .section-heading { color: var(--qb-white); }
.on-dark .section-subtext { color: var(--qb-gray-300); }
.on-dark .section-label { color: var(--qb-gold); background: rgba(212,168,67,.12); border-color: rgba(212,168,67,.25); }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: all var(--transition-mid);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .75rem 1.75rem; font-size: .9375rem; border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary-qb {
  background: var(--qb-blue); color: var(--qb-white);
  border-color: var(--qb-blue); box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}
.btn-primary-qb:hover {
  background: var(--qb-blue-hover); border-color: var(--qb-blue-hover);
  color: var(--qb-white); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(37,99,235,.40);
}
.btn-outline-qb { background: transparent; color: var(--qb-navy); border-color: var(--qb-gray-300); }
.btn-outline-qb:hover { background: var(--qb-navy); color: var(--qb-white); border-color: var(--qb-navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-white { background: transparent; color: var(--qb-white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); color: var(--qb-white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-gold { background: var(--qb-gold); color: var(--qb-navy); border-color: var(--qb-gold); font-weight: 700; box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--qb-gold-light); border-color: var(--qb-gold-light); color: var(--qb-navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-lg-qb { padding: .9rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-sm-qb { padding: .55rem 1.25rem; font-size: .875rem; }

/* Navbar */
#mainNav {
  background: rgba(10,22,40,.97); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); padding: .85rem 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-mid); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); z-index: 1050;
}
#mainNav.scrolled { padding: .6rem 0; background: rgba(10,22,40,.99); box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.navbar-brand-qb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; text-decoration: none; }
.qb-logo-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.qb-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.qb-logo-text .brand-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--qb-white); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.qb-logo-text .brand-tagline { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .625rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--qb-gold); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 2px; }
.navbar-nav .nav-link { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important; padding: .5rem .85rem !important; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: all var(--transition-fast); letter-spacing: .01em; }
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover, .navbar-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--qb-white) !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.navbar-nav .dropdown-toggle::after { border: none; font-family: "bootstrap-icons"; content: "\F282"; font-size: .65rem; margin-left: .3rem; vertical-align: middle; transition: transform var(--transition-fast); }
.navbar-nav .dropdown.show .dropdown-toggle::after { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.dropdown-menu { background: var(--qb-white); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: .5rem; min-width: 220px; margin-top: .5rem !important; animation: dropdownFadeIn .2s ease forwards; }
@keyframes dropdownFadeIn { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-8px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
.dropdown-item { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--qb-navy); padding: .6rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: all var(--transition-fast); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.dropdown-item i { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--qb-blue); width: 18px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--qb-gray-50); color: var(--qb-blue); }
.dropdown-item.active, .dropdown-item:active { background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.10) !important; color: var(--qb-blue) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }
.dropdown-item.active i { color: var(--qb-gold) !important; }
.nav-cta-btn { background: var(--qb-blue); color: var(--qb-white) !important; border: 2px solid var(--qb-blue); padding: .5rem 1.25rem !important; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 700 !important; margin-left: .5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue); }
.nav-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--qb-blue-hover) !important; border-color: var(--qb-blue-hover) !important; color: var(--qb-white) !important; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.navbar-toggler { border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); padding: .4rem .65rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.navbar-toggler-icon { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba%28255,255,255,0.85%29' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e"); }

/* Hero */
#hero {
  background: var(--qb-navy);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 11.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero-dark-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 30, 55, 0.80) 50%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 54px 54px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.30) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroGlowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.22) 0%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroGlowPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes heroGlowPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.15) translate(20px, 20px); opacity: 1; }
}

#hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}
.hero-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #34D399;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.7vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--qb-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.hero-headline .line-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0C96B 0%, #D4A843 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}
.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}
.hero-cta-row .btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}
.hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.hero-trust-badge i {
  color: var(--qb-gold);
  font-size: .875rem;
}
.hero-card-main {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.35rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-mid);
  max-width: 485px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.hero-card-main:hover {
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.hero-metric-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.hero-metric {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.95rem 0.65rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.hero-metric:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-metric .metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--qb-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.hero-metric .metric-val span {
  color: var(--qb-gold-light);
}
.hero-metric .metric-label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.hero-service-tags {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-service-tags .service-tag {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.30);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: 0.715rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.25rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero-service-tags .service-tag i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-service-tags .service-tag:hover {
  background: var(--qb-blue);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--qb-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

/* ─── Hero Carousel Controls (State-of-the-Art) ─── */
.hero-carousel-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 25;
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.hero-carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--qb-blue);
  border-color: var(--qb-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
}
.hero-carousel-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}
.hero-carousel-prev {
  left: 24px;
}
.hero-carousel-next {
  right: 24px;
}

/* Indicators & counter styling */
.hero-carousel-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 32px;
  z-index: 25;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.hero-slide-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.hero-slide-counter span {
  color: var(--qb-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.hero-indicators-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.hero-indicators-dots button {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.hero-indicators-dots button.active {
  width: 26px;
  background: var(--qb-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  #hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 9.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }
  #hero .container {
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-card-main {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .hero-carousel-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 20px;
    transform: none;
  }
  .hero-carousel-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
  .hero-carousel-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }
  .hero-carousel-prev {
    left: 16px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-next {
    left: 66px;
    right: auto;
  }
  .hero-carousel-nav {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 16px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-slide-counter {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  #hero {
    padding-top: 8.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6.5vw, 2.05rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  }
  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem !important;
  }
  .hero-metric-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-metric {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.45rem;
  }
  .hero-metric .metric-val {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .hero-card-main {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .hero-service-tags {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .hero-service-tags .service-tag {
    font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 2.3vw, 0.72rem);
    padding: 0.42rem 0.18rem;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .hero-service-tags .service-tag i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero-carousel-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    bottom: 16px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-prev {
    left: 12px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-next {
    left: 56px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-nav {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .hero-slide-counter {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .hero-indicators-dots button {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
  }
  .hero-indicators-dots button.active {
    width: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .hero-card-main {
    padding: 1.1rem 0.55rem;
  }
  .hero-service-tags {
    gap: 0.22rem;
  }
  .hero-service-tags .service-tag {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.12rem;
    gap: 0.15rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .hero-service-tags .service-tag i {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
}

/* Trust Strip */
#trustStrip { background: var(--qb-navy-mid); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding: 1.75rem 0; }
.trust-strip-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem; }
.trust-strip-label { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--qb-gray-400); }
.trust-strip-divider { width: 1px; height: 28px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.trust-badge-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .8125rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.80); }
.trust-badge-item i { color: var(--qb-gold); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.trust-geo-flags { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-white); line-height: 1; }
.flag-emoji { font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; margin-top: -2px; }
.flag-icon-img { width: 22px; height: 15px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 6px; }

/* Service Cards */
.service-card { background: var(--qb-white); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem 1.75rem; height: 100%; transition: all var(--transition-mid); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.service-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--qb-blue); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform var(--transition-mid); }
.service-card:hover { border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.25); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon-wrap { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: rgba(37,99,235,.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; transition: all var(--transition-mid); }
.service-icon-wrap i { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--qb-blue); transition: color var(--transition-mid); }
.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap { background: var(--qb-blue); }
.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap i { color: var(--qb-white); }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.service-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.service-learn-link { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-blue); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; transition: gap var(--transition-fast); }
.service-learn-link:hover { gap: .65rem; }

/* CPA Section */
#cpaSection { background: var(--qb-navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
#cpaSection::before { display: none; }
.cpa-feature-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.cpa-feature-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .75rem; padding: .65rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); font-size: .9375rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.80); font-weight: 500; }
.cpa-feature-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cpa-feature-list li i { color: var(--qb-gold); font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cpa-highlight-box { background: rgba(212,168,67,.10); border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,.20); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.cpa-highlight-box i { color: var(--qb-gold); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cpa-highlight-box p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--qb-navy); margin: 0; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.65; }
#cpaSection .cpa-highlight-box p,
.on-dark .cpa-highlight-box p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.80); }
.cpa-services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.cpa-service-item { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.25rem; transition: all var(--transition-mid); }
.cpa-service-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.30); }
.cpa-service-item i { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--qb-blue-light); margin-bottom: .75rem; display: block; }
.cpa-service-item h4 { font-size: .9375rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-white); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.cpa-service-item p { font-size: .8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Why Us */
.why-card { background: var(--qb-gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem 1.75rem; height: 100%; transition: all var(--transition-mid); }
.why-card:hover { background: var(--qb-white); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.20); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.why-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--qb-blue); background: rgba(37,99,235,.08); padding: .3rem .7rem; border-radius: 100px; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.0625rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.why-card p { font-size: .875rem; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* Stats */
#statsSection { background: var(--qb-navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
#statsSection::before { display: none; }
.stats-toggle-wrap { display: inline-flex; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.stats-toggle-btn { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 700; padding: .6rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 8px; border: none; background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,.60); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-mid); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.stats-toggle-btn.active { background: var(--qb-blue); color: var(--qb-white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue); }
.stats-data-panel { display: none; }
.stats-data-panel.active { display: block; }

.testimonial-toggle-wrap { display: inline-flex; background: var(--qb-white); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 4px; }
.testimonial-toggle-btn { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 700; padding: .6rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 8px; border: none; background: transparent; color: var(--qb-gray-600); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-mid); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.testimonial-toggle-btn.active { background: var(--qb-blue); color: var(--qb-white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue); }
.testimonial-panel { display: none; }
.testimonial-panel.active { display: block; }
.stat-card { text-align: center; padding: 2rem 1.25rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 20%; height: 60%; width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); }
.stat-card:last-child::after { display: none; }
.stat-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--qb-white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.stat-number .stat-unit { color: var(--qb-gold); font-size: .7em; }
.stat-label { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-weight: 500; max-width: 160px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.5; }

/* Timeline */
#journey { background: var(--qb-gray-50); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.timeline-container { position: relative; max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto; }
.timeline-line { position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 3px; top: 0; bottom: 0; background: var(--qb-blue); }
.timeline-item { display: flex; gap: 2rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; position: relative; transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
.timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-item.right { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.timeline-year-wrap { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 2rem - 24px); text-align: right; padding-top: .75rem; }
.timeline-item.right .timeline-year-wrap { text-align: left; }
.timeline-year { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--qb-blue); line-height: 1; opacity: .20; letter-spacing: -.04em; transition: all 0.4s ease; }
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-year { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1.05); }
.timeline-dot-wrap { flex: 0 0 48px; display: flex; justify-content: center; padding-top: .75rem; z-index: 2; }
@keyframes timelineDotGlow {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,99,235,0.4); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(37,99,235,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,99,235,0); }
}
.timeline-dot { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--qb-blue); border: 4px solid var(--qb-gray-50); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,.25); flex-shrink: 0; transition: all 0.4s ease; animation: timelineDotGlow 2.5s infinite ease-in-out; }
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot { background: var(--qb-navy); transform: scale(1.12); }
.timeline-dot i { color: var(--qb-white); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.timeline-content-wrap { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 2rem - 24px); }
.timeline-card { background: var(--qb-white); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.85rem; transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.timeline-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 4px; height: 100%; background: var(--qb-blue); transform: scaleY(0); transition: transform 0.35s ease; transform-origin: top; }
.timeline-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(37,99,235,.15); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.35); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.timeline-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.timeline-card .year-tag { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-blue); background: rgba(37,99,235,.08); padding: .35rem .85rem; border-radius: 100px; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: .85rem; letter-spacing: .05em; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.timeline-card:hover .year-tag { background: var(--qb-blue); color: var(--qb-white); }
.timeline-card h3 { font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.timeline-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: #475569; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }

/* Founder */
#founder { background: var(--qb-white); }
.founder-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 500px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--qb-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 4px solid var(--qb-white);
}
.founder-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.founder-avatar-bg-text { position: absolute; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 7rem; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(37,99,235,.12); letter-spacing: -.05em; }
.founder-initials { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--qb-blue); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--qb-white); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(37,99,235,.40); }
.founder-name { font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.founder-title { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--qb-blue); font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-heading); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.founder-title-bar { display: inline-block; width: 3px; height: 18px; background: var(--qb-blue); border-radius: 2px; }
.founder-credentials { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.credential-tag { background: var(--qb-gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); color: var(--qb-navy); font-size: .8125rem; font-weight: 600; padding: .35rem .9rem; border-radius: 100px; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.founder-exp-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.founder-exp-item { background: var(--qb-gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1rem; }
.founder-exp-item .exp-val { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.founder-exp-item .exp-val span { color: var(--qb-blue); }
.founder-exp-item .exp-label { font-size: .75rem; color: #475569; font-weight: 500; }

/* Vision Mission */
#visionMission { background: var(--qb-gray-50); }
.vm-card { background: var(--qb-white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.5rem; height: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); transition: all var(--transition-mid); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.vm-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%; opacity: .05; pointer-events: none; }
.vm-card.vision::after { background: var(--qb-blue); }
.vm-card.mission::after { background: var(--qb-gold); }
.vm-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.vm-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.vm-card.vision .vm-icon { background: rgba(37,99,235,.08); color: var(--qb-blue); }
.vm-card.mission .vm-icon { background: rgba(212,168,67,.12); color: var(--qb-gold); }
.vm-card h2 { font-size: 1.375rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.vm-card blockquote { font-size: .9875rem; color: var(--qb-gray-600); line-height: 1.75; border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; font-style: italic; }

/* Security */
#dataSecurity { background: var(--qb-navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
#dataSecurity::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(37,99,235,.03) 1px,transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(37,99,235,.03) 1px,transparent 1px); background-size: 80px 80px; }
.security-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.5rem; height: 100%; transition: all var(--transition-mid); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.security-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.30); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.security-card .sec-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(37,99,235,.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--qb-blue-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; transition: all var(--transition-mid); }
.security-card:hover .sec-icon { background: var(--qb-blue); color: var(--qb-white); }
.security-card h4 { font-size: .9375rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-white); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.security-card p { font-size: .8375rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }
.security-cert-strip { background: rgba(212,168,67,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,.20); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.25rem 2rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.security-cert-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-gold); }
.security-cert-badge i { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.security-cert-divider { width: 1px; height: 24px; background: #CBD5E1; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .security-cert-divider { display: none; } }

/* How It Works */
#howItWorks { background: var(--qb-gray-50); }
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; }
.process-steps::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 32px; left: calc(10% + 32px); right: calc(10% + 32px); height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--qb-blue),var(--qb-blue-light)); z-index: 0; }
.process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 .75rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step-circle { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--qb-white); border: 2px solid var(--qb-blue); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; transition: all var(--transition-mid); }
.process-step:hover .step-circle { background: var(--qb-blue); border-color: var(--qb-blue); }
.step-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--qb-blue); transition: color var(--transition-mid); }
.process-step:hover .step-number { color: var(--qb-white); }
.step-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .9375rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.step-desc { font-size: .8125rem; color: #475569; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Industries */
#industries { background: var(--qb-white); }
.industry-card { background: var(--qb-gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; height: 100%; transition: all var(--transition-mid); cursor: default; }
.industry-card:hover { background: var(--qb-navy); border-color: var(--qb-navy); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.industry-icon-wrap { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: rgba(37,99,235,.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 1.1rem; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--qb-blue); transition: all var(--transition-mid); }
.industry-card:hover .industry-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); color: var(--qb-gold); }
.industry-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: .5rem; transition: color var(--transition-mid); }
.industry-card p { font-size: .8125rem; color: #475569; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; transition: color var(--transition-mid); }
.industry-card:hover h4 { color: var(--qb-white); }
.industry-card:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.60); }

/* Testimonials */
#testimonials { background: var(--qb-gray-50); }
.testimonial-toggle-wrap { display: inline-flex; background: var(--qb-white); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.testimonial-toggle-btn { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 700; padding: .6rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 8px; border: none; background: transparent; color: #475569; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-mid); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.testimonial-toggle-btn.active { background: var(--qb-navy); color: var(--qb-white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.testimonial-card { background: var(--qb-white); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem; height: 100%; transition: all var(--transition-mid); }
.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.15); }
.testimonial-quote-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--qb-blue); opacity: .15; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .75rem; font-family: Georgia,serif; }
.testimonial-text { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--qb-gray-600); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; }
.author-avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--qb-blue); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-white); flex-shrink: 0; }
.author-info .author-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .9375rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.author-info .author-title { font-size: .8125rem; color: #475569; }
.star-rating { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.star-rating i { color: var(--qb-gold); font-size: .875rem; }
.testimonial-panel { display: none; }
.testimonial-panel.active { display: block; }

/* FAQ */
#faqSection { background: var(--qb-white); }
.faq-search-wrap { max-width: 560px; position: relative; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.faq-search-input { width: 100%; padding: .85rem 1.25rem .85rem 3rem; border: 2px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--qb-navy); outline: none; transition: border-color var(--transition-fast); background: var(--qb-white); }
.faq-search-input::placeholder { color: var(--qb-gray-400); }
.faq-search-input:focus { border-color: var(--qb-blue); }
.faq-search-icon { position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--qb-gray-400); font-size: 1rem; }
.faq-no-results { text-align: center; padding: 2.5rem; color: var(--qb-gray-400); font-size: 1rem; display: none; }
.accordion-item { border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200) !important; border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; margin-bottom: .75rem; overflow: hidden; }
.accordion-button { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .9375rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--qb-navy); background: var(--qb-white); padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem; }
.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { color: var(--qb-blue); background: rgba(37,99,235,.04); box-shadow: none; }
.accordion-button:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.accordion-body { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--qb-gray-600); line-height: 1.75; padding: .5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem; background: var(--qb-white); }
.faq-category-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.faq-category-title i { color: var(--qb-blue); }
.faq-category-title:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

/* CTA */
#finalCta { background: var(--qb-navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
#finalCta::before,#finalCta::after { display: none; }
.cta-headline { font-size: clamp(1.75rem,4vw,2.75rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--qb-white); letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-subtext { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; line-height: 1.75; }

/* Contact */
#contact { background: var(--qb-white); }
.contact-form-card { background: var(--qb-gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.5rem; }
.form-label-qb { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: .4rem; display: block; }
.form-control-qb { width: 100%; padding: .75rem 1rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--qb-navy); background: var(--qb-white); outline: none; transition: border-color var(--transition-fast),box-shadow var(--transition-fast); appearance: none; }
.form-control-qb:focus { border-color: var(--qb-blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,.10); }
.form-control-qb.is-invalid { border-color: #EF4444; }
.contact-info-card { 
  background: var(--qb-navy); 
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); 
  padding: 2.25rem; 
  height: auto !important; 
  align-self: flex-start; 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); 
}
.contact-info-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; padding-bottom: 1.75rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.contact-icon-wrap { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--qb-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.ci-label { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--qb-gray-400); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.ci-value { font-size: .9375rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); line-height: 1.6; }
.ci-value a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.ci-value a:hover { color: var(--qb-gold); }
.whatsapp-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; color: #25D366 !important; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .8125rem; margin-top: .35rem; }

/* Footer */
#footer { background: var(--qb-gray-900); color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.footer-top { padding: 5rem 0 3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,.50); max-width: 300px; margin-top: 1rem; }
.footer-col-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .8125rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .10em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.90); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; position: relative; padding-bottom: .75rem; }
.footer-links,
.footer-links-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li,
.footer-links-list li { margin-bottom: .55rem; list-style: none; }
.footer-links a,
.footer-links-list a,
#footer a:not(.btn):not(.btn-sm) { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); text-decoration: none; transition: all var(--transition-fast); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links-list a:hover,
#footer a:not(.btn):not(.btn-sm):hover { color: var(--qb-white); padding-left: .25rem; }
.footer-contact-item { 
  display: flex; 
  align-items: flex-start; 
  gap: 0.75rem; 
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem; 
  font-size: 0.85rem; 
  line-height: 1.5; 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); 
}
.footer-contact-item i { 
  color: var(--qb-gold) !important; 
  font-size: 1.05rem; 
  margin-top: 2px; 
  flex-shrink: 0; 
  width: 18px; 
  text-align: center; 
}
.footer-contact-item a { 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); 
  text-decoration: none; 
  transition: color var(--transition-fast); 
  white-space: nowrap; 
}
.footer-contact-item a:hover { 
  color: var(--qb-gold); 
}
.footer-contact-item > div { 
  flex: 1; 
  min-width: 0; 
}
.footer-contact-item strong { 
  display: block; 
  font-family: var(--font-heading); 
  font-size: 0.8125rem; 
  font-weight: 700; 
  color: #FFFFFF !important; 
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem; 
  letter-spacing: 0.02em; 
}
.footer-contact-item span { 
  display: block; 
  font-size: 0.8125rem; 
  line-height: 1.45; 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.70); 
}
.footer-bottom { padding: 1.5rem 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.footer-copyright { font-size: .8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.50); }
.footer-legal-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
.footer-legal-links a { font-size: .8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.footer-legal-links a:hover { color: var(--qb-gold); }

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  #footer .footer-main .row > div:first-child {
    flex: 0 0 28%;
    max-width: 28%;
  }
  #footer .footer-main .row > div:nth-child(2),
  #footer .footer-main .row > div:nth-child(3),
  #footer .footer-main .row > div:nth-child(4) {
    flex: 0 0 16%;
    max-width: 16%;
  }
  #footer .footer-main .row > div:last-child {
    flex: 0 0 24%;
    max-width: 24%;
  }
}

/* Trust Pillars */
.trust-pillar-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.trust-pillar { text-align: center; padding: 2rem 1.25rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); transition: all var(--transition-mid); }
.trust-pillar:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-color: rgba(212,168,67,.25); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.trust-pillar-icon { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--qb-gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.trust-pillar h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-white); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.trust-pillar p { font-size: .8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.50); margin: 0; }

/* Animations */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .65s ease,transform .65s ease; }
.reveal.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: .10s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: .20s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: .30s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: .40s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: .50s; }
.reveal-delay-6 { transition-delay: .60s; }

/* Back to Top */
#backToTop { position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--qb-blue); color: var(--qb-white); border: none; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: all var(--transition-mid); z-index: 1040; }
#backToTop.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
#backToTop:hover { background: var(--qb-blue-hover); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* Cookie Banner */
#cookieBanner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--qb-gray-900); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); padding: 1.25rem 0; z-index: 2000; transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform var(--transition-mid); }
#cookieBanner.visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.cookie-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-text { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.70); flex: 1; }
.cookie-text a { color: var(--qb-blue-light); }

/* Page Hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero { background: var(--qb-navy); padding: 8rem 0 4rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(37,99,235,.04) 1px,transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(37,99,235,.04) 1px,transparent 1px); background-size: 60px 60px; }
.page-hero-glow { position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle,rgba(37,99,235,.18) 0%,transparent 70%); top: -150px; right: -100px; }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero-breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-size: .8125rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); text-decoration: none; }
.page-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--qb-gold); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb .separator { color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb .current { color: rgba(255,255,255,.80); }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem,4vw,3rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--qb-white); margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.page-hero p { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); max-width: 600px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }

/* Blog Cards */
.blog-card { background: var(--qb-white); border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; height: 100%; transition: all var(--transition-mid); }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.20); }
.blog-card-img { height: 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--qb-navy),var(--qb-navy-mid)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card-img .blog-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; color: rgba(37,99,235,.40); }
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.75rem; }
.blog-tag { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--qb-blue); background: rgba(37,99,235,.08); padding: .3rem .7rem; border-radius: 100px; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: .85rem; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1.0625rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-bottom: .65rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card p { font-size: .875rem; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

/* Form States */
.form-success-msg { background: rgba(16,185,129,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.25); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; color: #059669; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9375rem; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; display: none; }
.field-error { font-size: .8125rem; color: #EF4444; margin-top: .3rem; display: none; }

/* Privacy Policy */
.policy-content h2 { font-size: 1.375rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--qb-navy); margin-top: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-top: 2.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200); }
.policy-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; border-top: none; }
.policy-content p,.policy-content li { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--qb-gray-600); line-height: 1.8; }
.policy-content ul { padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.policy-content ul li { margin-bottom: .5rem; }

/* Scroll Reveal Animation */
.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.reveal-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

/* Accessibility */
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--qb-blue); outline-offset: 3px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,*::before,*::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .trust-pillar-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  :root { --section-py: 4.5rem; }
  #hero { min-height: auto; padding-top: 9.5rem; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
  .hero-visual { margin-top: 3rem; }
  .hero-float-badge-1,.hero-float-badge-2 { display: none; }
  .timeline-line { display: none; }
  .timeline-item,.timeline-item.right { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .timeline-year-wrap { display: none; }
  .timeline-dot-wrap { margin: 0; }
  .timeline-content-wrap { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .cpa-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .navbar-collapse { background: var(--qb-navy); padding: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin-top: .5rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .navbar-nav .nav-link { padding: .65rem .75rem !important; }
  .nav-cta-btn { margin-left: 0; margin-top: .5rem; }
  .dropdown-menu { background: rgba(27,45,79,.98); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); box-shadow: none; }
  .dropdown-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
  .dropdown-item:hover, .dropdown-item.active { background: rgba(37,99,235,.25) !important; color: var(--qb-white) !important; font-weight: 700; }
  .dropdown-item i { color: var(--qb-blue-light); }
  .dropdown-item.active i { color: var(--qb-gold) !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root { --section-py: 3.5rem; }
  .section-heading { font-size: clamp(1.5rem,6vw,2.25rem); }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-pillar-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-toggle-btn { padding: .5rem 1.25rem; font-size: .8125rem; }
  .hero-cta-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-cta-row .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .trust-strip-inner { gap: 1rem; }
  .trust-strip-divider { display: none; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .contact-info-card { padding: 1.75rem; }
  .founder-exp-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cookie-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .cpa-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  :root { --section-py: 3rem; }
  .trust-pillar-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cpa-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-exp-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-trust-row { gap: .75rem; }
  .vm-card { padding: 1.75rem; }
  #backToTop { bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem; }
}


/* Real Logo in Navbar & Footer */
.qb-nav-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
#footer .qb-nav-logo {
  height: 44px;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .qb-nav-logo { height: 38px; padding: 0 !important; }
  #footer .qb-nav-logo { height: 38px; padding: 0 !important; }
}

/* Partner Logo Marquee */
#softwarePartners { overflow: hidden; }
.partner-marquee-outer {
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}
.partner-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 35s linear infinite;
}
.partner-marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.partner-logo-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-mid), filter var(--transition-mid);
  filter: grayscale(0);
}
.partner-logo-item:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }
.partner-logo-item img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}


/* Hero Carousel Transitions handled in unified hero section */

/* Navbar Hover & Mobile Enhancements */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .navbar-nav .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .navbar-nav .dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-collapse {
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
}

.service-tag-alt {
  width: auto !important;
  color: var(--qb-navy) !important;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22) !important;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem !important;
}

/* About Us - Intro Image Card */
.intro-image-card {
  background: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600880292203-757bb62b4baf?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80") center/cover no-repeat;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 480px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.intro-image-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,22,40,0.8) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.1) 60%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.intro-visual-grid { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 
  gap: 1rem; 
  width: 100%; 
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.intro-vis-item { 
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); 
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); 
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem; 
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); 
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.intro-vis-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.intro-vis-item .vis-num { 
  font-family: var(--font-heading); 
  font-size: 1.25rem; 
  font-weight: 800; 
  color: var(--qb-navy); 
  line-height: 1; 
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem; 
}
.intro-vis-item .vis-label { 
  font-size: 0.7rem; 
  font-weight: 700; 
  color: var(--qb-gray-500); 
  text-transform: uppercase; 
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; 
}

/* Custom Testimonial Carousel Indicators */
.custom-carousel .carousel-indicators {
  bottom: -15px;
}
.custom-carousel .carousel-indicators button {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--qb-navy);
  opacity: 0.3;
  margin: 0 5px;
}
.custom-carousel .carousel-indicators button.active {
  background-color: var(--qb-blue);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ─── HOVER GAP & SCROLL FIXES ───────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  /* Fix: Invisible bridge so dropdown doesn't disappear when moving mouse from link to menu */
  .navbar-nav .dropdown { position: relative; }
  .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 25px;
    background: transparent;
  }
  
  /* Fix: Ensure CTA button doesn't jump or hide on scroll */
  #mainNav.scrolled .nav-cta-btn {
    transform: none !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ─── CUSTOM CAROUSEL INDICATORS ──────────────────── */
.custom-carousel-indicators {
  bottom: -30px;
}
.custom-carousel-indicators button {
  width: 10px !important;
  height: 10px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background-color: var(--qb-gray-400) !important;
  border: none !important;
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin: 0 5px !important;
}
.custom-carousel-indicators button.active {
  background-color: var(--qb-blue) !important;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Testimonial Slider Navigation Arrows & Layout */
.testimonial-carousel {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 45px;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .testimonial-carousel {
    padding: 0 0 10px 0;
  }
  .testimonial-ctrl-prev,
  .testimonial-ctrl-next {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .custom-carousel-indicators {
    bottom: -18px;
  }
}
.testimonial-ctrl-prev,
.testimonial-ctrl-next {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 1 !important;
  z-index: 10;
}
.testimonial-ctrl-prev { left: -5px; }
.testimonial-ctrl-next { right: -5px; }

.testimonial-ctrl-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--qb-navy);
  color: var(--qb-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.testimonial-ctrl-prev:hover .testimonial-ctrl-icon,
.testimonial-ctrl-next:hover .testimonial-ctrl-icon {
  background: var(--qb-blue);
  color: var(--qb-white);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Blog & Resources Cards */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--qb-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-mid);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}
.blog-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.blog-tag {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--qb-blue);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.blog-date {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--qb-blue);
}
.blog-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Hero Scroll Down Indicator */
.scroll-down-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.scroll-down-indicator:hover {
  color: var(--qb-gold);
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(3px);
}
.mouse-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 6px;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.mouse-icon .wheel {
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--qb-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollWheel 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes scrollWheel {
  0% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
}

/* Testimonials Slow Motion Smooth Glide & Card Styling */
.testimonial-carousel .carousel-item {
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--qb-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem !important;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
  color: var(--qb-navy) !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ─── CERTIFICATES & COMPLIANCE SHOWCASE ───────────────────── */
.cert-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.cert-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--qb-blue), var(--qb-gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.cert-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}
.cert-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.cert-badge-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: var(--qb-blue);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.cert-card:hover .cert-badge-icon {
  background: var(--qb-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.cert-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.cert-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--qb-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ─── JOURNEY TIMELINE ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.journey-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.journey-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--qb-blue) 0%, var(--qb-gold) 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .journey-timeline::before {
    left: 24px;
  }
}
.journey-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.journey-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.journey-item-inner {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.journey-item-inner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
}
.journey-year-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--qb-navy);
  color: var(--qb-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.journey-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.journey-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--qb-gold);
  border: 4px solid var(--qb-navy);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(217, 160, 43, 0.3);
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .journey-node {
    left: 24px;
  }
}

/* ─── FAQ CATEGORY FILTER BUTTONS ─────────────────────────── */
.faq-filter-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.faq-filter-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-300);
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.faq-filter-btn:hover,
.faq-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--qb-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--qb-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.15);
}
.faq-filter-btn.active i {
  color: var(--qb-gold);
}

/* ─── COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVENESS & POLISH ──────────────── */

/* Timeline Mobile Alignment */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .timeline-container {
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
  }
  .timeline-line {
    left: 24px !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .timeline-item,
  .timeline-item.right {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem !important;
  }
  .timeline-year-wrap {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .timeline-dot-wrap {
    flex: 0 0 48px !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
  }
  .timeline-dot {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
  }
  .timeline-content-wrap {
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    width: calc(100% - 60px) !important;
  }
  .timeline-card {
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

/* How It Works Steps Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2.25rem 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .process-steps::before {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .process-step {
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }
}

/* CPA Services Grid Responsive */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .cpa-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .founder-avatar {
    min-height: 360px !important;
  }
}

/* Trust Strip Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .trust-strip-divider {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .trust-strip-inner {
    gap: 1rem 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .trust-strip-label {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: -0.25rem;
  }
}

/* Stats Cards Responsive Divider Clean up */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .stats-data-panel [class*="col-"]:nth-child(2n) .stat-card::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .stats-data-panel [class*="col-"]:last-child .stat-card::after,
  .stats-data-panel [class*="col-"]:nth-last-child(2) .stat-card::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .stat-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Navbar Clean-Up */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  #navbarNav {
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }
  #navbarNav .navbar-nav {
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }
  #navbarNav .nav-link {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  #navbarNav .nav-cta-btn {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 0.75rem !important;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  #navbarNav .dropdown-menu {
    background: rgba(15, 28, 50, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: none;
    margin-left: 0.5rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  #navbarNav .dropdown-item {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  }
  #navbarNav .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }
}

/* Privacy Modal Styling */
.modal-content.qb-modal-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.modal-header.qb-modal-header {
  background: var(--qb-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--qb-gold);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
}
.modal-header.qb-modal-header .btn-close {
  filter: invert(1) grayscale(100%) brightness(200%);
}
.modal-body.qb-modal-body {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-height: 70vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.qb-modal-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.qb-modal-body h4:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.qb-modal-body ul {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.qb-modal-body ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

/* ─── ENHANCED TOPBAR & NAVBAR (Item 1 & 2) ─── */
#topBar {
  background: #071d40 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
#topBar .topbar-social {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
#topBar .topbar-social a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
#topBar .topbar-social a:hover {
  color: var(--qb-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
#mainNav {
  background: #092551 !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(9, 37, 81, 0.35);
}
.qb-nav-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* ─── UNIFIED HERO CAROUSEL & CINEMATIC CROSSFADE ─── */
#hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #071C36;
}
#heroCarousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
#heroCarousel .carousel-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
#heroCarousel .carousel-item {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(560px, 75vh, 760px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: opacity 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}
#heroCarousel.carousel-fade .carousel-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}
#heroCarousel.carousel-fade .carousel-item.active,
#heroCarousel.carousel-fade .carousel-item-next.carousel-item-start,
#heroCarousel.carousel-fade .carousel-item-prev.carousel-item-end {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}
#heroCarousel.carousel-fade .active.carousel-item-start,
#heroCarousel.carousel-fade .active.carousel-item-end {
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}
.hero-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}
.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  padding-top: 7rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 840px;
}
.hero-slide-content h1.hero-headline,
.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  transition: opacity 0.75s ease 0.1s, transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s;
}
.hero-slide-content .line-accent,
.line-accent {
  color: #F59E0B !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: opacity 0.75s ease 0.2s, transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s;
}
.carousel-item.active .hero-headline,
.carousel-item.active .hero-cta-row {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.carousel-item:not(.active) .hero-headline,
.carousel-item:not(.active) .hero-cta-row {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
}
.hero-carousel-btn {
  z-index: 25 !important;
}
.hero-carousel-nav {
  z-index: 25 !important;
}

/* ─── B2B MARKETPLACE TRUST SECTION ─── */
.b2b-trust-section {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}
.b2b-trust-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
}
.b2b-trust-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.b2b-logos-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.b2b-badge-item,
.b2b-badge-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.b2b-badge-item:hover,
.b2b-badge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}
.b2b-badge-item img,
.b2b-logo-img {
  height: 34px;
  max-width: 140px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.b2b-badge-item img[src*="designrush"] {
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.b2b-rating-text,
.b2b-rating-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border-left: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding-left: 0.85rem;
}

/* ─── ABOUT US PARAGRAPHS UNIFORM STYLING ─── */
.about-p,
#companyIntro p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* ─── CPA FIRMS SECTION HEADING ON-DARK FIX ─── */
#cpaSection {
  background: #092551 !important;
}
#cpaSection .section-heading,
.section-heading.on-dark,
#cpaSection h2.section-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
#cpaSection .section-heading .text-gold,
.section-heading.on-dark .text-gold {
  color: #F59E0B !important;
}

/* ─── ABOUT US TEAM STATS OVERLAY (Item 6) ─── */
.about-image-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
}
.about-team-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  display: block;
}
.about-live-stat-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 5;
}
.about-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.about-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.about-stat-number {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--qb-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ─── 3D ROTATING/FLIP CARDS FOR DATA SECURITY (Item 15) ─── */
.security-flip-card {
  perspective: 1200px;
  height: 240px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.security-flip-card .flip-card-inner,
.security-flip-card .security-flip-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.security-flip-card:hover .flip-card-inner,
.security-flip-card:hover .security-flip-inner,
.security-flip-card.is-flipped .flip-card-inner,
.security-flip-card.is-flipped .security-flip-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.security-flip-card .flip-card-front,
.security-flip-card .security-flip-front,
.security-flip-card .flip-card-back,
.security-flip-card .security-flip-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.security-flip-card .flip-card-front,
.security-flip-card .security-flip-front {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transform: rotateY(0deg);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.security-flip-card:hover .flip-card-front,
.security-flip-card:hover .security-flip-front {
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.security-flip-card .sec-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--qb-blue-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.security-flip-card:hover .sec-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  border-color: #F59E0B;
  color: #F59E0B;
}
.security-flip-card .flip-card-front h4,
.security-flip-card .security-flip-front h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.security-flip-card .flip-card-front p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.security-flip-card .flip-hint-badge,
.security-flip-card .click-hint {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #F59E0B;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}
.security-flip-card .flip-card-back,
.security-flip-card .security-flip-back {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #092551 0%, #0d3269 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  text-align: left;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.security-flip-card .sec-icon-back {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.security-flip-card .flip-card-back h5,
.security-flip-card .security-flip-back h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F59E0B;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.security-flip-card .flip-card-back p,
.security-flip-card .security-flip-back p {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ─── WHY CHOOSE US PREVIEW CARDS (Home Page - Image 3 Style) ─── */
.why-preview-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.why-preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #0066FF;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.12);
}
.why-preview-icon-wrap {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  min-width: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  color: #0066FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.why-preview-card:hover .why-preview-icon-wrap {
  background: #0066FF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.why-preview-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.15rem;
  right: 1.35rem;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #0066FF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.18);
}
.why-preview-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* ─── DATA SECURITY PREVIEW CARDS (Home Page - Image 4 Style) ─── */
.security-preview-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.35rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.security-preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #0066FF;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.12);
}
.security-preview-icon-wrap {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  min-width: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: #0066FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.18);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.security-preview-card:hover .security-preview-icon-wrap {
  background: #0066FF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.security-preview-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.15rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #0066FF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.18);
}
.security-preview-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.sec-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #0066FF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* ─── WHY CHOOSE US FLIP CARDS (Page dedicated) ─── */
.why-flip-card {
  perspective: 1200px;
  height: 290px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.why-flip-card .flip-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.why-flip-card:hover .flip-card-inner,
.why-flip-card.is-flipped .flip-card-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.why-flip-card .flip-card-front,
.why-flip-card .flip-card-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.why-flip-card .flip-card-front {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  justify-content: space-between;
  transform: rotateY(0deg);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.why-flip-card:hover .flip-card-front {
  border-color: #0066FF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.12);
}
.why-flip-card .why-icon-bubble {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #0066FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15);
}
.why-flip-card .flip-card-front h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.why-flip-card .flip-card-front p {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.why-flip-card .flip-hint-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #0066FF;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.why-flip-card .flip-card-back {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0A1E3F 0%, #102A54 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 30, 63, 0.35);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: left;
}
.why-flip-card .flip-card-back h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.why-flip-card .flip-card-back p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ─── INDUSTRY PREVIEW CARDS (Home Page - Image 3/4 Style) ─── */
.industry-preview-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.75rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.industry-preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #0066FF;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.12);
}
.industry-preview-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.15rem;
  right: 1.35rem;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #0066FF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.18);
}
.industry-preview-icon-wrap {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  min-width: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #0066FF;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.industry-preview-card:hover .industry-preview-icon-wrap {
  background: #0066FF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.industry-preview-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.industry-preview-desc {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ─── INDUSTRY FLIP CARDS (industries.html Dedicated Page) ─── */
.industry-flip-card {
  perspective: 1200px;
  height: 300px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.industry-flip-card .flip-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.industry-flip-card:hover .flip-card-inner,
.industry-flip-card.is-flipped .flip-card-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.industry-flip-card .flip-card-front,
.industry-flip-card .flip-card-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.industry-flip-card .flip-card-front {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  justify-content: space-between;
  transform: rotateY(0deg);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.industry-flip-card:hover .flip-card-front {
  border-color: #0066FF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.12);
}
.industry-flip-card .ind-icon-bubble {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #0066FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15);
}
.industry-flip-card .flip-card-front h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.industry-flip-card .flip-card-front p {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.industry-flip-card .flip-hint-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #0066FF;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.industry-flip-card .flip-card-back {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0A1E3F 0%, #102A54 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 30, 63, 0.35);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: left;
}
.industry-flip-card .flip-card-back h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.industry-flip-card .flip-card-back p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ─── CERTIFICATION MOVING MARQUEE (Item 16) ─── */
.cert-ticker-section {
  background: #081528;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
#certificates .section-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
#certificates .section-label {
  color: #F59E0B !important;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25) !important;
}
.cert-marquee-container,
.cert-ticker-outer {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}
.cert-marquee-track,
.cert-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: certScroll 28s linear infinite;
}
.cert-marquee-track:hover,
.cert-ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes certScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.cert-badge-item,
.cert-ticker-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 18px;
  width: 125px;
  height: 125px;
  padding: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.cert-badge-item:hover,
.cert-ticker-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  border-color: #F59E0B;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}
.cert-badge-item img,
.cert-ticker-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* ─── HOW IT WORKS HORIZONTAL TIMELINE (Item 17) ─── */
.hiw-steps-row {
  display: flex;
  position: relative;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.hiw-steps-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  left: 6%;
  right: 6%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E2E8F0 0%, #BAE6FD 50%, #E2E8F0 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hiw-step-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}
.hiw-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.hiw-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}
.hiw-step-card.active-trial-step {
  border: 2px solid #F59E0B;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFBEB 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
}
.hiw-step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2563EB;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.active-trial-step .hiw-step-number {
  color: #B45309;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
}
.hiw-step-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: #2563EB;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.hiw-step-card:hover .hiw-step-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: var(--qb-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.active-trial-step .hiw-step-icon {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: #D97706;
}
.active-trial-step:hover .hiw-step-icon {
  background: #F59E0B;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.hiw-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.hiw-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--qb-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hiw-steps-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hiw-steps-row::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .hiw-step-card {
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
  .hiw-step-icon {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
  }
}

/* ─── STANDARDIZED SOFTWARE STACK SECTION (Item 5) ─── */
.software-country-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.software-country-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #EEF2F6;
  padding: 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  gap: 4px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 440px;
}
.software-country-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.software-country-btn .flag-icon-img {
  width: 22px;
  height: 15px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.software-country-btn:hover {
  color: #092551;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.software-country-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092551 0%, #163c78 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(9, 37, 81, 0.35);
}
.software-country-btn.active:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092551 0%, #163c78 100%);
}
.software-country-btn.active .flag-icon-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.software-category-tabs,
.software-tab-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.software-tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--qb-gray-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-300);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}
.software-tab-btn.active,
.software-tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--qb-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--qb-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.15);
}
.software-tab-btn.active {
  background: #2563EB;
  border-color: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}
.software-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.software-logo-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  min-height: 125px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
.software-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}
.software-logo-card img {
  height: 46px;
  max-height: 48px;
  max-width: 130px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.software-logo-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.software-logo-card .software-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
}

/* ─── 20-HOUR FREE TRIAL CTA REDESIGN (Item 21) ─── */
.trial-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092551 0%, #0d3269 50%, #061a38 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 3.75rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trial-cta-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.trial-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.trial-check-item i {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: -1px;
}
.trial-team-visual,
.trial-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.trial-team-img,
.trial-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.trial-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  right: 15px;
  background: rgba(9, 37, 81, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 5;
}
.trial-badge-overlay .badge-clock-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: #F59E0B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── WORLD CLOCKS IN FOOTER (Item 23) ─── */
.footer-clocks-bar {
  background: rgba(7, 18, 33, 0.9);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.footer-clocks-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.world-clock-item,
.footer-clock-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 45, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  min-width: 195px;
  flex: 1 1 190px;
  max-width: 230px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.world-clock-item:hover,
.footer-clock-card:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 37, 62, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.footer-clock-card:hover .clock-analog {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(45, 81, 125, 0.55));
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.clock-display {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.analog-clock-svg,
.clock-analog {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
}
.clock-flag-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.clock-flag {
  width: 18px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.clock-location {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.clock-digital {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.clock-time {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.clock-period {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--qb-gold);
}
.clock-zone-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.clock-text-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.clock-digital-time {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.clock-zone-title {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-gold-light);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--qb-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--qb-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ─── ZERO-RISK PRACTICE EXPERIENCE BADGE ─── */
.trial-experience-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid #F59E0B;
  color: #FCD34D;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.trial-experience-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
  border-color: #FBBF24;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.trial-experience-badge i {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5));
}

/* ─── FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON & POSITIONING ─── */
.whatsapp-floating-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 1045;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.whatsapp-floating-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}
.whatsapp-floating-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}
.whatsapp-floating-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #25D366;
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: waPulse 2s infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes waPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  70% { transform: scale(1.28); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.28); opacity: 0; }
}
.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 70px;
  background: #0A1628;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.whatsapp-floating-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
#backToTop {
  bottom: 6.25rem !important;
  right: 2.3rem !important;
  width: 46px !important;
  height: 46px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .whatsapp-floating-btn {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
  #backToTop {
    bottom: 5.25rem !important;
    right: 1.45rem !important;
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   QUANTBOOKS GLOBAL - COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-DEVICE RESPONSIVENESS
   Supports: 4K TVs / Large Monitors, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets,
   Foldable phones (folded & unfolded), and Ultra-narrow Mobiles.
   ============================================================ */

/* Global container and layout safety */
html, body {
  overflow-x: clip !important;
  max-width: 100vw;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ─── 1. BIG MONITORS & 4K TVs (>1600px, >2400px) ─── */
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 1440px;
  }
  #heroCarousel .carousel-item {
    min-height: 720px;
  }
  .hero-container {
    padding-top: 8.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 7rem;
  }
  .hero-slide-content {
    max-width: 960px;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 3.8vw, 4.25rem);
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn {
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .section-py {
    padding-top: 7rem;
    padding-bottom: 7rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 2400px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 1780px;
  }
  html {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  #heroCarousel .carousel-item {
    min-height: 820px;
  }
  .hero-slide-content {
    max-width: 1150px;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 4vw, 5rem);
  }
  .section-py {
    padding-top: 8.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 8.5rem;
  }
}

/* ─── 2. TABLETS & FOLDABLES UNFOLDED (768px - 991.98px) ─── */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  #heroCarousel .carousel-item {
    min-height: 580px;
  }
  .hero-container {
    padding-top: 8rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
  }
  .hero-slide-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
  }
  .b2b-trust-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .trial-cta-box {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
  }
}

/* ─── 3. MOBILE PHONES (max-width: 767.98px) ─── */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  #heroCarousel .carousel-item {
    min-height: 520px;
  }
  .hero-container {
    padding-top: 7rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6.2vw, 2.25rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .hero-carousel-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    bottom: 16px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-prev {
    left: 14px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-next {
    left: 58px;
    right: auto;
  }
  .hero-carousel-nav {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 14px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }
  .trust-strip-inner {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .trust-strip-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .b2b-logos-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .b2b-badge-item {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .about-stat-overlay {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .trial-cta-box {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .trial-team-visual {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .footer-clocks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .world-clock-item {
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
}

/* ─── 4. FOLD PHONES & VERY NARROW MOBILES (max-width: 380px) ─── */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .qb-nav-logo {
    height: 32px !important;
  }
  #heroCarousel .carousel-item {
    min-height: 480px;
  }
  .hero-container {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    word-break: break-word;
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn {
    font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    bottom: 12px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-prev {
    left: 10px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-next {
    left: 48px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-nav {
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 10px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .b2b-badge-item {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .b2b-badge-item img {
    height: 26px;
    max-width: 110px;
  }
  .software-country-btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .software-country-btn .flag-icon-img {
    width: 18px;
    height: 12px;
  }
  .software-tab-btn {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .software-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .software-logo-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
    min-height: 105px;
  }
  .software-logo-card img {
    max-height: 36px;
    max-width: 90px;
  }
  .footer-clocks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .trial-experience-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .whatsapp-floating-btn {
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }
  #backToTop {
    bottom: 4.5rem !important;
    right: 1.2rem !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE PAGES DYNAMIC DESIGN SYSTEM & COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* ─── Service Hero & Live Digits Widget ─── */
.service-hero {
  background: #081528;
  padding: 8.5rem 0 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.service-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 30%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 70%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 48px 48px, 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.service-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.service-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.service-hero h1 .hero-highlight {
  color: var(--qb-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0C96B 0%, #D4A843 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.service-hero .lead-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Luxury Live Dashboard / Digits Widget Card */
.service-live-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 49, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.service-live-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}
.live-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.live-pulse-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #34D399;
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.28);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.live-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #34D399;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52, 211, 153, 0); }
}
.live-digits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.live-digit-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.live-digit-box:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.3);
}
.live-digit-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.live-digit-val {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.live-digit-val.accent-gold { color: #F0C96B; }
.live-digit-val.accent-cyan { color: #38BDF8; }
.live-digit-val.accent-green { color: #34D399; }

/* Live Pipe Progress / Hydraulic Liquid Tube Animation */
.live-pipe-container {
  margin: 0.65rem 0 0.45rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.live-pipe-tube {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.live-pipe-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  position: relative;
  transition: width 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.live-pipe-fill.fill-cyan {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7 0%, #38bdf8 60%, #bae6fd 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85);
}
.live-pipe-fill.fill-green {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 60%, #a7f3d0 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.85);
}
.live-pipe-fill.fill-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706 0%, #f59e0b 60%, #fef3c7 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.85);
}
.live-pipe-fill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 50%, transparent 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: pipeLiquidFlow 1.6s infinite linear;
}
.live-digit-val.animated-counter {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.live-digit-val.counter-finished {
  animation: counterPulse 0.6s ease-out 1;
}
@keyframes pipeLiquidFlow {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}
@keyframes counterPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); filter: brightness(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.04); filter: brightness(1.25); text-shadow: 0 0 14px currentColor; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); filter: brightness(1); }
}
.live-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.live-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.live-check-item i {
  color: #34D399;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}
.live-badge-status {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  color: #38BDF8;
}
.live-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ─── Month-End Close Live Card (Bookkeeping Hero) ─── */
.month-end-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 49, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}
.month-end-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 30px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.2);
}
.month-end-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mec-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.mec-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.mec-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.mec-delivered-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #F0C96B;
  color: #0A1628;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.mec-delivered-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.5);
}
.mec-metrics {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}
.mec-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mec-metric-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.mec-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mec-val {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
}
.mec-val.accent {
  color: #F0C96B;
}
.mec-val.white {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.mec-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.mec-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.mec-bar-fill.accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4A843 0%, #F0C96B 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.45);
}
.mec-bar-fill.muted {
  background: #64748B;
}
.mec-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 1.2rem 0;
}
.mec-trailing {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.mec-trailing-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mec-trailing-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mec-trailing-text .highlight {
  color: #F0C96B;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.mec-sparkline-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.mec-sparkline {
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.35));
}
.mec-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.mec-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}
.mec-check-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.mec-check-icon {
  color: #F0C96B;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
}
.mec-check-val {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.mec-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.mec-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: default;
}
.mec-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.4);
  color: #F0C96B;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ─── Tax Filing Command Center Card (Tax Preparation Hero) ─── */
.tax-filing-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 49, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}
.tax-filing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 30px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.2);
}
.tax-filing-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tfc-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.tfc-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.tfc-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.tfc-items-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.tfc-item-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.tfc-item-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.28);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.tfc-item-name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-width: 110px;
}
.tfc-item-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}
.tfc-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #F0C96B;
  color: #0A1628;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.3);
  min-width: 68px;
  text-align: center;
}
.tfc-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}
.tfc-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}
.tfc-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}
.tfc-check-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.tfc-check-icon {
  color: #F0C96B;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
}
.tfc-check-val {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.tfc-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.tfc-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: default;
}
.tfc-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.4);
  color: #F0C96B;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ─── Sales Tax Overview Live Card (Sales Tax & Payroll Hero) ─── */
.sales-tax-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 49, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}
.sales-tax-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 30px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.2);
}
.sales-tax-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stc-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.stc-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.stc-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.stc-metrics {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}
.stc-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.stc-metric-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.stc-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.stc-val {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stc-val.accent {
  color: #F0C96B;
}
.stc-val.white {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.stc-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.stc-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.stc-bar-fill.accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4A843 0%, #F0C96B 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.45);
}
.stc-bar-fill.muted {
  background: #64748B;
}
.stc-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 1.2rem 0;
}
.stc-filing-summary {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.stc-filing-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.stc-filing-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.stc-filing-text .highlight {
  color: #F0C96B;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.stc-sparkline-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.stc-sparkline {
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.35));
}
.stc-states-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.stc-state-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.62rem 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.stc-state-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
  border-color: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.25);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.stc-state-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-width: 90px;
}
.stc-state-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  user-select: none;
}
.stc-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}
.stc-badge-dot.green {
  background: #22C55E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
}
.stc-state-badge.ready {
  color: #4ADE80;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25);
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08);
}
.stc-badge-dot.amber {
  background: #F59E0B;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7);
}
.stc-state-badge.due-soon {
  color: #FBBF24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}
.stc-state-due {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: right;
  min-width: 80px;
}
.stc-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.stc-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: default;
}
.stc-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.4);
  color: #F0C96B;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ─── Sales Tax + Payroll Two-Column Dashboard Grid ─── */
.sales-tax-payroll-card {
  width: 100%;
}
.stpc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .stpc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}
.stc-col-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.stc-col-heading {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.stc-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F0C96B;
  background: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.35);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.stc-payroll-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.62rem 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.stc-payroll-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
  border-color: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.25);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.stc-payroll-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}
.stc-payroll-val {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.stc-payroll-val.accent {
  color: #F0C96B;
}

/* ─── Virtual CFO Executive Financial Overview Live Card (Recreated Compact Design) ─── */
.vcfo-dashboard-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #08172c;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1c36 0%, #061224 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.75rem 1.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 490px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.vcfo-dashboard-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.18);
}
.vcfo-dashboard-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vcfo-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.vcfo-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8B9BB4;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.vcfo-title {
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vcfo-current-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #F0C96B;
  color: #07152B;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.45);
}

/* Metric Bars List */
.vcfo-metric-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.vcfo-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.vcfo-bar-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #94A3B8;
  flex: 0 0 135px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .vcfo-bar-label {
    flex: 0 0 105px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}
.vcfo-bar-track-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 50px;
}
.vcfo-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.vcfo-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.vcfo-bar-fill.gold {
  background: #F0C96B;
}
.vcfo-bar-fill.lavender {
  background: #8EA7D1;
}
.vcfo-bar-val-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  min-width: 75px;
  text-align: right;
}
.vcfo-bar-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
}
.vcfo-bar-val.gold {
  color: #F0C96B;
}
.vcfo-delta-badge {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #34D399;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1px;
}

/* Trend Row with Sparkline */
.vcfo-trend-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.95rem 0 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.vcfo-trend-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.vcfo-trend-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8B9BB4;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.vcfo-trend-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}
.vcfo-trend-sparkline {
  width: 140px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Key Advisory Checkmark List */
.vcfo-check-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}
.vcfo-check-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.vcfo-check-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.vcfo-check-circle {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F0C96B;
  color: #07152B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vcfo-check-label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}
.vcfo-check-val {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Bottom Pills */
.vcfo-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.vcfo-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.vcfo-pill:hover,
.vcfo-pill.active {
  background: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.45);
  color: #F0C96B;
}

/* ─── Catch-Up Project Dashboard (Cleanup & Catch-Up Hero - Signature Gold Theme) ─── */
.catchup-dashboard-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(9, 28, 54, 0.95);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1e3b 0%, #061427 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.85rem 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.16);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}
.catchup-dashboard-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.25);
}
.catchup-dashboard-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cdb-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.cdb-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F0C96B;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.cdb-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cdb-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #F0C96B;
  color: #07152B;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.45);
}
.cdb-months-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.cdb-month-pill {
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
/* Signature Gold Reconciled Month Tiers */
.cdb-month-pill.tier-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.25) 0%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.14) 100%);
  color: #F0C96B;
  border: 1px solid #F0C96B;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.28);
}
.cdb-month-pill.tier-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.16) 0%, rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.08) 100%);
  color: #FDE68A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.55);
}
.cdb-month-pill.tier-3 {
  background: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.09);
  color: #FEF3C7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.35);
}
.cdb-month-pill.tier-4 {
  background: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.05);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.2);
}
/* Glowing Golden Hover Effect */
.cdb-month-pill:hover {
  background: #F0C96B !important;
  color: #07152B !important;
  border-color: #FDE047 !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px #F0C96B, 0 0 38px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.65) !important;
  z-index: 5;
}
.cdb-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.25), transparent);
  margin: 1.15rem 0;
}
.cdb-metrics-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.cdb-metric-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.cdb-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.cdb-metric-check {
  color: #F0C96B;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cdb-metric-value {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #F0C96B;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.cdb-done-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.15);
  color: #F0C96B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.45);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cdb-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.cdb-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cdb-pill:hover,
.cdb-pill.active {
  background: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.5);
  color: #F0C96B;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(240, 201, 107, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .cdb-months-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ─── Software Rolling Marquee ─── */
.software-rolling-section {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.software-ticker-outer {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 12%, black 88%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 12%, black 88%, transparent);
}
.software-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: softwareScroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.software-ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes softwareScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.software-ticker-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.software-ticker-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #2563EB;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}
.software-ticker-item img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 110px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.software-ticker-item span {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1E293B;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ─── Deliverables / Features Grid ─── */
.deliverable-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.deliverable-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #2563EB;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}
.deliverable-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: #2563EB;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.deliverable-card:hover .deliverable-icon-wrap {
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.deliverable-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A1628;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.deliverable-card p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.deliverable-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.deliverable-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.deliverable-bullets li i {
  color: #10B981;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── Modern Side-by-Side Comparison Table ─── */
.comparison-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.comparison-table-wrapper {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.comparison-table th {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #0A1628;
}
.comparison-table th.qb-highlight-col {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A1628 0%, #152A4A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.comparison-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.comparison-table td.factor-cell {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A1628;
  width: 25%;
  background: #FAFCFE;
}
.comparison-table td.alt-cell {
  color: #64748B;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  width: 37.5%;
}
.comparison-table td.qb-cell {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03);
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 600;
  width: 37.5%;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
  border-right: 2px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
}
.comparison-table tr:hover td.qb-cell {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
}
.comparison-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.comparison-pill.bad {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #B91C1C;
}
.comparison-pill.good {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #15803D;
}

/* ─── Proven Process Roadmap (Audit, Assign, Advance / 4 Steps) ─── */
.proven-process-section {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
}
.proven-process-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.proven-process-row.steps-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.proven-process-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 12%;
  right: 12%;
  height: 2px;
  border-top: 2px dashed #CBD5E1;
  z-index: 1;
}
.proven-step-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}
.proven-step-circle {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #092551;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(9, 37, 81, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.proven-step-card:hover .proven-step-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: #2563EB;
  border-color: #F0C96B;
}
.proven-step-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #092551;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.proven-step-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #2563EB;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.proven-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ─── Testimonials Grid with Country Indicators ─── */
.service-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.service-testi-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.service-testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #D4A843;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.testi-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.testi-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.testi-country-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #0A1628;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.testi-quote-content {
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.testi-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}
.testi-author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--qb-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--qb-blue);
  opacity: 0.2;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.testi-author-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #092551;
  margin: 0;
}
.testi-author-role {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .service-hero {
    padding: 7rem 0 4rem;
  }
  .proven-process-row,
  .proven-process-row.steps-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .proven-process-row::before,
  .proven-process-row.steps-4::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .service-testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .comparison-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
  .comparison-table {
    min-width: 650px;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED FAQ SIDEBAR & ACCORDION (Design Match Image 18)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 130px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 150px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.faq-sidebar-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.faq-jump-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.faq-jump-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-jump-link:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: var(--qb-blue);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.faq-jump-link.active {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: var(--qb-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.faq-jump-badge {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-jump-link.active .faq-jump-badge {
  background: var(--qb-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-group-block {
  scroll-margin-top: 150px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .faq-section-row {
    display: block !important;
  }
  .faq-sidebar-col {
    position: sticky;
    top: 104px;
    z-index: 1020;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .faq-sidebar {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    max-height: none;
    overflow-y: visible;
  }
  .faq-sidebar-heading {
    display: none;
  }
  .faq-jump-list {
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.15rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .faq-jump-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .faq-jump-link {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .faq-jump-link.active {
    background: var(--qb-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: var(--qb-blue);
  }
  .faq-jump-link.active i {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
  }
  .faq-jump-link.active .faq-jump-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }
  .faq-group-block {
    scroll-margin-top: 180px;
  }
}
.faq-group-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.faq-clean-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-clean-card:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}
.faq-clean-header {
  margin: 0;
}
.faq-clean-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0F172A;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-clean-btn:hover {
  color: var(--qb-blue);
}
.faq-clean-btn:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--qb-blue);
}
.faq-clean-btn .faq-plus-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-clean-btn:hover .faq-plus-icon {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--qb-blue);
}
.faq-clean-btn:not(.collapsed) .faq-plus-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--qb-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.faq-clean-body {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ─── Handshake Icon Support (Bootstrap Icons Extension) ─── */
.bi-handshake {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1em;
  height: 1em;
  vertical-align: -0.125em;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

/* ─── Global Utility Classes ─── */
.bg-gold {
  background-color: #F0C96B !important;
  color: #092551 !important;
}

/* ─── Tax Scope 3-Column Layout (Tax Preparation) ─── */
.tax-scope-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(9, 37, 81, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.tax-scope-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(9, 37, 81, 0.08);
}
.tax-scope-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--qb-navy, #092551);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.tax-scope-intro {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.tax-scope-item {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.tax-scope-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.tax-scope-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.tax-scope-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.9125rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROBLEM & SOLUTION BLOG CARDS STYLING
   ============================================================ */
.blog-problem-box {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border-left: 4px solid #EF4444;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.blog-solution-box {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border-left: 4px solid #10B981;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.blog-problem-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #DC2626;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.blog-solution-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #059669;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.blog-problem-text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.blog-solution-text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.blog-impact-tag {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  color: var(--qb-blue);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.blog-filter-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
  color: var(--qb-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.blog-filter-btn:hover,
.blog-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--qb-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--qb-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.15);
}
.blog-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--qb-blue);
  border-color: var(--qb-blue);
}

/* ─── Premium Blog Card Action Button ─── */
.blog-card-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--qb-gray-200);
  width: 100%;
}

.blog-card-cta-btn {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092551 0%, #15386B 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.45) !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(9, 37, 81, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.blog-card-cta-btn i {
  color: #D4A843;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.blog-card-cta-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB 0%, #1D4ED8 100%) !important;
  border-color: #2563EB !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.blog-card-cta-btn:hover i {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Dual button support */
.blog-card-actions.dual-buttons {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}
.blog-btn-equal {
  flex: 1 1 0 !important;
  width: 50% !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.625rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.22s ease-in-out;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
}
.blog-btn-details {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--qb-blue) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--qb-blue) !important;
}
.blog-btn-details:hover {
  background: var(--qb-blue) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--qb-blue) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);
}
.blog-btn-service {
  background: #092551 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #092551 !important;
}
.blog-btn-service:hover {
  background: #0f3a7a !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #0f3a7a !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(9, 37, 81, 0.28);
}

/* Regional Country Switcher Pill in Topbar */
.country-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.country-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.country-pill.active {
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.18);
  color: var(--qb-gold) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.45);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Generic Icon Circle / Box Utility */
.icon-circle {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--qb-blue, #2563EB);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}