:root {
  --color-background: #FAF9F7;     /* softer off-white */
  --color-background-alt: #F4F1EC; /* light beige */
  --color-card: #E9E6E1;           /* pale stone */
  --color-text: #444444;           /* softer dark grey */
  --color-text-secondary: #66625F; /* muted grey-brown */
  --color-accent: #BBCAB1;         /* light sage pastel */
  --color-accent-hover: #A0B598;   /* soft sage hover */
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-black: #000000;
}

/* -------------------
   Global
------------------- */
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { width: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; }
body {
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-background);
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.about-text p a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-text p a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.about-text p a:visited {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* -------------------
   Navbar
------------------- */
header {
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.navbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
}
.nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nav-links a.active,
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--color-accent-hover); }
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.logo-icon {
  height: 32px;  /* tweak as needed */
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}


.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;   /* full-width links */
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-top: 5rem;      /* space below header */
    gap: 0;                 /* no flex gap, we’ll use borders instead */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    z-index: 9999;
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; /* separator */
  }

  .nav-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .nav-links a:hover {
    background: var(--color-background-alt);
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
    z-index: 10000;
  }
}
/* Prevent scrolling when nav is active */
body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100vh;
}


/* ===========================
   HERO SECTION
   =========================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---- Left content ---- */
.hero-content {
  flex: 0.6; /* bigger left side */
}

.hero-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-text {
  flex: 1;
}

/* ---- Updated Heading + Subcopy ---- */
.hero-text h1 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;          /* slightly smaller */
  line-height: 1.3;            /* tighter for headings */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;         /* less space after heading */
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.hero-text h1.heading-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(187,202,177,0.85), rgba(160,181,152,0.85));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-text h2 {
  font-size: 1rem;         /* readable subcopy */
  line-height: 1.5;            /* comfortable reading */
  font-weight: 400;            /* lighter weight */
  color: var(--color-text-secondary); /* softer than heading */
  margin-top: 0;
  max-width: 680px;            /* constrain line length */
}

/* ---- Profile photo ---- */
.hero-photo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.hero-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ---- Logos & CTA ---- */
.hero-logos {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-logos p {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-logos img {
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hero-ctas {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ---- Logo Carousel ---- */
.logo-carousel {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 350px;
  position: relative;
}

.logo-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  min-width: max-content; /* prevent wrapping */
  animation: scrollLogos 12s linear infinite;
}

.logo-track img {
  height: 30px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: opacity(0.85);
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-track img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
}

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

/* ---- Right: Services ---- */
.hero-services {
  flex: 0.4; /* smaller right side */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.hero-services .service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

/* Animation states */
.hero-services .service-card.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

.hero-services .service-card.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-services .service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-services .service-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Stagger delays */
.hero-services .service-card:nth-child(1).visible { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.hero-services .service-card:nth-child(2).visible { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.hero-services .service-card:nth-child(3).visible { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.hero-services .service-card:nth-child(4).visible { transition-delay: 0.7s; }

/* ===========================
   Hero Mobile Adjustments
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    order: 1;
  }

  .hero-top {
    order: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-text {
    order: 1;
  }

  .hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .hero-text h2 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-photo {
    order: 2;
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }

  .hero-logos {
    order: 3;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    order: 4;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-services {
    order: 5;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-services .service-card {
    max-width: 350px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .logo-carousel {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}



/* ===========================
   MOBILE FIXES
   =========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  /* Make .hero-content a flex column so child order works */
  .hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;   /* centers text + photo */
    width: 100%;
    order: 1;              /* .hero-content comes before .hero-services */
  }

  .hero-top {
    order: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;  /* stack heading + photo */
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-text { order: 1; }

  .hero-photo {
    order: 2;
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }

  .hero-logos {
    order: 3;              /* logos after photo */
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    order: 4;              /* CTA after logos */
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-services {
    order: 5;              /* services last */
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-services .service-card {
    max-width: 350px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .logo-carousel {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Services Section
=========================== */
.services-section {
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.services-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.services-section p {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.who-i-help-section {
  background: var(--color-background);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.who-i-help-content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.who-i-help-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; /* text takes remaining space, image fixed width */
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.who-i-help-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; /* vertical centering */
}

.who-i-help-text h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.who-i-help-text p.intro {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.who-i-help-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.who-i-help-text p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.who-i-help-image {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* horizontal centering */
  align-items: center;     /* vertical centering */
}

.who-i-help-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 400px; /* constrain height */
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .who-i-help-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* stack on mobile */
    justify-items: center;       /* center items horizontally in the grid */
  }

  .who-i-help-text {
    align-items: center;         /* center all children (h2, p, etc.) */
    text-align: center;          /* fallback for text inside children */
  }

  .who-i-help-image {
    display: none;               /* hide image on mobile */
  }
}



/* -------------------
   Buttons
------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 999px; /* pill shape */
  padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
  min-height: 44px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 1rem; 
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-hover));
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(160, 181, 152, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-hover), var(--color-accent));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(160, 181, 152, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-hover);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-hover);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* -------------------
   Sticky CTA
------------------- */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  z-index: 1100;
}
.sticky-cta .btn-primary { 
  min-width: 180px; 
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* -------------------
   Sections
------------------- */
.section { padding: 4rem 2rem; }
.section.light { background: var(--color-white); }
.section.alt {background: var(--color-background-alt); /* light beige */}
.section.about-section { background: var(--color-background-alt); }
.section-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section h2 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

/* Hero wave background */
.section-wave {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-wave::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px; /* push down so top isn’t clipped */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px; /* give room for full wave shape */
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg viewBox='0 0 1440 320' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'><path fill='%23FAF9F7' fill-opacity='1' d='M0,256L48,245.3C96,235,192,213,288,197.3C384,181,480,171,576,192C672,213,768,267,864,266.7C960,267,1056,213,1152,176C1248,139,1344,117,1392,106.7L1440,96V320H0Z'></path></svg>") 
    no-repeat bottom center / cover;
  z-index: 0; /* sits behind content */
}

.section-wave > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1; /* content above wave */
}



/* -------------------
   Cards
------------------- */
.cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 1rem; font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; }

/* -------------------
   About Section
------------------- */
.about-grid { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.about-photo img { width: 250px; border-radius: 12px; }
.about-text p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.company-logos {
  display: flex; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.company-logos img {
  height: 50px; object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}
.company-logos img:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-grid { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .company-logos { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ===========================
   Free Audit Banner
=========================== */
.audit-banner {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-hover));
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.audit-banner p {
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 800px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Ensure button wraps text naturally */
.audit-banner .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  width: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Override secondary button styling inside banner */
.audit-banner .btn.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--color-white);   /* white button */
  color: var(--color-accent);       /* accent text */
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;              /* pill-like button */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.audit-banner .btn.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-background-alt); /* light grey hover */
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}



/* -------------------
   Footer
------------------- */
footer {
  background: var(--color-text);
  color: var(--color-card);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.footer-inner {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-links a {
  color: var(--color-card); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-white); }
.footer-social a {
  color: var(--color-card); transition: color 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
}
.footer-social a:hover { color: var(--color-accent-hover); }
.footer-social svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

/* -------------------
   Modal
------------------- */
.modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 1200;
  left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
}

.modal-content {
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 90%; max-width: 500px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.modal-content input,
.modal-content textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.modal-content button { width: 100%; }
.close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px; right: 15px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Spinner */
.spinner {
  display: none;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-card);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
  margin: 1rem auto;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* Confirmation message */
.confirmation-message {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.95);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.5s ease forwards;
}
.confirmation-message h3 {
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.confirmation-message p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text, #333);
}
.confirmation-message .checkmark {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #4caf50;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.5);
  animation: popIn 0.4s ease forwards 0.3s;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}
@keyframes popIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.3);
  }
  80% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* Services Grid */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* default: 1 column */
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Medium screens: 2 columns */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Large screens: 3 columns */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.services-grid .service-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%; /* stretch cards to match row height */
}

.services-grid .service-card .icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.services-grid .service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.services-grid .service-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1; /* keeps CTA at bottom */
}

.services-grid .service-card a {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: auto; /* pushes link to the right */
}

.services-grid .service-card a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}





/* -------------------
   Problems & Solutions
------------------- */
.problems-solutions {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.problems-solutions th,
.problems-solutions td {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.problems-solutions thead {
  background: var(--color-accent-hover);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.problems-solutions tbody tr {
  background: var(--color-background);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.problems-solutions tbody tr:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.problems-solutions tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
}

/* Icons (desktop — keep inline, not flex) */
.icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  stroke-width: 2; /* makes the icons visible and consistent */
}

.problems-solutions .icon {
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.problem-icon {
  color: #d9534f; /* muted red for problems */
}
.solution-icon {
  color: #4CAF50; /* green for solutions */
}

/* -------------------
   Mobile Cards Layout
------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .problems-solutions,
  .problems-solutions thead,
  .problems-solutions tbody,
  .problems-solutions th,
  .problems-solutions td,
  .problems-solutions tr {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .problems-solutions thead {
    display: none; /* hide table header */
  }

  .problems-solutions tr {
    background: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .problems-solutions td {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;   /* centers icon + text vertically */
    gap: 1rem;             /* add more space between icon and text */
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  }

    .problems-solutions .icon {
    width: 28px;   /* bigger icons */
    height: 28px;
    flex-shrink: 0; /* prevents icon from shrinking */
  }

  .problems-solutions td::before {
    display: none;
    content: none;
  }
}




/* -------------------
   Testimonials
------------------- */
.testimonials {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF9F7, #F4F1EC);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: "“";
  font-size: 4rem;
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 0.1;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.testimonial-card h4 {
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 1rem;
}
.quote-mark {
  font-size: 3rem; color: var(--color-accent);
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.2; pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===========================
   About Teaser Section
=========================== */
.about-teaser {
  background: var(--color-background);
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-teaser-inner {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-teaser-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-teaser-photo {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.about-teaser p {
  margin: 1rem 0;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.about-name {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-name a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-name a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}




/* ===========================
   Global Enhancements
   =========================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.heading-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.heading-outline {
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-background);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--color-text);
}

.text-accent { color: var(--color-accent); }
.text-muted { color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.bg-card { background: var(--color-card); border-radius: 16px; }
.shadow-soft { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }

/* ===========================
   ABOUT ME PAGE
   =========================== */
.about-me {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
}

.about-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Profile photo */
.about-photo {
  flex: 0 0 260px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.about-photo img {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* Bio */
.about-text {
  flex: 1;
}
.about-text h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.about-text p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* Logos */
.company-logos {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.company-logos img {
  height: 50px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: opacity(0.8);
  transition: filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.company-logos img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Bullet list */
.about-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.about-bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.about-bullets .icon {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Direct Contact Box */
.contact-me-direct {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  max-width: 800px;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-me-direct h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.contact-me-direct p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-me-direct .email-link a {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.contact-me-direct .email-link a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Mobile responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-photo img {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
  }
  .company-logos {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .about-bullets li {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.local-roots {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column; /* stack pin and text */
  align-items: center;    /* center horizontally */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.local-roots .location-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}