/* ==========================================================================
   HoustonSellerFinance.com Design System & Stylesheet
   Theme: High-Trust Deep Navy & Prosperous Accent Gold
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design System Tokens & Base Settings
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Color System */
  --color-primary: #0B2D57;
  --color-primary-light: #1A4073;
  --color-accent: #B8862E;
  --color-accent-light: #D4A343;
  --color-neutral-dark: #111827;
  --color-neutral-muted: #57687C; /* Increased contrast for WCAG AA compliance */
  --color-neutral-light: #F3F4F6;
  --color-bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  
  --color-success: #047857; /* Darker green for WCAG AA compliance (4.74:1 contrast on white) */
  --color-success-bg: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  --color-error: #EF4444;
  --color-error-bg: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.05);
  
  /* Typography Scale */
  --font-family-heading: 'Outfit', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-family-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  
  /* Spacing Scale (8px Modular Base) */
  --space-3xs: 2px;
  --space-2xs: 4px;
  --space-xs: 8px;
  --space-sm: 12px;
  --space-md: 16px;
  --space-lg: 24px;
  --space-xl: 32px;
  --space-2xl: 48px;
  --space-3xl: 64px;
  --space-4xl: 96px;
  
  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Shadows (Tinted Navy Shadows) */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.06), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.03);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px -8px rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.12), 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.06);
  
  /* Animation Defaults */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 400ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Global Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography styles */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

p {
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
}

strong {
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Ensure strong text on dark backgrounds is accessible */
.hero-section strong,
.site-footer strong {
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container-default {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.w-full { width: 100%; }
.mt-sm { margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.mt-md { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.mt-lg { margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.mt-xl { margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.mb-sm { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Sticky Navigation Header
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sticky-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: 80px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.15);
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.logo-text-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem; /* Generous, uncompressed spacing */
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.05);
}

.mobile-cta-link {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-links {
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    padding: 4px 4px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3b. Top Announcement Bar (NEW SERVICE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2D57 0%, #1A4073 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 102;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.announcement-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.announcement-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.announcement-badge {
  background: rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.25);
  color: #F3E8C8;
  border: 1px solid #B8862E;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.3);
}

.announcement-text {
  color: #F3F4F6;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.announcement-text strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.announcement-btn {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #0B2D57 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.3);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.announcement-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.4);
}

/* Nav Bar NEW Badge */
.nav-link-new-service {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.badge-nav-new {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #B8862E 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.8); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-announcement-bar {
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
  .announcement-container {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .announcement-content {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .announcement-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .announcement-btn {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
}


/* Scrolled Nav Header State */
.sticky-nav.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  height: 70px;
}

/* Hamburger menu toggle button */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px;
  z-index: 101;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.nav-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-phone:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.phone-icon {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.1);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.12);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.22);
}

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #03142B; /* Dark navy text for WCAG AA compliance */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.3);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: #03142B;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.45);
}

/* Primary CTA hover & active states */
.btn-primary,
.btn-accent,
.nav-phone,
.mobile-cta-link,
.listing-whatsapp-btn {
  transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
              box-shadow 200ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
              background-color 200ms ease,
              border-color 200ms ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-accent:hover,
.nav-phone:hover,
.mobile-cta-link:hover,
.listing-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.025) translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary:active,
.btn-accent:active,
.nav-phone:active,
.mobile-cta-link:active,
.listing-whatsapp-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.97) translateY(0);
  transition-duration: 80ms; /* Fast click response */
}

.listing-whatsapp-btn {
  background-color: #25D366;
  border-color: #25D366;
  color: #03142B; /* High-contrast dark navy text for WCAG AA compliance */
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.listing-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background-color: #20ba5a;
  border-color: #20ba5a;
  color: #03142B;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-muted);
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
}

.btn-secondary-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
}

.btn-large {
  padding: 1rem var(--space-xl);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-right-icon {
  font-size: 0.9em;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover .btn-right-icon {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Hero Section & Quick-Capture Form
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #03142B 100%);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0; /* Consistent site-wide section padding */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle architectural/grid background treatment */
.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(26, 64, 115, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26, 64, 115, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.badge-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.15);
  color: #F5C16C;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.3);
}

.hero-content h1 {
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.text-gradient {
  color: #F4C462;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F4C462 0%, #D4A343 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #A3B5CC;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 580px;
}

.trust-checkpoints {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.trust-checkpoints li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  color: #D3DEED;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.check-icon-wrapper {
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-success);
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem; /* Understated to prioritize Hero CTA */
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #8FA3B8; /* Muted color to reduce visual competition */
}

.trust-badge i {
  color: rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.7); /* Subtle gold icon */
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Form Cards Design (Standard & Wizard)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.06);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-elevated {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Form Inputs & Group Settings (Strict UX/Accessibility)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  position: relative;
  text-align: left;
}

.input-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.input-icon-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.input-left-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Large Accessible Input Fields */
.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96, 115, 138, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.input-icon-wrapper .form-input {
  padding-left: 48px;
}

/* Helper text */
.helper-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xs);
  display: block;
}

/* Input Focus States (Accessibility outline matching visual guidelines) */
.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.2);
}

.form-input:focus + .input-left-icon {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Accessible placeholder contrast */
.form-input::placeholder {
  color: #627284;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Validation styling on inputs */
.form-input.is-valid {
  border-color: var(--color-success);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.form-input.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--color-error);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

/* Custom Select Styling */
.custom-select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.custom-select-wrapper .input-left-icon {
  z-index: 2;
}

.select-input {
  padding-left: 48px;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2360738A' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 18px center;
  background-size: 16px;
}

/* Validation Badges inside fields */
.validation-badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input.is-valid ~ .validation-badge {
  opacity: 1;
  background-color: var(--color-success);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.form-input.is-valid ~ .validation-badge::before {
  content: '\f00c';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
}

.form-input.is-invalid ~ .validation-badge {
  opacity: 1;
  background-color: var(--color-error);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.form-input.is-invalid ~ .validation-badge::before {
  content: '\f12a';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Error messages */
.error-message {
  display: none;
  color: var(--color-error);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xs);
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xs);
}

.error-message::before {
  content: '\f071';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
}

.form-input.is-invalid ~ .error-message,
.error-message.visible {
  display: flex;
}

/* Form Steps transitions styling */
.form-step {
  display: none;
}

.form-step.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.form-step.slide-in-right {
  animation: slideInRight 350ms cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1) forwards;
}

.form-step.slide-in-left {
  animation: slideInLeft 350ms cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-form-navigation {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.flex-grow {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Form progress tracker in Hero */
.form-progress-bar-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-progress-text {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
}

.progress-track {
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Form States Overlay (Loading & Success)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-loading-overlay,
.form-success-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.form-loading-overlay.visible,
.form-success-overlay.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Loading Overlay specific styles */
.spinner-wrapper {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.spinner {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-neutral-light);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg) auto;
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.loading-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
}

.loading-subtext {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Success Overlay specific styles */
.success-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 440px;
  animation: slideUp 400ms cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

@keyframes slideUp {
  0% { transform: translateY(20px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.success-icon-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg) auto;
  border: 2px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.success-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.success-main-copy {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.highlight-text {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 2px dashed var(--color-accent);
}

.success-timeline-alert {
  background-color: rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.18);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-neutral-dark);
}

.success-timeline-alert i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.form-footer-guarantee {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
}

.form-footer-guarantee i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Mid-page Section (Features/Scroll Simulation)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* How It Works Section */
.how-it-works-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl) auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
}

.step-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.04);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-number-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-bg-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.step-icon {
  background-color: rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: var(--space-md) auto;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
}

.step-line-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  left: calc(50% + 60px);
  width: calc(100% - 100px);
  height: 2px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-accent) 50%, rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.08) 50%);
  background-size: 8px 2px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Why Seller Financing Section */
.benefits-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
}

.comparison-matrix-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.comparison-header-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
}

.comparison-partner-col {
  color: #A3B5CC;
}

.comparison-us-col {
  color: #F4C462;
}

.comparison-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-light);
  align-items: center;
}

.comparison-row:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: #F9FAFB;
}

.comparison-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-feature-col {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.matrix-check {
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.matrix-check i {
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.matrix-cross {
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.matrix-cross i {
  color: var(--color-error);
  background-color: var(--color-error-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.benefits-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.benefit-mini-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.04);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.benefit-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.benefit-icon {
  background-color: rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.benefit-mini-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.benefit-mini-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Trust Section & Reviews */
.trust-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  font-style: normal;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-light);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
}

.author-avatar {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-style: normal;
  display: block;
}

.author-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
}

.trust-logos-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.04);
}

.trust-logos-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted); /* Understated text */
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.trust-logos-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted); /* Muted color to improve hierarchy */
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.trust-logo-item i {
  color: rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.7); /* Understated gold */
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
}

.faq-accordion-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-accordion-item.active {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.1);
  background-color: rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.01);
}

.faq-accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-accordion-header:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent) inset;
}

.chevron-icon {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .chevron-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-accordion-body {
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Detailed Multi-Step Wizard Section (Bottom Form)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.detailed-form-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-bg-white) 0%, var(--color-neutral-light) 100%);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: var(--space-sm) auto 0 auto;
}

/* Form 2 Detailed Wizard Layout */
.wizard-card {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
}

.wizard-progress-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.progress-step-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.progress-step-indicator.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.step-num {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.progress-step-indicator.active .step-num {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.step-label {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.progress-step-connector {
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.1);
}

.progress-percentage-label {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xs);
}

/* Selection radio cards grid (For minimizing friction in Timeline) */
.timeline-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.timeline-card {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.timeline-card input[type="radio"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.timeline-card-content {
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96, 115, 138, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.timeline-card-header i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.icon-speed { color: var(--color-accent); }
.icon-calendar { color: var(--color-primary-light); }
.icon-flexible { color: #5B2C6F; }
.icon-info { color: var(--color-neutral-muted); }

.timeline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Hover and checked states of cards */
.timeline-card:hover .timeline-card-content {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.timeline-card input[type="radio"]:checked + .timeline-card-content {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.2);
}

/* Add custom check indicator on checked card */
.timeline-card input[type="radio"]:checked + .timeline-card-content::after {
  content: '\f00c';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.timeline-card.is-invalid .timeline-card-content {
  border-color: var(--color-error);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

.form-two-column {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.step-intro-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.step-intro-text i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

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

.sms-disclosure {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.sms-disclosure i {
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.flex-end-mobile-full {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Success steps inside Bottom Form Success State */
.success-steps-box {
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.02);
}

.success-steps-box h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.success-steps-box ol {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.success-steps-box li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.success-steps-box li i {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.success-steps-box li strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.success-steps-box li p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Footer Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #A3B5CC;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 0 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand-col .text-white {
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.compliance-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.compliance-logos i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.compliance-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-grid h4 {
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer-grid h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #A3B5CC;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  padding-left: 2px;
}

.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-detail i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  background-color: #03142B;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.copyright {
  color: #768AA3;
}

.disclaimer {
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #556B85;
}



/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Responsive Media Queries (Mobile Friendly)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Tablet Viewports */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .hero-lead {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .trust-checkpoints {
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .trust-checkpoints li {
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .hero-trust-badges {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .hero-form-wrapper {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  
  .step-line-connector {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .comparison-matrix-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  
  .comparison-header-row,
  .comparison-row {
    min-width: 600px;
  }
  
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .benefits-mini-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Intermediate Desktop Viewports */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-links {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  .nav-actions {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Menu Viewports */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* Stacked card comparison matrix on tablet/mobile */
  .comparison-matrix-wrapper {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    margin-top: var(--space-xl) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl) !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }
  
  .comparison-header-row {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  .comparison-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: var(--space-sm) !important;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    padding: var(--space-lg) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
  
  .comparison-row:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white) !important;
  }
  
  .comparison-feature-col {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-light) !important;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xs) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  
  .comparison-partner-col,
  .comparison-us-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
  
  .comparison-partner-col::before {
    content: "Traditional Home Sale";
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }
  
  .comparison-us-col::before {
    content: "HoustonSellerFinance.com";
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }

  .matrix-cross,
  .matrix-check {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }

  .matrix-cross i,
  .matrix-check i {
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    box-shadow: -4px 0 20px rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.15);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: var(--space-4xl) var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    transition: right var(--transition-normal);
    z-index: 100;
  }
  
  .nav-links.active,
  .nav-links.mobile-open {
    right: 0;
  }
  
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-light);
  }
  
  .mobile-cta-link {
    display: block;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #03142B !important; /* Dark navy text for WCAG AA compliance */
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px !important;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  
  /* Hamburger menu transformations when expanded */
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
  }
  
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
  }
  
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Medium Mobile Viewports */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-phone .phone-number,
  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .nav-phone {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile Viewports */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root {
    --space-3xl: var(--space-xl);
    --space-4xl: var(--space-2xl);
  }
  
  .sticky-nav {
    height: 64px;
  }
  
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .form-card {
    padding: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .form-two-column {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  
  .timeline-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .benefits-mini-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  
  .w-full-mobile {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .flex-end-mobile-full {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .hero-form-navigation {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
  }
  
  .hero-form-navigation button {
    width: 100%;
  }
}
}

/* Property Listing Service Section */
.list-property-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0; /* Consistent site-wide section padding */
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.08);
}

.list-property-container {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.list-service-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.list-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.list-feature-icon {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.list-feature-title {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
}

.list-feature-desc {
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: block;
}

.list-pricing-wrapper {
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(11, 45, 87, 0.12);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.list-price-tag {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.list-price-amount {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Media Queries for responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .list-service-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .list-property-container {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

/* Property Listing Form layout and design */
.listing-form {
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: left;
}

.form-grid-three-column {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg); /* Generous 24px spacing between fields */
}

.form-grid-two-column {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg); /* Generous 24px spacing between fields */
}

.custom-file-upload {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.file-input-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
}

.file-upload-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(96, 115, 138, 0.3);
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  min-height: 100px;
}

.custom-file-upload:hover .file-upload-label,
.file-input-hidden:focus + .file-upload-label {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 134, 46, 0.1);
}

.upload-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
}

.upload-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.upload-subtext {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-3xs);
}

/* File list preview styling */
.file-list-preview {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.file-preview-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xs);
  background-color: var(--color-neutral-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96, 115, 138, 0.2);
  padding: 4px var(--space-xs);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.file-preview-item i {
  color: var(--color-neutral-muted);
}

/* Responsiveness for new form grid */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .form-grid-three-column,
  .form-grid-two-column {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Scroll Reveal Animations & Staggering
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 380ms cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1),
              transform 380ms cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays for How It Works steps */
.steps-grid .step-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.steps-grid .step-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.steps-grid .step-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }

/* Stagger delays for Why Seller Financing benefits */
.benefits-mini-grid .benefit-mini-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.benefits-mini-grid .benefit-mini-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.benefits-mini-grid .benefit-mini-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }

/* Stagger delays for Testimonial cards */
.testimonials-grid .testimonial-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.testimonials-grid .testimonial-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.testimonials-grid .testimonial-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }

/* Stagger delays for Hero elements (loaded above fold) */
#hero .hero-content { transition-delay: 0ms; }
#hero .hero-form-wrapper { transition-delay: 120ms; }

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Accessibility (Reduced Motion Preference Support)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-delay: 0s !important;
    animation-duration: 0s !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
    transition-duration: 0s !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  
  .reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  
  .btn-primary:hover,
  .btn-accent:hover,
  .nav-phone:hover,
  .mobile-cta-link:hover,
  .listing-whatsapp-btn:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .btn-primary:active,
  .btn-accent:active,
  .nav-phone:active,
  .mobile-cta-link:active,
  .listing-whatsapp-btn:active {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}