/* ============================================
   Sterling National Financial Group
   Brand: Sterling Navy Blue + Sterling Green
     Sterling Navy Blue #1B3D7A — outer shield, primary
     Sterling Green    #1B7340 — inner ring with text
   ============================================ */

:root {
  --white: #ffffff;
  --bg-soft: #ebebeb;
  --off-white: #ebebeb;
  --navy: #1B3D7A;
  --navy-dark: #122A56;
  --navy-light: #4664A8;
  --navy-tint: #d9e0ee;
  --green: #1B7340;
  --green-dark: #13522D;
  --green-light: #3E9A65;

  /* Legacy peach/melon names retained as aliases so existing rules cascade
     into the navy palette without touching every selector. */
  --peach-light: var(--bg-soft);
  --peach: var(--navy-tint);
  --peach-deep: var(--navy);
  --melon: var(--navy-light);
  --melon-deep: var(--navy);
  --melon-muted: var(--bg-soft);

  --text-dark: #0f1a2e;
  --text-medium: #2a3450;
  --text-light: #5b6680;
  --border-light: rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.18);

  /* Glass finish — translucent white over navy-tinted surfaces. */
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  --glass-border: rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.18);
  --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.12);
  --glass-blur: blur(16px);

  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --font: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

/* === Reset === */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--off-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--green); }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--navy); outline-offset: 2px;
}
ul { list-style: none; }

/* === Skip Link === */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 16px; z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--peach-deep); color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 16px; }

/* === Typography === */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--text-dark); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--text-medium); font-weight: 450; }

/* === Layout === */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* === Glass Cards === */
.glass, .glass-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur); -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.glass:hover, .glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.18);
}
.glass-solid {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.glass-solid:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.12);
}

/* ==============================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ============================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur); -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.navbar-inner, .nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}
.navbar-brand, .nav-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-dark);
}
.navbar-logo, .nav-logo img { height: 44px; width: auto; }

.navbar-nav, .nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.navbar-nav a, .nav-links a, .nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark);
  position: relative; padding: 4px 0; text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-link-toggle {
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.nav-link-toggle .dropdown-caret {
  font-size: 0.7rem; transition: transform var(--transition);
  color: var(--navy); opacity: 0.7;
}
.has-dropdown.open .dropdown-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown menu — glass card panel anchored under the parent item. */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 12px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  min-width: 220px; padding: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur); -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.18);
  list-style: none; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility 0s linear var(--transition);
  z-index: 1100;
}
.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
.has-dropdown:focus-within > .dropdown-menu,
.has-dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0s;
}
.dropdown-link {
  display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-dark);
  text-decoration: none; transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.dropdown-link:hover, .dropdown-link.active {
  background: rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.08); color: var(--navy);
}
.navbar-nav a::after, .nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--peach-deep);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}
.navbar-nav a:hover::after, .nav-links a:hover::after,
.navbar-nav a.active::after, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 100%; }
.navbar-nav a.active, .nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--peach-deep); }

.btn-cta, .nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--peach), var(--peach-deep)) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.btn-cta:hover, .nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.35);
}
.btn-cta::after, .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

.navbar-toggle, .nav-toggle, .mobile-toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px; width: 40px; height: 40px;
  flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.hamburger-line, .nav-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--text-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .navbar-toggle, .nav-toggle, .mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
  .navbar-nav, .nav-links {
    position: fixed; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    flex-direction: column; padding: 40px 24px; gap: 20px;
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform var(--transition);
    z-index: 999;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .navbar-nav.open, .nav-links.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .navbar-nav a, .nav-links a { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .nav-link-toggle { font-size: 1.15rem; padding: 4px 0; width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
  .has-dropdown { width: 100%; }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static; transform: none;
    background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;
    padding: 8px 0 0 16px; margin-top: 8px; min-width: 0;
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
    backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    display: none;
  }
  .has-dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu { display: flex; }
  .dropdown-link { font-size: 1rem; padding: 8px 0; }
}

/* ==============================
   HERO — logo beside heading
   ============================== */
.hero {
  padding: 80px 0 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--peach-light) 40%, var(--melon-muted) 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; right: -20%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 48px;
}
.hero-logo { flex-shrink: 0; }
.hero-logo img { width: 140px; height: auto; }
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 700px; flex: 1; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block; padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.22);
  border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero h1 span { color: var(--peach-deep); }
.hero-subtitle { font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 560px; }
.hero-actions, .btn-group { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 24px; }
  .hero-logo img { width: 100px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
}

/* === Buttons === */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  text-align: center; text-decoration: none;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--peach), var(--peach-deep));
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.35); color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; border: 2px solid var(--peach-deep); color: var(--peach-deep); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--peach-deep); color: var(--white); }
.btn-secondary { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-secondary:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.3); color: var(--white); }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 40px; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* === Sections === */
.section, .services-overview, .services-section, .about-approach,
.about-values, .resources-section, .faq-section, .contact-section,
.careers-section, .content-section, .schedule-section, .intro-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.section-alt { background: var(--white); }
.section-peach { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--peach-light) 0%, var(--melon-muted) 100%); }
.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 48px; }
.section-header p, .section-subtitle { color: var(--text-light); }
.section-subtitle { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }

/* === Stats === */
.stats-bar, .stats { padding: 48px 0; background: var(--white); }
.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px; text-align: center;
}
.stat-item { padding: 16px; }
.stat-number { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--peach-deep); line-height: 1; display: block; }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 4px; display: block; }

/* === Service Cards === */
.services-grid, .card-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px;
}
.service-card { padding: 32px; }
.service-icon, .card-icon, .value-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--peach-light), var(--melon-muted));
  border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--melon-deep);
}
.service-icon svg, .card-icon svg, .value-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.service-card h3, .card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card p, .card p { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.card-link {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 12px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--peach-deep);
}
.card-link:hover { color: var(--green); }

/* === Approach / Mission === */
.approach-section, .mission-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.approach-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.approach-content, .mission-content { max-width: 600px; }
.approach-card { padding: 24px; }
.mission-quote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--navy); padding: 24px 32px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-medium);
}
.mission-text { margin-top: 24px; }
.mission-image img {
  width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}
.mission-heading-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.mission-heading-wrap h2 {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission-grid { gap: 32px; }
  .mission-heading-wrap { margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
}

/* === Values === */
.values-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 24px;
}
.value-card { padding: 32px; text-align: center; }

/* === Team === */
.team-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;
}
.team-card { text-align: center; padding: 24px 16px; }
.team-avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--peach-light), var(--melon-muted));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--melon-deep);
}
.team-card h4 { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 1rem; }
.team-role { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* === Blog === */
.blog-grid, .blog-preview .blog-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px;
}
.blog-card { overflow: hidden; padding: 0; }
.blog-card-img, .blog-card-image {
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--peach-light), var(--melon-muted));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem; color: var(--melon-deep);
}
.blog-card-body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-tag, .blog-category {
  display: inline-block; padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.08); border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-date { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.blog-read-more { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--peach-deep); }
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--green); }
.blog-preview { padding: 80px 0; }

/* === Resources === */
.resources-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px;
}
.resource-card { padding: 32px; }
.resource-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* === Testimonials === */
.testimonials { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial-card, .testimonial {
  padding: 32px; position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before, .testimonial::before {
  content: '\201C'; font-size: 4rem; color: var(--peach-light);
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 24px; line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-content {
  font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-medium);
  margin-top: 24px; line-height: 1.7;
}
.testimonial-card blockquote, .testimonial blockquote {
  font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-medium);
  padding: 0; margin-top: 24px; border: none;
}
.testimonial-author, .testimonial cite {
  display: block; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 16px; color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* === FAQ Accordion === */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 24px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark);
  text-align: left; font-family: var(--font);
}
.faq-question::after {
  content: '+'; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--peach-deep); transition: transform var(--transition);
  margin-left: 16px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question::after { content: '\2212'; }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 600px; padding: 0 24px 20px; }
.faq-answer p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* === CTA Banner === */
.cta-banner {
  padding: 80px 0; text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--peach-light) 0%, var(--melon-muted) 50%, var(--peach-light) 100%);
}
.cta-inner { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-banner h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-banner p { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* === Page Header === */
.page-header {
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--peach-light) 100%);
  text-align: center;
}
.page-header p, .page-subtitle { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--text-light); }
/* Breadcrumb — small pill, inline-flex so it sits at content width
   under whatever text-align the parent section uses. Works both when
   .breadcrumb is on the <nav> and when it's on the <ol>. */
.breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  list-style: none;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur); -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.breadcrumb ol {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.breadcrumb li, .breadcrumb ol li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.breadcrumb li + li::before, .breadcrumb ol li + li::before {
  content: '\203A'; color: var(--navy); opacity: 0.55;
  font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.breadcrumb [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--text-medium); font-weight: 500; }

/* === Contact === */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-wrap, .contact-form { padding: 0; }
.contact-info-panel, .contact-info-card { padding: 32px; }
.contact-detail { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-detail h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-detail p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-cta-text { margin-top: 24px; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* === Schedule === */
.schedule-intro { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.schedule-embed { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 900px; }
.schedule-embed iframe { width: 100%; min-height: 700px; border: none; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.schedule-alternatives { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }

/* === Careers === */
.careers-intro { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 40px; text-align: center; }
.careers-form-wrap, .careers-form { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.form-disclaimer { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 16px; text-align: center; }

/* === Forms === */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--text-dark);
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%; padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--white); font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.18);
  outline: none;
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }

/* === Content Pages === */
.content-page, .content-section { padding: 60px 0; }
.content-body { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.blog-post-body img {
  max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
  margin: 24px auto; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}
.blog-post-body figure { margin: 24px 0; }
.blog-post-body figcaption {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light);
  text-align: center; margin-top: 8px; font-style: italic;
}
.blog-post-body p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.blog-post-body h2, .blog-post-body h3 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.blog-post-body a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; }
.blog-post-body a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.blog-post-body blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--navy);
  padding: 16px 24px; margin: 24px 0;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-style: italic; color: var(--text-medium);
}
.blog-post-cta {
  max-width: 800px; margin: 48px auto 0;
  display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.content-body h2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.content-body h3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.content-body h4 { margin-top: 1.25rem; color: var(--peach-deep); }
.content-body ul, .content-body ol { margin: 1rem 0; padding-left: 1.5rem; color: var(--text-medium); list-style: disc; }
.content-body li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.content-body strong { color: var(--text-dark); }

/* ==============================
   FOOTER — #ebebeb surface, Sterling Navy text, green sparingly
   ============================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 64px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.12);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27, 61, 122, 0.12);
}
.footer-brand p, .footer-col p {
  font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 16px; line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.footer-logo, .footer-brand img { height: 40px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.site-footer h3, .site-footer h4 {
  color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 600;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.footer-contact p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }
.footer-contact a { color: var(--navy); }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--green); }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--navy);
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
}
.footer-bottom a, .legal-links a { color: var(--navy); }
.footer-bottom a:hover, .legal-links a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.legal-links { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.section-footer { padding: 0; }

/* === Utilities === */
.visually-hidden, .sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.intro-text { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 40px; text-align: center; }
.intro-text p { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* === Responsive === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { padding: 60px 0 50px; }
  .services-grid, .card-grid, .resources-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-actions .btn { justify-content: center; }
}

/* === Print === */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .nav-toggle, .navbar-toggle, .cta-banner { display: none; }
  body { color: #000; background: #fff; }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
}