/* ==========================================================================
   Reset and Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
   * {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; /* Modern font for elegance */
}

:root {
    --primary: #4a7c59;           /* Muted forest green */
    --primary-hover: #6b9b7d;     /* Light sage green */
    --text-primary: #e6e8e3;      /* Light cream for primary text */
    --text-secondary: #b8b8b8;    /* Soft gray for secondary text */
    --bg-dark: #1f2a26;           /* Deep green-gray base */
    --bg-dark-alt: #2f2f2f;       /* Slightly lighter dark for contrast */
    --gradient-base: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f2a26, #2f2f2f); /* Base gradient */
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a7c59, #6b9b7d); /* Accent gradient */
    --shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Enhanced shadow for depth */
    --glow: rgba(107, 155, 125, 0.2); /* Subtle glow effect */
}

body {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    color: var(--text-primary); /* Light cream for headings */
    font-weight: 700;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px var(--shadow); /* Subtle depth */
}

h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); } /* Soft gray for body text */

/* ==========================================================================
   Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navbar
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px 40px;
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--shadow);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.logo {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.navbar nav ul {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
}

.navbar nav ul li a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.navbar nav ul li a:hover,
.navbar nav ul li a:focus {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    background: rgba(107, 155, 125, 0.1);
    outline: none;
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger:hover {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.navbar nav ul li a.active {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    background: var(--gradient-accent), url('hero-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-blend-mode: overlay;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 100px 20px;
    min-height: 60vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.2), transparent);
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary,
.btn-cta,
.quote-btn,
.book-btn,
.compare-btn,
.clear-btn {
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary::after,
.quote-btn::after,
.book-btn::after,
.compare-btn::after,
.btn-secondary::after,
.clear-btn::after,
.btn-cta::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    background: rgba(107, 155, 125, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.4s ease, height 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.btn-primary:hover::after,
.quote-btn:hover::after,
.book-btn:hover::after,
.compare-btn:hover::after,
.btn-secondary:hover::after,
.clear-btn:hover::after,
.btn-cta:hover::after {
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
}

.btn-primary,
.quote-btn,
.book-btn,
.compare-btn {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.quote-btn:hover,
.book-btn:hover,
.compare-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--glow);
}

.btn-secondary,
.clear-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover,
.clear-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-cta {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-primary > *,
.quote-btn > *,
.book-btn > *,
.compare-btn > *,
.btn-secondary > *,
.clear-btn > *,
.btn-cta > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    z-index: 2000;
}

.modal-content {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    margin: 10% auto;
    padding: 20px;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 500px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow);
    animation: slideIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
    from { transform: translateY(-50px); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 15px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-close:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(90deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Forms
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--glow);
    outline: none;
}

.form-group input[readonly] {
    background: #252f2b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Service Filter
   ========================================================================== */
.service-filter {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    padding: 12px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-filter:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--glow);
    outline: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations
   ========================================================================== */
.animate-ready {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 1s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

.hero .fade-in:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.hero .fade-in:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.hero .fade-in:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

.services-container .fade-in:nth-child(odd) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.services-container .fade-in:nth-child(even) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section
   ========================================================================== */
.services {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    text-align: center;
}

.services h2 { margin-bottom: 40px; }

.services-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.4s ease-out;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out;
    z-index: 0;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px var(--shadow), 0 0 20px var(--glow);
    border-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.service-card > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 150px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease-out;
}

.service-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card h3 { color: var(--text-primary); }

.service-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tab-btn {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border: none;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tab-btn.active,
.tab-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.service-card {
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   How It Works Section
   ========================================================================== */
.how-it-works {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    text-align: center;
}

.how-it-works h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sub-text { margin-bottom: 40px; }

.how-it-works-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.steps {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
}

.steps h3 { margin-bottom: 20px; }

.step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.step:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.step .icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step:hover .icon {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.step h4 { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Services Section
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-services {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--gradient-base);
}

.featured-services h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.featured-services p { margin-bottom: 40px; }

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.service-card .service-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.1);
}

.comparison-tool {
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.comparison-checkboxes {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.comparison-checkboxes label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 8px 15px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.comparison-checkboxes label:hover {
    background: rgba(107, 155, 125, 0.1);
}

.comparison-result {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    display: none;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.comparison-result table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}

.comparison-result th,
.comparison-result td {
    padding: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
}

.comparison-result th {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.comparison-result td {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Recommendation Quiz
   ========================================================================== */
.recommendation-quiz {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.recommendation-quiz .form-group {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 10px 20px;
}

.recommendation-quiz select {
    padding: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 200px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.recommendation-quiz select:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--glow);
}

.recommendation-result {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    display: none;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.recommendation-result {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    display: none;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease; /* Optional for smoother transitions */
}

.recommendation-result p {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-group select {
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group select:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Availability Checker
   ========================================================================== */
.availability-checker {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.availability-checker .form-group {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 10px 20px;
}

.availability-checker input {
    padding: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 200px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.availability-checker input:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--glow);
}

.availability-result {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    display: none;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Vendor Spotlight
   ========================================================================== */
.vendor-spotlight {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    text-align: center;
}

.vendor-carousel {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.vendor-card {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.4s ease-out;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.vendor-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vendor-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.vendor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px var(--shadow), 0 0 20px var(--glow);
    border-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.vendor-card > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vendor-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 150px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease-out;
}

.vendor-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vendor-card h3 { color: var(--text-primary); }
.vendor-card .rating { color: #e6b800; font-size: 1.2rem; }

/* Slick Overrides */
.vendor-carousel .slick-prev,
.vendor-carousel .slick-next {
    background: rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.vendor-carousel .slick-prev:hover,
.vendor-carousel .slick-next:hover {
    background: rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.8);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose Us Section
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-us {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    text-align: center;
}

.why-choose-us h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.why-choose-us p { margin-bottom: 40px; }

.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.benefit-card {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.4s ease-out;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.benefit-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out;
    z-index: 0;
}

.benefit-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow), 0 0 15px var(--glow);
    border-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.benefit-card > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.benefit-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon {
    transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats Section
   ========================================================================== */
.stats {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    text-align: center;
}

.stats h2 { margin-bottom: 40px; }

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Vendor Promo Section
   ========================================================================== */
.vendor-promo {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vendor-promo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74, 124, 89, 0.2), transparent);
    z-index: 0;
}

.vendor-promo > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vendor-promo h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.description { margin-bottom: 40px; }

.promo-features {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.feature {
    max-width: 300px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.feature:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.feature i {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.feature h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--text-primary); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonials h2 { margin-bottom: 40px; }

.testimonial-carousel {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.4s ease-out;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out;
    z-index: 0;
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow), 0 0 15px var(--glow);
    border-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.testimonial-card > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-card p { font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; }

.testimonial-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.client-photo {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .client-photo {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.client-details h4 { color: var(--text-primary); }
.rating i { color: #e6b800; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    text-align: center;
}

.faq-section h2 { margin-bottom: 40px; }

.faq {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: rgba(107, 155, 125, 0.1);
}

.faq-question i {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-alt);
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
    background: var(--gradient-base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-section h3 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.footer-section ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-section ul li a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-section ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icon {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    color: #e6b800;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(107, 155, 125, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sticky CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.sticky-cta {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sticky-cta:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow), 0 0 15px var(--glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Skeleton Loading
   ========================================================================== */
.skeleton {
    background: #3a3a3a;
    animation: pulse 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { background-color: #3a3a3a; }
    50% { background-color: #444; }
    100% { background-color: #3a3a3a; }
}

.skeleton-text { height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.skeleton-image { height: 150px; width: 100%; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Back-to-Top Button
   ========================================================================== */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--shadow), 0 0 10px var(--glow);
}

.progress-circle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.back-to-top i {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll Progress Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-progress {
    width: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: width 0.2s ease;
}
  

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Design
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .how-it-works-content { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .promo-features { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .services-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar { padding: 15px 20px; }
    .navbar nav ul {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 60px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--gradient-base);
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
    }
    .navbar nav ul.active { display: flex; }
    .hamburger { display: block; }

    .hero { padding: 60px 20px; min-height: 50vh; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .hero p { font-size: 1rem; }
    .cta { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }

    .service-tabs { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
    .tab-btn { padding: 8px 15px; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
    h4 { font-size: 1rem; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .services-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vendor-card img { height: 120px; }
    .sticky-cta { padding: 10px 15px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
}


.custom-cursor {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-out;
    z-index: 9999;
  }
  

#particles-classic {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: #0f0f0f;
  }