/* ============================================
   HERO (premium, with glow + mockup)
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 104px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 88px);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-content { max-width: 640px; }
.hero-headline { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-subheadline {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 20px);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-cta { margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* Hero visual side */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.hero-image img { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.hero-visual .dashboard-mockup { transform: rotate(0.5deg); }
.hero-float-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -16px;
    left: -16px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.hfb-dot {
    width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-success);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16,185,129,0.15);
}

/* Generic inner hero pages (non-home) */
.hero-default, .hero-blog, .hero-single, .hero-legal, .hero-service {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-default, .hero-blog { padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px) 0; text-align: center; }
.hero-default .hero-bg, .hero-blog .hero-bg { background: var(--gradient-hero); }
.hero-default .hero-headline, .hero-blog .hero-headline { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 820px; }
.hero-default .hero-subheadline, .hero-blog .hero-subheadline { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 640px; }
.hero-default .eyebrow, .hero-blog .eyebrow { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.hero-single { text-align: left; padding: clamp(48px,6vw,80px) 0 32px; }
.hero-legal { text-align: left; background: var(--color-bg-light); padding: clamp(48px,6vw,72px) 0; }

/* ============================================
   CREDIBILITY STRIP
   ============================================ */
.credibility-strip {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    padding: 28px 0;
}
.credibility-strip .container {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 40px;
}
.credibility-label {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-lighter); margin: 0;
}
.credibility-items {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 14px 36px;
    list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.credibility-items li {
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--color-text-light); margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    opacity: 0.75; transition: opacity 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.credibility-items li:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADERS shared
   ============================================ */
.section-cta { margin-top: 48px; }
.section-cta p { margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--color-text-light); }
.why-section .prose, .differentiators-section .prose, .outcomes-section .prose { text-align: left; }
.why-section .section-title, .differentiators-section .section-title, .outcomes-section .section-title { text-align: center; }

/* ============================================
   SERVICES GRID (premium cards)
   ============================================ */
.services-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.service-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-teal));
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--color-border); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-teal-soft); color: var(--color-teal);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.service-card-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.service-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; }
.service-card-link {
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
    transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card-link { gap: 8px; }

/* ============================================
   PERSONAS / BENEFIT CARDS
   ============================================ */
.personas-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.persona-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.persona-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.persona-card h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.35; }
.persona-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.6; }
.persona-card a { color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================================
   PROCESS TIMELINE
   ============================================ */
.process-timeline { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px; position: relative; }
.process-timeline-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
.process-step { position: relative; text-align: center; }
.process-step-number {
    width: 60px; height: 60px; margin: 0 auto 18px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary); color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-cta); position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.process-step h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.6; }
/* connecting line */
.process-timeline-connected::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 30px; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-teal));
    opacity: 0.25; z-index: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   INCLUDED CARDS (service pages)
   ============================================ */
.included-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.included-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.included-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.included-card-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--color-accent-soft); color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.included-card h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.included-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-text-light); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================
   OUTCOMES STAT BAND
   ============================================ */
.outcomes-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.outcome-stat {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 22px 18px; text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.outcome-stat-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--color-teal-soft); color: var(--color-teal); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.outcome-stat strong {
    display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.outcome-stat span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-text-light); }

/* ============================================
   DIFFERENTIATORS / INDUSTRIES
   ============================================ */
.industries-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; justify-content: center; }
.industry-tag {
    display: inline-block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-secondary); transition: all 0.2s;
}
.industry-tag:hover { border-color: var(--color-teal); color: var(--color-teal); }

/* ============================================
   ETHICS BLOCK
   ============================================ */
.ethics-block {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55,0.06), rgba(4, 120, 87,0.04)), #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-teal);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 44px; text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ethics-icon { color: var(--color-teal); margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.ethics-block .prose { text-align: left; margin-top: 16px; }

/* ============================================
   LINK CARDS (related / next steps)
   ============================================ */
.link-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.link-card {
    position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.link-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--color-border); }
.link-card h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.link-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: 18px; flex: 1; line-height: 1.6; }
.link-card-arrow { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 14px; display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; transition: gap 0.2s; }
.link-card:hover .link-card-arrow { gap: 8px; }
.link-card-urgent { border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); }
.link-card-urgent .link-card-arrow { color: var(--color-warning); }

/* ============================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================ */
.faq-accordion { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 12px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--color-border); }
.faq-question {
    width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none;
    padding: 20px 24px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary); cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--color-accent); }
.faq-icon {
    font-size: 22px; color: var(--color-accent); flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1;
    width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-accent-soft);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer { padding: 0 24px 22px; }
.faq-answer-content { color: var(--color-text-light); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================
   FINAL CTA SECTION
   ============================================ */
.final-cta-section {
    background: var(--gradient-navy); color: #fff;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.final-cta-section::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(600px 300px at 80% 10%, rgba(212, 175, 55,0.18), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(600px 300px at 15% 90%, rgba(4, 120, 87,0.16), transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.final-cta-section .container-narrow { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.final-cta-headline { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.final-cta-copy { font-size: 18px; color: #CBD5E1; margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-disclaimer-inline { font-size: 13px; color: #94a3b8; margin-top: 32px; }
.final-cta-section .footer-disclaimer-inline { color: #94a3b8; }

/* ============================================
   HOME RESPONSIVE (quick; full polish in Step 10)
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .outcomes-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .process-timeline, .process-timeline-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
    .process-timeline-connected::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-content { order: 1; }
    .hero-visual { order: 2; max-width: 460px; }
    .hero-float-badge { left: 8px; }
    .personas-grid, .link-cards-grid, .included-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .outcomes-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .process-timeline, .process-timeline-5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .credibility-strip .container { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .ethics-block { padding: 28px; }
}

/* ============================================
   GRAPHITE HERO support (dark variants)
   ============================================ */
.hero-graphite .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-graphite .trust-strip-dark li { color: #C9C2B4; }
.hero-graphite .trust-strip-dark li::before {
    background: rgba(16,185,129,0.22); color: #34D399;
}
.hero-graphite .btn-secondary {
    background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-gold);
}
.hero-graphite .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold); color: #1F1500; border-color: var(--color-gold);
}
.hero-graphite .breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-gold-soft-hex); }
.hero-graphite .breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.hero-graphite .breadcrumb .sep, .hero-graphite .breadcrumb span { color: #8B8576; }
.hero-graphite .hero-float-badge { background: #fff; color: var(--color-primary); }
.hero-graphite .dashboard-mockup { background: #fff; }

/* Centered graphite hero (about/pricing/faq/contact/blog) */
.hero-default.hero-graphite .hero-headline { color: #fff; }
.hero-default.hero-graphite .hero-subheadline { color: #C9C2B4; }
.hero-default.hero-graphite .eyebrow { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.14); color: var(--color-gold-soft-hex); }
.hero-default.hero-graphite .eyebrow::before { background: var(--color-gold-soft-hex); }
.hero-default.hero-graphite .breadcrumb { justify-content: center; }

/* FIX: ensure graphite hero background wins over .hero base (load-order) */
.hero.hero-graphite {
    background: var(--gradient-navy);
    color: #C9C2B4;
}
.hero.hero-graphite .hero-bg {
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 460px at 82% 12%, rgba(16,185,129,0.22), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(760px 420px at 10% 4%, rgba(212,175,55,0.18), transparent 55%);
    opacity: 1;
}
.hero.hero-graphite .hero-headline { color: #fff; }
.hero.hero-graphite .hero-subheadline { color: #C9C2B4; }

/* Home graphite hero specifics */
.hero-home.hero-graphite .eyebrow { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.14); color: var(--color-gold-soft-hex); }
.hero-home.hero-graphite .eyebrow::before { background: var(--color-gold-soft-hex); }
.hero-home.hero-graphite .btn-secondary { background: transparent; color:#fff; border-color: var(--color-gold); }
.hero-home.hero-graphite .btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--color-gold); color:#1F1500; }
.hero-home.hero-graphite .trust-strip-dark li { color:#C9C2B4; }
.hero-home.hero-graphite .trust-strip-dark li::before { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.22); color:#34D399; }

/* Blog/single/archive graphite hero text fixes */
.hero-single.hero-graphite .hero-headline,
.hero-blog.hero-graphite .hero-headline { color: #fff; }
.hero-single.hero-graphite .single-meta { color: #C9C2B4; }
.hero-single.hero-graphite .single-meta a { color: var(--color-gold-soft-hex); }
.hero-blog.hero-graphite .hero-subheadline { color: #C9C2B4; }
.hero-blog.hero-graphite .hero-subheadline strong { color: #fff; }
.error-404.hero-graphite .hero-headline { color: #fff; }
.error-404.hero-graphite .hero-subheadline { color: #C9C2B4; }
.error-404.hero-graphite .eyebrow { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.14); color: var(--color-gold-soft-hex); }
.error-404.hero-graphite .error-404-links h3 { color: #fff; }
.error-404.hero-graphite .footer-menu a { color: var(--color-gold-soft-hex); }
.error-404.hero-graphite .btn-secondary { color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-gold); background: transparent; }

/* eBay as primary in credibility strip */
.credibility-items .credibility-primary {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 1;
    position: relative;
}
.credibility-items .credibility-primary::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -4px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-gold); border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Premium trust band (dark) */
.trust-band-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}
.trust-band-item {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.trust-band-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.4);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.trust-band-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16,185,129,0.18), rgba(200,168,77,0.12));
    color: var(--color-accent-bright);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.trust-band-item h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.trust-band-item p { color: #A8B2AE; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .trust-band-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .trust-band-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }