/*
Theme Name: LawFirmSEO
Theme URI: https://lawfirmseo.us
Author: LawFirmSEO.us
Description: Custom production theme for LawFirmSEO.us — a digital growth partner for small and family law firms across the United States.
Version: 1.11.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: lawfirmseo
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   Design tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  --navy:#0B1F33;
  --navy-2:#14304F;
  --gold:#C9A227;
  --gold-dark:#997A1B;
  --gold-tint:#FAEEDA;
  --bg:#F7F8FA;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --charcoal:#17212B;
  --text-secondary:#5F5E5A;
  --text-muted:#888780;
  --border:#D3D1C7;
  --border-strong:#B4B2A9;
  --success:#27500A;
  --success-bg:#EAF3DE;
  --radius-lg:12px;
  --radius-md:8px;
  --radius-sm:6px;
  --container:1160px;
  --font-heading:'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & base
   ========================================================================== */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--charcoal);
  background:var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}
a{color:var(--navy);text-decoration:none;}
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  color:var(--navy);
  line-height:1.2;
  margin:0 0 .6em;
  font-weight:700;
}
h1{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);}
h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);}
h3{font-size:19px;}
p{margin:0 0 1.1em;}
ul{margin:0 0 1.1em;padding-left:1.2em;}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px;}

.container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;}
.section{padding:88px 0;}
.section--tight{padding:56px 0;}
.section--alt{background:var(--bg);}
.section--navy{background:var(--navy);color:#E6EAF0;}
.section--navy h2,.section--navy h3{color:var(--white);}
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-dark);
  margin:0 0 12px;
  display:block;
}
.section--navy .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
.lede{font-size:18px;color:var(--text-secondary);max-width:640px;}
.section--navy .lede{color:#B9C3D1;}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  padding:14px 26px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  border:1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .12s ease, background-color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0);}
.btn-primary{background:var(--navy);color:var(--white);}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--navy-2);color:var(--white);}
.btn-secondary{background:transparent;color:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);}
.btn-secondary:hover{background:var(--navy);color:var(--white);}
.btn-on-navy{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy);}
.btn-on-navy:hover{background:#DDB93C;color:var(--navy);}
.btn-text{color:var(--gold-dark);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;}
.btn-text:hover{color:var(--navy);}
.btn-row{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  background:var(--white);
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
}
.site-header .container{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:76px;}
.site-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:19px;color:var(--navy);}
.site-logo .mark{width:30px;height:30px;flex:none;}
.site-logo .gold{color:var(--gold-dark);}
.main-nav ul{display:flex;gap:30px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.main-nav a{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--charcoal);}
.main-nav a:hover{color:var(--navy);}
.header-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:6px;}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--navy);margin:5px 0;}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .main-nav{
    position:fixed;inset:76px 0 0 0;background:var(--white);
    transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .2s ease;
    padding:24px;overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .main-nav.is-open{transform:translateX(0);}
  .main-nav ul{flex-direction:column;gap:4px;}
  .main-nav a{display:block;padding:14px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
  .nav-toggle{display:block;}
  .header-actions .btn-primary{display:none;}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{padding:76px 0 70px;background:var(--bg);}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;}
.hero h1{margin-bottom:.4em;}
.hero-stats{display:flex;gap:32px;margin-top:36px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.hero-stat b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:26px;color:var(--navy);}
.hero-stat span{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);}
.hero-visual{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:24px;
}
.hero-visual .bar-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:10px;height:140px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.hero-visual .bar{flex:1;background:var(--navy);border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;}
.hero-visual .bar.gold{background:var(--gold);}
.hero-visual .cap{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-secondary);text-align:center;}

@media (max-width:860px){ .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust bar
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-bar{padding:26px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.trust-bar .container{display:flex;gap:40px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.trust-item{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--text-secondary);}
.trust-item b{color:var(--navy);}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.grid{display:grid;gap:24px;}
.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
.grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
@media (max-width:900px){ .grid-3,.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:640px){ .grid-3,.grid-4,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

.card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:28px;
}
.card .icon{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--bg);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;
  color:var(--navy);font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;
}
.card h3{margin-bottom:.4em;}
.card p{color:var(--text-secondary);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.tag{
  display:inline-block;background:var(--gold-tint);color:var(--gold-dark);
  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:20px;
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Process steps
   ========================================================================== */
.steps{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;position:relative;}
.steps::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:20px;left:40px;right:40px;height:1px;background:var(--border);
}
.step{flex:1;text-align:center;position:relative;}
.step .num{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:var(--white);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 14px;
  font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.step:last-child .num{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy);}
.step h4{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:var(--navy);margin:0 0 6px;}
.step p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);margin:0;}
@media (max-width:700px){ .steps{flex-direction:column;} .steps::before{display:none;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   Stat blocks
   ========================================================================== */
.stat-block{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:26px;}
.stat-block b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:30px;color:var(--navy);}
.stat-block span{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);padding:20px 0;}
.faq-item summary{
  cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:var(--navy);
  list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
.faq-item summary::after{content:"+";font-size:22px;color:var(--gold-dark);}
.faq-item[open] summary::after{content:"–";}
.faq-item p{margin-top:12px;color:var(--text-secondary);}

/* ==========================================================================
   Forms
   ========================================================================== */
.form-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:32px;max-width:520px;}
.field{margin-bottom:18px;}
.field label{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:6px;}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%;height:46px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:0 14px;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:15px;color:var(--charcoal);background:var(--white);
}
.field textarea{height:auto;padding:12px 14px;min-height:110px;}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--navy);outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(11,31,51,.12);}
.hp-field{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:-9999px;}
.form-note{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:10px;}
.form-success{background:var(--success-bg);color:var(--success);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:14px 16px;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:18px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy);color:#B9C3D1;padding:64px 0 28px;}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;margin-bottom:48px;}
.footer-col h4{font-family:var(--font-heading);color:var(--white);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;}
.footer-col li{margin-bottom:10px;}
.footer-col a{color:#B9C3D1;font-size:14px;}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.footer-logo{color:var(--white);font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:19px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-top:24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;font-size:13px;color:#8FA0B5;}
@media (max-width:860px){ .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }
@media (max-width:560px){ .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   Breadcrumbs / misc
   ========================================================================== */
.breadcrumbs{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:18px;}
.breadcrumbs a{color:var(--text-secondary);}
.divider{height:1px;background:var(--border);border:none;margin:0;}
.center{text-align:center;}
.mt-0{margin-top:0;}
.mb-0{margin-bottom:0;}

.screen-reader-text{
  position:absolute !important;
  width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);white-space:nowrap;
}
.skip-link.screen-reader-text:focus{
  position:fixed !important;top:8px;left:8px;width:auto;height:auto;clip:auto;
  background:var(--navy);color:var(--white);padding:12px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  z-index:9999;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Elementor compatibility
   Elementor manages its own layout width and spacing — these rules only set
   sensible brand-consistent defaults (font, link color) and get overridden
   automatically by any per-widget style set inside the Elementor editor.
   ========================================================================== */
.elementor-widget-container{font-family:var(--font-body);}
.elementor a{color:var(--navy);}
.elementor .elementor-heading-title{font-family:var(--font-heading);}
.elementor-section-full_width,.elementor-section-stretched{max-width:none;}

/* ==========================================================================
   Title case for all headings, site-wide
   ========================================================================== */
h1,h2,h3,h4{text-transform:capitalize;}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll reveal + motion system
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal{transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}
.js .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);}
.reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.reveal-delay-1{transition-delay:.08s;}
.reveal-delay-2{transition-delay:.16s;}
.reveal-delay-3{transition-delay:.24s;}
.reveal-delay-4{transition-delay:.32s;}

@keyframes float{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}
  50%{transform:translateY(-14px);}
}
@keyframes drawLine{
  from{stroke-dashoffset:340;}
  to{stroke-dashoffset:0;}
}
@keyframes popIn{
  from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.85);}
  to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero v2: split layout with illustration
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{padding:64px 0 76px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg) 0%,var(--white) 100%);overflow:hidden;position:relative;}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;}
.hero h1{margin-bottom:.42em;text-transform:capitalize;}
.hero-stats{display:flex;gap:32px;margin-top:34px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.hero-stat b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:26px;color:var(--navy);}
.hero-stat span{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);}

.hero-illustration{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;}
.hero-illustration .backdrop{
  position:absolute;inset:6% 8%;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-tint) 0%,transparent 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,transparent,transparent 27px,rgba(11,31,51,.05) 28px);
  border-radius:28px;
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-illustration svg{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:440px;animation:float 6s ease-in-out infinite;}
.hero-illustration .chart-line{stroke-dasharray:340;stroke-dashoffset:340;animation:drawLine 1.6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) .3s forwards;}
.hero-illustration .badge{animation:popIn .5s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) 1.1s backwards;}
.hero-illustration .badge-2{animation-delay:1.3s;}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .hero-illustration{order:-1;max-width:320px;margin:0 auto 8px;}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Founder / about section
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-section{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:flex-start;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;}
.founder-avatar{
  width:76px;height:76px;border-radius:50%;flex:none;
  background:var(--navy);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);font-size:24px;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--gold-tint);
}
.founder-quote{font-size:19px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--charcoal);font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;}
.founder-quote .quote-mark{color:var(--gold);font-size:38px;line-height:0;position:relative;top:10px;margin-right:2px;}
.founder-sign{margin-top:16px;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);font-size:14px;}
.founder-sign span{display:block;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);font-size:12px;margin-top:2px;text-transform:none;}
@media (max-width:640px){ .founder-section{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .founder-avatar{margin:0 auto;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   Service cards v2 (icons, hover motion)
   ========================================================================== */
.service-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:30px 26px;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 16px 32px -16px rgba(11,31,51,.22);border-color:var(--navy);}
.service-card .icon-circle{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--bg);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px;
  transition:background .25s ease,transform .25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .icon-circle{background:var(--navy);transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);}
.service-card .icon-circle svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--navy);transition:color .25s ease;}
.service-card:hover .icon-circle svg{color:var(--white);}
.service-card h3{margin-bottom:.5em;}
.service-card p{color:var(--text-secondary);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.service-card .btn-text{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.service-card .btn-text svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .25s ease;}
.service-card:hover .btn-text svg{transform:translateX(4px);}

/* ==========================================================================
   Problem / solution grid (pain points)
   ========================================================================== */
.ps-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:26px;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.ps-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 14px 28px -18px rgba(11,31,51,.2);}
.ps-row{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:10px;}
.ps-row .dot{width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;flex:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-top:2px;}
.ps-row.problem .dot{background:#FAECE7;}
.ps-row.problem .dot svg{width:11px;height:11px;stroke:#B23A13;}
.ps-row.solution .dot{background:var(--success-bg);}
.ps-row.solution .dot svg{width:11px;height:11px;stroke:var(--success);}
.ps-row p{font-size:14px;margin:0;color:var(--charcoal);}
.ps-row.problem p{color:var(--text-secondary);}
.ps-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:2px;display:block;}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust signal grid (why trust us)
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;}
.trust-signal{text-align:center;padding:8px;}
.trust-signal .icon-circle{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);margin:0 auto 16px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:transform .25s ease;
}
.trust-signal:hover .icon-circle{transform:scale(1.08);}
.trust-signal .icon-circle svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--gold);}
.trust-signal h4{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:6px;}
.trust-signal p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);margin:0;}
@media (max-width:900px){ .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:560px){ .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats / counter band
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-band{background:var(--navy);padding:56px 0;}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:40px;text-align:center;}
.stat-item .stat-icon{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 18px;color:var(--gold);
}
.stat-item .stat-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;}
.stat-number,.stat-number-text{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:44px;font-weight:800;color:var(--white);line-height:1;
}
.stat-number-text span{font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold);margin-left:6px;}
.stat-item p{font-size:13px;color:#B9C3D1;margin-top:12px;max-width:220px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-transform:capitalize;}
@media (max-width:700px){ .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   Client journey simulation
   ========================================================================== */
.sim-panel{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;}
.sim-chrome{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:10px 16px;background:var(--bg);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.sim-chrome span{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--border-strong);flex:none;}
.sim-url{margin-left:10px;font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted);background:var(--white);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:6px;border:1px solid var(--border);flex:1;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;}
.sim-body{position:relative;min-height:250px;}
.sim-stage{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;padding:28px 24px;opacity:0;transform:translateX(16px);transition:opacity .5s ease,transform .5s ease;pointer-events:none;}
.sim-stage.active{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);pointer-events:auto;}
.sim-serp{background:var(--bg);border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.sim-result{font-size:13px;padding:6px 0;color:var(--text-secondary);}
.sim-result.you{color:var(--charcoal);font-weight:700;}
.sim-result.you.rank-1{color:var(--success);}
.sim-caption{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted);}
.sim-checklist{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.sim-check-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13px;color:var(--charcoal);}
.sim-check-item svg{width:16px;height:16px;flex:none;}
.sim-check-item .sim-check-done{color:var(--success);}
.sim-check-item .sim-check-pending{color:var(--navy);animation:simSpin 1s linear infinite;}
@keyframes simSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}
.sim-progress{height:6px;background:var(--border);border-radius:3px;overflow:hidden;}
.sim-progress-fill{height:100%;width:0%;background:var(--gold);transition:width 1.8s ease;}
.sim-stage-2.active .sim-progress-fill{width:70%;}
.sim-badge{display:inline-block;background:var(--navy);color:var(--white);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin-top:12px;opacity:0;transform:scale(.85);transition:opacity .4s ease,transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);transition-delay:.3s;}
.sim-stage-3.active .sim-badge{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}
.sim-counter{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:44px;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);line-height:1;}
.sim-counter-label{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);margin-top:8px;}
.sim-toast{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--success-bg);color:var(--success);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin-top:18px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .5s ease,transform .5s ease;transition-delay:.7s;}
.sim-stage-4.active .sim-toast{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.sim-footer{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--border);}
.sim-dots{display:flex;gap:6px;}
.sim-dots span{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--border-strong);transition:background .3s ease,width .3s ease;}
.sim-dots span.active{background:var(--navy);width:18px;border-radius:3px;}
.sim-replay{background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;color:var(--text-secondary);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;font-size:11px;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:600;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:6px;transition:color .2s ease,background .2s ease;}
.sim-replay:hover{color:var(--navy);background:var(--white);}
.sim-replay svg{width:13px;height:13px;}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .sim-body{min-height:270px;}
  .sim-counter{font-size:36px;}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog post body content
   ========================================================================== */
.entry-content{font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--charcoal);}
.entry-content p{margin:0 0 1.3em;}
.entry-content h2{margin:1.6em 0 .6em;font-size:26px;}
.entry-content h3{margin:1.4em 0 .5em;font-size:19px;}
.entry-content ul,.entry-content ol{margin:0 0 1.3em;padding-left:1.4em;}
.entry-content li{margin-bottom:.4em;}
.entry-content a{color:var(--navy);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--border-strong);}
.entry-content a:hover{text-decoration-color:var(--navy);}
.entry-content blockquote{border-left:3px solid var(--gold);padding-left:20px;margin:1.6em 0;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:18px;color:var(--navy);font-weight:500;}
.entry-content img{border-radius:10px;margin:1.6em 0;}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section intro: icon-anchored explainer blocks (replaces plain text-only sections)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-intro{display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;}
.section-intro .icon-circle{flex:none;margin-top:2px;}
.section-intro-text{flex:1;min-width:0;}
@media (max-width:560px){.section-intro{flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{animation:none !important;transition:none !important;scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
}