
/* ============================================
   BRAND.CSS - Tax Resolution Services
   Complete stylesheet for Business LLC website
   ============================================ */

/* ============================================
   1. CSS RESET & ROOT VARIABLES
   ============================================ */

* { 
    margin: 0; 
    padding: 0; 
    box-sizing: border-box; 
}

:root {
    /* Primary Colors */
    --primary: #0F172A;
    --secondary: #10B981;
    --accent: #34D399;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    
    /* Gray Scale */
    --gray-50: #F8FAFC;
    --gray-100: #F1F5F9;
    --gray-200: #E2E8F0;
    --gray-600: #475569;
    --gray-800: #1E293B;
    --gray-900: #0F172A;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

html { 
    scroll-behavior: smooth; 
}

body { 
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    line-height: 1.7; 
    color: var(--gray-800); 
    background: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden; 
}

/* ============================================
   2. ANIMATED MESH GRADIENT BACKGROUND
   ============================================ */

.mesh-background {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(at 27% 37%, hsla(215, 98%, 61%, 0.03) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 97% 21%, hsla(125, 98%, 72%, 0.05) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 52% 99%, hsla(354, 98%, 61%, 0.03) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 10% 29%, hsla(256, 96%, 67%, 0.04) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 97% 96%, hsla(38, 60%, 74%, 0.03) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 33% 50%, hsla(222, 67%, 73%, 0.04) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 79% 53%, hsla(343, 68%, 79%, 0.03) 0px, transparent 50%);
    animation: meshMove 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes meshMove {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* ============================================
   3. FIXED SIDEBAR NAVIGATION (280px)
   ============================================ */

.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 280px;
    background: var(--primary);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logo { 
    font-size: 1.75rem; 
    font-weight: 900; 
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none; 
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.logo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.nav-menu { 
    list-style: none; 
    flex: 1;
}

.nav-menu li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-menu a { 
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    transition: all 0.3s ease; 
    display: block;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 3px;
    height: 0;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a.active { 
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before,
.nav-menu a.active::before {
    height: 100%;
}

.nav-footer {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ============================================
   4. MOBILE MENU TOGGLE WITH HAMBURGER ANIMATION
   ============================================ */

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 1001;
    background: var(--primary);
    border: none;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    margin: 5px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -6px);
}

/* ============================================
   5. MAIN CONTENT AREA WITH LEFT MARGIN
   ============================================ */

.main-content {
    margin-left: 280px;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

/* ============================================
   6. HERO SECTION - SPLIT GRID LAYOUT
   ============================================ */

.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    padding: 0 5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--gray-100);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* CTA Buttons - Primary */
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: #059669;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

/* CTA Buttons - Secondary */
.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================
   7. SHIELD VISUAL CARD WITH ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */

.shield-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.90), rgba(255,255,255,.68));
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15,23,42,.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 500px;
}

.shield-stage {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 500px;
    padding: 18px;
}

/* Animated Ring */
.ring {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 46%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: min(360px, 92%);
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.22), transparent 60%);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.10);
    opacity: 0.9;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ring::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 16%;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.10);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Sweep Animation */
.sweep {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 46%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: min(360px, 92%);
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: conic-gradient(from 270deg,
        rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.0),
        rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.0) 70%,
        rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.28) 82%,
        rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14) 90%,
        rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.0) 100%
    );
    animation: sweep 3.2s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.9;
    pointer-events: none;
    mask: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 0 48%, #000 52% 100%);
    -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 0 48%, #000 52% 100%);
}

@keyframes sweep {
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Shield SVG Styling */
.shield {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 46%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: min(290px, 76%);
    aspect-ratio: 120 / 140;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    isolation: isolate;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.shield svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 60px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18));
}

.shield path {
    fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66);
    stroke: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.48);
    stroke-width: 2.2;
}

/* Shield Glow Effect */
.shield-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -26%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 40% 30%, rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.52), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 60% 70%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16), transparent 60%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    opacity: 0.85;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: glowDrift 5.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes glowDrift {
    from { transform: translate(-1.6%, -1%) scale(1); }
    to { transform: translate(1.6%, 1%) scale(1.03); }
}

/* Threat Labels */
.threat {
    position: absolute;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78);
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.threat .ic {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.threat .ic svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: #fff;
    opacity: 0.95;
    display: block;
}

/* Threat Deflect Animations */
.threat.a { 
    left: 6%; 
    top: 22%; 
    animation: deflectA 3.9s ease-in-out infinite; 
}

.threat.b { 
    right: 6%; 
    top: 18%; 
    animation: deflectB 4.4s ease-in-out infinite; 
}

.threat.c { 
    right: 10%; 
    bottom: 22%; 
    animation: deflectC 4.2s ease-in-out infinite; 
}

.threat.d { 
    left: 10%; 
    bottom: 16%; 
    animation: deflectD 4.8s ease-in-out infinite; 
}

@keyframes deflectA {
    0% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0.85; }
    40% { transform: translate(155px, 44px); opacity: 1; }
    52% { transform: translate(142px, 36px) rotate(-10deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0.85; }
}

@keyframes deflectB {
    0% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0.85; }
    38% { transform: translate(-170px, 74px); opacity: 1; }
    52% { transform: translate(-156px, 66px) rotate(10deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0.85; }
}

@keyframes deflectC {
    0% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0.85; }
    42% { transform: translate(-138px, -50px); opacity: 1; }
    56% { transform: translate(-126px, -42px) rotate(-10deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0.85; }
}

@keyframes deflectD {
    0% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0.85; }
    40% { transform: translate(165px, -60px); opacity: 1; }
    54% { transform: translate(152px, -52px) rotate(10deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 0.85; }
}

/* Shield Caption */
.mini-caption {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(71, 85, 105, 0.92);
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mini-caption strong {
    color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.86);
    font-weight: 950;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.mini-caption .dotline {
    height: 10px;
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ============================================
   8. STATS BAR - 3 COLUMN GRID
   ============================================ */

.stats-bar {
    background: var(--primary);
    padding: 3rem 5rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--secondary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================
   9. SECTION HEADERS - LABELS, TITLES, SUBTITLES
   ============================================ */

section {
    padding: 8rem 5rem;
}

.section-header {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ============================================
   10. ABOUT SECTION - 2 COLUMN GRID & ANIMATED SHAPES
   ============================================ */

#about {
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-content h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.about-content p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 500px;
}

.about-shape {
    position: absolute;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    border-radius: 32px;
}

.about-shape:nth-child(1) {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
    animation: rotate 20s linear infinite;
}

.about-shape:nth-child(2) {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
    animation: rotate 25s linear infinite reverse;
}

.about-shape:nth-child(3) {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); }
}

/* ============================================
   11. PROCESS TIMELINE - CENTER LINE & MARKERS
   ============================================ */

.process-timeline {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.process-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--gray-200);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 100px 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content:first-child {
    order: 3;
}

.timeline-content {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.timeline-marker {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

/* ============================================
   12. WHY HIRE SECTION - DARK BACKGROUND
   ============================================ */

.why-hire {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-hire::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.why-hire-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-hire .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.why-hire-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 2;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.why-hire-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   13. SERVICES BENTO GRID - 3 COLUMNS
   ============================================ */

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.service-icon svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    fill: var(--white);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-align: left;
}

/* ============================================
   14. FAQ ACCORDION - ACTIVE STATES
   ============================================ */

.faq-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

.faq-question h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0;
    padding-right: 2rem;
}

.faq-toggle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gray-200);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), padding 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 800px;
    padding: 0 2rem 2rem 2rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ============================================
   15. FORM SECTION - INPUTS, VALIDATION
   ============================================ */

.form-section {
    background: var(--gray-50);
    padding: 5rem;
    border-radius: 32px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.form-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.form-section > p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.form-group input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    background: var(--white);
}

.form-group input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    accent-color: var(--secondary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.checkbox-group label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.checkbox-group label strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-800);
}

.form-links {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-links a {
    color: #4F46E5;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-links a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.form-links a:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: ' · ';
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
}

.btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    background: #059669;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.error-message {
    color: #EF4444;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    display: none;
}

.form-group input.error {
    border-color: #EF4444;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
}

/* ============================================
   16. THANK YOU MESSAGE - FADEINSCALE ANIMATION
   ============================================ */

.thank-you {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 5rem;
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border-radius: 32px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.thank-you.show {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeInScale 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes fadeInScale {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.95);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

.thank-you h3 {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.thank-you p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================
   17. FOOTER - 2 COLUMN GRID LAYOUT
   ============================================ */

.footer {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 4rem 5rem;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.footer-column h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-column p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ============================================
   18. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================ */

/* Tablet & Small Desktop - 1200px */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .navbar {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .navbar.active {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-content {
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    .hero {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 6rem 2rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .shield-card {
        min-height: 450px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .stats-bar {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    section {
        padding: 5rem 2rem;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .about-visual {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content:first-child {
        order: 1;
    }

    .process-timeline::before {
        left: 50px;
    }

    .timeline-marker {
        grid-row: 1;
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer {
        padding: 4rem 2rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .form-section {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile - 768px */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-primary,
    .btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .form-section h2,
    .thank-you h3 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .shield-card {
        min-height: 400px;
    }

    .threat {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 8px 10px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   END OF BRAND.CSS
   ============================================ */
