:root {
      --red: #8f143d;
      --orange: #f47b20;
      --gold: #ffc94a;
      --dark: #2c3e50;
      --mid: #f8f9fa;
      --gray: #6b7785;
      --light: #f8f9fa;
      --white: #ffffff;
      --accent-gray: #98a2ad;
      --line: #e7eaee;
      --burgundy-soft: #fbf4f7;
      --shadow-soft: 0 18px 45px rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.08);
    }
    * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }
    body { font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; background: var(--white); color: var(--dark); overflow-x: hidden; }

    /* ── NAVBAR ── */
    #navbar { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 9999; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96); transition: background 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, padding 0.4s; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(231,234,238,0.82); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); }
    #navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(44,62,80,0.08); padding: 8px 0; }
    .navbar-logo-img {
    height: 74px;
    width: 164px;
    padding: 6px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(44,62,80,0.08);
}
    .nav-link { font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark) !important; transition: color 0.2s; padding: 6px 14px !important; }
    .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--red) !important; }
    .nav-link.active { box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 0 var(--orange); }
    .navbar-toggler { border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 6px 10px; }
    .navbar-toggler-icon { filter: none; }
    .navbar-collapse { background: transparent; }
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      #navbar.scrolled .navbar-collapse.show,
      #navbar .navbar-collapse.show { background: var(--white); padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(44,62,80,0.08); }
      #navbar:not(.scrolled) .navbar-collapse.show { background: var(--white); padding: 12px 16px; }
    }

    /* ── HERO ── */
    #hero { min-height: 100vh; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 74%, #fbf4f7 100%); display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    #hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 82% 32%, rgba(244,123,32,0.14), transparent 28%), radial-gradient(circle at 76% 64%, rgba(143,20,61,0.12), transparent 32%); pointer-events: none; }
    .hero-bg-text { position: absolute; top: 51%; left: 52%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: clamp(60px, 18vw, 320px); color: rgba(44,62,80,0.035); white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: 0; pointer-events: none; user-select: none; }
    .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .hero-eyebrow { font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 0.25em; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--red); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .hero-logo-wrapper { display: inline-block; border: 1px solid rgba(143,20,61,0.22); padding: 14px 30px 12px 22px; margin-bottom: 28px; position: relative; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.86); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
    .hero-logo-wrapper::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--orange), var(--red)); }
    .hero-wordmark { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 5.5rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--dark); }
    .hero-wordmark .biz { font-size: 0.55em; letter-spacing: 0.25em; font-weight: 300; display: block; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .hero-wordmark .exp { color: var(--red); }
    .hero-wordmark .brand-highlight { color: var(--red); }
    .hero-wordmark .brand-muted { color: var(--dark); }
    .hero-sub { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--gray); text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 6px; }
    .hero-tagline { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem); color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 38px; }
    .btn-hero-primary { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; border: none; padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 3px; transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(143,20,61,0.2); }
    .btn-hero-primary:hover { background: #741132; color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(143,20,61,0.25); }
    .btn-hero-outline { background: var(--white); color: var(--dark); font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 3px; transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, background 0.25s; white-space: nowrap; }
    .btn-hero-outline:hover { border-color: var(--orange); color: var(--red); background: #fffaf6; }
    .hero-stats { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 28px; margin-top: 40px; }
    .hero-stats-inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px 32px; align-items: center; }
    .stat-num { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--red); line-height: 1; }
    .stat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 3px; }
    .hero-divider { width: 1px; height: 48px; background: var(--line); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .scroll-cue { position: absolute; bottom: 56px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; animation: bounce 2s infinite; z-index: 5; }
    @keyframes bounce { 0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); } }

    /* ── MARQUEE TICKER ── */
    .marquee-strip { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 40px; background: var(--red); overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; z-index: 10; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); contain: layout paint; }
    .marquee-track { position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; display: flex; align-items: center; white-space: nowrap; animation: marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
    .marquee-strip:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
    @keyframes marquee-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
    .marquee-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 0 24px; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
    .marquee-dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }

    /* ── SHARED ── */
    .section-label { font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--red); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .section-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--dark); }
    .section-title.light { color: var(--white); }
    .red-bar { width: 48px; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--orange)); margin: 16px 0 24px; }
    .text-danger { color: var(--red) !important; }

    /* ── ABOUT ── */
    #about { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
    .about-feature-box { border-left: 3px solid var(--red); padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; background: var(--light); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .about-feature-box h6 { font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.83rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .about-feature-box p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--gray); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }
    .cpa-badge { display: inline-block; background: var(--burgundy-soft); color: var(--red); border: 1px solid rgba(143,20,61,0.18); font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 8px 18px; }

    /* ── SERVICES ── */
    #services { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--light); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    #services .section-title.light { color: var(--dark); }
    .service-card { background: var(--white); padding: 32px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; height: 100%; cursor: pointer; display: block; color: inherit; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(44,62,80,0.04); }
    .service-card:hover { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
    .service-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 3px; height: 0; background: var(--red); transition: height 0.35s ease; }
    .service-card:hover::before { height: 100%; }
    .service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); border-color: rgba(143,20,61,0.22); }
    .service-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
    .service-card h5 { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .service-card p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.65; }
    .learn-more { font-size: 0.73rem; color: var(--red); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 14px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
    .learn-more i { transition: transform 0.2s; }
    .service-card:hover .learn-more i { transform: translateX(4px); }

    .service-image { margin: -32px -24px 22px; aspect-ratio: 5 / 3; overflow: hidden; background: #eef1f4; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .service-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; transition: transform 0.35s ease; }
    .service-card:hover .service-image img { transform: none; }
    .modal-service-image { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 8; object-fit: cover; display: block; margin-bottom: 18px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

    .service-page-hero { min-height: 62vh; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%); display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 96px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .service-page-hero::before { content: attr(data-bg); position: absolute; right: -2vw; bottom: -9vh; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: clamp(90px, 21vw, 340px); color: rgba(44,62,80,0.035); pointer-events: none; white-space: nowrap; }
    .service-detail { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
    .service-detail-image { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; object-fit: cover; display: block; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
    .service-detail-copy p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.8; }
    .service-list-panel { background: var(--light); padding: 28px; border-left: 3px solid var(--red); }
    .service-list-panel h5 { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .service-list-panel ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
    .service-list-panel li { display: flex; gap: 10px; color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.65; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
    .service-list-panel li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .service-list-panel li i { color: var(--red); margin-top: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .service-cta-band { background: var(--dark); color: var(--white); padding: 30px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 34px; border-top: 3px solid var(--orange); }
    .service-cta-band h5 { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 4px; }
    .service-cta-band p { color: var(--accent-gray); margin: 0; font-size: 0.86rem; }

    #staff-development { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
    .staff-link-btn { text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
    .staff-preview-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
    .staff-preview-card { background: var(--light); border-left: 3px solid var(--red); padding: 26px 22px; min-height: 180px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .staff-preview-card i { color: var(--red); font-size: 1.55rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .staff-preview-card h5 { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark); }
    .staff-preview-card p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

    .tax-updates-banner { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--dark); padding: 22px 24px; margin-bottom: 22px; color: var(--white); border-top: 3px solid var(--orange); }
    .tax-updates-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--red); flex: 0 0 auto; }
    .tax-updates-banner h5 { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .tax-updates-banner p { margin: 0; color: var(--accent-gray); font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.6; }

    .staff-page-hero { min-height: 58vh; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%); display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 90px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .staff-page-hero::before { content: 'STAFF'; position: absolute; right: -2vw; bottom: -10vh; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: clamp(90px, 24vw, 360px); color: rgba(44,62,80,0.035); pointer-events: none; }
    .staff-gallery-page { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
    .training-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
    .training-card { background: var(--light); min-height: 260px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07); overflow: hidden; }
    .training-card img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; display: block; filter: grayscale(12%); }
    .training-card-body { padding: 24px; text-align: center; }
    .training-card i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .training-card h5 { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark); }
    .training-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .staff-preview-grid, .training-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ── COMPLIANCE ── */
    #compliance { padding: 72px 0; background: var(--red); position: relative; }
    #compliance::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,201,74,0.12), transparent 38%, rgba(244,123,32,0.13)); pointer-events: none; }
    #compliance .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .compliance-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 13px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
    .compliance-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .compliance-item i { font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .compliance-item span { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); }
    .compliance-headline { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); color: var(--white); line-height: 1.25; }

    /* ── WHY US ── */
    #why { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--light); }
    .why-card { text-align: center; padding: 36px 20px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 3px solid transparent; transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; height: 100%; }
    .why-card:hover { border-color: rgba(143,20,61,0.22); border-bottom-color: var(--orange); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
    .why-card .icon-wrap { width: 60px; height: 60px; background: var(--light); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 18px; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--red); transition: background 0.3s; }
    .why-card:hover .icon-wrap { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }
    .why-card h5 { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .why-card p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.65; }

    /* ── RESOURCES ── */
    #resources { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
    .resource-tabs { display: flex; gap: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light); margin-bottom: 32px; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
    .resource-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    .res-tab-btn { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray); background: none; border: none; padding: 11px 22px; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; margin-bottom: -2px; cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .res-tab-btn.active { color: var(--red); border-bottom-color: var(--orange); background: var(--burgundy-soft); }
    .res-tab-btn:hover:not(.active) { color: var(--dark); background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }
    .resource-panel { display: none; }
    .resource-panel.active { display: block; animation: fadePanel 0.3s ease; }
    @keyframes fadePanel { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
    .res-articles-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
    .resource-article { border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07); padding: 24px; position: relative; transition: box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s; background: var(--white); }
    .resource-article:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); border-color: rgba(143,20,61,0.22); }
    .res-tag { display: inline-block; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; background: var(--red); color: var(--white); padding: 3px 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .res-tag.green { background: #2a7a3b; }
    .res-tag.blue { background: #1a4fa8; }
    .res-tag.orange { background: var(--orange); }
    .resource-article h5 { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
    .resource-article p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .resource-article .res-meta { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--accent-gray); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .resource-article .res-expand-btn { font-size: 0.73rem; color: var(--red); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; background: none; border: none; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 10px; }
    .resource-article .res-expand-btn i { transition: transform 0.25s; }
    .res-full-content { display: none; margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07); font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.8; }
    .res-full-content h6 { font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark); margin: 14px 0 6px; }
    .res-full-content ul { padding-left: 18px; margin: 0 0 10px; }
    .res-full-content ul li { margin-bottom: 5px; }
    .res-full-content .res-highlight { background: var(--burgundy-soft); border-left: 3px solid var(--red); padding: 12px 16px; margin: 12px 0; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--dark); }

    /* ── RESOURCES BOTTOM STRIP ── */
    .res-bottom-strip { margin-top: 44px; border-top: 2px solid var(--light); padding-top: 36px; }
    .res-agency-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }
    .agency-link-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s; }
    .agency-link-card:hover { color: var(--red); border-color: rgba(143,20,61,0.3); background: var(--burgundy-soft); }
    .agency-link-card i { color: var(--red); font-size: 0.7rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

    /* ── NEED HELP BANNER — fully responsive ── */
    .res-need-help {
      background: var(--dark);
      border-top: 3px solid var(--orange);
      padding: 28px 32px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 20px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 18px;
    }
    .res-need-help-text { flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 0; }
    .res-need-help-text h6 { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .res-need-help-text h6 span { color: var(--red); }
    .res-need-help-text p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--accent-gray); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
    .res-need-help-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* ── CONTACT ── */
    #contact { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
    #contact .section-title.light { color: var(--dark); }
    .contact-box { background: var(--light); padding: 40px 32px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .contact-item i { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--red); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .contact-item .lbl { font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-gray); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .contact-item .val { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.5; }
    .contact-item a { color: var(--dark); text-decoration: none; }
    .contact-item a:hover { color: var(--red); }
    .address-link { color: var(--dark) !important; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
    .address-link:hover { color: var(--red) !important; }
    .address-link:hover .map-hint { opacity: 1; }
    .map-hint { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--red); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s; margin-top: 5px; }

    /* ── DARK FORM CONTROLS ── */
    .form-control, .form-select { background: var(--white) !important; border: 1px solid var(--line) !important; color: var(--dark) !important; border-radius: 3px !important; font-size: 0.88rem; padding: 11px 14px; }
    .form-control::placeholder { color: var(--accent-gray) !important; }
    .form-control:focus, .form-select:focus { border-color: var(--red) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(143,20,61,0.08) !important; background: var(--white) !important; outline: none; }
    .form-select option { background-color: var(--white); color: var(--dark); }
    .form-label { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray); font-weight: 600; }
    .btn-submit { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; border: none; padding: 13px 30px; border-radius: 3px; width: 100%; transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s; }
    .btn-submit:hover { background: #741132; color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-1px); }

    /* ── FOOTER ── */
    footer { background: var(--dark); padding: 28px 0; border-top: 3px solid var(--orange); }
    .footer-logo-img { width: 220px; height: 130px; padding: 6px; object-fit: contain; object-position: center; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94); }
    footer p { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--gray); margin: 0; }
    .footer-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 0; justify-content: flex-end; }
    .footer-links a { font-size: 0.73rem; color: var(--gray); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; transition: color 0.2s; margin-left: 18px; }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--red); }

    /* ── MODALS ── */
    .modal-content { background: var(--dark); border: 1px solid rgba(143,20,61,0.3); border-radius: 3px; color: var(--white); }
    .modal-header { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding: 24px 28px 18px; }
    .modal-body { padding: 24px 28px; }
    .modal-footer { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding: 14px 28px 22px; }
    .modal-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.35rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); }
    .modal-title span { color: var(--red); }
    .btn-close { filter: invert(1) brightness(0.7); }
    .btn-close:hover { filter: invert(1) brightness(1); }
    .modal-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
    .modal-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--accent-gray); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .modal-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
    .modal-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 11px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--accent-gray); line-height: 1.6; }
    .modal-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .modal-list li > i { color: var(--red); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .modal-list li strong { color: var(--white); display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 3px; }
    .modal-badge { display: inline-block; background: var(--red); color: var(--white); font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .btn-modal-cta { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; border: none; padding: 11px 24px; border-radius: 3px; transition: background 0.25s; white-space: nowrap; }
    .btn-modal-cta:hover { background: #741132; color: var(--white); }
    .btn-modal-secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--accent-gray); font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 11px 24px; border-radius: 0; transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s; white-space: nowrap; }
    .btn-modal-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--red); color: var(--red); }
    .consult-step { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; border-left: 3px solid var(--orange); }
    .consult-step-num { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--red); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .consult-step p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--accent-gray); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
    .consult-step strong { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.84rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }

    /* ── TOAST ── */
    .toast-container { z-index: 99999; }

    .messenger-bubble {
      position: fixed;
      right: 28px;
      bottom: 28px;
      width: 58px;
      height: 58px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #0084ff;
      color: var(--white);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-decoration: none;
      z-index: 9999;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,132,255,0.45);
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    }
    .messenger-bubble:hover {
      color: var(--white);
      background: #006fd6;
      transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,132,255,0.55);
    }
    .messenger-bubble i { font-size: 1.7rem; }

    /* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
    .fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
    .fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
    .delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
    .delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.36s; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* ── TABLET (768px – 991px) ── */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      #hero { padding-top: 80px; }
      .hero-content { padding: 90px 0 72px !important; }
      .hero-tagline { max-width: 100%; }
      .res-articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .contact-box { padding: 32px 24px; }
      .modal-header, .modal-body, .modal-footer { padding-left: 22px; padding-right: 22px; }
    }

    /* ── MOBILE (≤767px) ── */
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      /* Hero */
      #hero { min-height: 100svh; }
      .hero-content { padding: 100px 0 68px !important; }
      .hero-eyebrow { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; }
      .hero-logo-wrapper { padding: 8px 18px 8px 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
      .hero-logo-wrapper::before { display: none; }
      .hero-sub { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
      .hero-tagline { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }
      .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-outline { font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 11px 20px; }

      /* Hero stats — wrap nicely on mobile */
      .hero-stats-inner { gap: 16px 24px; }
      .stat-num { font-size: 1.5rem; }
      .stat-label { font-size: 0.65rem; }
      .hero-divider { display: none; }

      /* Sections */
      #about, #services, #why, #resources, #staff-development, #contact { padding: 60px 0; }
      #compliance { padding: 56px 0; }

      /* Resources tabs — scrollable pill row */
      .resource-tabs { gap: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light); }
      .res-tab-btn { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 10px 16px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

      /* Resources grid — single column on mobile */
      .res-articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }

      /* Agency links grid */
      .res-agency-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
      .agency-link-card { font-size: 0.76rem; padding: 10px 12px; }

      /* Need Help banner — stack vertically */
      .res-need-help { padding: 24px 20px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .res-need-help-text h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; }
      .res-need-help-text p { font-size: 0.8rem; }
      .res-need-help-actions { width: 100%; }
      .res-need-help-actions .btn-modal-cta,
      .res-need-help-actions .btn-modal-secondary { flex: 1; text-align: center; justify-content: center; padding: 11px 14px; }

      /* Contact */
      .contact-box { padding: 24px 18px; }
      #contact form { margin-top: 0; }

      /* Footer */
      footer .d-flex { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start !important; gap: 16px !important; }
      .footer-links { justify-content: flex-start; margin-top: 4px; }
      .footer-links a:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

      /* Modals */
      .modal-dialog { margin: 8px; }
      .modal-header, .modal-body, .modal-footer { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
      .modal-title { font-size: 1.15rem; }
      .btn-modal-cta, .btn-modal-secondary { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
      .modal-footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
      .modal-footer .btn-modal-cta,
      .modal-footer .btn-modal-secondary { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
      .consult-step-num { font-size: 1.4rem; }

      .navbar-logo-img { width: 180px; height: 66px; }
      .footer-logo-img { width: 200px; height: 118px; }
      .messenger-bubble { right: 18px; bottom: 18px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
      .messenger-bubble i { font-size: 1.5rem; }

      /* Marquee */
      .marquee-item { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 0 16px; }

      /* Scroll cue hidden on very small */
      .scroll-cue { display: none; }
    }

    /* ── EXTRA SMALL (≤400px) ── */
    @media (max-width: 400px) {
      .res-agency-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .hero-logo-wrapper { width: 100%; }
      .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-outline { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    }

    /* ── DESKTOP XL (≥1400px) ── */
    @media (min-width: 1400px) {
      .hero-content { padding: 130px 0 100px !important; }
    }