* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
body {
  font-family: poppins, sans-serif;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
/*MAIN HEADING*/

:root {
  --primary-color: #2a9d8f;
  --accent-color: #ffb703;
  --dark-text: #212529;
  --light-text: #f8f9fa;
  --mild-dark-text: #264653;
  --navy:       #0a1628;
  --navy-mid:   #112240;
  --navy-light: #1a3560;
  --gold:       #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #e8c97a;
  --gold-pale:  #f5ecd2;
  --teal:       #2a9d8f;
  --teal-light: #3fbfb0;
  --cream:      #faf8f3;
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --text-dark:  #0a1628;
  --text-mid:   #3a4a6a;
  --text-light: #7a8ba8;
  --border:     rgba(201,168,76,0.2);

  /* Blog-specific */
  --content-max:  740px;
  --page-max:    1200px;
  --side-pad:     60px;
}

header {
  background: #134942;
  max-width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
}
header ul li a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f9f9f9;
}
.contact-banner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  padding: 30px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f9f9f9;
  list-style-type: none;
}

/*NEW NAVBAR GOES HERE*/
.nav-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: -1px;
  z-index: 1000;
}
nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  color: var(--light-text-color);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.logo {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.logo a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #212529;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.brand {
  color: #ffb703;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.city {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3rem;
}
.owner{
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #7A8FA6;
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: 2px;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links li {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links li a {
  color: #212529;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.nav-links li a.active,
.nav-links li a[href*="#"]:not([href="#"]):visited {
  border-bottom: 2px solid #9e2a2b;
}

.nav-links li a.active,
.nav-links ul li a.active,
.nav-links li.has-submenu > a.active,
.nav-links li.has-submenu-r > a.active,
.nav-links li a:hover,
.nav-links ul li a:hover {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #9e2a2b;
}

.nav-links li:hover > ul {
  display: block;
  transition: all 0.8s ease-in;
}

.nav-links ul {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  list-style: none;
  min-width: 180px;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: all 0.8s ease-in;
}

.nav-links ul li a {
  padding: 10px;
}
/*to extend submenu*/
.has-submenu-r ul {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;         /* Aligns the right edge of the menu with the right edge of the parent */
  left: auto;      /* Overrides any default left alignment */
  min-width: 290px; 
  white-space: normal; /* Allow wrapping if the title is very long */
}

.has-submenu-r ul li a {
  white-space: normal; /* Allows text to wrap to a second line instead of pushing the width */
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 12px 15px;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 25px;
  height: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger span {
  height: 3px;
  background: #212529;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
}
/*******************************CONTACT FLOATING BUTTON**********************************/
.contact-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 999;
}
.fa-whatsapp {
  color: #25d366;
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.fa-calendar-check {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.contact-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(170,170,170,0.3);
  color: #3B3B3B;
  border: none;
  font-size: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-btn:hover {
  background-color: #1d6d64;
  color: #f7fff7;
}

.phone-btn,
.whatsapp-btn,
.appointment-btn {
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-wrapper.active .phone-btn,
.contact-wrapper.active .whatsapp-btn,
.contact-wrapper.active .appointment-btn {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/*HERO SECTION */


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL REVEAL
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG PAGE WRAPPER
   One <article class="blog-page"> wraps everything.
   Reuse this structure for every new blog post.
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-page {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   1. HERO / HEADER BAND
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px var(--side-pad) 0;
}

/* subtle grid texture */
.blog-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 90% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* teal glow top-right */
.blog-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -120px; right: -120px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,157,143,0.12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--page-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* breadcrumb */
.blog-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.blog-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.blog-breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.blog-breadcrumb .current { color: var(--gold); }

/* category tag */
.blog-category {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.28);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 40px;
   
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.blog-category__dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: blink 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.35} }

/* headline */
.blog-hero__title {
    
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.blog-hero__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* sub-headline / deck */
.blog-hero__deck {
    
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* meta row */
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.blog-meta__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.blog-meta__avatar {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-meta__author-text { line-height: 1.3; }
.blog-meta__author-name {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  display: block;
}
.blog-meta__author-role {
   
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}
.blog-meta__divider {
  width: 1px; height: 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.blog-meta__item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
   
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.blog-meta__item svg { flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0.6; }

/* ─── HERO IMAGE ─── */
.blog-hero__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 44px;
  max-width: 900px;           /* centred but not full-bleed */
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-hero__image-wrap::before {
  /* gold top-line accent */
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
/* The SVG illustration acts as the single hero image */
.blog-hero__image {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16/7;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1e3a 0%, #0f2a45 50%, #0a2035 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.blog-hero__image svg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.blog-hero__image-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px; right: 20px;
   
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   2. CONTENT AREA (two-column: article + sidebar)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-body {
  max-width: var(--page-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--side-pad) 100px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-top: 64px;
}

/* ─── ARTICLE ─── */
.blog-article {}

/* Section intro label */
.article-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
   
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.article-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 28px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Section headings inside the article */
.blog-article h2 {
    
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.blog-article h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.blog-article h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal); }

.blog-article h3 {
    
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.blog-article h3::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Body text */
.blog-article p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Gold divider between major sections */
.section-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin: 52px 0 52px;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Pull quote / highlight box */
.blog-pullquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.05), rgba(42,157,143,0.03));
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}
.blog-pullquote p {
    
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Numbered list items (benefits) */
.blog-benefit-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0 32px;
}
.blog-benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.blog-benefit-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}
.blog-benefit-num {
    
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 28px;
}
.blog-benefit-content { flex: 1; }
.blog-benefit-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.blog-benefit-desc {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Inline data table (cost factors) */
.blog-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 28px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.blog-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.blog-table thead tr {
  background: var(--navy);
}
.blog-table thead th {
   
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.blog-table tbody tr {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.blog-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.03); }
.blog-table tbody td {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.blog-table tbody td:first-child {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Warning / advisory box */
.blog-advisory {
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 28px 30px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-advisory::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.blog-advisory__title {
    
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.blog-advisory__title svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.blog-advisory ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.blog-advisory ul li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.blog-advisory ul li::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* CTA strip inside article */
.blog-cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  margin: 48px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold));
}
.blog-cta-strip__text { flex: 1; }
.blog-cta-strip__title {
    
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.blog-cta-strip__desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.blog-cta-strip__contact {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.blog-cta-btn {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   3. SIDEBAR
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 24px;
}

.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-card__head {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.sidebar-card__head-label {
   
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.sidebar-card__body { padding: 20px; }

/* TOC */
.sidebar-toc { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.sidebar-toc li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 5px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: color 0.25s, padding-left 0.25s;
}
.sidebar-toc li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-toc li a::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.sidebar-toc li a:hover { color: var(--teal); padding-left: 4px; }

/* Doctor card in sidebar */
.sidebar-doctor {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 20px;
}
.sidebar-doctor__avatar {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.sidebar-doctor__name {
    
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sidebar-doctor__cred {
   
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.sidebar-doctor__desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.sidebar-doctor__btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.sidebar-doctor__btn:hover { background: var(--navy-light); }

/* Pill tags */
.sidebar-tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
}
.tag-pill {
  background: rgba(42,157,143,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(42,157,143,0.2);
  color: var(--teal);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.tag-pill:hover { background: rgba(42,157,143,0.14); border-color: var(--teal); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   4. FAQ ACCORDION
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-faq {
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  padding: 80px var(--side-pad);
}
.blog-faq__inner {
  max-width: var(--page-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.faq-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
   
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.faq-label::before {
  content: ''; display: block;
  width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-title {
    
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.faq-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal); }
.faq-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 300;
  align-self: end;
}

/* Accordion list */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--cream);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.faq-item.open { background: var(--white); }

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}
.faq-question:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: -2px; }

.faq-q-num {
    
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 28px;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q-num { opacity: 1; }

.faq-q-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q-text { color: var(--teal); }

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.4s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-icon svg {
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  stroke: var(--text-light);
  transition: stroke 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon svg { stroke: var(--navy); }

.faq-answer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.faq-answer__inner {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-answer__content {
  padding: 0 28px 24px 74px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   5. RELATED BLOGS (3 cards)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-related {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 80px var(--side-pad);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-related::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 70% 50%, rgba(42,157,143,0.08), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-related__inner {
  max-width: var(--page-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.related-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.related-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
   
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.related-label::before {
  content: ''; display: block;
  width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.related-title {
    
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.related-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
.related-view-all {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
   
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.related-view-all:hover { color: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Cards grid */
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.related-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.related-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Card image area (SVG illustration) */
.related-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.related-card__img svg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.related-card__img-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: rgba(10,22,40,0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
   
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Card body */
.related-card__body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.related-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.related-card__date {
   
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}
.related-card__read {
   
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--teal-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.related-card__title {
    
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.related-card:hover .related-card__title { color: var(--gold-light); }
.related-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.related-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.related-card__author {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
   
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.related-card__arrow {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.related-card:hover .related-card__arrow {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.related-card__arrow svg { stroke: var(--gold); transition: stroke 0.3s; }
.related-card:hover .related-card__arrow svg { stroke: var(--navy); }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --side-pad: 36px; }
  .blog-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .blog-sidebar { position: static; margin-top: 50px; }
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .faq-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --side-pad: 24px; }
  .blog-hero { padding-top: 60px; }
  .blog-body { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .blog-faq { padding: 60px var(--side-pad); }
  .blog-related { padding: 60px var(--side-pad); }
  .blog-cta-strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 20px; }
  .blog-cta-btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .blog-meta { gap: 14px; }
  .blog-meta__divider { display: none; }
  .faq-answer__content { padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; }
  .faq-question { padding: 18px 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 425px) {
  :root { --side-pad: 18px; }
  .blog-hero__title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .blog-hero__deck { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .blog-article h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 40px; }
  .blog-article h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .blog-benefit-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
  .blog-benefit-num { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .blog-table tbody td, .blog-table thead th { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .faq-question { padding: 16px 16px; gap: 12px; }
  .faq-q-num { font-size: 1rem; min-width: 20px; }
  .faq-q-text { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .faq-answer__content { padding: 0 16px 18px 16px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .related-card__body { padding: 18px; }
  .blog-meta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
  .sidebar-card { margin-bottom: 16px; }
}

/*FOOTER SECTION*/
.footer {
  background-color: #333533;
  color: var(--light-text);
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.footer-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-box {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
  margin: 20px;
}
/*   Social media    */
.footer-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;  /*First change*/
  margin-top: 15px;
}
.social-media .fa-brands {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.social-media {
  max-width: 80px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin: 7px; /*Second change*/
}
.footer-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-box p,
.footer-box ul,
.footer-box li,
.footer-box a {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--light-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-box p {
  padding-right: 30px; /*Third change*/
}

.footer-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 32px;
}

.footer-box ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-box a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.copyright {
  margin-top: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-color-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.copyright a {
  color: var(--text-color-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}