/* =========================================
   BASE STYLES & VARIABLES
   ========================================= */
:root {
    --primary-color: #0056b3; 
    --primary-hover: #004494;
    --secondary-color: #f8f9fa; 
    --text-color: #333333;
    --text-dark: #111827;
    --text-light: #666666;
    --bg-color: #ffffff;
    --border-color: #e0e0e0;
    --accent-color: #ff9800; 
    --accent-hover: #e68a00;
}

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

body { 
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color); 
    color: var(--text-color); 
    line-height: 1.6; 
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

a { 
    text-decoration: none; 
    color: inherit; 
    transition: color 0.2s ease; 
}

main {
    flex: 1;
}

/* =========================================
   LAYOUT & COMPONENTS
   ========================================= */
.main-container, 
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 32px auto; /* Converted to 8px scale */
    padding: 32px 24px;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* =========================================
   GLOBAL HEADER ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================= */
.site-header {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.navbar {
    /* Removed sticky constraints from the inner element */
    background-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    position: relative; 
}

/* =========================================================
   CONTENT TYPOGRAPHY (Replaces !important UX Audit Fixes)
   ========================================================= */
main, 
.guide-content, 
.district-content, 
.content-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    color: #1a1a1a; 
}

/* Scoped links specifically inside content blocks for accessibility */
.guide-content a, 
.district-content a,
.content-section a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.guide-content a:hover, 
.district-content a:hover,
.content-section a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
}

main h1, 
main h2, 
main h3, 
.guide-content h1, 
.guide-content h2 {
    color: var(--text-dark); 
}

/* =========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================= */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #222222;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 48px 0 24px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* We combine the width limits and grid system into a single wrapper */
.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px; 
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 48px; 
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.site-footer h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.site-footer p {
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.site-footer ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.site-footer a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.site-footer a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 32px auto 0;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid #333333;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}
/* =========================================
   DESKTOP NAVBAR ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================= */
.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between; /* Pushes Logo left, Menu right */
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 16px 24px;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px; /* Consistent 8px scale spacing */
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-color);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Hide Hamburger Menu on Desktop */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none; 
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.hamburger {
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* =========================================
   DESKTOP DROPDOWN ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================= */
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    display: none; /* Hidden by default */
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    list-style: none;
    min-width: 240px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Show dropdown on hover (Desktop only) */
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.dropdown-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--border-color);
    margin: 8px 0;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-left: 4px;
}
/* =========================================
   PAGE COMPONENTS (HERO & SECTIONS)
   ========================================= */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    padding: 80px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.hero-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #e0f2fe; /* Light blue */
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero h1 span {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Base standard for landing page buttons */
.btn-hero-primary, 
.btn-download {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover, 
.btn-download:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary, 
.view-all-btn {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover, 
.view-all-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* =========================================
   STATS BAR
   ========================================= */
.stats-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 48px 24px;
}

.stats-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* =========================================
   STRUCTURAL SECTIONS & GRIDS
   ========================================= */
.section {
    padding: 80px 24px;
}

.section-alt {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.section-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Unified Grid Architecture */
.why-grid, 
.guide-grid, 
.resources-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
}

.districts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}

/* =========================================
   CARDS
   ========================================= */
.why-card, 
.guide-card, 
.resource-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.why-card:hover, 
.guide-card:hover, 
.resource-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.district-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.district-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 86, 179, 0.1);
}

.why-icon, 
.guide-icon, 
.resource-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.why-card h3, 
.guide-card h3, 
.resource-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.why-card p, 
.guide-card p, 
.resource-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1; /* Pushes buttons to the bottom of the card evenly */
}

/* =========================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ========================================= */
.newsletter-section {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 64px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.newsletter-section h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.newsletter-section p {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 8px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
}
/* =========================================
   ABOUT PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================= */
.about-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-hover) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 80px 24px 64px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-hero p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.mission-section {
    padding: 80px 24px;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.mission-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mission-inner h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mission-inner > p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    max-width: 800px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Coverage Grid */
.coverage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.coverage-card {
    background: var(--bg-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.coverage-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.coverage-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.coverage-icon {
    width: 48px; 
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.coverage-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.coverage-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* District Pills */
.district-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.district-pill {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.district-pill:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.view-all-pill {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.view-all-pill:hover {
    background: var(--accent-hover);
    border-color: var(--accent-hover);
}

/* =========================================
   DISTRICT DIRECTORY COMPONENTS
   ========================================= */
.page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-hover) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 64px 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.page-hero p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.dir-stats {
    background: var(--bg-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 24px;
}

.dir-stats-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.dir-stat {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.dir-stat strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Directory Controls */
.controls-bar {
    background: var(--bg-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 84px; /* Docks perfectly under the ~84px tall site-header */
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.controls-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.search-wrap {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 250px;
}

#district-search,
#region-filter,
#sort-filter {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

#district-search:focus,
#region-filter:focus,
#sort-filter:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--bg-color);
}

.result-count {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* District Grid */
.directory-section {
    padding: 48px 24px 80px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.directory-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

#district-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.district-region {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.district-name {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.district-enrollment {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.district-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.district-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    text-decoration: underline !important;
}

#no-results {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 64px 24px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    background: var(--bg-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

#no-results h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
/* =========================================
   SILO NAVIGATION (Child -> Hub Link)
   ========================================= */
.silo-nav {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 32px 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.silo-nav strong {
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Standard Links */
.silo-nav a {
    color: var(--text-light) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.silo-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Call Out: The Hub Anchor Link */
.silo-nav a[href="index.html"] {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.silo-nav a[href="index.html"]:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.silo-nav a[href="index.html"]::before {
    content: '← '; /* Adds a back arrow to the Hub link */
}

/* =========================================
   HUB PAGE: SILO RESOURCE LINKS
   ========================================= */
.grid-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 48px 0;
}

.resource-box {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: var(--text-color);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Visual Indicator: Animating Arrow */
.resource-box::after {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

/* Visual Indicator: Hover Bar */
.resource-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.resource-box:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.resource-box:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.resource-box:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.resource-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 32px; /* Prevents text from hitting the arrow */
}

.resource-box p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Call Out: Warning / Grievance Box */
.resource-box.warning-box {
    border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; /* Accessibility contrast red */
    background-color: #fef2f2;
}

.resource-box.warning-box::before { background: #dc2626; }
.resource-box.warning-box::after { color: #dc2626; }
.resource-box.warning-box h3 { color: #b91c1c !important; }

/* =========================================
   PREMIUM STACKED CARDS (Checkout Zones)
   ========================================= */
.premium-offers-container {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 48px 32px;
    margin: 48px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.offers-header-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.premium-offers-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.premium-offers-header p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.stacked-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-left: 6px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.stacked-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.border-gold { border-left-color: #eab308; }
.border-purple { border-left-color: #9333ea; }
.tag-gold { background-color: #fef08a; color: #854d0e; }
.tag-purple { background-color: #f3e8ff; color: #6b21a8; }

.card-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center; /* Centers checkout button with text vertically */
    padding: 32px;
    gap: 32px;
}

.card-main-content {
    flex: 1; /* Takes up all available space, pushing checkout right */
}

.topic-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.card-tagline {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 8px;
}

.card-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.card-bullets li::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: #16a34a;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.card-checkout-zone {
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 180px;
    padding-left: 32px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.price-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.price-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.price-amount {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1;
}

.btn-premium {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-premium:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
/* =========================================
   FEATURED PARTNER / ADVERTISEMENT BOX
   ========================================= */
.featured-ad-container {
    background-color: #f8fbff; /* Very subtle blue tint */
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 32px 32px;
    margin: 64px 0;
    position: relative; /* Allows the badge to dock to the border */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(10, 61, 107, 0.06);
}

/* The Overlapping Badge */
.ad-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px; /* Pulls it up exactly halfway across the border */
    left: 32px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 99px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.ad-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ad-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 850px;
}

/* The Ad CTA Button */
.btn-ad {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.btn-ad:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
/* =========================================
   PARTNERS & DIRECTORY COMPONENTS
   ========================================= */
.authority-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-hover) 100%);
    padding: 64px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.authority-header h1 { 
    color: #ffffff !important; 
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); 
    margin-bottom: 12px; 
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.authority-subtitle { 
    font-size: 1.15rem; 
    font-weight: 500; 
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); 
    margin-bottom: 32px; 
}

.district-quick-stats { 
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: center; 
    gap: 16px; 
    flex-wrap: wrap; 
}

.stat-item { 
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); 
    padding: 10px 24px; 
    border-radius: 50px; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 8px; 
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.stat-item a { color: #ffffff !important; transition: opacity 0.2s ease; text-decoration: none !important; }
.stat-item a:hover { opacity: 0.8; text-decoration: underline !important; }

/* Featured Partner Ad Hero */
.featured-partner-hero {
    display: flex;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 48px 32px;
    margin: 48px 0;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-partner-hero.ad-slot-available { 
    border-color: #cbd5e1; 
    background: #f8fafc; 
}

.hero-logo-box {
    width: 140px; 
    height: 140px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center;
    color: #94a3b8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-content { flex: 1; }
.hero-content h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 0 !important; }
.hero-content p { color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.hero-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-cta:hover { background: var(--primary-hover); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Ribbons and Badges */
.ribbon-wrapper {
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -4px; right: -4px;
}
.ribbon {
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem; color: #fff;
    text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;
    transform: rotate(45deg); position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0; left: -10px; top: 20px; width: 140px;
    background-color: #94a3b8;
}
.sponsored-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
    background: #f1f5f9; color: #64748b; border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px; text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Contact Data Tables */
.contact-table-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 48px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.contact-table-header {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    font-weight: 700; 
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    padding: 24px; 
    gap: 32px;
}

.contact-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.contact-role { font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-color); }
.contact-name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); min-height: 24px; }
.contact-phone a { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-light) !important; font-weight: 500; }
.contact-phone a:hover { color: var(--primary-color) !important; }

/* Filter Pills & Process Grid */
.directory-filters { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.filter-badge {
    background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-color);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); cursor: pointer;
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; margin-top: 24px;
}
.process-card {
    background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 32px 24px; text-align: center; 
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.process-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--primary-color); }
.process-icon { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--primary-color); margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* Service Categories */
.service-category { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.category-header { margin-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color); padding-bottom: 12px; }
.category-header h2 { margin: 0 0 4px 0 !important; color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 1.5rem; }

.category-featured {
    display: flex; background: #ffffff; border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; gap: 24px; align-items: center;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-feat-logo {
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--secondary-color);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #cbd5e1; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =========================================
   CALL TO ACTION TRUST OVERRIDE
   ========================================= */
.trust-section { 
    background-color: #0056b3 !important; /* Explicit deep blue */
    padding: 64px 24px; 
    text-align: center; 
    border-radius: 12px; 
    margin: 64px 0; 
}

.trust-section h2 span { 
    background: transparent !important; 
    color: #ffffff !important; 
    font-size: 2rem !important; 
    box-shadow: none !important; 
    padding: 0 !important; 
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.trust-section p span { 
    background: transparent !important; 
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important; 
    font-size: 1.125rem !important; 
    box-shadow: none !important; 
    padding: 0 !important; 
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Hardcoded high-contrast button */
.trust-section a { 
    display: inline-block; 
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important; 
    color: #0056b3 !important; /* Explicit deep blue text */
    background-color: #ffffff !important; /* Explicit white background */
    padding: 14px 32px !important; 
    border-radius: 99px !important; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    transition: all 0.2s ease; 
    text-decoration: none !important; 
}

.trust-section a:hover { 
    background-color: transparent !important; 
    color: #ffffff !important; /* White text on hover */
}

/* Free Resource Banners */
.free-resources-section { margin: 64px 0; }
.free-section-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.free-banner { border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 32px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }

/* The 3 Banner Tiers */
.banner-national .free-banner-header { background: #1e3a8a; color: #ffffff; padding: 16px 24px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.banner-texas .free-banner-header { background: #b91c1c; color: #ffffff; padding: 16px 24px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }

/* ADD THIS NEW RULE FOR LOCAL RESOURCES */
.banner-local .free-banner-header { background: #15803d; color: #ffffff; padding: 16px 24px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }

.free-banner-body { background: #ffffff; padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border-color); border-top: none; border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px; }
/* =========================================
   FREE RESOURCES HUB COMPONENTS
   ========================================= */
.breadcrumb {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.resources-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #002868 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 64px 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.resources-hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.resources-hero .lead {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Resource Grid & Cards */
.resource-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.resource-card-full {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.resource-card-full:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(10, 61, 107, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.resource-card-full h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.resource-card-full p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.resource-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    flex-grow: 1; /* Absorbs empty space to flush the CTA to the bottom */
}

.resource-features li {
    padding: 6px 0;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.resource-features li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: #16a34a;
    font-weight: bold;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}

/* Global Primary Button Fallback */
.button-primary {
    display: block;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border: none;
}

.button-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* AEO / FAQ Layout */
.aeo-faq-container {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    padding: 64px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.aeo-faq-container h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.aeo-block {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.aeo-block:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.aeo-block h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.aeo-block p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 !important;
}
/* Blog Page Architecture */
.blog-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 24px; /* 8px system scale */
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    /* Automatically creates a responsive grid: 1 column on mobile, 2 on tablet, 3 on desktop */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px; /* Consistent spacing */
    align-items: stretch;
}

.blog-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1; /* Pushes the button to the bottom if content length varies */
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text-dark, #1a1a1a);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-color, #4a4a4a);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-read-more {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #0056b3);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-align: center;
    align-self: flex-start; /* Prevents button from stretching full width */
}

.blog-read-more:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover, #004494);
}
/* =========================================
   CONTACT PAGE ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================= */
.contact-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 64px 24px;
}

.contact-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.contact-header h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color, #0056b3);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-header p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-color, #333333);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Form Card Styling */
.contact-form {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* Stacks labels directly over inputs */
}

.form-group label {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: inherit;
    background-color: #fafafa;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Accessibility Focus States */
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color, #0056b3);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 86, 179, 0.1); /* High-visibility focus ring */
}

.form-group textarea {
    min-height: 150px;
    resize: vertical; /* Prevents horizontal layout breaking */
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #0056b3);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.submit-btn:hover,
.submit-btn:focus {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover, #004494);
}
/* =========================================
   PARTNERS PAGE — append to style.css
   ========================================= */

/* ── DESIGN TOKENS (add to existing :root if not present) ──
   Only add tokens that don't already exist in your :root block */
:root {
  --navy:      #0d2340;
  --navy-mid:  #1a3a5c;
  --gold:      #c9a84c;
  --gold-lt:   #fdf6e7;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow:    0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius:    12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
}

/* ── LABEL BADGES ── */
.label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.label-blue  { background: #e8f0fb; color: var(--primary-color); }
.label-gold  { background: var(--gold-lt); color: #7d6012; }
.label-green { background: #f0fdf4; color: #166534; }
.label-muted { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
/* gold label on dark (navy) backgrounds */
.page-hero-dark .label-gold {
  background: rgba(197,160,54,.18);
  color: #f0c040;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197,160,54,.4);
}

/* ── PAGE HERO (partners/directory pages) ── */
.page-hero-dark {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 64px 0 56px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-dark h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  position: relative;
}
.page-hero-dark .hero-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero-stat a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.hero-stat a:hover { color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── FEATURED AD ZONE ── */
.featured-ad-zone {
  background: var(--bg-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  margin: 48px 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr auto;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-ad-zone::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, #e8c76a 100%);
}
.ad-badge-premium {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--gold-lt);
  color: #7d6012;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid #e8c76a;
}
.ad-logo-box {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  border: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ad-logo-box i { font-size: 1.5rem; color: #cbd5e1; }
.ad-content h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.ad-content p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 540px; }
.ad-tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ad-tag {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 99px;
}
.btn-claim {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .875rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all .2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.btn-claim:hover { background: #0a1828; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); color: #ffffff !important; }

/* ── CONTACT PANEL ── */
.contact-panel {
  background: var(--bg-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-panel-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.contact-panel-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  padding: 28px 24px;
  gap: 28px;
}
.contact-cell { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.contact-role {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.contact-name { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); min-height: 20px; }
.contact-name-empty { font-size: .875rem; color: #94a3b8; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.contact-phone { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.contact-phone a { color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 600; }
.contact-phone a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── INSIGHT BOX ── */
.insight-box {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.insight-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: #dcfce7;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #166534;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: .875rem;
}
.insight-text h4 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; color: #166534; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.insight-text p  { font-size: .875rem; color: #166534; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ── PROCESS STRIP ── */
.process-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.process-item {
  background: var(--bg-color);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.process-item:hover { background: #f8fbff; }
.process-num {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.process-body h4 { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 0; }
.process-body p  { font-size: .825rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

/* ── SECTION TITLE ROW ── */
.section-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--navy);
  gap: 16px;
}
.section-title-row h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
}
.section-title-row span { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── AD SLOT CARD (category listings) ── */
.ad-slot-card {
  background: var(--bg-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.ad-slot-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: #c5d5ea; }
.ad-slot-logo {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ad-slot-content { flex: 1; }
.ad-slot-content h4 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 3px; margin-top: 0; }
.ad-slot-content p  { font-size: .825rem; color: var(--text-light); margin: 0; }
.ad-slot-cta {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.ad-slot-cta:hover { text-decoration: underline !important; }

/* ── PARTNER CTA BAND ── */
.partner-cta-band {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  margin: 56px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.partner-cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px; top: -40px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.partner-cta-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 60px; bottom: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.partner-cta-copy { position: relative; }
.partner-cta-copy h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  margin-top: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.partner-cta-copy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .925rem; max-width: 480px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.btn-partner {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: .925rem;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: all .2s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.btn-partner:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.2); color: var(--navy) !important; }

/* ── FREE RESOURCE TIERS ── */
.free-resources-section { padding: 56px 0; }
.free-resources-intro {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.free-resources-intro h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
}
.free-resources-intro .label { margin-bottom: 0; }

.resource-tier { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.tier-header {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.tier-national .tier-header { background: var(--navy); color: #ffffff; }
.tier-texas   .tier-header  { background: #991b1b; color: #ffffff; }
.tier-local   .tier-header  { background: #14532d; color: #ffffff; }

.tier-body {
  background: var(--bg-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}
.free-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: background .15s;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit;
}
.free-card:hover { background: var(--secondary-color); }
.free-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: .875rem;
}
.free-card-text { flex: 1; }
.free-card-text strong { font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.free-card-text span  { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.4; display: block; }
.free-card-arrow { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: .75rem; margin-top: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── DIVIDER UTILITY ── */
.divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); margin: 0; }
.mt-8  { margin-top:  8px; }
.mb-8  { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mt-40 { margin-top: 40px; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; }
.mt-56 { margin-top: 56px; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE: PARTNERS PAGE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .featured-ad-zone {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
  .ad-logo-box { margin: 0 auto; }
  .btn-claim { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .process-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partner-cta-band { flex-direction: column; padding: 40px 28px; text-align: center; }
  .partner-cta-copy p { max-width: 100%; }
  .btn-partner { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tier-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-panel-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .free-resources-intro { gap: 10px; }
}
 /* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MOBILE)
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    /* ... (keep your existing mobile nav css here) ... */
    
    /* Mobile Overrides */
    .controls-bar { 
        top: 72px; /* Mobile headers render slightly shorter due to hamburger padding */ 
    }
    /* =========================================
       PARTNERS PAGE - MOBILE OVERRIDES
       ========================================= */
    .authority-header {
        padding: 48px 24px;
        border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    }

    .authority-header h1 {
        font-size: 2.25rem !important; 
    }

    /* Stack the Hero Ad on Mobile */
    .featured-partner-hero {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 32px 24px;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    /* Stack Category Featured Boxes on Mobile */
    .category-featured {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 24px 16px;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    /* Make CTA buttons full width on small screens */
    .featured-partner-hero .hero-cta {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Allow the grid to drop to 1 column neatly */
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        gap: 24px;
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }

    .process-card {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }
   /* Mobile Overrides for Resources */
    .resources-hero { padding: 48px 24px; }
    .resource-card-full { padding: 24px; }
    .aeo-faq-container { padding: 48px 24px; }
    
   /* Mobile Ad Box */
    .featured-ad-container { padding: 32px 24px 24px; }
    .ad-badge { left: 24px; }
    .btn-ad { display: block; text-align: center; }
    
    /* Corrected Mobile Footer Targeting */
    .footer-container { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        gap: 32px; 
    } /* <--- Fixed missing bracket */
    
    /* Mobile Landing Page Adjustments */
    .hero { padding: 48px 24px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
    .hero p { font-size: 1.125rem; }
    .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .btn-hero-primary, 
    .btn-hero-secondary { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    
    .section { padding: 48px 24px; }
    .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
    .newsletter-form button { width: 100%; }  
}