/* ==========================================================================
   HUB PAGES STYLESHEET — ABOUT US & FAQ KNOWLEDGE HUB
   Long Beach Water Heater Services
   Palette: Navy #102A43 | Deep Navy #0B1F33 | Blue #1673B8 | Pale Blue #EAF5FC
            CTA Orange #F5A623 | White #FFFFFF | Text Muted #486581 / #627D98
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Breadcrumb --- */
.hub-breadcrumb-nav {
  padding: 1rem 0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.hub-breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.hub-breadcrumb-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #627D98;
}
.hub-breadcrumb-item a {
  color: #1673B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.hub-breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: #102A43;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.hub-breadcrumb-item.is-active {
  color: #102A43;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hub-breadcrumb-separator {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* --- Shared Page Sections --- */
.hub-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}
.hub-section-alt {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}
.hub-section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.hub-section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.hub-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1673B8;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(22, 115, 184, 0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.hub-section-title {
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hub-section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.8vw, 1.18rem);
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- ABOUT HERO --- */
.about-hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0B1F33 0%, #102A43 70%, #16365C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-hero-eyebrow {
  color: #60B5FF;
  background: rgba(96, 181, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96, 181, 255, 0.25);
}
.about-hero-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.about-hero-supporting {
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  color: #BAE3FF;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.about-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-hero-media {
  position: relative;
}
.about-hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.about-hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.about-hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.about-hero-badge-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #1673B8;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.about-hero-badge-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.about-hero-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* --- SECONDARY CTA (BUTTON STYLING) --- */
.btn-secondary-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-secondary-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- SECTION 3: WHO WE ARE & PROMINENT DISCLOSURE --- */
.about-who-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.about-prose p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #334E68;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.about-disclosure-banner {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 2px solid #FCD34D;
  border-left: 6px solid #F59E0B;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}
.about-disclosure-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #92400E;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.about-disclosure-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #78350F;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.about-who-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.06);
}
.about-who-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.about-who-card-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.about-who-card-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.about-who-card-item svg {
  color: #1673B8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* --- SECTION 4: WHAT WE HELP HOMEOWNERS FIND (4 CARDS) --- */
.services-finder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.service-finder-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.service-finder-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
  border-color: #1673B8;
}
.service-finder-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #EAF5FC;
  color: #1673B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.service-finder-title {
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.service-finder-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.service-finder-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.service-finder-links a {
  color: #1673B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.service-finder-links a:hover {
  color: #0B1F33;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- SECTION 5: HOW OUR REFERRAL PROCESS WORKS (3 STEPS) --- */
.process-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}
.process-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.process-step-num {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #102A43;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 3px solid #EAF5FC;
}
.process-step-card:nth-child(2) .process-step-num {
  background: #F5A623;
  color: #102A43;
}
.process-step-title {
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.process-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.process-step-callout {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334E68;
  border-left: 3px solid #1673B8;
}

/* --- SECTION 6: WHY CLEAR INFORMATION MATTERS (4 BLOCKS) --- */
.editorial-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.editorial-feature-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}
.editorial-feature-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #EAF5FC;
  color: #1673B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.editorial-feature-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.editorial-feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- SECTION 7: SYSTEMS WE COVER --- */
.systems-covered-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.system-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}
.system-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EAF5FC;
  color: #1673B8;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.system-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.system-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #627D98;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- SECTION 8: COMMUNITIES WE COVER (15 CITIES) --- */
.cities-coverage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.city-coverage-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #102A43;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.03);
}
.city-coverage-badge svg {
  color: #1673B8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.city-coverage-badge:hover {
  background: #EAF5FC;
  border-color: #1673B8;
  color: #1673B8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.cities-disclaimer-note {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #627D98;
  text-align: center;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

/* --- SECTION 9: COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY (PALE-BLUE EDITORIAL) --- */
.transparency-section {
  background: #EAF5FC;
  border-top: 1px solid #D0E8F7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #D0E8F7;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}
.transparency-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #D0E8F7;
}
.transparency-points-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.transparency-point {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.transparency-point-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #EAF5FC;
  color: #1673B8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.transparency-point-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.transparency-point-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- SECTION 10: FAQ PREVIEW ON ABOUT PAGE --- */
.faq-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.faq-preview-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}
.faq-preview-q {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.faq-preview-a {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE 2 — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ HUB)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-hero-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F33 0%, #102A43 70%, #16365C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-hero-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-hero-eyebrow {
  color: #60B5FF;
  background: rgba(96, 181, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96, 181, 255, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.faq-hero-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.faq-hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* --- FAQ SEARCH & CONTROLS SECTION --- */
.faq-controls-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 2rem 0 1.5rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 72px;
  z-index: 30;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
.faq-search-wrapper {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-search-input-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-search-input-box:focus-within {
  border-color: #1673B8;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 115, 184, 0.15);
}
.faq-search-icon {
  color: #627D98;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #102A43;
  outline: none;
}
.faq-search-input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
}
.faq-search-clear-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.faq-search-clear-btn:hover {
  color: #102A43;
}
.faq-search-clear-btn.is-active {
  display: inline-flex;
}

/* --- FAQ CATEGORY FILTER PILLS --- */
.faq-filter-pills-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-filter-btn {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #334E68;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}
.faq-filter-btn:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #102A43;
}
.faq-filter-btn.is-active {
  background: #102A43;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #102A43;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.2);
}
.faq-filter-count {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.faq-filter-btn.is-active .faq-filter-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --- FAQ MAIN ACCORDION LIST --- */
.faq-hub-content-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 5rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  min-height: 480px;
}
.faq-hub-wrapper {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-status-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #627D98;
}
.faq-category-heading-group {
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}
.faq-category-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.faq-accordion-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.03);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-accordion-item:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.06);
}
.faq-accordion-item.is-open {
  border-color: #1673B8;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(22, 115, 184, 0.08);
}
.faq-accordion-btn {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #102A43;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.faq-accordion-btn:hover {
  color: #1673B8;
}
.faq-accordion-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #1673B8;
  outline-offset: -2px;
}
.faq-q-text {
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.faq-chevron-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #627D98;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-accordion-item.is-open .faq-chevron-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #1673B8;
}
.faq-accordion-panel {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.45rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334E68;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.faq-accordion-item.is-open .faq-accordion-panel {
  display: block;
}
.faq-accordion-panel p {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
}
.faq-context-links {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #627D98;
}
.faq-context-links a {
  color: #1673B8;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.faq-context-links a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- EMPTY SEARCH STATE --- */
.faq-empty-state {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.faq-empty-state.is-visible {
  display: block;
}
.faq-empty-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.faq-empty-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.faq-empty-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #627D98;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

/* --- RELATED SERVICES GRID ON FAQ PAGE --- */
.related-services-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.related-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.related-service-link-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #102A43;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.related-service-link-card svg {
  color: #1673B8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.related-service-link-card:hover {
  background: #EAF5FC;
  border-color: #1673B8;
  color: #1673B8;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --- FINAL CTA COMPONENT --- */
.hub-final-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #102A43 0%, #0B1F33 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.hub-final-cta-content {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hub-final-cta-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.hub-final-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-hero-grid,
  .about-who-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .about-hero-image-wrapper {
    max-height: 380px;
  }
  .faq-controls-section {
    top: 60px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .about-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .faq-filter-pills-container {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .faq-filter-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .faq-accordion-btn {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .faq-accordion-panel {
    padding: 0 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR WORK PORTFOLIO & PROJECTS STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Gallery Controls & Note --- */
.our-work-filters-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.gallery-note-box {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
  border-left: 4px solid #F59E0B;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #78350F;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.gallery-note-box svg {
  color: #D97706;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* --- Project Gallery Cards Grid --- */
.project-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(285px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.project-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.09);
  border-color: #1673B8;
}
.project-card-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0B1F33;
}
.project-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.project-card:hover .project-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.project-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #BAE3FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.project-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.project-card-title {
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.project-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.project-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #1673B8;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, gap 0.15s ease;
}
.project-card-link:hover {
  color: #0B1F33;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* --- Featured Systems Panels (Section 4) --- */
.systems-panels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}
.system-panel-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.system-panel-card:hover {
  border-color: #1673B8;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.system-panel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.system-panel-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #EAF5FC;
  color: #1673B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.system-panel-title {
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
}
.system-panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.system-panel-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.system-panel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #334E68;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.system-panel-item svg {
  color: #1673B8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* --- Upgrade Educational Comparison (Section 5) --- */
.upgrade-comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.upgrade-comparison-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
}
.upgrade-comparison-topic {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.upgrade-comparison-topic svg {
  color: #1673B8;
}
.upgrade-split-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.upgrade-box-item {
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.upgrade-box-aging {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #486581;
}
.upgrade-box-aging strong {
  display: block;
  color: #B91C1C;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.upgrade-box-modern {
  background: #EAF5FC;
  border: 1px solid #BAE3FF;
  color: #102A43;
}
.upgrade-box-modern strong {
  display: block;
  color: #0369A1;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

/* --- 5 Project Stages (Section 6) --- */
.project-stages-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}
.project-stage-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.project-stage-number {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #102A43;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.project-stage-card:nth-child(4) .project-stage-number {
  background: #F5A623;
  color: #102A43;
}
.project-stage-title {
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #102A43;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.project-stage-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #486581;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
