/* ==========================================================================
   Premium Design System – teppich-beratung.de
   ========================================================================== */

/* Variables */
:root {
  /* Color Palette - HSL-tailored warm natural luxury tones */
  --color-bg: hsl(40, 15%, 98%);          /* Soft Cream Off-White */
  --color-text: hsl(30, 4%, 15%);         /* Off-Black Charcoal */
  --color-text-light: hsl(30, 5%, 45%);   /* Muted Slate Grey */
  --color-primary: hsl(31, 12%, 50%);     /* Muted Taupe Clay */
  --color-primary-dark: hsl(28, 13%, 35%);/* Earthy Mokka */
  --color-accent: hsl(40, 47%, 56%);      /* Warm Brushed Gold */
  --color-accent-light: hsl(42, 27%, 94%);/* Sand Cream */
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-border: hsl(40, 10%, 90%);
  --color-success: hsl(120, 20%, 40%);
  --color-glass: rgba(251, 251, 250, 0.82);
  --color-glass-border: rgba(142, 128, 113, 0.15);
  
  /* Fonts */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  
  /* Layout & Animations */
  --max-width: 1280px;
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --shadow-premium: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
  --shadow-hover: 0 30px 60px rgba(142, 128, 113, 0.08), 0 10px 25px rgba(142, 128, 113, 0.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --border-radius: 12px;
  --border-radius-lg: 20px;
  --border-radius-sm: 6px;
}

/* Reset & Base Styles */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.max-width-md {
  max-width: 800px;
}

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

.bg-light {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.bg-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.relative {
  position: relative;
}

/* Grids */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* Section Common */
.section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.15);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

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

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 18px 38px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 90px;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  background-color: rgba(251, 251, 250, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-glass-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  height: 70px;
}

.header-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Logo */
.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents flexbox from shrinking and distorting the logo image width */
}

.logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.main-header.scrolled .logo-img {
  height: 42px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 60px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.85); /* Converts dark grey logo to elegant white/silver in footer */
}

/* Desktop Nav */
.desktop-nav {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: block;
  }
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2px; /* Small gap to ensure items fit on standard screens */
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 6px 12px; /* Tighter padding for desktop header items */
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap; /* Prevents menu item text from wrapping to two lines */
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Intermediate screen responsive adjustments for header components */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }
  .header-actions {
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .phone-number {
    display: none; /* Hide phone text to save 100px, keeping only dial icon */
  }
  .header-phone {
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 6px 8px;
  }
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  padding: 12px;
  min-width: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 1010;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu a {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Mega Menu */
.dropdown-menu.mega-menu {
  width: 580px;
  padding: 24px;
  transform: translateX(-40%) translateY(10px);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu.mega-menu {
  transform: translateX(-40%) translateY(0);
}

.mega-menu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.mega-menu-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mega-menu-col strong {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.mega-menu-col a {
  padding: 4px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  white-space: normal;
}

.mega-menu-col a:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Header Actions */
.header-actions {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .header-actions {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.header-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.phone-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.menu-toggle-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 24px;
  height: 16px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1100;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .menu-toggle-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

.menu-toggle-btn span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Mobile Nav Overlay */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 400px;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-nav.active {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-scroll {
  height: 100%;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 110px 32px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.mobile-group-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mobile-subnav {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 12px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mobile-subnav a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Sections
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  padding: 140px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Premium dark CSS pattern/gradient as default fallback */
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, hsl(31, 12%, 22%) 0%, transparent 70%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, hsl(28, 13%, 15%) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero-home {
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.45), rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.55)), url('/assets/images/hero_home.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-rugs {
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.45), rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.55)), url('/assets/images/rugs_category.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-carpeting {
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.45), rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.55)), url('/assets/images/carpeting_category.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-flooring {
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.45), rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.55)), url('/assets/images/flooring_category.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-paulig {
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.45), rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.55)), url('/assets/images/paulig_hero.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-berlin {
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.45), rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.55)), url('/assets/images/berlin_hero.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, var(--color-bg) 100%);
  opacity: 0.95;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
  }
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-weight: 300;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Special Sections
   ========================================================================== */

/* Quick Facts & Intro Card */
.quick-facts-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.quick-facts-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.quick-facts-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.quick-facts-card li {
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
}

.quick-facts-card li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* USPS Grid */
.usps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .usps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .usps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.usp-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.usp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.usp-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.usp-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.usp-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Home Categories section */
.home-categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .home-categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.category-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 32px;
}

/* Category Card backgrounds with real images */
.card-bg-teppiche {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.15), rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.85)), url('/assets/images/rugs_category.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.card-bg-teppichboden {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.15), rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.85)), url('/assets/images/carpeting_category.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.card-bg-designboden {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.15), rgba(38, 37, 36, 0.85)), url('/assets/images/flooring_category.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.category-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.category-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.category-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.category-card:hover .category-card-content {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* Brand Grid Carousel Home */
.brand-strip-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

.brand-strip-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 60px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollTrack 30s linear infinite;
}

.brand-strip-item {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  opacity: 0.45;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-strip-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@keyframes scrollTrack {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Modules: Musterservice, Homeservice, Forms
   ========================================================================== */

/* Forms styling */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* Interactive Musterservice Page */
.musterservice-builder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .musterservice-builder {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  }
}

.musterservice-catalog h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.musterservice-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  outline: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -14px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.samples-selection-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .samples-selection-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.sample-item-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  user-select: none;
}

.sample-item-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sample-item-card.selected {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
}

.sample-checkbox {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sample-item-card.selected .sample-checkbox {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.sample-item-card.selected .sample-checkbox::after {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 4px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-white);
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(1px, -1px);
}

.sample-badge {
  font-size: 9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sample-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sample-desc {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Floating/Sticky Basket Card */
.musterservice-basket-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  height: fit-content;
}

.musterservice-basket-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.basket-limit-notice {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-accent);
}

.basket-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.basket-empty {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.basket-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.basket-remove-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: hsl(0, 60%, 50%);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* Interactive Homeservice Scheduler Page */
.homeservice-picker-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.homeservice-picker-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.picker-step-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.date-pill-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .date-pill-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.date-pill-item {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 14px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.date-pill-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.date-pill-item.selected {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.date-pill-day {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: block;
}

.date-pill-num {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 4px 0;
  display: block;
}

.date-pill-month {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: block;
}

.time-pill-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.time-pill-item {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.time-pill-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.time-pill-item.selected {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Accordions
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .faq-trigger {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

.faq-trigger-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.faq-trigger-icon::before, .faq-trigger-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Vertical bar */
.faq-trigger-icon::before {
  top: 0;
  left: 7px;
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Horizontal bar */
.faq-trigger-icon::after {
  top: 7px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-trigger-icon::before {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-trigger-icon::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.faq-panel-inner {
  padding: 0 32px 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page Specific Design & Elements
   ========================================================================== */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  padding: 24px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.breadcrumb-nav .separator {
  margin: 0 8px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.breadcrumb-nav .current {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Local SEO Coverage pills */
.pills-flex {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.local-coverage-pill {
  font-size: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Local Business Card Inline */
.showroom-card-inline {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.showroom-card-inline h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.local-service-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.local-service-checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.local-service-checklist li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Blockquote */
.local-blockquote {
  margin: 40px auto 20px;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.quote-author {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.quote-rating {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Brand pills in details */
.brand-categories-pills {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.brand-categories-pills strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.brand-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-right: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.benefits-check-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.benefits-check-list li {
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
}

.benefits-check-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.brand-card-highlights {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.brand-card-highlights h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Brand Collections Section Styles */
.brand-collections-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .brand-collections-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.brand-collection-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-collection-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.brand-collection-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-accent-light);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.brand-collection-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.brand-collection-tagline {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.brand-collection-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Ratgeber hub & Article styles */
.ratgeber-grid-hub {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ratgeber-grid-hub {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ratgeber-grid-hub {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.article-card-item {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.article-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.article-card-visual {
  height: 200px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, hsl(31, 12%, 40%) 0%, hsl(40, 20%, 55%) 100%);
}

.article-card-content {
  padding: 24px;
}

.article-card-cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.article-card-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-card-item p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.article-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 12px;
}

/* Article Page Layout */
.grid-article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  }
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  aria-hidden: "true";
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.meta-icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--color-accent);
}

.article-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.article-main-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-top: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.article-main-text p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-main-text ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.article-main-text li {
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.article-main-text li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.sidebar-widget {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.sidebar-widget h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.widget-cta p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.widget-usps ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Author box */
.author-box-card {
  margin-top: 48px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .author-box-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.author-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.author-info p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Referenzen cards */
.references-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .references-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.reference-item-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.reference-visual {
  height: 250px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, hsl(31, 12%, 35%) 0%, hsl(28, 13%, 15%) 100%);
}

.reference-content {
  padding: 32px;
}

.reference-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reference-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.reference-content p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer & Cookie Consent
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background-color: hsl(30, 4%, 10%); /* Very dark charcoal */
  color: hsl(40, 10%, 80%);
  padding-top: 80px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.footer-top-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px 60px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.footer-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.col-brand {
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-eeat-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.badge-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-eeat-badge span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.showroom-address, .contact-info-list, .showroom-hours {
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-bottom-container {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  background-color: hsl(30, 4%, 8%);
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom-flex {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.copyright {
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Cookie Consent */
.cookie-consent-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  width: calc(100% - 48px);
  max-width: 500px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  padding: 30px;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  animation: slideUp 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .cookie-consent-banner {
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

.cookie-banner-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cookie-banner-content p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cookie-consent-options {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 16px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.cookie-option-item label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cookie-option-item input {
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.cookie-option-item span {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.cookie-consent-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.btn-cookie-settings-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-decoration: underline;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Toast System */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 400px;
  width: calc(100% - 48px);
}

.toast {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  animation: slideInRight 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes slideUp {
  0% { transform: translateY(100px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  0% { transform: translateX(100px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.fade-in-section {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
}

.fade-in-section.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Color overrides for dark backgrounds
   ========================================================================== */
.bg-dark h1,
.bg-dark h2,
.bg-dark h3,
.bg-dark h4,
.bg-dark h5,
.bg-dark h6 {
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global CTA Sections Styling & Spacing
   ========================================================================== */
.section-cta,
.section-cta-article,
.section-cta-brand,
.section-cta-local {
  padding: 100px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-cta h2,
.section-cta-article h2,
.section-cta-brand h2,
.section-cta-local h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.section-cta p,
.section-cta-article p,
.section-cta-brand p,
.section-cta-local p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cta-trust {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* Responsive CTA Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-cta,
  .section-cta-article,
  .section-cta-brand,
  .section-cta-local {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }
  
  .section-cta h2,
  .section-cta-article h2,
  .section-cta-brand h2,
  .section-cta-local h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .cta-trust {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Category Pages - Brand Catalog Grids & Guide Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.brands-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.brand-catalog-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
}

.brand-catalog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.brand-catalog-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.brand-catalog-cats {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.brand-catalog-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.brand-catalog-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-catalog-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Category comparison tables */
table th, table td {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

table th:last-child, table td:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

table tr:hover {
  background-color: rgba(251, 251, 250, 0.8) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Brand Detailed Guide & Editorial Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.brand-detailed-guide {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.brand-guide-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.brand-guide-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.brand-guide-intro h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.brand-guide-intro p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.brand-guide-section {
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.brand-guide-section:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.brand-guide-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.brand-guide-section h3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.brand-guide-section-center h3 {
  text-align: center;
}
.brand-guide-section-center h3::after {
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.brand-guide-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.brand-guide-card {
  background-color: #faf9f6;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-guide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.brand-guide-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.brand-guide-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.brand-guide-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.brand-guide-card ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.brand-guide-card li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Timeline steps */
.guide-steps-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.guide-step-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.01);
}

.guide-step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.guide-step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.guide-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Material Comparison Layout */
.guide-materials-comparison {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .guide-materials-comparison {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.guide-material-panel {
  background-color: #faf9f6;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius-lg) var(--border-radius-lg) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.guide-material-panel h4 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.guide-material-panel p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.guide-material-panel ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.guide-material-panel li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Accent highlight block */
.guide-accent-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #262524, #1a1918);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
  margin: 60px 0;
}

.guide-accent-highlight h3 {
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.guide-accent-highlight h3::after {
  display: none;
}

.guide-accent-highlight p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-detailed-guide {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .guide-accent-highlight {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }
  .brand-guide-intro h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}