/* ================================================================
   SEO Bavaria — Component Styles
   ================================================================ */

/* ── Header ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-header);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.site-header > .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 1280px;
}

.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-navy-800);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.site-logo:hover {
  color: var(--color-navy-800);
}

.logo-text strong {
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Navigation */
.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: color 200ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 200ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 40px;
}

/* Animated underline — slides in from left on hover */
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-blue-400));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.is-active::after,
.has-dropdown.is-open > .nav-link::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.is-active,
.has-dropdown.is-open > .nav-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.dropdown-arrow {
  transition: transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow,
.has-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* Dropdown */
.has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 40px -10px rgba(15, 22, 41, 0.18),
    0 4px 12px -4px rgba(15, 22, 41, 0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.04);
  padding: var(--space-2);
  z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Glow-Akzent oben */
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05) 0%, transparent 30%);
}

/* Dezente Top-Akzentlinie */
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), var(--color-gold-500), transparent);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.has-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
  animation: dropdownReveal 320ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes dropdownReveal {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    color 220ms ease,
    padding-left 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background-color 220ms ease;
  /* Stagger fade-in für jeden Link */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  animation: dropdownLinkIn 360ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

/* Per-Item-Stagger via :nth-child */
.dropdown-link              { animation-delay:  40ms; }
.dropdown-menu li:nth-child(2)  .dropdown-link { animation-delay:  80ms; }
.dropdown-menu li:nth-child(3)  .dropdown-link { animation-delay: 120ms; }
.dropdown-menu li:nth-child(4)  .dropdown-link { animation-delay: 160ms; }
.dropdown-menu li:nth-child(5)  .dropdown-link { animation-delay: 200ms; }
.dropdown-menu li:nth-child(6)  .dropdown-link { animation-delay: 240ms; }
.dropdown-menu li:nth-child(7)  .dropdown-link { animation-delay: 280ms; }
.dropdown-menu li:nth-child(8)  .dropdown-link { animation-delay: 320ms; }
.dropdown-menu li:nth-child(9)  .dropdown-link { animation-delay: 360ms; }
.dropdown-menu li:nth-child(10) .dropdown-link { animation-delay: 400ms; }

@keyframes dropdownLinkIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* Sliding Accent-Bar links beim Hover */
.dropdown-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 25%;
  bottom: 25%;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-gold-500));
  border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Sliding Pfeil rechts beim Hover */
.dropdown-link::after {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  right: var(--space-4);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  transition:
    opacity 220ms ease,
    transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-blue-50) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 100%);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: calc(var(--space-4) + 8px);
  padding-right: calc(var(--space-4) + 18px);
}

.dropdown-link:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.dropdown-link:hover::after  { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* Reduced-motion respect */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nav-link::after,
  .dropdown-arrow,
  .dropdown-link,
  .dropdown-link::before,
  .dropdown-link::after,
  .dropdown-menu { animation: none; transition: none; }
  .dropdown-link { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Header CTA + Mobile toggle */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-navy-800);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}
.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ── Hero ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-900) 0%, var(--color-navy-700) 50%, var(--color-navy-800) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-24) 0 var(--space-20);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__content {
  max-width: 720px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-blue-300);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hero__trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
}

.hero__trust-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold-400);
}

/* ── Trust Bar ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.trust-bar__list {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-6) var(--space-12);
}

.trust-bar__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wide);
}

.trust-bar__item svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ── Service Cards ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.service-card__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.service-card__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.service-card__link {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ── Problem Cards ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.problem-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.problem-card__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #dc2626;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}

.problem-card__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.problem-card__text {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ── Process Steps ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  counter-reset: step;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  counter-increment: step;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step__number {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.process-step__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.process-step__text {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ── Industry / Location Cards ─────────────────────────────────── */
.link-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.link-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue-300);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.link-card__arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.link-card:hover .link-card__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ── FAQ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--color-blue-300);
}

.faq-item__question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-item__question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq-item__question:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-item__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-item__icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-item__answer {
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

.faq-item__answer p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ── CTA Block ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-900), var(--color-navy-700));
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-block__inner {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-block__headline {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.cta-block__text {
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.cta-block__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 100%;
}

.cta-block__actions .btn {
  max-width: 100%;
  white-space: normal;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-block__micro {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cta-block--inline {
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-8);
}

.cta-block--inline .cta-block__headline {
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.cta-block--inline .cta-block__text {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.cta-block--inline .cta-block__micro {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* ── Breadcrumbs ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumbs {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.breadcrumbs__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.breadcrumbs__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.breadcrumbs__link {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.breadcrumbs__sep {
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
}

.breadcrumbs__current {
  color: var(--color-heading);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

/* ── Contact Form ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.form-group--full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.form-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.form-input {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

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

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 5L6 8L9 5' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 12px center;
  padding-right: var(--space-10);
}

.form-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

.form-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-micro {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-message {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.form-message--success {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.form-message--error {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

/* ── Footer ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-8);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-logo strong {
  color: var(--color-blue-400);
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.footer-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-contact a {
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wide);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ── Back to Top ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  right: var(--space-8);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-blue-500);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Answer Block ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.answer-block {
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.answer-block p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ── Why-Us Cards ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-card {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.why-card__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--color-gold-100);
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ── Proof / Placeholder ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.proof-placeholder {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-10);
  background: var(--color-gray-50);
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.proof-placeholder__icon {
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.proof-placeholder p {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Page Header (for sub-pages) ───────────────────────────────── */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-900), var(--color-navy-700));
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-12);
}

.page-header h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.page-header__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

/* ── Pricing Factors ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pricing-note {
  background: var(--color-gold-100);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold-500);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.pricing-note p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

/* ── Internal Links Section ────────────────────────────────────── */
.related-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.related-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  min-height: 44px;
}

.related-links a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ── Cookie Consent Banner (DSGVO) ─────────────────────────────── */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.cookie-banner.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-banner__inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  margin-left: var(--space-6);
  margin-right: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 80px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.cookie-banner__content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.cookie-banner__icon {
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.cookie-banner__text p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cookie-banner__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.cookie-banner__link {
  color: var(--color-blue-400);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.cookie-banner__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue-300);
}

.cookie-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-banner__btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-banner__actions .btn--secondary {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.cookie-banner__actions .btn--secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.cookie-banner__settings-link {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.cookie-banner__settings-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Cookie Settings Panel */
.cookie-settings {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cookie-settings__group {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

.cookie-settings__group + .cookie-settings__group {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.cookie-settings__actions {
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}

/* Toggle Switch */
.cookie-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cookie-toggle input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.cookie-toggle__slider {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--color-navy-600);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.cookie-toggle__slider::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  left: 3px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.cookie-toggle input:checked + .cookie-toggle__slider {
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.cookie-toggle input:checked + .cookie-toggle__slider::after {
  transform: translateX(20px);
}

.cookie-toggle__slider--locked {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.cookie-toggle__slider--locked::after {
  transform: translateX(20px);
}

.cookie-toggle__label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.cookie-toggle__label strong {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.cookie-toggle__label small {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

/* Cookie Reopen Button — DSGVO-konformer Re-Open für Wiederbesucher */
.cookie-reopen {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-6);
  left: var(--space-6);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy-800);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 22, 41, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(15, 22, 41, 0.22), 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 22, 41, 0.08);
}

.cookie-reopen:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-800);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(15, 22, 41, 0.32);
}

.cookie-reopen:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold, #d4a437);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Mobil: Position über die mobile-cta-bar heben, damit Button sichtbar bleibt */
@media (max-width: 1099px) {
  .cookie-reopen {
    bottom: calc(var(--space-6) + 64px);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  body.has-mobile-cta-bar .cookie-reopen {
    bottom: calc(var(--space-4) + 64px);
  }
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .cookie-banner__inner {
    margin: 0 var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  }

  .cookie-banner__content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .cookie-banner__icon {
    display: none;
  }

  .cookie-banner__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .cookie-banner__settings-link {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ── Blog / Ratgeber Cards ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.blog-card__category {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wide);
}

.blog-card__date {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__title {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.blog-card__read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__read svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.blog-card__read svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ── Article Meta ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.article-meta__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.article-meta__sep {
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
}

/* ── Key Takeaway ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.key-takeaway {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue-50), #f0f4ff);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-blue-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.key-takeaway__title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wide);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.key-takeaway p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

/* ── Article TOC ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-toc {
  background: var(--color-gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.article-toc__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.article-toc ol {
  list-style: decimal;
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  margin: 0;
}

.article-toc li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

.article-toc a {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.article-toc a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ── Testimonials / Reviews ───────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--color-gray-50); }
.testimonials-stars { font-size: 2rem; color: #FBBC05; letter-spacing: 4px; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.testimonials-summary { font-size: var(--font-size-base); color: var(--color-text-light); }
.testimonials-summary strong { color: var(--color-text); }

.review-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.review-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.review-card__avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-dark));
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-card__info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.review-card__author {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.review-card__badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  background: var(--color-gray-100);
  padding: 1px 8px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.review-card__google {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: .7;
}

.review-card__stars {
  color: #FBBC05;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.review-card__text {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid--3 .review-card { min-width: 0; }
  .testimonials-stars { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ── Outline button (used by header tool & SEO-check print) ───── */
.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ── Visually hidden (a11y label hiding) ──────────────────────── */
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

/* ── Header SEO-Check button ──────────────────────────────────── */
.header-tool {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.header-tool.is-active {
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .header-tool { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1299px) {
  .header-tool { display: none; }
}

/* ── Homepage SEO-Check teaser ────────────────────────────────── */
.tool-teaser {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tool-teaser::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-gold-500));
}
.tool-teaser__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.tool-teaser h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.125rem);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-heading);
}
.tool-teaser__lead {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.tool-teaser__form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.tool-teaser__input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.tool-teaser__input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-blue-100);
}
.tool-teaser__features {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  justify-content: center;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .tool-teaser__form { flex-direction: column; }
  .tool-teaser__form .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ── Footer social links ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}
.footer-social a {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* ── SEO-Lexikon ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.lexikon-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.lexikon-nav strong {
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
}
.lexikon-nav a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.lexikon-nav a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.lexikon-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.lexikon-entry {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}
.lexikon-entry:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.lexikon-entry h2 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  color: var(--color-heading);
}
.lexikon-short {
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.lexikon-long {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.lexikon-anchor {
  margin: 0;
  text-align: right;
}
.lexikon-anchor a {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: ui-monospace, monospace;
}
.lexikon-anchor a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ── Inline Q&A Block (für Ratgeber-Artikel) ──────────────────── */
.qa-inline {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.qa-inline__q {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}
.qa-inline__q::before {
  content: 'Frage: ';
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}
.qa-inline__a {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.qa-inline__a::before {
  content: 'Antwort: ';
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

/* ── Lexikon-Card (Cross-Link auf Service-/Artikel-Seiten) ───── */
.lexikon-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.lexikon-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.lexikon-card__icon { font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; }
.lexikon-card__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  color: var(--color-heading);
}
.lexikon-card__lead {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.lexikon-card__lead a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}
.lexikon-card__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: 0;
}
.lexikon-card__item {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.lexikon-card__item dt {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}
.lexikon-card__item dt a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.lexikon-card__item dt a:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.lexikon-card__item dd {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.lexikon-inline {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--color-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.lexikon-inline:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark, var(--color-navy-800));
  border-bottom-style: solid;
}

/* ── Related grid (Programmatic Page cross-links) ─────────────── */
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.related-grid h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}
.related-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.related-list li {
  padding: 0;
}
.related-list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}
.related-list a:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
}

/* ── Standort- + Branchen-Hub-Grid ────────────────────────────── */
.locations-grid, .industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.location-card, .industry-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}
.location-card:hover, .industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.location-card h3, .industry-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
}
.location-card h3 a, .industry-card h3 a {
  color: var(--color-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.location-card h3 a:hover, .industry-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.location-card__meta {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
}
.location-card__desc, .industry-card p {
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.location-card__industries {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.location-card__services strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.location-card__services ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.location-card__services a {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.location-card__services a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ── Compliance-Hinweis (Rechtsbranchen) ──────────────────────── */
.compliance-note {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.compliance-note p { margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ── Industry-Card city sub-list ──────────────────────────────── */
.industry-card__cities {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-heading);
}
.industry-card__city-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.industry-card__city-list a {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.industry-card__city-list a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ── Risk Reversal Block ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.risk-reversal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.risk-reversal h2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}
.risk-reversal__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.risk-reversal__list li {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-success);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 3rem;
}
.risk-reversal__list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 1rem;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--color-success);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.risk-reversal__list strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

/* ── Availability Widget ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.availability-widget {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
}
.availability-widget--warm {
  background: #fff7ed;
  border-color: #fdba74;
  color: #9a3412;
}
.availability-widget--urgent {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border-color: #fca5a5;
  color: #991b1b;
  animation: avail-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes avail-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.12); }
}
.availability-widget__icon { font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1; }
.availability-widget__text strong { font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); }

/* ── "Brutally Honest" / "Wann wir nicht passen" Section ────── */
.honest-section {
  background: var(--color-navy-800);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0;
}
.honest-section h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}
.honest-section .lead {
  color: var(--color-gray-300);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.honest-section h3 {
  color: var(--color-gold-400);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
}
.honest-section ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.honest-section li {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-gray-200);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.honest-section li strong { color: var(--color-white); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }

/* ── Comparison Table (/wir-vs-konkurrenz/) ───────────────────── */
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.comparison-table thead th {
  background: var(--color-navy-800);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: left;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}
.comparison-table thead th:nth-child(2) {
  background: var(--color-primary);
}
.comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
.comparison-table td.us {
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}
.comparison-table td.them { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.comparison-table caption {
  caption-side: bottom;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  text-align: left;
}

/* ── Trust-Stats-Bar ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.trust-stats {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-white) 0%, var(--color-bg-alt) 100%);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.trust-stats__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-stats__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.trust-stats__item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 20%;
  bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .trust-stats__item:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
}
.trust-stats__num {
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.15em;
}
.trust-stats__num span {
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
  font-size: 0.85em;
}
.trust-stats__label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 28ch;
}

/* ── TLDR / Quick Answer Box (AI-Citation-Magnet) ─────────────── */
.tldr {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fffbeb 100%);
  border: 1px solid #fbbf24;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}
.tldr__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.tldr__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  background: var(--color-gold-500);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tldr__question {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.375rem);
  color: #78350f;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.tldr__answer {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  color: #78350f;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}
.tldr__points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.tldr__points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.tldr__points li::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold-500);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

/* ── Last-Updated-Badge in Articles ──────────────────────────── */
.article-meta__updated {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  background: var(--color-success);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
}
.article-meta__updated--stale {
  background: var(--color-gray-300);
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

/* ── NEU/Aktualisiert-Badges im Ratgeber-Hub ──────────────────── */
.article-card { position: relative; }
.article-card__freshness {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.article-card__freshness--new {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444 0%, #f97316 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  animation: freshPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.article-card__freshness--updated {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
@keyframes freshPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2), 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2), 0 0 0 8px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
}

/* ── 404-Page-Spezifika ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.error-page {
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem) var(--space-4);
}
.error-page__code {
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 12vw, 8rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-gold-500) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.error-page__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.error-page__lead {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.error-page__suggestions {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: var(--space-6) auto 0;
  text-align: left;
}
.error-page__suggestions h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-heading);
}
.error-page__suggestions ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.error-page__suggestions li {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}
.error-page__suggestions li:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.error-page__suggestions a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.error-page__suggestions strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.error-page__suggestions small {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.error-page__search {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: var(--space-6) auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.error-page__search input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}
.error-page__search input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-blue-100);
}

/* ── City-FAQ-Sektion auf Programmatic Pages ─────────────────── */
.city-faq {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}
.city-faq h2 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.625rem);
}
.city-faq__list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.city-faq__item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}
.city-faq__item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}
.city-faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.city-faq__item summary::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: -2px;
  font-size: 1.4em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  transition: transform 240ms ease;
}
.city-faq__item[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.city-faq__answer {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Team-Grid + Team-Card ──────────────────────────────────── */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.team-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease;
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(15, 22, 41, 0.16);
}
.team-card__avatar {
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-gold-500) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.team-card__name {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 0;
}
.team-card__role {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  margin: 0.2rem 0 var(--space-3);
}
.team-card__bio {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.team-card__cta {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* ── Article-Liste (Author-Page) ────────────────────────────── */
.article-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.article-list li {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}
.article-list li:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.article-list a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.article-list strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.article-list small {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* ── Article Layout: Sticky TOC links neben Content ─────────── */
.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .article-toc-wrap {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 110px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
}

/* ── Article Reading Progress Bar ───────────────────────────── */
.article-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 1100;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.article-progress__bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-gold-500));
  transition: width 80ms linear;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

/* ── Article TOC ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-toc {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.article-toc__toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  font: inherit;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}
.article-toc__toggle svg {
  transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
}
.article-toc__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.article-toc__nav {
  display: none;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
}
.article-toc.is-open .article-toc__nav { display: block; }
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .article-toc__toggle { pointer-events: none; cursor: default; }
  .article-toc__toggle svg { display: none; }
  .article-toc__nav { display: block; }
}
.article-toc__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  counter-reset: toc-count;
}
.article-toc__item--h3 { padding-left: 1rem; }
.article-toc__item a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, background-color 180ms ease;
  line-height: 1.4;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}
.article-toc__item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-blue-50);
}
.article-toc__item a.is-active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-blue-50);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

/* ── Pillar Hub Grid ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.pillar-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 220ms ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(15, 22, 41, 0.18);
}
.pillar-card__title {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
}
.pillar-card__lead {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.pillar-card__cta {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* ── Related-List Grid Variant ──────────────────────────────── */
.related-list--grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-2);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
}
.related-list--grid li {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}
.related-list--grid li:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.related-list--grid a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* ── Multi-Step Contact Form ────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-form--multistep [data-step] {
  display: none;
}
.contact-form--multistep [data-step].is-active {
  display: block;
  animation: stepReveal 320ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
@keyframes stepReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.contact-form__steps {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.contact-form__step-pill {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transition: all 220ms ease;
}
.contact-form__step-pill.is-current {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.contact-form__step-pill.is-done {
  background: var(--color-success);
  border-color: var(--color-success);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.contact-form__service-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.contact-form__service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 220ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.contact-form__service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}
.contact-form__service-card input[type="radio"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-form__service-card:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-blue-50);
}
.contact-form__service-card-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.contact-form__service-card-label {
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}
.contact-form__service-card-desc {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.contact-form__nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}
.contact-form__nav .btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.contact-form__nav .btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

/* ── Topical-Cluster Components (related-guides, freshness, quotable-stat) ──── */
.related-guides__lead {
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.freshness-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt, #f4f6fb);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border, rgba(15, 22, 41, 0.08));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-700, #475569);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium, 500);
}
.freshness-badge__icon {
  color: var(--color-success, #16a34a);
  font-weight: bold;
}
.freshness-badge--stale {
  background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.3);
}
.freshness-badge--stale .freshness-badge__icon {
  color: #d97706;
}
.quotable-stat {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-800, #1a1f36) 0%, var(--color-navy-700, #2a3050) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(15, 22, 41, 0.25);
}
.quotable-stat__value {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold, 800);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-gold, #d4a437);
}
.quotable-stat__context {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium, 500);
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.quotable-stat__source {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.65;
  font-style: italic;
}