/* ==========================================================================
   TEXAS OFFICIAL RECORDS (texasofficialrecords.org) - SUPREME PREMIUM DESIGN
   Clean, Authoritative, High-End Editorial Government Portal System
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Pristine Light Theme Palette */
  --bg-primary: #f8fafc;
  --bg-secondary: #f1f5f9;
  --bg-surface: #ffffff;
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  --border-subtle: #cbd5e1;
  
  /* Authoritative Government Blue & Gold */
  --navy-900: #0a192f;
  --navy-800: #0f2744;
  --navy-700: #16365f;
  --blue-600: #1d4ed8;
  --blue-500: #2563eb;
  --blue-100: #eff6ff;
  --blue-50: #f0f7ff;
  
  --gold-500: #d97706;
  --gold-400: #f59e0b;
  --gold-100: #fef3c7;
  
  --emerald-600: #059669;
  --emerald-100: #d1fae5;
  --rose-600: #e11d48;
  --rose-100: #ffe4e6;
  
  --text-main: #0f172a;
  --text-muted: #475569;
  --text-light: #64748b;
  
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);

  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--navy-800);
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

a {
  color: var(--blue-600);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
a:hover {
  color: var(--navy-800);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.announcement-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.announcement-left, .announcement-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tag-live {
  background: var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.help-phone {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.help-phone strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.domain-tag {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER HEADER (COMPLETELY FIXED & UN-SQUISHED)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 10px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.site-header .container,
.header-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.brand-logo:hover .logo-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35));
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15));
}
.logo-icon svg {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  display: block;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-title .accent-text {
  color: var(--gold-500);
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-item {
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-item:hover {
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: var(--blue-50);
}

.nav-chevron {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
}
.nav-dropdown-wrapper:hover .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menus */
.nav-dropdown-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 500;
}

.nav-dropdown-wrapper:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  color: var(--blue-600);
  padding-left: 22px;
}

/* Header Action Buttons (No Squish / No Wrapping) */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 7px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Responsive Header Tuning: Eliminate any overflow or cutoff */
@media (max-width: 1260px) {
  .brand-sub {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .nav-links {
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .nav-item {
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.80rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .nav-item[href="#agencies-section"],
  .nav-item[href="#faq-section"] {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-500) 0%, var(--navy-700) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #1e293b;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: var(--blue-600);
  color: var(--blue-600);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION & VISUAL SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 55px 0 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f4f9 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.hero-text-col {
  text-align: left;
}

.official-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-400);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold-400);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--navy-800);
}

.highlight-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600) 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-image-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px var(--border-color);
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.hero-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 270px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.hero-image-frame:hover .hero-photo {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.image-caption-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95) 45%);
  padding: 20px 20px 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.image-caption-badge strong {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}
.image-caption-badge span {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEARCH CONSOLE (CLEAN & SPACIOUS)
   ========================================================================== */
.search-console-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  text-align: left;
}

.search-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.search-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.search-tab:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.search-tab.active {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  color: var(--blue-600);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.search-input-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-with-icon {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.input-with-icon input {
  width: 100%;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 45px 14px 50px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.input-with-icon input:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--blue-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12);
}

.btn-clear {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.person-form-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.5fr auto;
  gap: 12px;
}
.person-form-group input,
.person-form-group select,
.county-tab-group select {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
}
.person-form-group input:focus,
.person-form-group select:focus,
.county-tab-group select:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--blue-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12);
}

.county-tab-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.county-tab-group select {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Quick Filter Chips */
.quick-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.quick-tag-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.tag-pill {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: #334155;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.tag-pill:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: #94a3b8;
}
.tag-pill.active {
  background: var(--navy-800);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--navy-800);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.25);
}

/* Hero Stats Row */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS & SPOTLIGHT EDITORIAL SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.section-container {
  padding: 70px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  gap: 20px;
}
.section-header.text-center {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.results-count-badge {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Category Cards Grid */
.category-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.category-tile {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.category-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--tile-color, var(--blue-600));
}

.category-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

.tile-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #f8fafc;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--tile-color, var(--blue-600));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.tile-icon-box svg {
  width: 25px;
  height: 25px;
}

.tile-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tile-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.tile-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 12px;
}
.tile-bullets li::before {
  content: '✓ ';
  color: var(--emerald-600);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Photographic Spotlight Section */
.spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.spotlight-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

.spotlight-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.spotlight-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.spotlight-card:hover .spotlight-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.spotlight-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--blue-600);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.spotlight-content {
  padding: 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.spotlight-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.spotlight-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.spotlight-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 12px;
}
.spotlight-meta-list strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

/* Guides Grid */
.guides-section-wrap {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.guides-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}

.guide-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.guide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

.guide-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.guide-cat-badge {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--blue-100);
  color: var(--blue-600);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}
.guide-cat-badge.vital {
  background: var(--gold-100);
  color: var(--gold-500);
  border-color: #fde68a;
}
.guide-cat-badge.arrest, .guide-cat-badge.warrant, .guide-cat-badge.criminal {
  background: var(--rose-100);
  color: var(--rose-600);
  border-color: #fecdd3;
}
.guide-cat-badge.court {
  background: #f3e8ff;
  color: #7e22ce;
  border-color: #e9d5ff;
}
.guide-cat-badge.property {
  background: var(--emerald-100);
  color: var(--emerald-600);
  border-color: #a7f3d0;
}

.guide-reading-time {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.guide-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.guide-summary {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}

.guide-meta-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.meta-item-label {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.meta-item-val {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.guide-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.guide-agency-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.guide-read-btn {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.guide-read-btn:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--navy-800);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COUNTY & CITY DIRECTORY
   ========================================================================== */
.directory-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.directory-container-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.jurisdiction-switcher {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.jurisdiction-search-filter {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.jurisdiction-search-filter input {
  width: 100%;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
}
.jurisdiction-search-filter input:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--blue-600);
}

.jurisdiction-type-toggle {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.toggle-btn {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.toggle-btn:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.toggle-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy-800);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--navy-800);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.jurisdiction-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  min-height: 520px;
}

.jurisdiction-list-col {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px;
  max-height: 540px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.jurisdiction-item-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: #334155;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.jurisdiction-item-btn:hover {
  background: #edf2f7;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.jurisdiction-item-btn.active {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  color: var(--blue-600);
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.jurisdiction-badge-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  background: #e2e8f0;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.jurisdiction-detail-col {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 540px;
}

.detail-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.detail-title {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.detail-meta-line {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.detail-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.detail-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}
.detail-box-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.detail-box p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.detail-box a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.detail-contact-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.contact-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.contact-item span {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PIA GENERATOR TOOL
   ========================================================================== */
.tool-section {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.tool-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.tool-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.panel-heading {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.panel-heading svg {
  color: var(--gold-500);
}

.pia-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--blue-600);
}

.form-hint {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.preview-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.preview-header .panel-heading {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.preview-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.letter-output-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-main);
  max-height: 520px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  white-space: pre-wrap;
  user-select: text;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATE AGENCIES GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.agencies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}

.agency-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.agency-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.agency-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.agency-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--gold-500);
}
.agency-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
}
.agency-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
}

.agency-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 12px;
}
.agency-meta strong {
  color: #1e293b;
}

.agency-link {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-item.active {
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.faq-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--blue-50);
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease-out, padding 0.35s ease-out;
  padding: 0 24px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-700);
  padding: 65px 0 0;
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 45px;
}

.brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer-logo .brand-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.disclaimer-note {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-400);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-list li a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 20px 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE READER MODAL & DETAILS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}
.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 920px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.modal-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.modal-category-badge {
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: var(--blue-100);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.modal-read-time, .modal-updated {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.modal-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.modal-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: #334155;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.modal-btn:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}
.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 34px 40px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.reader-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.reader-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.reader-toc {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.toc-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 20px;
}
.toc-list a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.toc-list a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.reader-section {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.reader-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--navy-800);
}
.reader-section p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #334155;
}

.reader-step-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.step-num-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.step-content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.callout {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.callout.tip {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  color: #166534;
}
.callout.warning {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  color: #92400e;
}
.callout.statute {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e40af;
}

.data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 18px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.data-table th, .data-table td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.data-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.data-table td {
  color: #334155;
}

/* Toast */
.toast-msg {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  z-index: 2500;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.toast-msg.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Print */
@media print {
  body {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: #000 !important;
  }
  .site-header, .top-announcement-bar, .hero-section, .directory-section, .tool-section, .faq-section, .site-footer, .modal-top-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .modal-overlay {
    position: static !important;
    background: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }
  .modal-container {
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav-links { gap: 12px; }
  .nav-item { padding: 6px 8px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.6rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-grid-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .hero-image-frame { max-width: 100%; }
  .spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .jurisdiction-content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tool-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .announcement-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .person-form-group { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .guides-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .detail-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .detail-contact-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .modal-body { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .reader-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE LAYOUT & STICKY SIDEBAR STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.page-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2.2fr) minmax(320px, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

.page-main-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  min-width: 0;
}

.page-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .page-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .page-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}

.directory-container-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.county-select-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 20px;
  min-height: 110px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.county-select-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--blue-600);
  transition: height var(--transition-fast);
}
.county-select-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--blue-600);
}
.county-select-card:hover .tile-title {
  color: var(--blue-600);
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED POLISHED DESIGN SYSTEM - TYPOGRAPHY & HEADER/FOOTER OVERHAUL
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Refined Header with State Accent Bar & Non-Clipping Flex Layout */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #f59e0b 50%, #1d4ed8 100%) 1 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85) !important;
  padding: 8px 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1360px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0 20px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 42px !important;
  height: 42px !important;
  max-width: 42px !important;
  max-height: 42px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14)) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.2s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.logo-icon svg {
  width: 42px !important;
  height: 42px !important;
  max-width: 42px !important;
  max-height: 42px !important;
  display: block !important;
}
.brand-logo:hover .logo-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05) !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35)) !important;
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
}

.brand-title .accent-text {
  color: var(--gold-500) !important;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  flex-shrink: 1 !important;
}

.nav-item {
  color: #334155 !important;
  font-size: 0.83rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 6px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  transition: all 0.18s ease !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}
.nav-item:hover {
  background: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.07) !important;
  color: var(--blue-600) !important;
}
.nav-item.active {
  background: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.1) !important;
  color: var(--blue-600) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-left: 6px !important;
}

.btn-primary.btn-sm, .header-actions .btn {
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  padding: 7px 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.2) !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}
.btn-primary.btn-sm:hover, .header-actions .btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  .brand-sub {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .header-container {
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
  }
  .nav-item {
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  #navSearchTrigger {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
}

/* 2. Controlled Heading Sizes (Never Overly Giant) */
h1, .hero-title {
  font-size: 2.15rem !important;
  line-height: 1.28 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

h2, .section-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem !important;
  line-height: 1.32 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

h3, .card-title, .guide-card-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem !important;
  line-height: 1.38 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* 3. Tamed Paragraph Measure & Reading Comfort */
p {
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  max-width: 780px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.hero-text-col {
  max-width: 780px !important;
}

.hero-section {
  padding: 38px 0 34px !important;
}

/* 4. Sleek High-End Government Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #071527 0%, #030b14 100%) !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-top: 2px solid transparent !important;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6) 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0) 100%) 1 !important;
  padding: 55px 0 0 !important;
}

.footer-content {
  gap: 36px !important;
  padding-bottom: 38px !important;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important;
  padding-bottom: 6px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.footer-list {
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.footer-list li a {
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  transition: all 0.18s ease !important;
}
.footer-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.disclaimer-note {
  background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.5) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-400) !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  line-height: 1.52 !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 18px 0 !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  h1, .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem !important;
  }
  h2, .section-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  }
  .brand-sub {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   EXPLICIT HIGH CONTRAST & LEGIBILITY FIX FOR HEADER, BODY & FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

/* Header Text Contrast */
.site-header .brand-title {
  color: #0f2744 !important;
  font-size: 1.22rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}
.site-header .brand-title .accent-text {
  color: #d97706 !important;
}
.site-header .brand-sub {
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
}
.site-header .nav-item {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.site-header .nav-item:hover {
  color: #1d4ed8 !important;
  background: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Body Text Contrast (Clean & Readable) */
p {
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  color: #334155 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
}

/* Dark Sections & Banners: Ultra-High Contrast Bright Text */
section[style*="linear-gradient"] p,
section[style*="#0f2744"] p,
.banner-dark p,
.dark-banner p,
.banner-lead-text,
div[style*="rgba(10,25,47"] p,
div[style*="rgba(10, 25, 47"] p {
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* CRITICAL: FOOTER CONTRAST FIX (Eliminate dark-on-dark) */
.site-footer {
  background: #071527 !important;
  color: #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.site-footer .footer-logo .brand-title,
.site-footer .brand-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.22rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.site-footer .brand-title .accent-text,
.site-footer .footer-logo .accent-text {
  color: #fbbf24 !important;
}

.site-footer .brand-sub,
.site-footer .footer-logo .brand-sub {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.site-footer p,
.site-footer .footer-tagline {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

.site-footer .disclaimer-note {
  background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.75) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid #f59e0b !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}
.site-footer .disclaimer-note strong {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.site-footer .footer-heading {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f59e0b !important;
}

.site-footer .footer-list li a {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
}
.site-footer .footer-list li a:hover {
  color: #fbbf24 !important;
}

.site-footer .footer-bottom,
.site-footer .footer-bottom span,
.site-footer .footer-bottom a {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

/* Converted sidebar headings (tag -> <p class="sb-hN">) keep exact prior heading look */
.page-sidebar p.sb-h1 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.15rem !important; line-height: 1.28 !important; font-weight: 800 !important; margin-top: 0.67em; }
.page-sidebar p.sb-h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.65rem !important; line-height: 1.32 !important; font-weight: 700 !important; margin-bottom: 12px !important; margin-top: 0.83em; }
.page-sidebar p.sb-h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.22rem !important; line-height: 1.38 !important; font-weight: 700 !important; margin-bottom: 8px !important; margin-top: 1em; }
.page-sidebar p.sb-h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.05rem !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; font-weight: 600 !important; margin-top: 1.33em; }
.page-sidebar p.sb-h5 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.95rem !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; font-weight: 600 !important; margin-top: 1.67em; }
.page-sidebar p.sb-h6 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.95rem !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; font-weight: 600 !important; margin-top: 2.33em; }