/* Smooth scrolling for anchor links */
        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        /* ================================
            CUSTOM COLOR VARIABLES 
            Blending user's colors with Green design system 2E7D32
            ================================ */
        :root {
            /* User's Custom Colors */
            --bg-page: #F7F6F2;
            --primary-green: #bd8e5d;
            --dark-text: #1F2933;
            --muted-text: #6B7280;
            --card-bg: #FFFFFF;

            /* Extended Color System */
            --text-primary: rgb(0, 55, 32);
            --text-body: rgb(14, 15, 12);
            --text-secondary: rgb(131, 146, 140);
            --border-light: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            --border-medium: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            --accent-primary: #8FEC78;
            --accent-strong: #81DD67;
            --accent-text: rgb(13, 121, 22);

            /* Gradients - Limited use */
            --gradient-hero: radial-gradient(at 53% 78%, hsla(60, 100%, 50%, 0.2) 0px, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(at 71% 91%, hsla(108, 100%, 50%, 0.2) 0px, transparent 50%);
            --gradient-button: linear-gradient(to bottom right, var(--accent-primary), var(--accent-strong));
            --gradient-green: linear-gradient(135deg, #bd8e5d 0%, #bd8e5d 100%);
        }

        /* ================================GLOBAL STYLES================================ */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        body {
            font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', 'Roboto', sans-serif;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
            background: var(--bg-page);
            color: var(--dark-text);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 1.5rem;
        }

        /* ================================NAVIGATION================================ */
        .navbar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 50;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            padding: 0.75rem 0;
            transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .navbar:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }

        .nav-flex {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .logo {
            font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--primary-green);
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        .logo-dot {
            color: var(--accent-primary);
            font-size: 2rem;
            line-height: 0;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .nav-link {
            color: var(--muted-text);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

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

        .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -4px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--primary-green);
            transition: width 0.3s ease;
        }

        .nav-link:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        /* ================================BUTTONS================================ */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
            font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: var(--gradient-green);
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.2);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.3);
        }

        .btn-primary:active {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .btn-primary-nav {
            background: var(--primary-green);
            color: white;
            padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .btn-primary-nav:hover {
            background: #388E3C;
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .btn-primary-large {
            background: var(--gradient-green);
            color: white;
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
        }

        .btn-primary-large:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.35);
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            border-color: var(--primary-green);
        }

        .btn-icon {
            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
        }

        .btn:hover .btn-icon {
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        /* ================================HERO SECTION================================ */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 7rem 0 4rem;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .hero-background {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .hero-bg-image {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            opacity: 0.15;
        }

        .hero-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: var(--gradient-hero);
        }

        .hero-grid {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

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

        .hero-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
            line-height: 1.1;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            color: var(--primary-green);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.3rem);
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 2rem;
        }

        .hero-btns {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .hero-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            max-width: 500px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .hero-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15);
        }

        .hero-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--primary-green);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .hero-list {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .hero-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--dark-text);
        }

        .check-icon {
            color: var(--primary-green);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* ================================SERVICES SECTION================================ */
        .services {
            padding: 5rem 0;
            background: var(--card-bg);
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            font-weight: 600;
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--primary-green);
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.015em;
        }

        .service-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .service-card {
            background: var(--bg-page);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .service-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 4px;
            background: var(--gradient-green);
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

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

        .service-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15);
            border-color: var(--primary-green);
        }

        .service-icon-wrapper {
            width: 64px;
            height: 64px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.1);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-icon-wrapper {
            background: var(--primary-green);
        }

        .service-icon {
            color: var(--primary-green);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-icon {
            color: white;
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .service-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

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

        /* ================================WHY ME SECTION================================ */
        .why {
            padding: 5rem 0;
            background: var(--bg-page);
        }

        .why-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
            align-items: start;
        }

        .section-title-left {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-green);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.015em;
        }

        .why-description {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            max-width: 600px;
        }

        .why-list {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .why-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .check-icon-green {
            color: var(--primary-green);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .stats-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            max-width: 400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .stats-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.15);
        }

        .stats-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--primary-green);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .stat {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 1rem 0;
        }

        .stat-number {
            display: block;
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary-green);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .stat-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .stat-divider {
            height: 1px;
            background: var(--border-light);
            margin: 1rem 0;
        }

        /* ================================CTA SECTION================================ */
        .cta {
            padding: 5rem 0;
            background: var(--bg-page);
        }

        .cta-box {
            background: var(--gradient-hero);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 4rem 2rem;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .cta-box::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            right: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
            animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes pulse {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: scale(1);
                opacity: 0.5;
            }

            50% {
                transform: scale(1.1);
                opacity: 0.8;
            }
        }

        .cta-title {
            font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-green);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .cta-text {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--muted-text);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .cta-box .btn {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* ================================FOOTER================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--dark-text);
  color: var(--bg-page);
  padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-about {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 242, 0.75);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 242, 0.75);
}

.footer a {
  color: rgba(247, 246, 242, 0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-social {
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 0px 20px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(247, 246, 242, 0.7);
}

.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-left: 1rem;
}


        /* ================================RESPONSIVE DESIGN================================ */
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .hero-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 4rem;
            }

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

            .hero-subtitle {
                margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
            }

            .hero-btns {
                justify-content: flex-start;
            }

            .hero-card {
                margin: 0;
            }

            .why-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 4rem;
            }

            .service-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 2.5rem;
            }
        }

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

        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .navbar {
                padding: 0.5rem 0;
            }

            .nav-links {
                gap: 0.75rem;
            }

            .nav-link {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }

            .btn-primary-nav {
                padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }

            .hero {
                padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
            }

            .hero-btns {
                flex-direction: column;
                width: 100%;
            }

            .btn {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .services,
            .why,
            .cta {
                padding: 3rem 0;
            }

            .footer-flex {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        /* ================================ACCESSIBILITY================================ */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

            *,
            *::before,
            *::after {
                animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
                animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
                transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
            }
        }

        /* Focus styles for keyboard navigation */
        a:focus-visible,
        button:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--primary-green);
            outline-offset: 2px;
        }

        .free-audit {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: var(--card-bg)
        }

        .audit-box {
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: auto;
            background: var(--bg-page);
            padding: 40px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .audit-title {
            font-size: 28px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            color: var(--primary-green);
        }

        .audit-subtitle {
            color: #555;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .audit-form .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .audit-form label {
            display: block;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }

        .audit-form input,
        .audit-form select,
        .audit-form textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            font-size: 15px;
        }

        .audit-note {
            margin-top: 15px;
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #666;
            text-align: center;
        }

        /*  Blog Page */

        .blog-page {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.blog-header {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.blog-header h1 {
  font-size: 38px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

.blog-header p {
  color: var(--muted-text);
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Grid */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

/* Card */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.blog-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 22px;
}

.blog-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-content h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

.blog-content p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted-text);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.read-more {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-green);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.read-more:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* Single Blog Post */

.single-blog {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.blog-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

/* Header */
.blog-post-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.post-category {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.post-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.post-meta {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted-text);
}

/* Image */
.post-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

/* Content */
.post-content p,
.post-content li {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.post-content h2 {
  margin-top: 35px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

.post-content ul,
.post-content ol {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.post-content blockquote {
  margin: 30px 0;
  padding: 20px;
  background: #f4f4f4;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-green);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* CTA */
.blog-cta {
  background: var(--gradient-green);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.blog-cta h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Sidebar */
.blog-sidebar .sidebar-box {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.sidebar-box h4 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sidebar-list {
  list-style: none;
}

.sidebar-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sidebar-list a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.sidebar-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 15px;
  background: var(--primary-green);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Ads */
.ad-box {
  margin: 40px 0;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--muted-text);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .post-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}