/*
Theme Name: Kind Guidance
Theme URI: https://kindguidance.com
Author: Bree
Description: Modern, lightweight theme for asynchronous life advice and mentorship services.
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: kind-guidance
*/

:root {
	--font-stack: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --bg-color: #f7f9f7;          /* Soft, warm off-white */
    --surface-color: #ffffff;
    --surface-accent: #e6f0e8;     /* Light sage background tint */
    --text-main: #142318;         /* Very dark green-black for rich readability */
    --text-muted: #4a5d50;        /* Muted forest gray-green */
    --accent-primary: #2d5a3f;    /* Deep grounded forest green */
    --accent-hover: #1e3d2b;      /* Darker shade for hover/focus states */
    --accent-light: #f0f5f1;      /* Crisp light green card highlight */
    --border-color: #b8d4c0;
    --border-subtle: #e1ebe3;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(45, 90, 63, 0.08);
}





/* ==========================================================================
   Global Link Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base Link Style */
a {
    color: #6366f1; /* Replace with your primary accent/brand color */
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out, opacity 0.2s ease-in-out, border-color 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

a:hover {
    color: #818cf8; /* Slightly lighter shade for hover state */
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

a:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #6366f1;
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Article & Content Links (Inside Post Body & Excerpts)
   ========================================================================== */

.entry-content a,
.entry-summary a {
    color: inherit;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4); /* Subtle underline color */
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
    transition: text-decoration-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.entry-content a:hover,
.entry-summary a:hover {
    color: #6366f1;
    text-decoration-color: #6366f1; /* Brightens underline on hover */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Category & Post Meta Links
   ========================================================================== */

.post-category a,
.post-meta a {
    color: inherit;
    opacity: 0.8;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.post-category a:hover,
.post-meta a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   "Read Full Article" & Action Links
   ========================================================================== */

.read-more-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #6366f1;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    color: #818cf8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transform: translateX(3px); /* Subtle arrow shift on hover */
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}






* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: var(--font-stack);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Sticky Nav Structure
   ========================================================================== */

header {
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    
    /* Sticky Positioning */
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000; /* Ensures header stays on top of page content/hero */
    
    /* Smooth shadow transition when scrolling */
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

.logo {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.main-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.main-nav a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.main-nav a:hover {
    color: #00B57C;
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle Button */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 28px;
    height: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;
}

/* Hamburger Icon Lines */
.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--text-main);
    border-radius: 3px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 0; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 8px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 16px; }

/* Morph Hamburger to "X" */
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
    top: 8px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
    top: 8px;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--surface-color);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        z-index: 99;
    }

    .main-nav.active {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}
/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--surface-accent);
    color: var(--accent-hover);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 99px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.hero h1 span {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--accent-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Shared Components */
section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.card {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-hover);
}

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

/* Topics Grid */
.topics-section {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.topic-card {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-primary);
}

.topic-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.topic-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* About Section */
.about-card {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.about-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Pricing Section */
.pricing-section {
    background-color: var(--surface-color);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.pricing-card {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-primary);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.price {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.price span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.pricing-features {
    list-style: none;
    text-align: left;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.pricing-features li {
    padding: 0.65rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.pricing-features li::before {
    content: "✓ ";
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq-grid {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.faq-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.faq-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.disclaimer {
    background-color: var(--accent-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-primary);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

/* Standard Post & Page Styles */
.page-content, .post-content {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.post-content h1, .page-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.post-meta {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--surface-color);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .main-nav.active {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .hero h1 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
    .hero p { font-size: 1rem; }
    .pricing-card, .about-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   How It Works Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Adjustments */
.hiw-hero {
    padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.pulse-badge {
    animation: pulseGlow 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0); }
}

.glow-btn {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.glow-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Timeline / Step Cards */
.hiw-steps-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.steps-timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.step-card {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-number {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    background: var(--surface-accent);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-hover);
    background: var(--accent-light);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Benefit Cards */
.hiw-benefits {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.benefit-card {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.icon-box {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Accordion FAQ */
.accordion {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.accordion-item {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.accordion-header {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.accordion-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
    max-height: 200px;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .step-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Topics Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.topics-hero {
    padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.topics-filter-section {
    padding: 1rem 0 4rem;
}

.filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Topic Item Cards */
/* ==========================================================================
   Updated Topics Grid Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.topics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* Forces exactly 3 equal columns on desktop */
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for tablets and mobile screens */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .topics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 columns on tablets */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .topics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* 1 column on mobile phones */
    }
}

.topic-item-card {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.topic-item-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.topic-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.topic-item-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.topic-item-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Sample Scenario Bullet List */
.scenario-list {
    list-style: none;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.scenario-list li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--accent-hover);
    font-style: italic;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.scenario-list li::before {
    content: "“ ";
    font-weight: bold;
}

.scenario-list li::after {
    content: " ”";
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Interactive Prompt Card */
.prompt-preview-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
}

.prompt-card {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.prompt-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.prompt-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.interactive-box {
    text-align: left;
}

.interactive-box textarea {
    width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-stack);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    background: var(--bg-color);
    resize: vertical;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.interactive-box textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.prompt-action {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.hint-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Animations */
.fade-in {
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .prompt-action {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        text-align: center;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   About Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.about-hero {
    padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Bio / Story Card */
.about-story-section {
    padding: 1rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.about-story-card {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.story-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.avatar-placeholder {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.story-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.story-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.story-body p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-body p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Philosophy Section */
.philosophy-section {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.philosophy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.philosophy-card {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.philosophy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.philosophy-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Q&A Section */
.about-faq-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.about-qa-list {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.qa-item {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.qa-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--accent-hover);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.qa-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* CTA Banner */
.about-cta-section {
    padding: 0 0 4rem;
}

.cta-banner {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-primary);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-banner p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .story-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Pricing Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.pricing-hero {
    padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.pricing-card-section {
    padding: 1rem 0 4rem;
}

.pricing-card-wrapper {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-primary);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pricing-badge-popular {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.35rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 99px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pricing-card-wrapper h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pricing-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.price-display {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.price-display .currency {
    font-size: 2rem;
    vertical-align: super;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 0.1rem;
}

.price-display .period {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.pricing-subtext {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pricing-divider {
    border: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border-subtle);
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.pricing-check-list {
    list-style: none;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pricing-check-list li {
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.pricing-check-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pricing-cta {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.pricing-guarantee-note {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Feature Breakdown Section */
.pricing-features-section {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.feature-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-item-card {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.feature-item-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* FAQ */
.pricing-faq-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .pricing-card-wrapper {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-hero {
    padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Search Bar */
.faq-search-wrapper {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
}

.faq-search-wrapper input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: var(--surface-color);
    color: var(--text-main);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-search-wrapper input:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Categories & Layout */
.faq-body-section {
    padding: 1rem 0 4rem;
}

.faq-category {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.category-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* FAQ CTA Box */
.faq-cta-section {
    padding: 0 0 4rem;
}

.faq-cta-box {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-cta-box h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faq-cta-box p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Centered & Enlarged Mobile Navigation Menu
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Mobile Dropdown Container */
.main-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%; /* Drops directly below the sticky header */
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--surface-color);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        z-index: 999;
        
        /* Optional: ensures menu stays scrollable on short mobile screens */
        max-height: calc(100vh - 100%);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .main-nav.active {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Centered Stack for List Items */
    .main-nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;    /* Centers the links horizontally */
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1.5rem;             /* Generous spacing between items */
    }

    .main-nav li {
        width: 100%;             /* Ensures full-width centering context */
    }

    /* Larger Mobile Navigation Links */
    .main-nav a {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 1.35rem;      /* Significantly larger text */
        font-weight: 700;        /* Bold for high legibility */
        color: var(--text-main);
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;     /* Bigger tap/click target */
    }

    .main-nav a:hover,
    .main-nav a:focus {
        color: var(--accent-primary);
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Page & Featured Image Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.blog-page-container {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.blog-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.blog-header h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-header p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

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

/* Featured Image Formatting */
.blog-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--surface-accent);
}

.blog-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Card Content */
.blog-card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-content .post-meta {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-card-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-content h2 a {
    color: var(--text-main);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card-content h2 a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-more-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-hover);
}

/* Pagination */
.blog-pagination {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-pagination .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-pagination a, .blog-pagination .current {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.blog-pagination .current {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* Responsive Grid */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Single Post & Sidebar Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.single-post-container {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

/* Two-column grid layout */
.single-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.single-post-card {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.single-post-header h1 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Featured Image */
.single-post-featured-image {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 420px;
}

.single-post-featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Typography & Content Spacing */
.entry-content {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.entry-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.entry-content h2, 
.entry-content h3 {
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
}

/* Sidebar Styling */
.sidebar-area {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-widget h3,
.widget-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

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

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


/* ==========================================================================
   Header Logo Styling
   ========================================================================== */

.logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo img, 
.logo .custom-logo {
    height: 42px;         /* Adjust height as needed */
    width: auto;          /* Maintains aspect ratio */
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}


/* Fix for post body lists and bullet points */
.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.entry-content ul {
    list-style-type: disc;
}

.entry-content ol {
    list-style-type: decimal;
}

.entry-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding-left: 0.25rem;
}


.sidebar-area ul,
.sidebar-area ol {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-area ul {
    list-style-type: disc;
}

.sidebar-area ol {
    list-style-type: decimal;
}

.sidebar-area li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding-left: 0.25rem;
}




.prompt-action {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}



/* Comments Area */
.comments-area {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.comments-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.comment-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
}

.comment-list .comment {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.comment-list .children {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Comment Form */
.comment-respond {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: inherit;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}


/* Comment Form Inputs & Textarea */
.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: inherit;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    
    /* Solid, defined border */
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

/* Hover State */
.comment-form input[type="text"]:hover,
.comment-form input[type="email"]:hover,
.comment-form input[type="url"]:hover,
.comment-form textarea:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Active/Focus State (when typing) */
.comment-form input[type="text"]:focus,
.comment-form input[type="email"]:focus,
.comment-form input[type="url"]:focus,
.comment-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #6366f1; /* Replace with your primary brand color if desired */
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
}


/* Category Header */
.archive-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
	margin-top:60px;
}

.archive-subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.archive-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.archive-description {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Post Links & Cards */
.archive-post-card {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.archive-post-card h2 a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.archive-post-card h2 a:hover {
    color: #6366f1; /* Replace with your primary brand color */
}

.read-more-link {
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

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

/* Pagination */
.archive-pagination {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.archive-pagination .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.archive-pagination a, 
.archive-pagination .current {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.archive-pagination .current {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section Styling (Green Theme)
   ========================================================================== */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, #064e3b 0%, #022c22 60%, #020617 100%);
    color: #f8fafc;
}

/* Background Ambient Glow Effects */
.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: pulseGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-glow-1 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: #10b981; /* Vibrant Emerald Green */
    top: -50px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.hero-glow-2 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: #059669; /* Rich Mint / Forest Green Accent */
    top: 150px;
    left: 45%;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.25;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
        opacity: 0.45;
    }
}

/* Container & Typography */
.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Badge */
.hero .badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #a7f3d0;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* Headline & Gradient Span */
.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero h1 .gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a7f3d0 0%, #34d399 50%, #10b981 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Description Paragraph */
.hero-description {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #eee;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

/* CTA Wrapper & Stripe Button Centering */
.hero-cta-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

stripe-buy-button {
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

stripe-buy-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4));
}
/* ==========================================================================
   Global Badge Styles (Works for all pages including About)
   ========================================================================== */

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #a7f3d0;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* Optional: Pulse Animation for .pulse-badge */
.pulse-badge {
    animation: badgePulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Hero Section Styling
   ========================================================================== */

.hero,
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, #064e3b 0%, #022c22 60%, #020617 100%);
    color: #f8fafc;
}

/* Background Ambient Glow Effects */
.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: pulseGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-glow-1 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: #10b981;
    top: -50px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.hero-glow-2 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: #059669;
    top: 150px;
    left: 45%;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.25;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
        opacity: 0.45;
    }
}

/* Container & Typography */
.hero-container,
.about-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Headlines & Gradient Spans */
.hero h1,
.about-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero h1 span,
.about-hero h1 span,
.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a7f3d0 0%, #34d399 50%, #10b981 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Descriptions */
.hero-description,
.about-hero p {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #eee;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

/* CTA Wrapper */
.hero-cta-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

stripe-buy-button {
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

stripe-buy-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4));
}



/* ==========================================================================
   Light Theme / White Background Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Global Badge (White Background) */
.light-theme .badge,
.page-white-bg .badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #047857; /* Deep Emerald Green for high contrast text */
    background: #ecfdf5; /* Soft Mint/Sage tint */
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0; /* Clean light green border */
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}

/* Light Mode Pulse Badge Animation */
.light-theme .pulse-badge,
.page-white-bg .pulse-badge {
    animation: lightBadgePulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes lightBadgePulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

/* Headlines on White Background */
.light-theme h1,
.page-white-bg h1 {
    color: #0f172a; /* Slate Black for high readability */
}

/* Gradient Span Highlight (Light Background) */
.light-theme h1 span,
.page-white-bg h1 span,
.light-theme .gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Description / Subtitle Text */
.light-theme p,
.page-white-bg p {
    color: #475569; /* Soft Charcoal */
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Base & CTA Button Styles (Extra Large Scale)
   ========================================================================== */

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 2rem; /* Wider gap for larger text */
}

/* Base Nav Item Text Size */
.nav-list li a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.2rem; /* Bumped up to ~19px */
    font-weight: 600; /* Medium-bold for extra pop */
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Nav CTA Button Container */
.nav-cta-item {
    margin-left: 0.75rem;
}

/* Nav CTA Button Styling */
.nav-cta-btn,
.nav-cta-item > a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem; /* Generous padding for a bold CTA */
    font-size: 1.1rem; /* ~17.5px */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Hover & Focus States */
.nav-cta-btn:hover,
.nav-cta-item > a:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34d399 0%, #10b981 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

.nav-cta-btn:active,
.nav-cta-item > a:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Form 7 Custom Styling (Green Theme)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Form Wrapper & Spacing */
.wpcf7-form {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.wpcf7-form p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Labels */
.wpcf7-form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: inherit;
}

/* Inputs & Textareas */
.wpcf7-form input[type="text"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="tel"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="url"],
.wpcf7-form textarea,
.wpcf7-form select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: inherit;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 2px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Hover State */
.wpcf7-form input[type="text"]:hover,
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"]:hover,
.wpcf7-form input[type="tel"]:hover,
.wpcf7-form input[type="url"]:hover,
.wpcf7-form textarea:hover,
.wpcf7-form select:hover {
    border-color: #10b981;
}

/* Focus State (Active Typing) */
.wpcf7-form input[type="text"]:focus,
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"]:focus,
.wpcf7-form input[type="tel"]:focus,
.wpcf7-form input[type="url"]:focus,
.wpcf7-form textarea:focus,
.wpcf7-form select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #10b981;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

/* Submit Button */
.wpcf7-form input[type="submit"] {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.wpcf7-form input[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34d399 0%, #10b981 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

.wpcf7-form input[type="submit"]:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

/* Spinner adjustment */
.wpcf7-spinner {
    display: block;
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CF7 Validation Errors & Response Messages
   ========================================================================== */

/* Validation error text under specific inputs */
.wpcf7-not-valid-tip {
    color: #f87171;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Main Response Box (Bottom of form) */
.wpcf7-response-output {
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0 0 !important;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Success Message */
.wpcf7 form.sent .wpcf7-response-output {
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0 !important;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
}

/* Validation/Failure Error Message */
.wpcf7 form.failed .wpcf7-response-output,
.wpcf7 form.invalid .wpcf7-response-output {
    border: 1px solid #fca5a5 !important;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15) !important;
    color: #fca5a5 !important;
}

.wpcf7-form input[type="text"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"],
.wpcf7-form textarea {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid #cbd5e1;
    color: #0f172a;
}
/* Custom CTA Container Box */
.hero-cta-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 32px auto 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Pricing Hierarchy */
.pricing-headline {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.plan-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #a0aec0;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.plan-price .amount {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.plan-price .period {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #a0aec0;
}

/* Primary CTA Button */
.cta-button {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #00b87c; /* Matches your header Contact button green */
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 184, 124, 0.35);
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background-color: #00d48f;
	color:#fff;
	text-decoration:none;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 184, 124, 0.5);
}

.cta-button:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Trust Badges Footer */
.payment-trust {
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #8892b0;
}

.payment-trust span {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.payment-icons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pay-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #d1d5db;
}


/* About Section Styling */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  /* Dark overlay + image fallback */
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55)),
    url('https://kindguidance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/redwoodtrees.png'); /* Replace with your image path */
  
  /* Cover full width & stay centered */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  
  /* Spacing around the section */
  padding: 80px 20px;
  color: #ffffff; /* Ensures contrast if text sits directly on section */
}

/* Optional: Styling the inner card for maximum readability */
.about-card {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); /* Semi-transparent white card */
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  color: #2c3e50; /* Dark, readable text inside the light card */
  text-align: center;
}

.about-card h2 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.about-card p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}


.tag-cloud {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tag-cloud a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    background-color: #f4f4f4;
    color: #333;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.tag-cloud a:hover {
    background-color: #e0e0e0;
}


.sidebar-area .widget-search form,
.sidebar-area .widget-search .search-form {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.sidebar-area .widget-search form label,
.sidebar-area .widget-search .search-form label,
.sidebar-area .widget-search input[type="search"],
.sidebar-area .widget-search input[type="text"],
.sidebar-area .widget-search .search-field,
.sidebar-area .widget-search input[type="submit"],
.sidebar-area .widget-search .search-submit,
.sidebar-area .widget-search button[type="submit"] {
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.sidebar-area .widget-search form,
.sidebar-area .widget-search .search-form {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.sidebar-area .widget-search form label,
.sidebar-area .widget-search .search-form label,
.sidebar-area .widget-search input[type="search"],
.sidebar-area .widget-search input[type="text"],
.sidebar-area .widget-search .search-field,
.sidebar-area .widget-search input[type="submit"],
.sidebar-area .widget-search .search-submit,
.sidebar-area .widget-search button[type="submit"] {
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}



/* Force the nested label element to take up remaining flex space */
.widget-search .search-form label {
    display: block !important;
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Form Container */
.widget-search .search-form {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Input Field Styling */
.widget-search .search-field {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    color: #2d3748 !important;
    background-color: #fafafa !important;
    border: 1px solid #dcdcdc !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    outline: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out !important;
}

/* Input Focus State (Jade Ring & Border) */
.widget-search .search-field:focus {
    border-color: #2e6f51 !important; /* Jade green */
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46, 111, 81, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Placeholder Color */
.widget-search .search-field::placeholder {
    color: #a0aec0 !important;
}

/* Search Button (Jade Green) */
.widget-search .search-submit {
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background-color: #2e6f51 !important; /* Jade green */
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease-in-out, transform 0.1s ease !important;
}

/* Button Hover State */
.widget-search .search-submit:hover {
    background-color: #22533c !important; /* Darker jade */
}

/* Button Active/Click State */
.widget-search .search-submit:active {
    transform: scale(0.98) !important;
}