/* ==========================================================================
   AI BIZ DIRECTORY (https://aibizdirectory.online/)
   Theme: Sleek Interface
   Refined, Modern, High-Performance Stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS VARIABLES & SLEEK DESIGN TOKENS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Sleek Primary Palette */
  --primary: #6366f1;
  --primary-dark: #4f46e5;
  --primary-hover: #4f46e5;
  --primary-light: #eef2ff;
  --accent: #6366f1;
  --accent-purple: #818cf8;
  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #4f46e5 100%);
  --hero-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 100%);
  
  /* Slate Neutral Palette */
  --slate-50: #f8fafc;
  --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --slate-300: #cbd5e1;
  --slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --slate-500: #64748b;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-800: #1e293b;
  --slate-900: #0f172a;

  --bg-main: var(--slate-50);
  --bg-surface: #ffffff;
  --bg-subtle: var(--slate-100);
  --bg-dark: var(--slate-900);
  --bg-dark-card: var(--slate-800);
  
  /* Text Colors */
  --text-main: var(--slate-900);
  --text-muted: var(--slate-600);
  --text-light: var(--slate-400);
  --text-inverse: #ffffff;
  
  /* Functional Colors */
  --success: #10b981;
  --success-bg: #ecfdf5;
  --warning: #f59e0b;
  --danger: #ef4444;
  --border-color: var(--slate-200);
  --border-dark: var(--slate-700);
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  
  /* Shadows & Elevation */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 1px 2px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-search: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 35px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
  
  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --header-height: 72px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-xl: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & BASE ELEMENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

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

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

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. REUSABLE UTILITIES & TYPOGRAPHY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-tag-dark {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  color: #93c5fd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-white {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. STICKY HEADER & NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  height: var(--header-height);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  height: 64px;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

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

.site-logo img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

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

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Button */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  padding: 4px;
  z-index: 1100;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: transparent;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

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

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Overlay */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -320px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  z-index: 1060;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: right 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HERO SECTION & BUSINESS SEARCH
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  background: var(--hero-gradient);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 900px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #818cf8 0%, #a78bfa 50%, #c084fc 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Crisp Sleek White Search Box Container */
.search-box-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-search);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.search-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.search-field {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
}

.search-field:last-of-type {
  border-right: none;
}

.search-icon {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.search-input,
.search-select {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.search-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

.search-select option {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.search-btn {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.45);
}

/* Quick Search Tags */
.popular-searches {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.popular-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.popular-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
}

/* Live Search Suggestions Dropdown */
.search-suggestions {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  max-height: 320px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 100;
  display: none;
  text-align: left;
}

.suggestion-item {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.suggestion-item:hover {
  background: var(--slate-50);
}

.suggestion-title {
  color: var(--slate-900);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.suggestion-cat {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. TRUST & KEY DIRECTORY METRICS BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. CATEGORY CARDS & DIRECTORY TAXONOMY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

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

.category-icon-wrapper {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.category-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.category-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.category-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.category-count {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.category-arrow {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. FEATURED BUSINESS CARDS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: var(--slate-300);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
}

.business-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.business-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.business-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--slate-300);
}

.business-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--slate-900);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.business-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.business-card:hover .business-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.business-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.sample-listing-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.95);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.business-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.business-category {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.business-name {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.business-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.rating-count {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.business-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.business-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.business-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. WHY CHOOSE US / VALUE PROPOSITION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.benefit-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.benefit-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.benefit-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. HOW IT WORKS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
}

.step-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. SEO INFORMATIONAL & EDITORIAL CONTENT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.seo-content-block {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.seo-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.seo-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.seo-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 2rem 0 1rem 0;
}

.seo-card p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.seo-grid-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.seo-highlight-box {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.seo-highlight-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.seo-highlight-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.seo-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.seo-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.seo-list-icon {
  color: var(--success);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. CALL TO ACTION (CTA) BANNER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
}

.cta-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--slate-900);
  color: var(--slate-400);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-800);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

.footer-logo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
}

.footer-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.newsletter-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter-input {
  background: var(--slate-800);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-800);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. FORMS & INPUT ELEMENTS (Contact & Submit Listing)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.form-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-label .required {
  color: var(--danger);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--slate-50);
  color: var(--text-main);
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--danger);
  background: #fef2f2;
}

.invalid-feedback {
  display: none;
  color: var(--danger);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.form-control.is-invalid + .invalid-feedback {
  display: block;
}

.form-alert {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-alert.alert-success {
  background: var(--success-bg);
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  color: #065f46;
  display: block;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.info-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.info-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. MODALS, ACCORDIONS & INTERACTIVE TOASTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 640px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-backdrop.open .modal-card {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 2100;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.toast {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  animation: slideInToast 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes slideInToast {
  from {
    transform: translateX(100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. BREADCRUMBS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

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

.breadcrumbs .separator {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.breadcrumbs .current {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .business-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 64px;
  }
  .nav-menu,
  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .hero {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem 0;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .search-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .search-btn {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .business-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .seo-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .seo-grid-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cta-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  .modal-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. SUBMIT LISTING & MEDIA UPLOAD CONTROLS
   ========================================================================== */
.form-section-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-section-title:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.upload-dropzone {
  border: 2px dashed var(--slate-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--slate-50);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.upload-dropzone:hover,
.upload-dropzone.dragover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

.upload-dropzone-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.upload-dropzone-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.upload-dropzone-hint {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.upload-preview-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--slate-900);
  display: none;
}

.upload-preview-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.upload-remove-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  right: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.upload-remove-btn:hover {
  background: var(--danger);
}

/* Gallery Grid & Multi-Thumbnails */
.gallery-thumbnail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(110px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.gallery-thumbnail-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--slate-100);
}

.gallery-thumbnail-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.gallery-thumb-remove {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  right: 4px;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-thumb-remove:hover {
  background: var(--danger);
}

/* Business Hours Scheduler Inputs */
.hours-scheduler {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.day-schedule-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.day-schedule-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.day-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

.disabled-input {
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Submit Progress Bar */
.submit-progress-container {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--slate-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.progress-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

/* Submit Success View */
.submit-success-card {
  display: none;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.success-icon-badge {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  border: 2px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.success-live-link-box {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.success-live-link-box a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  word-break: break-all;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS PROFILE PAGE (business.html)
   ========================================================================== */
.profile-cover-banner {
  height: 320px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  position: relative;
}

.profile-header-container {
  margin-top: -80px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.profile-header-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.profile-identity {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.profile-logo-wrapper {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.profile-logo-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.profile-title-area h1 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.profile-meta-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.status-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.status-open {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.status-closed {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

.profile-action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Profile Content Layout (2-Column Grid) */
.profile-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.profile-section-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.profile-section-heading {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.profile-p {
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Profile Photo Gallery Grid */
.profile-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.profile-gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--slate-900);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.profile-gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.profile-gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.profile-gallery-item:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Hours Display Table */
.hours-table {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hours-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hours-row.hours-today {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.today-tag {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.text-closed {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Social Buttons */
.social-buttons-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-btn.facebook {
  background: #e0e7ff;
  color: #3730a3;
}

.social-btn.instagram {
  background: #fdf2f8;
  color: #9d174d;
}

.social-btn.linkedin {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
}

.social-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(0.95);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .profile-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .profile-header-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .day-schedule-row {
    grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr 1fr;
  }
}