@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  --color-primary: #005baa;
  --color-primary-dark: #063b73;
  --color-primary-light: #eaf4ff;
  --color-navy: #073763;
  --color-blue-soft: #eaf4ff;
  --color-blue-light: #f4f9ff;
  --color-text: #0b2447;
  --color-muted: #5f6f89;
  --color-border: #dbe7f3;
  --color-bg-light: #f4f9ff;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-footer: #063763;

  --shadow-soft: 0 12px 35px rgba(6, 47, 95, 0.08);
  --shadow-medium: 0 18px 45px rgba(6, 47, 95, 0.13);
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 47, 95, 0.10);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px rgba(6, 47, 95, 0.16);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-card: 16px;
  --radius-button: 8px;

  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
  --max-width: 1180px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Reset and Global Styles */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

/* Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Helper Classes */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.section-light {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

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

.section-header {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-button);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(6, 47, 95, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.btn-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.btn-link svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Sticky Header */
.header-wrapper {
  height: var(--header-height);
}

.main-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  height: 70px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.header-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo-link img {
  height: 110px;
  width: auto;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.main-header.scrolled .logo-link img {
  height: 110px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

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

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Menu */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
  padding: 5rem 0 6rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: calc(85vh - var(--header-height));
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--color-bg-light) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  clip-path: polygon(20% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.hero-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border: 6px solid var(--color-white);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

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

/* Trust Bar / Trust Strip */
.trust-bar {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

/* On Light Hero (Homepage) */
.hero .trust-bar {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero .trust-item {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

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

/* On Dark Hero (Service & Inner Pages) */
.service-hero .trust-bar {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.service-hero .trust-item {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.service-hero .trust-item svg {
  color: #38bdf8;
  /* Vibrant light blue checkmark for dark background */
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.trust-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.trust-item:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}


/* Service Cards */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.25);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.service-card p {
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

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

.benefit-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.benefit-icon {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.benefit-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Über uns preview */
.about-preview-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-preview-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.about-preview-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.about-preview-badge svg {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.about-preview-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-preview-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.about-preview-bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.about-preview-bullets li svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* So funktioniert's Process Section */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-step::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
  z-index: -1;
}

.process-step:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

.process-number {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--color-primary-light);
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Regional Focus Section */
.partner-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.partner-map {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-map-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.12;
  stroke: var(--color-primary);
}

.partner-map h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.partner-map p {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 2;
}

.region-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.region-tag {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.04);
}

/* Contact CTA Block */
.contact-cta {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.contact-cta-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
}

.contact-cta-info {
  padding: 4.5rem 3.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-cta-info h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-cta-info p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-methods {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-method-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-method-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.contact-method-details span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.contact-method-details a,
.contact-method-details p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-method-details a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-cta-form-wrapper {
  padding: 4.5rem 3.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.contact-cta-form-wrapper h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group-full {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

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

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-button);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.contact-form button[type="submit"] {
  grid-column: span 2;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Service Detail Page Layout & Alternating Rows */
.service-hero {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 30%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 47, 95, 1) 0%, rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.4) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

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

.breadcrumbs span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.service-hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-hero p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.alternating-rows {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.alt-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.alt-row:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.alt-row:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.alt-row:nth-child(even) .alt-row-img-wrapper {
  order: -1;
}

.alt-row-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.alt-row-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.alt-row-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.task-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.task-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.task-list li svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.task-list li span {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Service Detail Checklist Section */
.detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.checklist-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.checklist-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.checklist-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.checklist-item svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.checklist-item span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sidebar-contact-card {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.sidebar-contact-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sidebar-contact-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.sidebar-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sidebar-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sidebar-contact-item svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sidebar-contact-item span {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.sidebar-contact-card .btn {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Legal & Simple Pages */
.legal-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.legal-container h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-container h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-container p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.legal-container ul {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.legal-container li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.placeholder-legal-box {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Footer Styles */
.main-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 120px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand-info p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-brand-info strong {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-brand-info item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-column h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-column h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links li {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  display: inline-block;
}

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

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

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

.footer-legal-links a,
.footer-legal-menu a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.footer-legal-menu {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal-menu li {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Premium Upgrades Styles --- */

/* Eyebrow Label */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Floating Badges */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  z-index: 5;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  animation: floating 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floating {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}

.badge-top-left {
  top: 30px;
  left: -20px;
}

.badge-bottom-right {
  bottom: 40px;
  right: -10px;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

.badge-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Stats Section */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.stat-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-dark));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
  border-color: rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.2);
}

.stat-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-dark));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Service Card Image Thumbnails */
.service-card-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.service-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Target Audience / "Für wen wir arbeiten" Section */
.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.audience-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.audience-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.audience-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 59, 115, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 59, 115, 0.4) 65%, transparent 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.audience-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.audience-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.audience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.audience-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Warum split section grid */
.why-split-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-split-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
  border: 8px solid var(--color-white);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.why-split-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Visual Gallery / Reference Impressions */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.gallery-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 59, 115, 0.85) 0%, rgba(6, 59, 115, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.gallery-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Testimonials & Google Reviews Section */
.section-reviews {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.reviews-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2.2fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.reviews-summary-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 30px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.reviews-summary-column .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.reviews-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.reviews-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Google Trust Badge Card */
.google-trust-badge {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.google-trust-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4285F4, #EA4335, #FBBC05, #34A853);
}

.badge-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.google-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #f7f9fc;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.google-text-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #202124;
}

.google-text-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.badge-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.rating-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.rating-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
}

.rating-stars svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 3px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.2));
}

.badge-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.badge-count {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.badge-separator {
  color: var(--color-border);
}

.badge-verified {
  color: #2e7d32;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.btn-google-review {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-button);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-google-review:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.3);
}

.btn-google-review svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-google-review:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Reviews Grid & Masonry Columns */
.reviews-grid-column {
  width: 100%;
}

.reviews-masonry {
  column-count: 2;
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Review Card styling */
.review-card {
  break-inside: avoid;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  vertical-align: top;
  
  /* Fade-in up micro-animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  animation-delay: var(--animation-delay, 0s);
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(0, 91, 170, 0.25);
}

.review-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.review-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-user-info {
  margin-left: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.review-author {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.review-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.review-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5px;
}

.review-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.review-platform-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #f7f9fc;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-body {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.review-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.review-service-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.review-verified-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #2e7d32;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.review-verified-badge .check-icon {
  stroke: #2e7d32;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .reviews-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .reviews-summary-column {
    position: static;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .google-trust-badge {
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reviews-masonry {
    column-count: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .section-reviews {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .google-trust-badge {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .review-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .review-author {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* Connected Timeline for Process Section */
.process-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-grid-4::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 12.5%;
  width: 75%;
  height: 2px;
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-step-4 {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-step-4 .process-number {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.process-step-4:hover .process-number {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.process-step-4 h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step-4 p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Local Map Grid layout */
.partner-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Screen Size Breakpoints (Responsive CSS) */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .hero::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-preview-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .about-preview-img-wrapper {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    order: 2;
  }

  .partner-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .why-split-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .why-split-image {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .partner-map {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .contact-cta-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-cta-info {
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  }

  .contact-cta-form-wrapper {
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  }

  .detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .sidebar-contact-card {
    position: static;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Mobile Menu Header Toggle */
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    z-index: 999;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    left: 0;
  }

  .nav-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }

  .nav-menu .btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  /* Menu Hamburger Animations */
  .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
  }

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

  .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .floating-badge {
    display: none;
  }

  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .process-step::after {
    top: 60px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    height: calc(100% + 3.5rem);
    border-left: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
    border-top: none;
  }

  .process-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .process-grid-4::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .process-step-4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    height: calc(100% + 3.5rem);
    border-left: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .process-step-4:last-child::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .alt-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .alt-row:nth-child(even) .alt-row-img-wrapper {
    order: 0;
  }

  .checklist-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .contact-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-group-full,
  .contact-form button[type="submit"] {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .trust-bar {
    gap: 1.25rem;
    justify-content: center;
    display: flex;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero .trust-bar {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 0 0 0;
  }
}

/* Contact Form Response Feedback Styles */
.form-response-message {
  display: none;
  grid-column: span 2;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-button);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  animation: formFeedbackFadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.form-response-message.success {
  background-color: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgb(52, 168, 83);
  color: rgb(19, 115, 51);
}

.form-response-message.error {
  background-color: rgba(234, 67, 53, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgb(234, 67, 53);
  color: rgb(197, 34, 31);
}

@keyframes formFeedbackFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}