/* ==========================================================================
   SHORELINE MEDICAL BILLING — MAIN DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   Strictly complies with RULE[westyle.md]
   ========================================================================== */


/* ── 0. SELF-HOSTED WEBFONTS (ZERO RENDER-BLOCKING CDN) ── */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Inter';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/inter/inter-300.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Inter';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/inter/inter-400.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Inter';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/inter/inter-500.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Inter';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/inter/inter-600.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Inter';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/inter/inter-700.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Inter';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/inter/inter-800.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/plus-jakarta-sans/pjs-400.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/plus-jakarta-sans/pjs-500.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/plus-jakarta-sans/pjs-600.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/plus-jakarta-sans/pjs-700.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/plus-jakarta-sans/pjs-800.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Caveat';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/caveat/caveat-500.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Caveat';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/caveat/caveat-600.woff2') format('woff2');
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Caveat';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('../vendor/fonts/caveat/caveat-700.woff2') format('woff2');
}

/* ── 1. APPROVED COLOR PALETTE (CSS VARIABLES) ── */
:root {
  --color-primary: #0066B3;
  --color-secondary: #008FA3;
  --color-accent: #18B7C9;
  --color-text: #12304af0;
  --color-background: #FFFFFF;
  --color-background-soft: #F2F8FB;
  --color-border: #D9E7ED;
  --color-body-text: #526575;
  --color-success: #27A66F;

  /* Aliases for RCM Hub & Components */
  --primary: var(--color-primary);
  --primary-dark: #004B85;
  --primary-light: #E0F2FE;
  --secondary: var(--color-secondary);
  --accent: var(--color-accent);
  --text-main: var(--color-text);
  --text-sub: var(--color-body-text);
  --text-muted: #8097A8;
  --border-light: var(--color-border);
  --bg-subtle: var(--color-background-soft);
  --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  --gold: #008FA3;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 48, 74, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 48, 74, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(18, 48, 74, 0.12);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --max-width: 1560px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 100px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-primary) var(--color-background-soft);
}

/* ── LEAN CUSTOM SCROLLBAR (MATCHING BUTTON GRADIENT & PILL DESIGN) ── */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 7px;
  height: 3px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--color-background-soft);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #155799 0%, #158f60 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.25);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-success) 100%);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:active {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f4072 0%, #106b47 100%);
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-body-text);
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  overflow-x: clip;
}

/* ── BASE TYPOGRAPHY (SHORELINE BRAND PALETTE) ── */
.fal-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0 !important;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.fal-title::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent) !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.75);
}

.fal-title::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 42px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.fal-line {
  display: none !important;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

h1,
h2,
h3 {
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
}

h1 {
  font-weight: 800;
}

h2 {
  font-weight: 800;
}

h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
}

h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.page-wrapper {
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
}

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

/* Universal Base Definition for Ionicons (Zero Layout Shift & Deterministic Sizing) */
ion-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 1em;
  height: 1em;
  vertical-align: middle;
  fill: currentColor;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

ion-icon svg,
ion-icon .icon-inner,
ion-icon .icon-inner svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
}

/* Enforce strictly single-icon display: suppress any accidental duplicate shadow or slotted SVG */
ion-icon .icon-inner~.icon-inner,
ion-icon svg~svg,
ion-icon .icon-inner+.icon-inner,
ion-icon svg+svg {
  display: none !important;
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 56px);
}

/* ── SKIP NAVIGATION LINK (ACCESSIBILITY) ── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
  outline: 2px solid #fff;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ── SKELETON & DIV LOADER SYSTEM (ZERO-CLS) ── */
#site-header-container {
  min-height: 110px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10000;
}

#site-footer-container {
  min-height: 380px;
  position: relative;
}

.skeleton-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: inherit;
  background: var(--color-background-soft);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.skeleton-header {
  height: 110px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.skeleton-footer {
  height: 380px;
  background: var(--color-background-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.skeleton-shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242, 248, 251, 0) 0%, rgba(217, 231, 237, 0.45) 50%, rgba(242, 248, 251, 0) 100%);
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.5s infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes skeletonShimmer {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }
}

.component-fade-in {
  animation: componentFadeIn 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes componentFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ── TESTIMONIAL & CLIENT LOGO AVATAR STANDARD (RULE[testi-glass-avatar.md]) ── */
.testi-glass-avatar,
.testi-modal-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  min-width: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-text));
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.3);
  padding: 6px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testi-glass-avatar:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.4);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.testi-glass-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border: none;
}

/* ── PREMIUM FULL-SCREEN PAGE TRANSITION LOADER ── */
#pageLoaderOverlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999999;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.08) 0%, rgba(242, 248, 251, 0.98) 70%, var(--color-background) 100%);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#pageLoaderOverlay.is-active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: all;
}

#pageLoaderOverlay.is-hiding {
  display: flex !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.page-loader-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  user-select: none;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: transform 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#pageLoaderOverlay.is-hiding .page-loader-inner,
#pageLoaderOverlay:not(.is-active) .page-loader-inner {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(0.95);
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(2px);
}

.loader-brand-badge {
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  min-width: 86px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-text));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.30), 0 0 28px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.26);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

#pageLoaderOverlay.is-active .loader-brand-badge {
  animation: loaderBreathing 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.loader-brand-badge img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.loader-brand-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
}

.loader-progress-track {
  width: 168px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(217, 231, 237, 0.7);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(18, 48, 74, 0.05);
}

.loader-progress-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 55%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.3) 20%, var(--color-primary) 45%, var(--color-accent) 75%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 99px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.75);
  will-change: transform;
}

#pageLoaderOverlay.is-active .loader-progress-bar {
  animation: loaderFluidGlide 1.75s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite;
}

@keyframes loaderBreathing {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.30), 0 0 28px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.26);
  }

  45% {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.045);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.40), 0 0 38px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.44);
  }
}

@keyframes loaderFluidGlide {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-115%) scaleX(0.75);
  }

  48% {
    transform: translateX(105%) scaleX(1.18);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(315%) scaleX(0.75);
  }
}

/* Silky smooth UX page reveal */
.page-loaded #main-content,
.page-loaded .hero {
  animation: smoothPageEntrance 0.62s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes smoothPageEntrance {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.92;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ACCESSIBILITY FOCUS & REDUCED MOTION */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

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

/* ── 3. TYPOGRAPHY & BADGES ── */
h1,
h2,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h3 {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-body-text);
}

.text-accent,
.accent {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  display: inline;
}

.text-primary {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.section-tag,
.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.20);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  position: relative;
}

.section-tag::before,
.section-badge::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.section-tag i,
.section-tag ion-icon,
.section-badge i,
.section-badge ion-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  filter: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    filter 0.25s ease,
    color 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-tag:hover i,
.section-tag:hover ion-icon,
.section-badge:hover i,
.section-badge:hover ion-icon {
  transform: scale(1.18);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.85));
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Contextual Icon Color Utility Classes (RULE[icon-color-variety.md]) */
.icon-color-success {
  color: var(--color-success) !important;
}

.icon-color-secondary {
  color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
}

.icon-color-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

.icon-color-primary {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

.icon-color-coral {
  color: #E06D53 !important;
}

.icon-color-indigo {
  color: #6366F1 !important;
}

.icon-color-yellow {
  color: #FBBF24 !important;
}

.icon-color-white {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Ensure hover state on FAB buttons overrides utility icon colors */
.ai-fab-item:hover ion-icon,
.ai-fab-item:hover [class*="icon-color-"],
.ai-fab-item:focus ion-icon,
.ai-fab-item:focus [class*="icon-color-"] {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75));
}

.sec-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.sec-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sec-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-body-text);
}

.divider-line {
  width: 50px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 14px auto 0;
}

/* ── 4. BUTTONS ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* ── PREMIUM CTA ACTION BUTTONS (MATCHING INDEX.HTML) ── */
.btn-primary,
.btn-hero-primary,
.btn-ar-primary,
.btn-cc-primary,
.btn-ce-primary,
.btn-dm-primary,
.btn-error-primary,
.btn-med-primary,
.btn-pa-primary,
.btn-physician-primary,
.btn-pp-primary,
.btn-ps-primary,
.btn-rcm-primary,
.btn-software-primary,
.btn-us-primary,
.va-btn-primary,
.btn-audit-cta,
.btn-audit-trigger,
.btn-open-audit-modal,
.btn-compliance-submit,
.btn-sidebar-submit,
.btn-sticky-submit,
.btn-form-submit,
.btn-glossy-submit,
.btn-modal-submit,
.blog3-modal-submit-btn,
.submit-app-btn,
.apply-role-btn,
.form-submit,
.modal-submit,
.modal-submit-btn,
.nav-cta a,
.btn-fw,
.btn-cta-action,
.footer-cta-btn,
.state-calc-btn,
.btn-cc-cta,
.btn-ce-cta,
.btn-dm-cta,
.btn-pa-cta,
.btn-pp-cta,
.career-btn-glow,
.consultation-cta-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155799 0%, #158f60 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.28), 0 1px 3px rgba(18, 48, 74, 0.12) !important;
  transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Shimmer / Shine Micro-Interaction Sweep (matching index.html) */
.btn-primary::after,
.btn-hero-primary::after,
.btn-ar-primary::after,
.btn-cc-primary::after,
.btn-ce-primary::after,
.btn-dm-primary::after,
.btn-error-primary::after,
.btn-med-primary::after,
.btn-pa-primary::after,
.btn-physician-primary::after,
.btn-pp-primary::after,
.btn-ps-primary::after,
.btn-rcm-primary::after,
.btn-software-primary::after,
.btn-us-primary::after,
.va-btn-primary::after,
.btn-audit-cta::after,
.btn-audit-trigger::after,
.btn-open-audit-modal::after,
.btn-compliance-submit::after,
.btn-sidebar-submit::after,
.btn-sticky-submit::after,
.btn-form-submit::after,
.btn-glossy-submit::after,
.btn-modal-submit::after,
.blog3-modal-submit-btn::after,
.submit-app-btn::after,
.apply-role-btn::after,
.form-submit::after,
.modal-submit::after,
.modal-submit-btn::after,
.nav-cta a::after,
.btn-fw::after,
.btn-cta-action::after,
.footer-cta-btn::after,
.state-calc-btn::after,
.btn-cc-cta::after,
.btn-ce-cta::after,
.btn-dm-cta::after,
.btn-pa-cta::after,
.btn-pp-cta::after,
.career-btn-glow::after,
.consultation-cta-btn::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: -120% !important;
  width: 50% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent) !important;
  transform: skewX(-22deg) !important;
  transition: left 0.75s ease !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover::after,
.btn-hero-primary:hover::after,
.btn-ar-primary:hover::after,
.btn-cc-primary:hover::after,
.btn-ce-primary:hover::after,
.btn-dm-primary:hover::after,
.btn-error-primary:hover::after,
.btn-med-primary:hover::after,
.btn-pa-primary:hover::after,
.btn-physician-primary:hover::after,
.btn-pp-primary:hover::after,
.btn-ps-primary:hover::after,
.btn-rcm-primary:hover::after,
.btn-software-primary:hover::after,
.btn-us-primary:hover::after,
.va-btn-primary:hover::after,
.btn-audit-cta:hover::after,
.btn-audit-trigger:hover::after,
.btn-open-audit-modal:hover::after,
.btn-compliance-submit:hover::after,
.btn-sidebar-submit:hover::after,
.btn-sticky-submit:hover::after,
.btn-form-submit:hover::after,
.btn-glossy-submit:hover::after,
.btn-modal-submit:hover::after,
.blog3-modal-submit-btn:hover::after,
.submit-app-btn:hover::after,
.apply-role-btn:hover::after,
.form-submit:hover::after,
.modal-submit:hover::after,
.modal-submit-btn:hover::after,
.nav-cta a:hover::after,
.btn-fw:hover::after,
.btn-cta-action:hover::after,
.footer-cta-btn:hover::after,
.state-calc-btn:hover::after,
.btn-cc-cta:hover::after,
.btn-ce-cta:hover::after,
.btn-dm-cta:hover::after,
.btn-pa-cta:hover::after,
.btn-pp-cta:hover::after,
.career-btn-glow:hover::after,
.consultation-cta-btn:hover::after {
  left: 150% !important;
}

/* Hover Interaction: Smooth lift, expanded glow, brightness increase */
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-hero-primary:hover,
.btn-ar-primary:hover,
.btn-cc-primary:hover,
.btn-ce-primary:hover,
.btn-dm-primary:hover,
.btn-error-primary:hover,
.btn-med-primary:hover,
.btn-pa-primary:hover,
.btn-physician-primary:hover,
.btn-pp-primary:hover,
.btn-ps-primary:hover,
.btn-rcm-primary:hover,
.btn-software-primary:hover,
.btn-us-primary:hover,
.va-btn-primary:hover,
.btn-audit-cta:hover,
.btn-audit-trigger:hover,
.btn-open-audit-modal:hover,
.btn-compliance-submit:hover,
.btn-sidebar-submit:hover,
.btn-sticky-submit:hover,
.btn-form-submit:hover,
.btn-glossy-submit:hover,
.btn-modal-submit:hover,
.blog3-modal-submit-btn:hover,
.submit-app-btn:hover,
.apply-role-btn:hover,
.form-submit:hover,
.modal-submit:hover,
.modal-submit-btn:hover,
.nav-cta a:hover,
.btn-fw:hover,
.btn-cta-action:hover,
.footer-cta-btn:hover,
.state-calc-btn:hover,
.btn-cc-cta:hover,
.btn-ce-cta:hover,
.btn-dm-cta:hover,
.btn-pa-cta:hover,
.btn-pp-cta:hover,
.career-btn-glow:hover,
.consultation-cta-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d3b6b 0%, #106e49 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2.5px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.38), 0 0 16px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Button Text Spans */
.btn-primary span,
.btn-hero-primary span,
.btn-ar-primary span,
.btn-cc-primary span,
.btn-ce-primary span,
.btn-dm-primary span,
.btn-error-primary span,
.btn-med-primary span,
.btn-pa-primary span,
.btn-physician-primary span,
.btn-pp-primary span,
.btn-ps-primary span,
.btn-rcm-primary span,
.btn-software-primary span,
.btn-us-primary span,
.va-btn-primary span,
.btn-audit-cta span,
.btn-audit-trigger span,
.btn-open-audit-modal span,
.form-submit span,
.modal-submit span,
.btn-cta-action span,
.consultation-cta-btn span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Independent Icon Motion */
.btn-primary ion-icon,
.btn-primary i,
.btn-hero-primary ion-icon,
.btn-ar-primary ion-icon,
.btn-cc-primary ion-icon,
.btn-ce-primary ion-icon,
.btn-dm-primary ion-icon,
.btn-error-primary ion-icon,
.btn-med-primary ion-icon,
.btn-pa-primary ion-icon,
.btn-physician-primary ion-icon,
.btn-pp-primary ion-icon,
.btn-ps-primary ion-icon,
.btn-rcm-primary ion-icon,
.btn-software-primary ion-icon,
.btn-us-primary ion-icon,
.va-btn-primary ion-icon,
.btn-audit-cta ion-icon,
.btn-audit-trigger ion-icon,
.btn-open-audit-modal ion-icon,
.btn-compliance-submit ion-icon,
.btn-sidebar-submit ion-icon,
.btn-sticky-submit ion-icon,
.btn-form-submit ion-icon,
.btn-glossy-submit ion-icon,
.btn-modal-submit ion-icon,
.blog3-modal-submit-btn ion-icon,
.submit-app-btn ion-icon,
.apply-role-btn ion-icon,
.form-submit ion-icon,
.modal-submit ion-icon,
.modal-submit-btn ion-icon,
.nav-cta a ion-icon,
.btn-fw ion-icon,
.btn-cta-action ion-icon,
.footer-cta-btn ion-icon,
.state-calc-btn ion-icon,
.consultation-cta-btn ion-icon {
  font-size: 1.15em;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  filter: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  vertical-align: middle;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-primary:hover i,
.btn-hero-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-ar-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-cc-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-ce-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-dm-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-error-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-med-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-pa-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-physician-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-pp-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-ps-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-rcm-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-software-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-us-primary:hover ion-icon,
.va-btn-primary:hover ion-icon,
.btn-audit-cta:hover ion-icon,
.btn-audit-trigger:hover ion-icon,
.btn-open-audit-modal:hover ion-icon,
.btn-compliance-submit:hover ion-icon,
.btn-sidebar-submit:hover ion-icon,
.btn-sticky-submit:hover ion-icon,
.btn-form-submit:hover ion-icon,
.btn-glossy-submit:hover ion-icon,
.btn-modal-submit:hover ion-icon,
.blog3-modal-submit-btn:hover ion-icon,
.submit-app-btn:hover ion-icon,
.apply-role-btn:hover ion-icon,
.form-submit:hover ion-icon,
.modal-submit:hover ion-icon,
.modal-submit-btn:hover ion-icon,
.nav-cta a:hover ion-icon,
.btn-fw:hover ion-icon,
.btn-cta-action:hover ion-icon,
.footer-cta-btn:hover ion-icon,
.state-calc-btn:hover ion-icon,
.consultation-cta-btn:hover ion-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.08);
}

/* Click / Press Micro-Interaction (Tactile Feedback) */
.btn-primary:active,
.btn-hero-primary:active,
.btn-ar-primary:active,
.btn-cc-primary:active,
.btn-ce-primary:active,
.btn-dm-primary:active,
.btn-error-primary:active,
.btn-med-primary:active,
.btn-pa-primary:active,
.btn-physician-primary:active,
.btn-pp-primary:active,
.btn-ps-primary:active,
.btn-rcm-primary:active,
.btn-software-primary:active,
.btn-us-primary:active,
.va-btn-primary:active,
.btn-audit-cta:active,
.btn-audit-trigger:active,
.btn-open-audit-modal:active,
.form-submit:active,
.modal-submit:active,
.modal-submit-btn:active,
.nav-cta a:active,
.btn-fw:active,
.btn-cta-action:active,
.footer-cta-btn:active,
.state-calc-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.96) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.25) !important;
  transition: transform 0.1s ease, box-shadow 0.1s ease;
}

/* Accessibility Focus Ring */
.btn-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-hero-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-ar-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-cc-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-ce-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-dm-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-error-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-med-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-pa-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-physician-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-pp-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-ps-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-rcm-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-software-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-us-primary:focus-visible,
.va-btn-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-audit-cta:focus-visible,
.btn-audit-trigger:focus-visible,
.btn-open-audit-modal:focus-visible,
.btn-compliance-submit:focus-visible,
.btn-sidebar-submit:focus-visible,
.btn-sticky-submit:focus-visible,
.btn-form-submit:focus-visible,
.btn-glossy-submit:focus-visible,
.btn-modal-submit:focus-visible,
.form-submit:focus-visible,
.modal-submit:focus-visible,
.nav-cta a:focus-visible,
.btn-cta-action:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.5), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.btn-outline ion-icon,
.btn-outline i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.15em;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2.5px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.22);
}

.btn-outline:hover ion-icon,
.btn-outline:hover i {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) scale(1.08);
}

.btn-outline:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.96);
}

.btn-white {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.30);
}

.btn-white:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.96);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ── 17. SCROLL REVEAL ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADER CENTERING STYLES
   ============================================ */
.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.section-head p {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: var(--color-background-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title .accent,
.accent {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-body-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS & SCROLL REVEALS
   ============================================ */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

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

.fade-up {
  animation: fadeUp .8s ease forwards;
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all .8s ease;
}

.reveal.visible,
.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================
   GLOBAL RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================ */

/* Tablets & Mobile Navigation Trigger */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .topbar-inner {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .topbar-info {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .topbar-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

/* Mobile Screens (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAB CONTACT MODAL
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.fab-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 48, 74, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 0 28px 90px 28px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease, visibility 0.28s;
}

.fab-modal-overlay.is-visible,
.fab-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: all;
}

body.calc-modal-open .ai-fab-container,
body.calc-modal-open #back-to-top,
body.modal-open .ai-fab-container,
body.modal-open #back-to-top,
.fab-modal-overlay.is-visible ~ .ai-fab-container,
.fab-modal-overlay.active ~ .ai-fab-container {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.fab-modal-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.20);
  border-top: 4px solid rgb(0, 102, 179);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.28s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fab-modal-overlay.is-visible .fab-modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.fab-modal-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 20px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(217, 231, 237);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(240, 248, 255) 0%, rgb(235, 250, 252) 100%);
}

.fab-modal-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgb(0, 102, 179);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.fab-modal-title h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgb(18, 48, 74);
  margin: 0;
}

.fab-modal-close {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgb(217, 231, 237);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: rgb(82, 101, 117);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.fab-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgb(0, 102, 179);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgb(0, 102, 179);
}

.fab-modal-body {
  padding: 20px;
}

.fab-form-field {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.fab-form-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgb(18, 48, 74);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.fab-form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgb(217, 231, 237);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgb(18, 48, 74);
  background: rgb(242, 248, 251);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.fab-form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgb(0, 102, 179);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.12);
}

.fab-form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgb(164, 183, 196);
}

textarea.fab-form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 90px;
}

.fab-form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(0, 102, 179) 0%, rgb(0, 143, 163) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.fab-form-submit:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ai-fab-container {
    bottom: 62px;
    right: 12px;
  }

  #back-to-top {
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 14px;
  }

  .fab-modal-overlay {
    padding: 0 12px 90px 12px;
  }

  .fab-modal-box {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ── FOOTER SOCIAL ICONS ── */
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.footer-social a ion-icon,
.footer-social a i {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover States: Signature Cyan Background with Deep Navy Icon */
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.45) !important;
}

.footer-social a:hover ion-icon,
.footer-social a:hover i,
.footer-social a[aria-label="Facebook"]:hover ion-icon,
.footer-social a[aria-label="Facebook"]:hover i,
.footer-social a[aria-label="LinkedIn"]:hover ion-icon,
.footer-social a[aria-label="LinkedIn"]:hover i,
.footer-social a[aria-label="Instagram"]:hover ion-icon,
.footer-social a[aria-label="Instagram"]:hover i {
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* ── 15. STANDARD TEMPLATE & GENERIC PAGE STYLES ── */
.page-header {
  background: var(--color-background-soft);
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.page-header h1 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.page-header p {
  color: var(--color-body-text);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.content-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--color-background);
}

.content-section p {
  color: var(--color-body-text);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .page-header {
    padding: 44px 0 32px;
  }

  .content-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   16. REUSABLE 3D POLAROID FLIP CARD COMPONENT
   Physics-based 3D tilt, spring flip, and handwritten note
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.polaroid-tilt-wrapper {
  perspective: 1200px;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* ── RENDERING PERFORMANCE & OFF-SCREEN CONTAINMENT ── */
.spec-section,
.four-step-process,
.roi-section,
.testimonials,
.faq-accordion-section,
.choose-section,
.lead-team-grid,
.cs-grid,
.contact-hub-grid,
.why-features-grid,
.blog-grid,
.state-coverage-section {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 800px;
}

/* Card layout containment for ultra-fast paint cycles */
.service-card,
.benefit-card,
.stat-card,
.testimonial-card,
.lead-card,
.cs-card,
.blog-card {
  contain: layout style;
}

/* ==========================================================================
/* WHITE TEXT EXCEPTIONS FOR BUTTONS, TOPBAR, AND DARK MODALS */
.btn-primary *,
.btn-cta-action *,
.btn-sticky-submit *,
.btn-fw *,
.btn-us-primary *,
.top-bar *,
.formula-display-card *,
.modal-header h1,
.modal-header h2,
.modal-header h3,
.bot-header h1,
.bot-header h2,
.bot-header h3,
.bot-header-meta h2,
.bot-header-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* OUTLINE & WHITE BUTTON TEXT OVERRIDES (PREVENT WHITE-ON-WHITE) */
.btn-outline *,
.btn-outline span,
.btn-secondary *,
.btn-secondary span,
.btn-white *,
.btn-white span {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

.btn-outline ion-icon,
.btn-outline i,
.btn-secondary ion-icon,
.btn-secondary i {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

.btn-outline:hover *,
.btn-outline:hover span,
.btn-outline:hover ion-icon,
.btn-outline:hover i {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL MANDATORY STYLING: ULTRA-GLOSSY SPAN & BADGE SYSTEM (BLOG-POST STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.glossy-span,
.section-tag,
.hero-badge,
.lead-hero-badge,
.cs-hero-badge,
.va-hero-badge,
.va-savings-badge,
.badge-glossy,
.tag-glossy,
.pill-glossy,
.badge-pill,
.chip-glossy,
.blog-hero-badge,
.category-badge,
.status-badge,
.state-badge,
.card-badge,
.sec-badge,
.pill-badge,
span.badge,
span.highlight-badge,
span.glossy-badge,
span.pill-tag,
span.chip-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.20) !important;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1.5px 1px #FFFFFF,
    inset 0 -1.5px 3px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.15),
    0 4px 14px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.12),
    0 1px 3px rgba(18, 48, 74, 0.08) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.glossy-span::before,
.section-tag::before,
.hero-badge::before,
.va-hero-badge::before,
.va-savings-badge::before,
.badge-glossy::before,
.tag-glossy::before,
.pill-glossy::before,
.badge-pill::before,
.chip-glossy::before,
.blog-hero-badge::before,
.category-badge::before,
.status-badge::before,
.state-badge::before,
.card-badge::before,
.sec-badge::before,
.pill-badge::before,
span.badge::before,
span.highlight-badge::before,
span.glossy-badge::before,
span.pill-tag::before,
span.chip-tag::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 48%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-top-left-radius: inherit;
  border-top-right-radius: inherit;
}

.glossy-span ion-icon,
.glossy-span i,
.section-tag ion-icon,
.section-tag i,
.hero-badge ion-icon,
.hero-badge i,
.va-hero-badge ion-icon,
.va-hero-badge i,
.va-savings-badge ion-icon,
.va-savings-badge i,
.badge-glossy ion-icon,
.badge-glossy i,
.tag-glossy ion-icon,
.tag-glossy i,
.pill-glossy ion-icon,
.pill-glossy i,
.badge-pill ion-icon,
.badge-pill i,
.chip-glossy ion-icon,
.chip-glossy i,
.blog-hero-badge ion-icon,
.blog-hero-badge i,
.category-badge ion-icon,
.category-badge i,
.status-badge ion-icon,
.status-badge i,
.state-badge ion-icon,
.state-badge i,
.card-badge ion-icon,
.card-badge i,
.sec-badge ion-icon,
.sec-badge i,
.pill-badge ion-icon,
.pill-badge i,
span.badge ion-icon,
span.badge i,
span.highlight-badge ion-icon,
span.highlight-badge i,
span.glossy-badge ion-icon,
span.glossy-badge i,
span.pill-tag ion-icon,
span.pill-tag i,
span.chip-tag ion-icon,
span.chip-tag i {
  color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LUMINOUS GLOWING ICON STANDARD (RULE[text-relevant-icons.md])
   ========================================================================== */
.section-badge i,
.section-badge ion-icon,
.section-tag i,
.section-tag ion-icon,
.blog-hero-badge i,
.blog-hero-badge ion-icon,
.category-badge i,
.category-badge ion-icon,
.sec-badge i,
.sec-badge ion-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
  filter: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    filter 0.25s ease,
    color 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-badge:hover i,
.section-badge:hover ion-icon,
.section-tag:hover i,
.section-tag:hover ion-icon,
.blog-hero-badge:hover i,
.blog-hero-badge:hover ion-icon,
.category-badge:hover i,
.category-badge:hover ion-icon,
.sec-badge:hover i,
.sec-badge:hover ion-icon {
  transform: scale(1.18);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.85));
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL PRACTICE / CLIENT LOGO AVATAR STANDARD (.testi-glass-avatar)
   Used across all pages for logo4-new.avif and client testimonials
   ========================================================================== */
.testi-glass-avatar,
.testi-modal-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  min-width: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-text));
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.3);
  padding: 6px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testi-glass-avatar:hover,
.testi-modal-avatar:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.4);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.testi-glass-avatar img,
.testi-modal-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL FORM ACCESSIBILITY & TOAST NOTIFICATION STANDARDS
   Compliant with RULE[westyle.md] (9 Approved Colors, Strict Light UI)
   ========================================================================== */


/* Honeypot anti-spam trap (invisible to real users and screen readers) */
.sr-honeypot,
input[name="website_hp"] {
  display: none !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  top: -9999px !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}

/* Interactive button loading spinner */
.btn-spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-top-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: shorelineBtnSpin 0.7s linear infinite;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

@keyframes shorelineBtnSpin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* In-form accessible status banners */
.form-status-alert {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: none;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-status-alert.is-error {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.08);
  color: #C62828;
  border: 1px solid rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.28);
}

.form-status-alert.is-success {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(39, 166, 111, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-success);
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 166, 111, 0.3);
}

/* Global Shoreline Toast Notifications */
.shoreline-toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 100000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 420px;
  width: calc(100% - 48px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.shoreline-toast {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--color-background);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.16);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.shoreline-toast.is-visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.shoreline-toast.is-success {
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-success);
}

.shoreline-toast.is-error {
  border-left: 5px solid #D32F2F;
}

.shoreline-toast-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.shoreline-toast.is-success .shoreline-toast-icon {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.shoreline-toast.is-error .shoreline-toast-icon {
  color: #D32F2F;
}

.shoreline-toast-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.shoreline-toast-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
}

.shoreline-toast-msg {
  color: var(--color-body-text);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.shoreline-toast-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-body-text);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  margin-left: 8px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.shoreline-toast-close:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CANONICAL NEUMORPHIC FAQ ACCORDION (RULE[faq-standard.md])
   Universal reusable component for all pages (index, contact, service, state)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 54px) 0;
  background: var(--color-background-soft);
}

.faq-section-badge,
.state-section-badge,
.contact-section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.06);
}

.faq-section-badge ion-icon,
.state-section-badge ion-icon,
.contact-section-badge ion-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.faq-list,
.contact-faq-list,
.faq-accordion-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Neumorphic FAQ Item Card — 24px Radius with Soft Dual Shadows */
.faq-item,
.contact-faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 8px 12px 28px rgba(166, 185, 206, 0.28), -8px -8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Guaranteed Vertical Gap Fallback */
.faq-item + .faq-item,
.contact-faq-item + .contact-faq-item {
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 10px 14px 32px rgba(166, 185, 206, 0.36), -10px -10px 28px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Open/Active Neumorphic State */
.faq-item:has(.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"]),
.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.30);
  box-shadow: 10px 16px 36px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.10), -10px -10px 28px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(24, 183, 201, 0.15);
}

/* Question button — Closed/Open Padding */
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 24px 24px 24px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: padding 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question:focus,
.faq-question:focus-visible,
.contact-faq-question:focus,
.contact-faq-question:focus-visible {
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.faq-item:focus-within,
.contact-faq-item:focus-within {
  box-shadow: 10px 16px 36px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.15), -10px -10px 28px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent) !important;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] {
  padding: 24px 24px 16px 28px;
}

/* Question Typography */
.faq-qtext {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.45;
  flex: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover .faq-qtext,
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-qtext {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Neumorphic 42px Circular Icon Capsule */
.faq-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #F8FBFE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 9px rgba(166, 185, 206, 0.35), -3px -3px 9px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-icon-wrap * {
  pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #6B8296;
  width: 1.35rem;
  height: 1.35rem;
  min-width: 1.35rem;
  min-height: 1.35rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 38px;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}


/* When expanded, the plus rotates 45 degrees into a clean close indicator */
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.15);
  box-shadow: inset 2px 2px 6px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.12), inset -2px -2px 6px #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Answer panel */
.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 28px 24px 28px;
  display: block;
}

.faq-answer[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

/* Quiet Elegance Inset Answer Container */
.faq-answer-inner {
  background: rgba(242, 248, 251, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 231, 237, 0.65);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-secondary);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: inset 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.03), inset -1px -1px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.faq-answer-inner p {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-body-text);
  line-height: 1.74;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-answer-inner p+p {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.faq-answer-inner ul,
.faq-answer-inner ol {
  margin: 10px 0;
  padding-left: 20px;
  color: var(--color-body-text);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
}

.faq-answer-inner li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faq-answer-inner strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-question {
    padding: 20px 18px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] {
    padding: 20px 18px 14px 18px;
  }

  .faq-qtext {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .faq-icon-wrap {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 18px 20px 18px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTENT PROTECTION & ANTI-SCRAPING SECURITY SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Universal Text Selection & Drag Shield */
body {
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  -moz-user-select: none;
  -ms-user-select: none;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  user-drag: none;
}

/* Drag Shield for all Images, SVGs, and Links */
img, svg, a, video, canvas {
  -webkit-user-drag: none !important;
  user-drag: none !important;
}

/* Form Input Whitelist: Allow typing, selecting, and editing in all form controls */
input, textarea, select, [contenteditable="true"], .contact-form-input {
  -webkit-user-select: text !important;
  -moz-user-select: text !important;
  -ms-user-select: text !important;
  user-select: text !important;
}

/* Print Protection Watermark */
@media print {
  body::before {
    content: "CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY — © SHORELINE MEDICAL BILLING — ALL RIGHTS RESERVED";
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-35deg);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    color: rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.12);
    z-index: 999999;
    pointer-events: none;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100vw;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEVERBOUNCE EMAIL DELIVERABILITY VALIDATION STYLES
   Strict compliance with RULE[westyle.md] & design tokens
   ========================================================================== */

.input-valid,
input.input-valid,
textarea.input-valid {
  border-color: var(--color-success) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(39, 166, 111, 0.14) !important;
}

.input-invalid,
input.input-invalid,
textarea.input-invalid {
  border-color: #D9383A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 56, 58, 0.14) !important;
  animation: nb-shake 0.35s ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes nb-shake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  25% { transform: translateX(-4px); }
  75% { transform: translateX(4px); }
}

.email-feedback-container {
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.email-feedback-msg {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.email-feedback-msg.is-error {
  color: #D9383A;
}

.email-feedback-msg.is-success {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.email-feedback-msg.is-checking {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.email-verify-spinner {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: nb-spin 0.65s linear infinite;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

@keyframes nb-spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.email-suggestion-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--color-background-soft);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.email-suggestion-chip strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.email-suggestion-chip:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.15);
}

.email-suggestion-chip:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SHORELINE MEDICAL BILLING — CONTENT & IMAGE PROTECTION SHIELD
   RULE[westyle.md] & RULE[code-quality.md] Compliant
   ========================================================================== */

/* Prevent dragging of images across all browser engines */
img {
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  -khtml-user-drag: none;
  -moz-user-drag: none;
  -o-user-drag: none;
  user-drag: none;
}

/* Guard against casual bulk scraping of article bodies */
.blog-content-body,
.article-rich-text,
.legal-content-body {
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  -moz-user-select: none;
  -ms-user-select: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Hard whitelist for form controls and interactive elements to guarantee unbroken UX */
input,
textarea,
select,
[contenteditable="true"],
.allow-select {
  -webkit-user-select: text !important;
  -moz-user-select: text !important;
  -ms-user-select: text !important;
  user-select: text !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WCAG 2.1 AA ACCESSIBILITY & MOTION SIMPLIFICATION (PHASE 5 AUDIT COMPLIANCE)
   • Criteria 2.4.7: Focus Visible keyboard navigation indicators
   • Criteria 2.3.3: Animation from Interactions / Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. KEYBOARD FOCUS VISIBILITY */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
[tabindex]:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 102, 179, 0.2);
}

:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
  outline: none;
}

/* 2. UNIVERSAL MOTION SIMPLIFICATION */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  /* Specific continuous or infinite movement suppression */
  .marquee-track,
  .marquee-content,
  .hero-glow-blob,
  .shimmer-effect,
  .infinite-pulse,
  .floating-badge,
  .ai-pet-container,
  .reveal {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================