/**
 * WEBO — Independent Freelancer / Consultant Template Design System
 * Category: Freelancer / Consultant
 * Theme: Editorial Consulting (Midnight Navy Hero + Crisp White Content + Indigo Accents)
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   01. DESIGN TOKENS & RESET
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --indep-bg-dark: #0B1120;
  --indep-bg-dark-elevated: #111A2E;
  --indep-bg-dark-card: #152238;
  --indep-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --indep-bg-subtle: #F8FAFC;
  --indep-bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --indep-border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --indep-border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --indep-border-focus: #6366F1;

  --indep-text-hero-primary: #F8FAFC;
  --indep-text-hero-secondary: #94A3B8;
  --indep-text-hero-muted: #64748B;
  --indep-text-primary: #0F172A;
  --indep-text-secondary: #334155;
  --indep-text-muted: #64748B;

  --indep-primary: #4F46E5;
  --indep-primary-hover: #4338CA;
  --indep-primary-light: #EEF2FF;
  --indep-accent: #6366F1;
  --indep-accent-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);

  --indep-radius-sm: 6px;
  --indep-radius-md: 10px;
  --indep-radius-lg: 16px;
  --indep-radius-xl: 24px;
  --indep-radius-full: 9999px;

  --indep-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --indep-shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --indep-shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);

  --indep-font: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --indep-container-max: 1160px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   02. CONTAINER & LAYOUT CANVAS
   ========================================================================== */
.independent-page-flow {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--indep-font);
  background: var(--indep-bg-light);
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

.indep-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--indep-container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   03. STICKY HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--indep-border-dark);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.indep-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

.indep-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.indep-brand-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indep-primary) 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.indep-nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.indep-nav-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-secondary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.indep-nav-link:hover,
.indep-nav-link:focus-visible {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.indep-header-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.125rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--indep-bg-dark);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.indep-header-cta:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.indep-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--indep-border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-sm);
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.indep-mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  background: var(--indep-bg-dark-elevated);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--indep-border-dark);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.indep-mobile-menu.is-active {
  display: block;
}

.indep-mobile-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.indep-mobile-link {
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   04. SECTION 01: HERO / VALUE PROPOSITION (Dark Midnight Navy)
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--indep-bg-dark);
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-primary);
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.indep-hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1000px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, var(--indep-accent-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.indep-hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.indep-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.indep-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.875rem;
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-full);
  color: #C7D2FE;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.indep-pill-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #818CF8;
}

.indep-hero-headline {
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-headline-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #818CF8 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.indep-hero-description {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-secondary);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.indep-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--indep-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35);
}

.indep-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--indep-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.45);
}

.indep-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.indep-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.indep-expertise-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.indep-expertise-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.indep-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.indep-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: var(--indep-bg-dark-card);
}

.indep-portrait-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.indep-strategic-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-md);
  padding: 0.625rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  box-shadow: var(--indep-shadow-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   05. SHARED SECTION STYLES (Light Content Canvas)
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-section {
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.indep-section-subtle {
  background: var(--indep-bg-subtle);
}

.indep-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.indep-section-header.is-split {
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.indep-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--indep-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.indep-section-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-view-all-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indep-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.indep-view-all-link:hover {
  color: var(--indep-primary-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   06. SECTION 02: ABOUT / MY STORY
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.indep-about-body {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.indep-about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
}

.indep-stat-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.indep-stat-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.indep-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.indep-about-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--indep-shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
}

.indep-about-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   07. SECTION 03: SERVICES / OFFERINGS
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.indep-service-card {
  background: var(--indep-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--indep-shadow-sm);
}

.indep-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--indep-shadow-md);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.indep-service-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.indep-service-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--indep-primary-light);
  color: var(--indep-primary);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-md);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.indep-service-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indep-primary);
  background: var(--indep-primary-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-full);
}

.indep-service-title {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.indep-service-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-service-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.indep-deliverables {
  color: var(--indep-text-muted);
}

.indep-deliverables strong {
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
}

.indep-ideal-for {
  color: var(--indep-text-muted);
}

.indep-ideal-for strong {
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   08. SECTION 04: PROCESS / HOW IT WORKS
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.indep-process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 36px;
  right: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.indep-step-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.indep-step-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--indep-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #FFFFFF;
}

.indep-step-title {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-step-outcome {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-muted);
  background: var(--indep-bg-subtle);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--indep-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   09. SECTION 05: CASE STUDIES / RESULTS
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-cases-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.indep-case-card {
  background: var(--indep-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--indep-shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.indep-case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--indep-shadow-md);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.indep-case-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.indep-case-logo {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--indep-bg-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.indep-case-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.indep-case-identity {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.indep-case-client {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-case-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indep-primary);
}

.indep-case-metric-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.indep-case-metric-value {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--indep-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.indep-case-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.indep-case-body {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.indep-case-narrative strong {
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. SECTION 06: TESTIMONIALS / SOCIAL PROOF
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.indep-testimonial-card {
  background: var(--indep-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--indep-shadow-sm);
}

.indep-testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.indep-author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}

.indep-author-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.indep-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.indep-author-name {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-author-role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. SECTION 07: PRICING / ENGAGEMENT MODELS
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.indep-pricing-card {
  background: var(--indep-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--indep-shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.indep-pricing-card.is-popular {
  border-color: var(--indep-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.indep-popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--indep-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.indep-pricing-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.indep-plan-name {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-plan-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-muted);
}

.indep-plan-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.indep-plan-price {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.indep-plan-interval {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-muted);
}

.indep-plan-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-plan-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.indep-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
}

.indep-feature-check {
  color: var(--indep-primary);
  font-weight: bold;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.indep-plan-cta {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  background: var(--indep-bg-subtle);
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
}

.indep-plan-cta:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
}

.indep-pricing-card.is-popular .indep-plan-cta {
  background: var(--indep-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--indep-primary);
}

.indep-pricing-card.is-popular .indep-plan-cta:hover {
  background: var(--indep-primary-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. SECTION 08: BEYOND WORK / PERSONAL TOUCH
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-personal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.indep-interests-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.indep-interest-card {
  background: var(--indep-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.indep-interest-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.indep-interest-title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-interest-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.indep-personal-photos {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.indep-photo-card {
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--indep-shadow-md);
}

.indep-photo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. SECTION 09: FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-faq-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.indep-faq-item {
  background: var(--indep-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--indep-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.indep-faq-item:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--indep-border-focus);
}

.indep-faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indep-text-primary);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.indep-faq-trigger:hover {
  color: var(--indep-primary);
}

.indep-faq-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  color: var(--indep-text-muted);
}

.indep-faq-item.is-open .indep-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--indep-primary);
}

.indep-faq-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--indep-text-secondary);
}

.indep-faq-item.is-open .indep-faq-content {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. SECTION 10: FINAL CTA / CONTACT & FOOTER (Dark Midnight Navy)
   ========================================================================== */
.indep-final-cta-section {
  background: var(--indep-bg-dark);
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-primary);
  padding-top: 6rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.indep-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #111A2E 0%, #152238 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--indep-radius-xl);
  padding: 4rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.indep-cta-headline {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.indep-cta-subhead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-secondary);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.indep-cta-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.indep-contact-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.indep-contact-item:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Site Footer Colophon */
.indep-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-muted);
}

.indep-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.indep-footer-link {
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.indep-footer-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.indep-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.indep-social-icon {
  color: var(--indep-text-hero-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.indep-social-icon:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .indep-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .indep-hero-visual {
    order: -1;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .indep-about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .indep-about-visual {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .indep-process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .indep-process-timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .indep-cases-grid,
  .indep-testimonials-grid,
  .indep-pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .indep-personal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .indep-nav-menu,
  .indep-header-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .indep-menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .indep-hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .indep-section {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .indep-section-title {
    font-size: 1.875rem;
  }
  .indep-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .indep-interests-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .indep-process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .indep-about-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .indep-cta-box {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .indep-cta-headline {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .indep-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .indep-hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.125rem;
  }
  .indep-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .indep-btn-primary,
  .indep-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Accessibility & Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, ::before, ::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}