/* ==========================================================================
   MISTER PAINT - FREMONT LOCATION PAGE STYLESHEET
   Clean, Modular, Reusable, SEO-friendly, Full-Width Fluid & Slick Slider
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & CSS VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --color-navy: #081d34;
  --color-navy-dark: #051424;
  --color-navy-light: #132e4e;
  --color-navy-muted: #1e3a5f;

  --color-orange: #f25a24;
  --color-orange-hover: #d94815;
  --color-orange-light: #fff2ed;
  --color-orange-glow: rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.25);

  --color-yellow-star: #ffb703;

  --color-bg-light: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-soft: #f4f8fc;
  --color-bg-alt: #edf4fa;
  --color-bg-card: #ffffff;

  --color-gray-border: #e2e8f0;
  --color-gray-border-light: #edf2f7;
  --color-gray-text: #506175;
  --color-gray-muted: #718096;
  --color-gray-dark: #2d3748;

  /* Typography */
  --font-primary: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 18px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 30px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.09);
  --shadow-hover: 0 16px 36px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.12);
  --shadow-orange: 0 8px 22px rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.3);

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #f25a24 #f1f5f9;
}

/* Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera (WebKit / Blink) Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f25a24 0%, #d44310 100%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid #f8fafc;
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ea580c 0%, #bf1e2d 100%);
  border-width: 1px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-corner {
  background: transparent;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--color-gray-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

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

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

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. TRUE FULL-WIDTH CONTAINER-FLUID SYSTEM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  /* Full width layout - NO max-width box restriction */
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.section-padding-sm {
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

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

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

.bg-navy {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-sec.absolute {
  top: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #000000eb, transparent);
}

.nav-sec.nav-sticky {
  top: 0;
  background: #fff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. REUSABLE SECTION-HEADING COMPONENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sec-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.sec-header--center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.sec-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sec-badge::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.sec-header--center .sec-badge::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sec-desc {
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--color-gray-text);
  max-width: 780px;
}

/* Reusable Buttons with Hover Animation */
.btn-primary-orange {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--color-orange);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.28);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-primary-orange i.arrow-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-primary-orange:hover {
  background: var(--color-orange-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-primary-orange:hover .arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-secondary-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-secondary-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-orange);
  color: var(--color-orange) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. HERO SECTION (FULL WIDTH BANNER BACKGROUND)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: clamp(540px, 44vw, 700px);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background-image: url('../images/hero-banner.webp');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: cover;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 7rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffffe0 0%, #ffffffde 38%, rgb(255 255 255 / 55%) 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 54%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 64%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content-col {
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-gray-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: var(--color-gray-muted);
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-orange);
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  margin: 0 0.4rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.2vw, 3.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #3e4d5f;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-actions .btn-primary-orange {
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.hero-actions .btn-secondary-outline {
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-badge-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.trust-badge-item i {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.trust-badge-item strong {
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.trust-badge-item span {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  z-index: 5;
  animation: floatSubtle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.floating-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--color-orange-light);
  color: var(--color-orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.floating-card-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.floating-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-muted);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. STATS COUNTER BAR (TRUST BAR)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-counter-section {
  background-color: #f0f6fa;
  border-top: 1px solid #e1ebf2;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e1ebf2;
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Vertical divider between columns except the last one */
.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 10%;
  height: 80%;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: #dce7f1;
}

.stat-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: none;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--color-orange);
}

.stat-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. PAINTING SERVICES SECTION (FULL WIDTH)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.painting-services-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.85rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2.25rem);
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

.services-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 340px) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.sec-accent-bar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 3.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.services-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 2.6vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.services-intro-col .sec-desc {
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4b5a6c;
}

.services-intro-col .sec-desc strong {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-learn-more {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--color-orange) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.28);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.btn-learn-more:hover {
  background: var(--color-orange-hover) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-learn-more:hover .arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.services-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 0;
  gap: 20px;
}

.services-sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.85vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.services-carousel-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.services-nav-arrow {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #dce4ec;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.services-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--color-orange);
  border-color: var(--color-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
}

.services-nav-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.services-carousel .owl-stage {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.services-carousel .owl-item {
  display: flex !important;
  height: auto;
}

.service-card-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  padding: 2px 2px 8px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e8eef3;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.09);
}

.service-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: auto;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-top-left-radius: 12px;
  border-top-right-radius: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.service-card-body {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-card-text {
  font-size: 0.835rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-height: 38px;
}

.service-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-orange) !important;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-card-link i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card-link:hover {
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-orange-hover) !important;
}

.service-card-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. WHY FREMONT HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE MISTER PAINT (FULL WIDTH)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-choose-section {
  background-color: #f0f5fa;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: clamp(2.25rem, 3vw, 3.25rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.75rem);
}

.why-choose-section .sec-header,
.why-choose-section .sec-header--center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
}

.why-choose-section .sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.35vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: normal;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 5.5rem);
  row-gap: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.feature-item,
.feature-card {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 1.35rem !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.feature-item:hover,
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.feature-icon-box {
  width: 76px !important;
  height: 76px !important;
  min-width: 76px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: var(--color-orange) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.06) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(220, 232, 244, 0.85) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.feature-icon-box svg {
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-icon-box i {
  color: var(--color-orange) !important;
  font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon-box,
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.35) !important;
}

.feature-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.35vw, 1.25rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.05vw, 1.02rem) !important;
  color: #4b5a6c !important;
  line-height: 1.48 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. OUR SIMPLE PAINTING PROCESS (WITH RIGHT BLEED)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. OUR SIMPLE PAINTING PROCESS (WITH RIGHT BLEED)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.painting-process-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
}

.process-fluid-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  width: 100%;
}

.process-steps-col {
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  padding-right: clamp(0.5rem, 1.5vw, 1.5rem);
}

.process-steps-col .sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.5vw, 2.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.process-steps-col .sec-accent-bar {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.process-steps-col .sec-desc {
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  color: #4b5a6c;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.process-steps-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.process-step-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 165px;
}

.process-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-navy);
}

.process-step-item:hover .process-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-orange);
  border-color: var(--color-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.3);
}

.process-step-number {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #55687d;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.process-step-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #a0aec0;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.process-banner-col {
  padding-right: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.process-banner-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px 0 0 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: -8px 14px 36px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  border-right: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(380px, 30vw, 460px);
  display: flex;
}

.process-painter-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: left 15% center !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.process-banner-text-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  top: auto;
  transform: none;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.process-banner-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.7vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.process-banner-line {
  width: 42px;
  height: 3.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE IN FREMONT (WITH RIGHT BLEED)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.neighborhoods-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f4f8fc;
  background-image: url('../images/fremont-bg.webp');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: cover;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 6.5vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.neighborhoods-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #f4f8fc 0%,
    rgba(244, 248, 252, 0.98) 32%,
    rgba(244, 248, 252, 0.80) 48%,
    rgba(244, 248, 252, 0.32) 65%,
    rgba(244, 248, 252, 0.05) 82%,
    rgba(244, 248, 252, 0) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.neighborhoods-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
}

.neighborhoods-content-col {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.neighborhood-tags-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.neighborhood-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.05);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.neighborhood-badge:hover {
  background: var(--color-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
}

.fremont-map-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px 0 0 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: -8px 12px 30px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  border-right: none;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
}

.fremont-map-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(220px, 20vw, 300px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.map-service-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.map-service-badge i {
  color: var(--color-orange);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.map-service-badge strong {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. TYPES OF PROPERTIES & RECENT PROJECTS (SIDE BY SIDE 50/50 ROW)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.properties-projects-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
}

.prop-proj-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.75rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.properties-subcol,
.projects-subcol {
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.properties-subcol .sec-header,
.projects-subcol .sec-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.properties-subcol .sec-title,
.projects-subcol .sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.7vw, 1.7rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4 Cards Grid for Types of Properties */
.properties-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(0.5rem, 0.85vw, 0.85rem);
  width: 100%;
}

.property-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.05);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.property-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.property-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 145px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.property-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.property-card-label {
  padding: 0.85rem 0.35rem;
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.85vw, 0.84rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Recent Projects Grid */
.projects-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(0.65rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
}

.featured-project-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.featured-project-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 145px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.project-badge--before {
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.project-badge--after {
  right: 10px;
  background: var(--color-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.45);
}

.featured-project-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.featured-project-card:hover .featured-project-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-project-info {
  padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.featured-project-title {
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.92rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.featured-project-sub {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* 2 Stacked Cards on Right */
.project-stack-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.project-stack-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  flex: 1;
}

.project-stack-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.project-stack-img {
  width: 95px !important;
  max-width: 95px !important;
  min-width: 95px !important;
  height: 72px !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.project-stack-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-stack-title {
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.9vw, 0.88rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.project-stack-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.project-stack-arrow {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-stack-card:hover .project-stack-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--color-orange);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. WHAT FREMONT CUSTOMERS SAY (TESTIMONIALS FULL WIDTH)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonials-section.section-padding {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 3.8vw, 3.5rem) 0;
}

.testimonials-section .sec-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonials-slider {
  margin: 0;
}

.review-card-wrap {
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.review-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.review-avatar {
  width: 48px !important;
  max-width: 48px !important;
  min-width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gray-border-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.review-stars {
  color: var(--color-yellow-star);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.review-quote {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-gray-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.review-author {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.review-location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-muted);
}

.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  margin: 0 !important;
  background: #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: block;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
}

.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span,
.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot:hover span {
  background: var(--color-orange) !important;
  width: 26px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. SERVING FREMONT AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES (FULL WIDTH)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nearby-communities-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
}

.communities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.communities-map-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 270px;
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
}

.communities-map-card iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 270px;
  display: block;
  border: 0;
}

.communities-map-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.communities-list-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.communities-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
}

.communities-two-col-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
}

.community-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.community-item i {
  color: var(--color-navy-muted);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.community-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-orange);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.community-item:hover i {
  color: var(--color-orange);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ ACCORDION FULL WIDTH)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
  width: 100%;
}

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

.faq-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.08);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.45rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.faq-icon-toggle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--color-orange);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.45rem 1.25rem 1.45rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-gray-text);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. CALL TO ACTION (CTA) ESTIMATE BANNER (FULL WIDTH)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-estimate-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  background-image: url('../images/cta-bg.webp');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center center;
  background-size: cover;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-estimate-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.85), rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.85));
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-estimate-section .container-fluid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-trust-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.cta-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-trust-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-orange);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.cta-trust-item:hover .cta-trust-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: var(--color-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. OWL CAROUSEL CUSTOM STYLES & NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.owl-carousel .owl-stage {
  display: flex;
}

.owl-carousel .owl-item {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1 0 auto;
  height: auto;
}

.owl-carousel .owl-item .service-card-wrap,
.owl-carousel .owl-item .property-card-wrap,
.owl-carousel .owl-item .review-card-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.owl-carousel .owl-item .service-card,
.owl-carousel .owl-item .property-card,
.owl-carousel .owl-item .review-card {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Reset for Testimonial Review Cards */
blockquote.review-card {
  margin: 0;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.review-author-info {
  margin-top: auto;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

/* Owl Theme Navigation Arrows */
.owl-theme .owl-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.owl-theme .owl-nav [class*='owl-'] {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border) !important;
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.owl-theme .owl-nav [class*='owl-']:hover {
  background: var(--color-orange) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-orange) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Owl Theme Pagination Dots */
.owl-theme .owl-dots {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  margin: 0 !important;
  background: #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: block;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
}

.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span,
.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot:hover span {
  background: var(--color-orange) !important;
  width: 26px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Laptops & Small Desktops (<= 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .hero-fluid-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .services-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .services-intro-col {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    column-gap: 2.5rem;
    row-gap: 2rem;
  }

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

  .process-steps-col {
    padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  }

  .process-banner-col {
    padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  }

  .process-banner-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-gray-border);
  }

  .prop-proj-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .communities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .communities-list-card:last-child {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

/* Tablets (<= 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-section {
    background-position: center;
    padding-top: 6.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(255 255 255 / 70%) 0%, rgb(255 255 255 / 90%) 55%, rgb(255 255 255 / 79%) 100%);
  }

  .hero-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-content-col {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

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

  .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }

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

  .process-step-item {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .process-step-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .neighborhoods-section {
    background-position: center;
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .neighborhoods-section::before {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      #f4f8fc 0%,
      rgba(244, 248, 252, 0.96) 55%,
      rgba(244, 248, 252, 0.65) 85%,
      rgba(244, 248, 252, 0.15) 100%
    );
  }

  .neighborhoods-content-col {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .properties-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .projects-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .faq-accordion-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .cta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .cta-trust-col {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Large Mobile & Phablets (<= 767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .container-fluid {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding-top: 2.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.75rem;
  }

  .section-padding-sm {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .sec-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5.5vw, 2.2rem) !important;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 5.5vw, 2.45rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.985rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

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

  .feature-item {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .process-steps-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }

  .process-step-item {
    display: block;
    align-items: flex-start;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .process-icon-box {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .process-banner-card {
    height: clamp(260px, 45vw, 340px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .process-banner-text-overlay {
    right: 1.25rem;
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
  }

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

  .communities-list-card:last-child {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .communities-map-card,
  .communities-map-card iframe {
    min-height: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }

  .communities-list-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .properties-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .projects-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .property-card-img-wrap {
    height: 130px;
  }

  .testimonials-section.section-padding {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .review-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .review-quote {
    font-size: 0.885rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5vw, 2.15rem);
  }

  .cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.935rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .cta-trust-col {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Standard Mobile Devices (<= 575px) */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 5.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .breadcrumb-nav {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.8vw, 2.25rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-primary-orange,
  .hero-actions .btn-secondary-outline {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hero-trust-row {
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .trust-badge-item {
    width: 30%;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    display: inline;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .stats-counter-section {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .stat-item {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .stat-icon {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .services-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5vw, 2.1rem);
  }

  .btn-learn-more {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .feature-icon-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .feature-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .feature-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  .neighborhoods-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .neighborhood-tags-wrap {
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.15rem;
  }

  .neighborhood-badge {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
  }

  .property-card-img-wrap {
    height: 110px;
  }

  .property-card-label {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .featured-project-card .featured-project-img {
    height: 190px !important;
  }

  .project-stack-card {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .project-stack-img {
    width: 80px !important;
    min-width: 80px !important;
    max-width: 80px !important;
    height: 62px !important;
  }

  .project-stack-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .project-stack-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .review-avatar {
    width: 42px !important;
    min-width: 42px !important;
    max-width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
  }

  .review-stars {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .communities-two-col-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .faq-trigger {
    padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.15rem 1rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  .faq-icon-toggle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .cta-estimate-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .cta-buttons .btn-primary-orange,
  .cta-buttons .btn-outline-dark {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .cta-trust-item {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .cta-trust-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Mobile Devices (<= 380px) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .stat-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e1ebf2;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

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

  .featured-project-card .featured-project-img {
    height: 160px !important;
  }

  .project-stack-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .project-stack-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: 120px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. HEADER NAVIGATION & DYNAMIC DROPDOWN MENU ENHANCEMENTS
   Clean nested sub-menu layout, dynamic arrows, mobile slide-toggle
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base Toggle Button Reset */
.dropdown-toggle-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: inherit;
  font-family: inherit;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

/* --- Desktop Multi-Level Dropdown (>= 992px) --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu li.has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Level 1 top-level item arrow */
  .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li.has-dropdown {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li.has-dropdown > .dropdown-toggle-btn {
    margin-left: 7px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    pointer-events: none; /* Hovering the parent <li> triggers the dropdown */
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  }

  .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-toggle-btn {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: #fa9a1d;
  }

  /* Sticky nav color adjustment */
  .nav-sec.nav-sticky .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li.has-dropdown > .dropdown-toggle-btn {
    color: var(--color-navy);
  }

  .nav-sec.nav-sticky .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-toggle-btn {
    color: var(--color-orange);
  }

  /* Level 1 dropdown */
  .nav-menu > ul > li > .sub-menu {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 100% !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    min-width: 230px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.12) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease !important;
    transform: translateY(8px) !important;
    z-index: 999 !important;
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  }

  .nav-menu > ul > li:hover > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: all !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li > a {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 9px 20px !important;
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li > a:hover {
    color: var(--color-orange) !important;
    background: rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.06) !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li > a::before {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Level 2 nested items in desktop */
  .nav-menu .sub-menu li.has-dropdown > .dropdown-toggle-btn {
    position: absolute;
    right: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-toggle-btn {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(2px);
  }

  /* Level 2 dropdown (flyout to the right) */
  .nav-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 100% !important;
    display: block !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    min-width: 240px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 29, 52, 0.12) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease !important;
    transform: translateX(8px) !important;
    z-index: 1000 !important;
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li:hover > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: all !important;
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
  }
}

/* --- Mobile Menu Drawer & Toggle Behavior (<= 991px) --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  /* Prevent horizontal scroll inside mobile drawer */
  .nav-menu {
    width: 320px !important;
    max-width: 88vw !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  .nav-menu ul#menu-main-menu {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    padding: 35px 20px 30px 22px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Main Menu Items */
  .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    display: block !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li > a {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  }

  /* Top-Level items with children: row layout with right-aligned toggle arrow */
  .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li.has-dropdown {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
  }

  .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li.has-dropdown > a {
    flex: 1 !important;
  }

  /* Level 1 mobile toggle button */
  .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li > .dropdown-toggle-btn {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease !important;
    z-index: 9999;
  }

  .nav-menu #menu-main-menu > li.dropdown-open > .dropdown-toggle-btn {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
    background: var(--color-orange) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-orange) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  /* Submenus hidden by default on mobile */
  .nav-menu .sub-menu {
    position: static !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: all !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    flex-basis: 100% !important;
    padding: 8px 0 4px 10px !important;
    margin: 8px 0 0 0 !important;
    display: none; /* Toggled dynamically by click */
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Level 1 Sub-Menu Items */
  .nav-menu .sub-menu li {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li > a {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #2d3748 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    position: relative !important;
    padding: 2px 0 !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu a::before {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu a:hover,
  .nav-menu .sub-menu li.current-menu-item > a {
    color: var(--color-orange) !important;
  }

  /* Hide the arrow bullets before sub-menu items on mobile */
  .nav-menu .sub-menu li:before,
  .nav-menu .sub-menu > li:before,
  .nav-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu li:before {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  /* Nested Level 2 items row with right-aligned toggle arrow */
  .nav-menu .sub-menu li.has-dropdown {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li.has-dropdown > a {
    flex: 1 !important;
  }

  /* Level 2 mobile toggle button */
  .nav-menu .sub-menu li > .dropdown-toggle-btn {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    color: #4a5568 !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li.dropdown-open > .dropdown-toggle-btn {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
    background: var(--color-orange) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-orange) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  /* Level 2 Nested Sub-Menu (e.g. Granite Bay services) */
  .nav-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu {
    padding: 8px 0 8px 14px !important;
    margin: 6px 0 4px 0 !important;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(242, 90, 36, 0.35) !important;
    background: rgba(244, 248, 252, 0.6) !important;
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0 !important;
    display: none; /* Toggled dynamically by click */
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu li {
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }


  .nav-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu li > a {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #4a5568 !important;
  }

  /* Close button styling */
  .nav-menu .nav_close {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 14px !important;
    right: 16px !important;
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
    z-index: 100 !important;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav_close:hover {
    background: var(--color-orange) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. MOBILE MENU BACKDROP OVERLAY & OUTSIDE CLICK
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-menu-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 9;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.nav-menu-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1299px) {
  .nav-menu {
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  }

  body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    touch-action: none;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1300px) {
  .nav-menu-overlay {
    display: none !important;
  }
}