/* ============================================================
   SZP Solarzentrum Pulheim – Premium Landing Page
   Design System: Dark, Modern, Premium Solar
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Google Fonts ---------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ---------- Logo Sizes ---------- */
/* Hier können Sie die Größe der Logos im Header und Footer anpassen */
.header-logo-img {
  height: 115px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  left: -40px;
  /* <- Wert ändern für das Logo oben */
  width: auto;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}



/* ---------- CSS Custom Properties ---------- */
:root {
  /* Dark Theme Colors */
  --bg-primary: #0A1120;
  --bg-secondary: #0F1627;
  --bg-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --bg-glass: rgba(15, 15, 18, 0.7);
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-glass-hover: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.3);
  --text-primary: #FAFAFA;
  --text-secondary: #E4E4E5;
  --text-muted: #A1A1A5;

  /* Light Theme Variables */
  --bg-light: #ffffff;
  --bg-subtle-light: #f8fafc;
  --text-on-light: #0f172a;
  --text-muted-on-light: #64748b;
  --border-on-light: #e2e8f0;
  --shadow-light: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  --accent: #F2BC43;
  --accent-light: #FAD673;
  --accent-dark: #D97706;
  /* Keeping this as it's not explicitly changed to gold, but the instruction implies changing accent variables to gold. I'll keep the original value as it's not in the provided snippet for change. */
  --accent-orange: #F97316;
  /* Keeping this as it's not explicitly changed to gold. */
  --accent-hover: #E0A82E;
  /* New variable */
  --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAD673 0%, #F2BC43 100%);
  --gradient-accent-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAD673 0%, #E0A82E 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 17, 32, 0.1) 0%, rgba(10, 17, 32, 0.6) 60%, #0A1120 100%);

  --success: #22C55E;
  --info: #3B82F6;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-padding: 120px 0;
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-padding: 0 24px;

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 100px;
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.15);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-base: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset & Base ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--container-padding);
}

/* ---------- Light Section Utility ---------- */
.section-light {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-on-light);
}

.section-light h2,
.section-light h3,
.section-light h4 {
  color: var(--text-on-light);
}

.section-light p,
.section-light .hero-sub,
.section-light .stat-label {
  color: var(--text-muted-on-light);
}

.section-light .glass-card,
.section-light .diff-card,
.section-light .option-card,
.section-light .faq-item,
.section-light .system-card {
  background: var(--bg-subtle-light);
  border-color: var(--border-on-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}

.section-light .diff-card.us {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.section-light .diff-list-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--border-on-light);
}

.section-light .diff-list-item strong {
  color: var(--text-on-light);
}

.section-light .stat-number {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.section-light .section-label {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.section-light .section-label::before {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
}

.section-light .integration-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--border-on-light);
}

.section-light .integration-icon {
  background: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.1);
}

.section-light .finance-box.old {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--border-on-light);
}

.section-light .finance-box.new {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.section-light .finance-feature {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--border-on-light);
}

.section-light .story-value {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--border-on-light);
}

.section-light .faq-question h4 {
  color: var(--text-on-light);
}

.section-light .review-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--border-on-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}

.section-light .seo-region-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--border-on-light);
}

/* ---------- Inspiration Gallery ---------- */
.inspiration-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.inspiration-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.inspiration-header h2 {
  color: var(--text-on-light);
}

.inspiration-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted-on-light);
}

.inspiration-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.inspiration-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.inspiration-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.inspiration-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.inspiration-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 32px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.inspiration-overlay h4 {
  color: #fff !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.inspiration-overlay p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .inspiration-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.highlight {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.3);
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass-hover);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 20px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 8px 0;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 32, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-logo-img {
  height: 90px;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
  /* Fixed height to prevent stretching */
  position: relative;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  z-index: 1001;
  width: 250px;
  /* Give space for the absolute logo */
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: logo-shine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes logo-shine {
  from {
    transform: translateX(-150%) rotate(45deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(150%) rotate(45deg);
  }
}

.logo span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

.main-nav a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.main-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.main-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.main-nav a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-cta {
  z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 140px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease both, pulse-glow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(242, 188, 67, 0);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.3);
  }
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.1s both;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 620px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
}

.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.3s both;
}

.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.hero-trust-item .icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.4s both;
}

/* ---------- Stats Bar ---------- */
.stats-bar {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 16px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- Differenzierung ---------- */
.diff-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.diff-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.diff-content p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.diff-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.diff-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.diff-list-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.diff-list-item .check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--success);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.diff-list-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.diff-list-item span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.diff-compare {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.diff-card {
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.diff-card.us {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.08) 0%, rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.04) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.2);
}

.diff-card.them {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.diff-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.diff-card ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.diff-card ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.diff-card ul li .ico {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.diff-card.us ul li .ico {
  color: var(--success);
}

.diff-card.them ul li .ico {
  color: #EF4444;
}

/* ---------- System Section ---------- */
.system-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.system-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.system-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.system-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.system-header p {
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

.system-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.system-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.system-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.system-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.system-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.system-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.system-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.system-card>p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.system-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.system-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.system-feature .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.integration-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.integration-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.integration-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.integration-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.integration-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.integration-item p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------- Financing ---------- */
.finance-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.finance-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.finance-header p {
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

.finance-comparison {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.finance-box {
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.finance-box.old {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

.finance-box.new {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
}

.finance-box .price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin: 12px 0 8px;
}

.finance-box.old .price {
  color: #EF4444;
}

.finance-box.new .price {
  color: var(--success);
}

.finance-box .label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.finance-box .sublabel {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.finance-vs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.finance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.finance-feature {
  padding: 32px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.finance-feature:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
}

.finance-feature-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.finance-feature h4 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.finance-feature p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------- Story Section ---------- */
.story-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.story-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.story-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.story-content p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.story-values {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.story-value {
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.story-value:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
}

.story-value .val-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.story-value h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.story-value p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.story-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 40px;
}

.story-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.1));
  width: 2px;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -34px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--bg-secondary);
}

.timeline-item .year {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-item h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------- Lead Form ---------- */
.lead-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.lead-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.lead-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.lead-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.lead-header p {
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

.form-wrapper {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

/* Progress Bar */
.form-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.progress-step {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.progress-step.active {
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.5);
}

.progress-step.completed {
  background: var(--success);
}

.form-step-counter {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Form Steps */
.form-step {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.4s ease both;
}

.form-step.active {
  display: block;
}

.form-step h3 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-step .step-desc {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.option-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.option-grid.cols-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.option-card {
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-align: center;
}

.option-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.option-card.selected {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.08);
}

.option-card .opt-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.option-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.option-card p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Contact form fields */
.form-fields {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.03);
}

.form-group input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-consent {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.form-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 4px;
  accent-color: var(--accent);
}

.form-consent label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-nav .btn-back {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-nav .btn-back:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-trust-note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ---------- Reviews ---------- */
.reviews-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reviews-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.reviews-header p {
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

.google-rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.google-rating .stars {
  color: #FBBF24;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.google-rating .rating-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.reviews-slider-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.reviews-slider {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  width: max-content;
}

.reviews-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.rev-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-on-light);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text-on-light);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.rev-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.system-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.system-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
}

.system-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.system-card-gallery {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  /* Fallback bg */
}

.system-card-gallery img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
  animation: crossfade 12s infinite;
}

.system-card-gallery img:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.system-card-gallery img:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 4s;
}

.system-card-gallery img:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 8s;
}

@keyframes crossfade {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  5% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  33% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  38% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .system-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.review-card {
  flex: 0 0 400px;
  /* Fixed width for stability in the slider */
  padding: 36px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .review-card {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
  }
}

.review-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
}

.review-stars {
  color: #FBBF24;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.review-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.review-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.review-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.review-info span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.reviews-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.reviews-nav button {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.reviews-nav button:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---------- Regional SEO / FAQ  ---------- */
.seo-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.seo-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.seo-header p {
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

.seo-regions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.seo-region-card {
  padding: 32px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.seo-region-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
}

.seo-region-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.seo-region-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* FAQ */
.faq-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-wrapper h2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-question:hover h4 {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-toggle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 20px 24px 20px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- CTA Banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.08) 0%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.04) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-banner p {
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  max-width: 550px;
}

.cta-banner-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  /* Increased bottom padding */
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  /* Clear default gaps */
}

.footer-logo-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  height: 60px;
  /* Reduced fixed height to stabilize layout */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  /* Independent of the container a bit more */
  width: auto;
}

.footer-brand-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ---------- Cookie Banner ---------- */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.cookie-banner.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.cookie-text p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cookie-text a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.cookie-btn.accept {
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.cookie-btn.decline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.cookie-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ---------- Scroll Animations ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ---------- Keyframe Animations ---------- */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

/* ---------- Modal / Legal ---------- */
.legal-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px;
}

.legal-modal.active {
  display: flex;
}

.legal-modal-content {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  max-width: 700px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
}

.legal-modal-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.legal-modal-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.legal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.legal-close:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .system-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .integration-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .diff-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .finance-comparison {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .finance-vs {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .review-card {
    min-width: calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --section-padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 40px;
    transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  }

  .main-nav.open {
    right: 0;
  }

  .main-nav a {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .header-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .hero-trust {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .option-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .option-grid.cols-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-wrapper {
    padding: 28px;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .finance-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .seo-regions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .review-card {
    min-width: 85%;
  }

  .story-values {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-legal {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cookie-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cookie-buttons {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cta-banner-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- News / Neuigkeiten ---------- */
.news-section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.news-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.news-header p {
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.news-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.news-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glass-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.news-card-inner {
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.news-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.news-date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.news-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.news-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.news-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.news-highlight-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 188, 67, 0.15);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.news-highlight-box span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.news-highlight-box strong {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.news-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.news-cta:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .news-card-inner {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}