/* ============================== */
/*      CSS RESET & NORMALIZE      */
/* ============================== */
html, body, div, span, applet, object, iframe,
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, p, blockquote, pre,
a, abbr, acronym, address, big, cite, code,
del, dfn, em, img, ins, kbd, q, s, samp,
small, strike, strong, sub, sup, tt, var,
b, u, i, center,
dl, dt, dd, ol, ul, li,
fieldset, form, label, legend,
table, caption, tbody, tfoot, thead, tr, th, td,
article, aside, canvas, details, embed, 
figure, figcaption, footer, header, hgroup, 
menu, nav, output, ruby, section, summary,
time, mark, audio, video {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  font-size: 100%;
  font: inherit;
  vertical-align: baseline;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  height: 100%;
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: #F6F7F9;
  color: #173549;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

ol, ul {
  list-style: none;
}
a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
button {
  font-family: inherit;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
:focus {
  outline: 2px solid #49A8BD;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ============================== */
/*       BRAND VARIABLES/ROOT     */
/* ============================== */
:root {
  --color-primary: #173549;
  --color-secondary: #49A8BD;
  --color-accent: #F6F7F9;
  --color-white: #fff;
  --color-text: #173549;
  --color-gray: #8391a2;
  --color-border: #e1e6ea;
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 16px rgba(23,53,73,0.07);
  --radius: 8px;
  --transition: 0.2s cubic-bezier(.5,.12,.22,1.15);

  --font-display: "Merriweather", serif;
  --font-body: "Open Sans", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

/* ============================== */
/*           TYPOGRAPHY           */
/* ============================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
p, ul, ol, blockquote {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
strong {
  font-weight: 700;
}

blockquote {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
}
cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: var(--color-gray);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ============================== */
/*            HEADER              */
/* ============================== */
header {
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(23,53,73,0.04);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 99;
}
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
header .container {
  min-height: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.logo img {
  height: 48px;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.logo:hover img {
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}
.main-nav a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a.active {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.main-nav a.active::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 2px auto 0 auto;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition);
}
.cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(73, 168, 189, 0.07);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.cta-button.primary {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.cta-button.primary:hover,
.cta-button.primary:focus {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(23,53,73,0.10);
}
.cta-button.secondary {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.cta-button.secondary:hover,
.cta-button.secondary:focus {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
/* Hamburger/Mobile Menu Toggle */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 2rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  margin-left: 8px;
  border: none;
  z-index: 12;
}
.mobile-menu-toggle:hover,
.mobile-menu-toggle:focus {
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Hide desktop nav on mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .main-nav,
  .cta-button.primary {
    display: none;
  }
  header .container {
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* ============================== */
/*      MOBILE MENU OVERLAY       */
/* ============================== */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.33s cubic-bezier(.4,1.1,.36,1);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(23,53,73,.10);
}
.mobile-menu.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 9999px rgba(23,53,73,0.50);
}
.mobile-menu-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; right: 28px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 2rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu-close:hover,
.mobile-menu-close:focus {
  background: var(--color-primary);
}
.mobile-nav {
  margin-top: 90px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.mobile-nav a {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  background: none;
}
.mobile-nav a.active,
.mobile-nav a:hover,
.mobile-nav a:focus {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* Show mobile menu only on small screens */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-menu,
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none!important;
  }
}

/* ============================== */
/*             LAYOUT             */
/* ============================== */
main {
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  min-height: 70vh;
}
.section,
.hero,
.features,
.services,
.testimonials,
.contact,
.cta,
.team,
.legal-areas,
.feature-articles,
.about,
.legal,
.legal-gdpr,
.legal-cookie,
.legal-terms,
.visit-info,
.thank-you {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.content-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .content-wrapper {
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

/* Flexbox utilities for cards and features */
.card-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}
.card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.card:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.content-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.text-image-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.testimonial-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.testimonial-card:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
}
/* For list-based features grids */
.feature-grid,
.services-list,
.detailed-services-list,
.legal-area-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.feature-grid li,
.services-list li,
.detailed-services-list li,
.legal-area-grid li {
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  flex: 1 1 220px;
  min-width: 260px;
  max-width: 340px;
  padding: 28px 24px 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.feature-grid li img,
.legal-area-grid li img,
.services-list li img {
  width: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ============================== */
/*            HERO                */
/* ============================== */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(80deg, #173549 55%, #49A8BD 130%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding: 60px 20px 80px 20px;
}
.hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.hero p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: #eaf3f8;
  max-width: 650px;
}
.hero .cta-button {
  margin-top: 10px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
}
.hero .cta-button:hover,
.hero .cta-button:focus {
  background: #49A8BD;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
}

/* ============================== */
/*            TEAM                */
/* ============================== */
.team-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.team-member {
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px 20px 24px;
  flex: 1 1 240px;
  min-width: 240px;
  max-width: 320px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.expertise-descriptions {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.expertise-descriptions h3 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.feature-icons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.feature-icons span {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px 26px 12px 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  font-weight: 600;
  gap: 10px;
}
.feature-icons img {
  width: 28px;
}

/* ============================== */
/*        CONTACT/INFO            */
/* ============================== */
.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.contact-info p {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.contact-cta {
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.map {
  margin: 28px 0 16px 0;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.visit-info {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
}
.visit-info p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================== */
/*           ARTICLES             */
/* ============================== */
.article-teasers {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 10px 0 32px 0;
}
.article-teasers article {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  flex: 1 1 260px;
  min-width: 260px;
  max-width: 330px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-list h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.faq-list ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.faq-list li {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ============================== */
/*            FOOTER              */
/* ============================== */
footer {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  padding: 32px 0 20px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
footer .container {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-nav a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  padding: 2px 2px 0 2px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.footer-nav a.active, .footer-nav a:hover, .footer-nav a:focus {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
footer p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: .95rem;
}

/* ============================== */
/*        LEGAL SECTIONS          */
/* ============================== */
.legal, .legal-gdpr, .legal-cookie, .legal-terms {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.text-section {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.text-section ul {
  margin-left: 22px;
}
.text-section ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  list-style: disc;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ============================== */
/*        THANK YOU PAGE          */
/* ============================== */
.thank-you {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  max-width: 630px;
  margin: 70px auto 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.thank-you a.cta-button {
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.thank-you p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* ============================== */
/*     RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS     */
/* ============================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .feature-grid,
  .services-list,
  .detailed-services-list,
  .legal-area-grid,
  .article-teasers {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .content-grid, .team-list, .feature-icons {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 8px;
  }
  .section,
  .hero,
  .features,
  .services,
  .testimonials,
  .contact,
  .cta,
  .team,
  .legal-areas,
  .feature-articles,
  .about,
  .legal,
  .legal-gdpr,
  .legal-cookie,
  .legal-terms,
  .visit-info,
  .thank-you {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    padding: 24px 0 16px 0;
  }
  h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .feature-grid li,
  .services-list li,
  .detailed-services-list li,
  .legal-area-grid li,
  .article-teasers article,
  .team-member {
    min-width: 98%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 12px 16px 14px;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 16px 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .team-list, .feature-icons, .article-teasers {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .content-wrapper {
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .text-image-section {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .header .logo img { height: 34px; }
  .footer-nav { gap: 12px; }
  h1 { font-size: 1.15rem;}
  .card, .team-member, .testimonial-card { padding: 12px 4px; }
}

/* ============================== */
/*     HOVER EFFECTS & SHADOWS    */
/* ============================== */
.card,
.feature-grid li,
.services-list li,
.detailed-services-list li,
.legal-area-grid li,
.article-teasers article,
.team-member,
.testimonial-card {
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.card:hover,
.feature-grid li:hover,
.services-list li:hover,
.detailed-services-list li:hover,
.legal-area-grid li:hover,
.article-teasers article:hover,
.team-member:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover
{
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(23,53,73,0.16);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.022);
}

.cta-button {
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.cta-button:active {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(23,53,73,.10) inset;
  transform: scale(.97);
}

/* ============================== */
/*      UTILITY CLASSES           */
/* ============================== */
.d-none {
  display: none !important;
}
.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 1rem !important; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 1rem !important; }

/* ============================== */
/*    COOKIE CONSENT BANNER/MODAL */
/* ============================== */
#cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  z-index: 12000;
  padding: 28px 18px 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 16px rgba(23,53,73,0.20);
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  animation: cookieBannerSlide 0.44s cubic-bezier(.4,1.1,.36,1);
}
@keyframes cookieBannerSlide {
  from { transform: translateY(80px); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}
#cookie-banner p {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: center;
}
#cookie-banner .cookie-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
#cookie-banner .cookie-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border var(--transition);
}
#cookie-banner .cookie-btn.accept {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
#cookie-banner .cookie-btn.accept:hover,
#cookie-banner .cookie-btn.accept:focus {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
#cookie-banner .cookie-btn.reject {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
#cookie-banner .cookie-btn.reject:hover,
#cookie-banner .cookie-btn.reject:focus {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
#cookie-banner .cookie-btn.settings {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
#cookie-banner .cookie-btn.settings:hover,
#cookie-banner .cookie-btn.settings:focus {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Cookie modal overlay */
#cookie-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(23,53,73,0.56);
  z-index: 13000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: cookieModalFade 0.31s;
}
#cookie-modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}
@keyframes cookieModalFade {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
#cookie-modal {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  max-width: 380px;
  width: 96%;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 42px rgba(23,53,73,0.21);
  padding: 32px 22px 22px 22px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  animation: modalSlideDown 0.32s cubic-bezier(.47,1.64,.41,.8);
}
@keyframes modalSlideDown {
  0% { transform: translateY(-30px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}
#cookie-modal h2 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
#cookie-modal .cookie-categories {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.cookie-category {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.cookie-category.essential {
  opacity: 0.58;
  font-style: italic;
}
.cookie-category label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.cookie-toggle {
  width: 44px; height: 24px;
  background: #e1e6ea;
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block;
}
.cookie-toggle input {
  display: none;
}
.cookie-toggle span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px; left: 2px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: left 0.19s cubic-bezier(.73,1.08,.44,.97);
}
.cookie-toggle input:checked + span {
  left: 22px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}
#cookie-modal .cookie-buttons {
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
#cookie-modal .cookie-btn {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border var(--transition);
}
#cookie-modal .cookie-btn.cancel {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
#cookie-modal .cookie-btn.cancel:hover,
#cookie-modal .cookie-btn.cancel:focus {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
#cookie-modal .cookie-btn.save {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
#cookie-modal .cookie-btn.save:hover,
#cookie-modal .cookie-btn.save:focus {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
#cookie-modal .close-modal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 13px; right: 16px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  width: 31px; height: 31px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
#cookie-modal .close-modal:hover,
#cookie-modal .close-modal:focus {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  #cookie-modal {
    padding: 18px 6px 12px 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* ============================== */
/*    MICRO-INTERACTIONS ANIM     */
/* ============================== */
.cta-button,
.card,
.testimonial-card,
.feature-grid li, .services-list li,
.article-teasers article,
.team-member {
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* ========== END CSS ========== */