/* ==========================================================================
   Design System & Global Variables (Agency Premium Style 2026)
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --color-primary: #1d3a6d;       /* Corporate Blue (Logo Background) */
    --color-primary-dark: #090d16;  /* Luxurious Deep Midnight Navy */
    --color-primary-light: #2c549c; /* Steel Blue */
    --color-accent: #ea580c;        /* Safety Orange */
    --color-accent-hover: #c2410c;  /* Deep Safety Orange */
    --color-accent-glow: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.18);
    
    /* Neutral Colors */
    --color-text: #0f172a;          /* Slate 900 */
    --color-text-muted: #64748b;    /* Slate 500 */
    --color-text-light: #94a3b8;    /* Slate 400 */
    --color-bg-light: #f8fafc;      /* Slate 50 */
    --color-bg-white: #ffffff;
    --color-white: #ffffff;
    
    /* Borders & Glassmorphism */
    --color-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);     /* Subtle border on light backgrounds */
    --color-border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Subtle glass edge on dark backgrounds */
    
    /* Layout & Spacing */
    --max-width: 1200px;
    --border-radius-sm: 8px;
    --border-radius-md: 16px;
    --border-radius-lg: 32px;
    
    /* Advanced Shadow System */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.15);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15);
    
    /* Custom Easing (Emil Kowalski Philosophy) */
    --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
    
    /* Fluid Transitions (Targeted properties, no "all") */
    --transition-fast: transform 160ms var(--ease-out), opacity 160ms var(--ease-out), background-color 160ms var(--ease-out), border-color 160ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 160ms var(--ease-out);
    --transition-normal: transform 240ms var(--ease-out), opacity 240ms var(--ease-out), background-color 240ms var(--ease-out), border-color 240ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 240ms var(--ease-out);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Webfonts (Hosted locally for DSGVO compliance)
   ========================================================================== */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Outfit';
    src: url('../assets/fonts/outfit-bold.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Outfit';
    src: url('../assets/fonts/outfit-medium.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

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

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    line-height: 1.8;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

::selection {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

::-moz-selection {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Branded Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--color-primary-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary-dark);
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

h1 { 
    font-size: 3.75rem; 
}
h2 { 
    font-size: 2.5rem; 
    margin-bottom: 1rem; 
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
h3 { 
    font-size: 1.5rem; 
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem; 
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

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

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 8.5rem 0; /* Spacious agency-style whitespace */
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons (Agency Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-icon {
    margin-left: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover .btn-icon {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--color-accent-glow), 0 0 15px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
    border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white) !important;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-primary {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary) !important;
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--color-accent-glow);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white) !important;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-accent, .btn-tertiary {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px var(--color-accent-glow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.btn-accent:hover, .btn-tertiary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-hover) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--color-accent-glow), 0 0 15px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    height: 46px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 101;
}

.top-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.top-bar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

.top-bar-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.top-bar-item a {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.top-bar-item svg {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.top-bar-right {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.main-header {
    position: absolute;
    top: 46px; /* Positioned below top bar */
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white); 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    z-index: 100;
    transition: background-color 300ms var(--ease-out),
                border-color 300ms var(--ease-out),
                box-shadow 300ms var(--ease-out),
                padding 300ms var(--ease-out),
                backdrop-filter 300ms var(--ease-out),
                -webkit-backdrop-filter 300ms var(--ease-out);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 30px -10px rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 0.15rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 90px;
}

.logo img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-shop {
    background-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
}

.btn-shop:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 6px 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-menu.active + .nav-toggle span {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Cinematic Full Screen)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 12rem 0 11rem 0;
    color: var(--color-white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-video-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-video-container video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* High-contrast gradient overlay to ensure perfect accessibility */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.8) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6) 50%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.9) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 950px;
    margin-left: max(2.5rem, calc((100vw - var(--max-width)) / 2));
    margin-top: 0;
}

.hero-content {
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-tagline {
    border: 1px solid rgba(12, 166, 233, 0.35);
    background-color: rgba(12, 166, 233, 0.08);
    color: #0ca6e9;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero h1 {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    font-size: 4.25rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    max-width: 750px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Advantages / Key Facts Section
   ========================================================================== */
.advantages {
    margin-top: -6.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.advantages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.advantage-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: 3.5rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.advantage-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.advantage-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.12), 0 0 30px var(--color-accent-glow);
    border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
}

.advantage-card:hover::before {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.advantage-svg {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    stroke: var(--color-primary);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    fill: none;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.advantage-card:hover .advantage-svg {
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.advantage-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.advantage-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Brand Showcase (Infinite Logo Marquee)
   ========================================================================== */
.brands-showcase {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.brands-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.marquee-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

/* Fade gradients on edges of scroller to feel highly premium */
.marquee-container::before,
.marquee-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-bg-white) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-bg-white) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-content {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-content img {
    display: inline-block;
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    margin: 0 4.5rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.marquee-content img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Visual weight adjustment for Kärcher logo in partner marquee */
.marquee-content img[src*="kaercher"] {
    height: 54px !important;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Product Categories (Asymmetric Premium Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.categories-intro {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.categories-intro h2 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.categories-intro p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.categories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

.category-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
}

.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.category-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.category-card:hover::before {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.category-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.category-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 1.75;
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.category-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.category-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.category-link {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.category-link svg {
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-card:hover .category-link {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.category-card:hover .category-link svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section (Clean Flex Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    #services .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 25px var(--color-accent-glow);
    border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
}

.service-image {
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.service-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover .service-image img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-content {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-content .btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   Supply Tag List (Lieferprogramm – vollständiges Sortiment)
   ========================================================================== */
.supply-list-wrapper {
    margin-top: 4.5rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: center;
}

.supply-list-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.supply-list-label::before,
.supply-list-label::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 2rem;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.supply-tag-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.supply-tag-list li {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.18);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: default;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.supply-tag-list li:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Service Checklist (Dienstleistungen – vollständiger Überblick)
   ========================================================================== */
.service-checklist-wrapper {
    margin-top: 4.5rem;
    padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-checklist-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #0ea5e9 100%);
    border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}

.service-checklist-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.service-checklist-label::before,
.service-checklist-label::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 3rem;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.service-checklist {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.service-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.service-checklist li:hover {
    border-color: rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.service-checklist li .check-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    background: rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-checklist li:hover .check-icon {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .service-checklist {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .service-checklist-wrapper {
        padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .service-checklist {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .service-checklist-wrapper {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2rem 2rem;
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   Kärcher Gold Partner (Dark Modern Hub)
   ========================================================================== */
.karcher-spotlight {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(255, 201, 0, 0.08) 0%, var(--color-bg-white) 70%, var(--color-bg-light) 100%);
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 6rem 5.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Glowing Aura behind Kärcher Cert Card (Kärcher Yellow Glow) */
.karcher-spotlight::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 201, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.karcher-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.karcher-badge {
    border: 1px solid #ffc900;
    background-color: #ffc900;
    color: #090d16;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.karcher-text h2 {
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.karcher-text p {
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.karcher-spotlight .btn-primary {
    background-color: #ffc900 !important;
    color: #090d16 !important;
    border-color: #ffc900 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 201, 0, 0.25);
}

.karcher-spotlight .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #e0b000 !important;
    border-color: #e0b000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 201, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.karcher-logo-area {
    text-align: center;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.karcher-logo-area:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 201, 0, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(255, 201, 0, 0.12), var(--shadow-md);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.karcher-logo-area img {
    max-width: 190px;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm); /* Keep rectangular with soft corners */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.karcher-cert {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News Carousel Section
   ========================================================================== */
.news-carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.news-carousel-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
    margin: -1rem -0.5rem;
}

.news-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.news-carousel-track .news-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 5rem) / 3);
    min-width: 0;
}

.carousel-btn {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 10;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News & Blog Section (Clean Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.news-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.news-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 25px var(--color-accent-glow);
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
}

.news-image {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.news-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.news-card:hover .news-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-meta {
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.news-meta span:last-child {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.news-meta span:first-child {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: #0ca6e9;
    background-color: rgba(12, 166, 233, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(12, 166, 233, 0.35);
}

.news-body {
    padding: 0 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.news-body p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-link {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.news-link svg {
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-card:hover .news-link {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.news-card:hover .news-link svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Career (Initiativbewerbung) Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.career-banner {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 5.5rem 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.career-banner h2 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.career-banner p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
footer {
    background-color: #060910; /* Extra deep dark blue */
    color: #64748b; /* Slate 500 */
    padding: 6.5rem 0 3rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr repeat(3, 0.75fr);
    gap: 5rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.footer-about h3 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-about p {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.social-link {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #64748b;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: color 0.3s ease-out, padding-left 0.3s ease-out;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links li.footer-sub-item {
    margin-top: -0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-sub-arrow {
    color: #475569;
    margin-right: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    user-select: none;
}

.footer-links li.footer-sub-item a {
    font-size: 0.9em;
    font-style: italic;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate3d(0, 40px, 0);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Media Queries (Mobile-First)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    h1 { font-size: 3.25rem; }
    
    .hero {
        height: auto;
        padding: 11rem 0 11rem;
    }
    
    .hero .container {
        margin-left: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .advantages-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .categories-grid,
    .services-grid,
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .news-carousel-track .news-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2.5rem) / 2);
    }
    
    .karcher-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 4rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
    h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    
    .section-padding {
        padding: 5.5rem 0;
    }
    
    .top-bar-right {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 0.4rem;
    }
    
    .nav-toggle {
        display: block;
        z-index: 101;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 85%;
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 100vh;
        background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        box-shadow: -15px 0 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        transition: var(--transition-normal);
        z-index: 100;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-link {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .btn-shop {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .advantages {
        margin-top: -3.5rem;
    }
    
    .advantages-grid,
    .categories-grid,
    .services-grid,
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .news-carousel-track .news-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
    
    .carousel-btn {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .news-carousel-container {
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .karcher-spotlight {
        padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .career-banner {
        padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-legal-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Subpage Base Layouts (Banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.4) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 9.5rem 0 6rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

#about-hero, #news-hero, #kataloge-hero, #kontakt-hero {
    background: transparent;
}

#about-hero::before, #news-hero::before, #kataloge-hero::before, #kontakt-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    z-index: -1;
    filter: blur(5px) brightness(0.72);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

#about-hero::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.75) 0%,
            rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.65) 100%
        ),
        url('https://werkzeugseiten.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Laden-aussen-Ueber-uns-zwei.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

#news-hero::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.75) 0%,
            rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.65) 100%
        ),
        url('https://werkzeugseiten.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/News-Title.jpg') center top / cover no-repeat;
}

#kataloge-hero::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.75) 0%,
            rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.65) 100%
        ),
        url('https://werkzeugseiten.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kataloge-Hero-scaled.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

#kontakt-hero::before {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.75) 0%,
            rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.65) 100%
        ),
        url('https://werkzeugseiten.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Titelbild.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.subpage-hero-container {
    margin-top: 46px; /* Offset for top-bar */
}

.subpage-hero h1 {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.subpage-hero p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 750px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* History Block (Über Uns Page) */
.history-block {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.history-text p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.history-visual img {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    max-width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform 300ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 300ms var(--ease-out);
}

.history-visual img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Timeline (History Page)
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 0 4rem;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
    left: 0;
    text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 50%;
    text-align: left;
}

.timeline-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    left: 100%;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 4px solid var(--color-bg-white);
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-badge {
    left: 0;
}

.timeline-date {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-content {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Inhaber-Zitat Box (Über Uns Page) */
.inhaber-quote-box {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin: 3rem auto;
    max-width: 800px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.inhaber-quote-box::before {
    content: "“";
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 10rem;
    color: rgba(12, 166, 233, 0.08);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.inhaber-quote-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.inhaber-quote-author {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.inhaber-quote-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Why Us Timeline (Über Uns Page) */
.why-us-timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.why-us-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-accent) 0%, rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.15) 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.why-us-timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-us-timeline-badge {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-accent-glow);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.why-us-timeline-item:hover .why-us-timeline-badge {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--color-accent-glow);
}

.why-us-timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.why-us-timeline-item:hover .why-us-timeline-content h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.why-us-timeline-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .why-us-timeline {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem 2.5rem;
    }
    .why-us-timeline::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .why-us-timeline {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        padding-left: 20px;
    }
    
    .why-us-timeline::before {
        display: block;
        left: 20px;
        top: 20px;
        bottom: 20px;
        width: 2px;
        height: auto;
        right: auto;
    }
    
    .why-us-timeline-item {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .why-us-timeline-badge {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accordions (SDS / Service Area)
   ========================================================================== */
.accordion-group {
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.accordion-header {
    padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    user-select: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-header::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.accordion-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-header {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-header::after {
    content: '−';
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.accordion-body {
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

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

.sds-link-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.sds-link-item:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.sds-link-item svg {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Virtual Bookshelf (Catalogs)
   ========================================================================== */
.bookshelf-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.book-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.book-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.book-cover {
    width: 170px;
    height: 240px;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px 16px 16px 4px;
    box-shadow: 8px 12px 25px rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.book-cover-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

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

/* Page margin look for book cover */
.book-cover::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 16px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 2;
}

.book-cover-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.book-cover-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.book-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.book-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.book-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.book-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Area (Split Screen & Forms)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-method-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-method-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-method-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-method-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 1.75;
}

.contact-method-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-method-content p, 
.contact-method-content a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-method-content a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-form-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: 4.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

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

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.35rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.1);
}

.form-checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-checkbox {
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adaptations for Subpages
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .bookshelf-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .contact-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .subpage-hero {
        padding: 8rem 0 4.5rem;
    }
    
    .subpage-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .history-block {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .mission-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2.5rem !important;
    }
    
    .timeline::before {
        left: 20px;
    }
    
    .timeline-item {
        width: 100%;
        padding-left: 3.5rem;
        padding-right: 0;
        text-align: left !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .timeline-badge {
        left: 20px !important;
    }
    
    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .accordion-header {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .accordion-body {
        padding: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .sds-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .bookshelf-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
    
    .form-group-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLIPBOOK & BLÄTTERKATALOG MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.catalog-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 10000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.catalog-modal.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.catalog-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.catalog-modal-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 90vw;
    height: 85vh;
    background-color: #0d121f;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 10;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.catalog-modal.active .catalog-modal-container {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.catalog-modal-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    background-color: #121826;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.catalog-modal-header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.catalog-modal-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.catalog-control-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.catalog-control-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.catalog-close-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.catalog-close-btn:hover {
    color: #ef4444;
    background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
}

.catalog-modal-body {
    flex-grow: 1;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100% - 60px);
    background-color: #090d16;
}

.catalog-modal-iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    background-color: #090d16;
}

.catalog-modal-image-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    overflow: auto;
}

.catalog-modal-image {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.catalog-loading-spinner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #090d16;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.catalog-loading-spinner.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.catalog-loading-spinner .spinner {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: catalog-spin 1s linear infinite;
}

.catalog-loading-spinner p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
}

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

body.catalog-modal-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Vollbild-Modus Anpassung */
.catalog-modal-container:fullscreen {
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials & Google Reviews
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: #ffb700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-style: italic;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
}

.testimonial-author {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-author span {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.testimonials-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.04) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.04) 100%);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem;
}

.google-rating-badge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.google-rating-badge .rating-number {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.google-rating-badge .rating-stars {
    color: #ffb700;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.google-rating-badge .rating-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Metabo LiHD Partner Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lihd-partner-section {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.lihd-partner-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.lihd-partner-content {
    padding: 4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(207, 54, 54, 0.25) 0%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.3) 100%);
}

.lihd-partner-content h2 {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    text-align: left;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.lihd-partner-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #cf3636;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.0rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.lihd-partner-lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.lihd-partner-lead strong {
    color: #0ea5e9;
}

.lihd-benefits-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.lihd-benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.lihd-benefit-item svg {
    color: #0ea5e9;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lihd-partner-note {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.lihd-partner-visual {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(207, 54, 54, 0.4) 0%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.95) 100%), #121826;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

@keyframes floatBattery {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
}

.lihd-battery-image {
    max-width: 340px;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: filter 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.lihd-battery-image:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.lihd-partner-badge-visual {
    border: 2px solid #0ea5e9;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    background-color: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.lihd-partner-badge-visual span {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.lihd-partner-badge-visual .badge-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.lihd-partner-badge-visual .badge-service {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #0ea5e9;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News Tab Switcher & UI separation
   ========================================================================== */
.news-tabs-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.tab-btn {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.tab-btn.active:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.news-card-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    z-index: 5;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    background-color: #0ca6e9 !important;
    border: 1px solid #0ca6e9 !important;
}

.news-card-tag.tag-action {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    background-color: #cf3636 !important;
    border: 1px solid #cf3636 !important;
}

.news-card-tag.tag-law {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    background-color: #ef4444 !important;
    border: 1px solid #ef4444 !important;
}

/* News tab tags visual alignment to Corporate Blue */
#tab-content-news .news-card-tag,
#news .news-card-tag {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    background-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive overrides for new components
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .lihd-partner-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .lihd-partner-content {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .lihd-benefits-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .lihd-partner-visual {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .news-tabs-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .tab-btn {
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
}



/* Quality & Showroom Layouts (Startseite) */
.showroom-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .showroom-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

.showroom-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.showroom-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 25px var(--color-accent-glow);
    border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
}

.showroom-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.showroom-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.showroom-card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.showroom-card-content h3 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.showroom-card-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}



.quality-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .quality-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* Tactile Press Feedback (Emil Kowalski Philosophy) */
.btn:active, .carousel-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
}

.carousel-dot:active {
    transform: scale(0.85) !important;
}

.news-card:active, .service-card:active, .showroom-card:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.99) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
}

.nav-link:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Touch Device Overrides to Prevent Sticky Hover States */
@media (hover: none) {
    .btn:hover, 
    .btn-primary:hover, 
    .btn-secondary:hover, 
    .btn-outline-primary:hover, 
    .btn-outline-white:hover, 
    .btn-accent:hover, 
    .btn-tertiary:hover, 
    .btn-shop:hover, 
    .service-card:hover, 
    .news-card:hover, 
    .carousel-btn:hover,
    .showroom-card:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
    }
    .service-card:hover .service-image img,
    .news-card:hover .news-image img {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* Custom Validation Tooltip (Brand Design) */
.custom-validation-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.95);
    transition: opacity 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.custom-validation-tooltip.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.custom-validation-tooltip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    left: 20px;
    border-width: 0 6px 6px 6px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: transparent transparent var(--color-primary-dark) transparent;
}

.custom-validation-icon {
    color: #ef4444;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.input-error {
    border-color: #ef4444 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Form Submit Loading Spinner */
.spinner {
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes spin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Google Maps Activation Card Glassmorphism Style */
#map-wrapper-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: transparent !important;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

#map-wrapper-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background: url('https://werkzeugseiten.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Maps-Banner.png') center center / cover no-repeat;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

#map-wrapper-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.68);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

#map-wrapper-card:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

#map-wrapper-card:hover::after {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.58);
}

/* Disable pseudo-elements when active map is loaded */
#map-wrapper-card.map-active::before,
#map-wrapper-card.map-active::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Premium Custom Designed Newsletter Section */
.newsletter-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1050px;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.newsletter-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -15px rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .newsletter-card {
        padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
        max-width: 550px;
    }
}

.newsletter-inputs-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .newsletter-inputs-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
}

.newsletter-form-field {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.newsletter-form-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.newsletter-form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-form-input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.newsletter-form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.08);
}

/* Custom Checkbox Design */
.newsletter-checkbox-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    user-select: none;
}

.newsletter-hidden-checkbox {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
    margin: 0;
}

.newsletter-custom-checkbox {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-checkbox-icon {
    display: none;
}

/* Sibling combinators for checked state */
.newsletter-hidden-checkbox:checked + .newsletter-custom-checkbox {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

.newsletter-hidden-checkbox:checked + .newsletter-custom-checkbox .newsletter-checkbox-icon {
    display: block !important;
}

.newsletter-hidden-checkbox:focus + .newsletter-custom-checkbox {
    border-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29, 58, 109, 0.15);
}

.newsletter-checkbox-container:hover .newsletter-custom-checkbox {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Premium Dark Button for Newsletter */
.btn-dark-newsletter {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.15);
    transition: var(--transition-fast) !important;
}

.btn-dark-newsletter:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--color-accent-glow), 0 0 10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Overrides & Mobile Optimization (Added July 2026)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Global Container Spacing - More room on mobile */
    .container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 4.5rem 0 !important;
    }

    /* Hero Section Centering & Scaling */
    .hero {
        padding: 8rem 0 6rem 0 !important;
    }
    
    .hero .container {
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    .hero h1, .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }
    
    .hero p, .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
    }
    
    .hero-btns {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }
    
    .hero-btns .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 320px !important;
    }

    /* Partner Logo Scroller - Shrink edge gradients for small screens */
    .marquee-container::before,
    .marquee-container::after {
        width: 50px !important;
    }

    .marquee-content img {
        margin: 0 2.5rem !important; /* closer spacing on mobile */
        height: 32px !important; /* slightly smaller logo size */
    }

    /* Category Cards Spacing */
    .category-card {
        padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem !important;
    }

    /* Kärcher Gold Partner Section Spacing */
    .karcher-spotlight {
        padding: 3rem 1.25rem !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }
    
    .karcher-logo-area {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem !important;
    }
    
    .karcher-text {
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    .karcher-text h2 {
        text-align: center !important;
        font-size: 1.85rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    }
    
    .karcher-text p {
        text-align: center !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
    }
    
    .karcher-spotlight .btn-primary {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* Newsletter Card Padding */
    .newsletter-card {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }

    .newsletter-text-col {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }

    .newsletter-text-col h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .newsletter-text-col p {
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .newsletter-checkbox-container {
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Micro Screen Font Sizes */
    .hero h1, .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.95rem !important;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 3.5rem 0 !important;
    }
}