/*
Theme Name: AVM Tax Care
Theme URI: https://avmtaxcare.com
Author: Standard Digitals
Author URI: https://avmtaxcare.com
Description: Professional WordPress theme for AVM Tax Care Chartered Accountants. Fully Elementor-compatible with pre-built page layouts for Home, About Us, Services (9 service inner pages), International Services, Tax Updates Blog, Book a Meeting, Testimonials, and Contact Us. Navy & Gold color scheme. Includes floating WhatsApp + Phone CTAs, tax ticker, lead forms with reCAPTCHA on every page, and SEO-optimized structure.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: avmtaxcare
Tags: elementor, business, professional, accountant, ca-firm, tax, one-column, two-columns, custom-menu, featured-images, footer-widgets, full-width-template, sticky-post, translation-ready
*/

/* ============================================
   AVM TAX CARE - GLOBAL BASE STYLES
   These styles support Elementor editing.
   Primary customization is done via Elementor.
============================================ */

:root {
  --avm-navy: #0A1628;
  --avm-navy-mid: #132240;
  --avm-navy-light: #1E3A5F;
  --avm-gold: #C9972A;
  --avm-gold-light: #E8B84B;
  --avm-gold-pale: #FFF8EC;
  --avm-teal: #1B8B8B;
  --avm-teal-light: #E6F5F5;
  --avm-white: #FFFFFF;
  --avm-off-white: #F8F9FB;
  --avm-gray-100: #F1F3F7;
  --avm-gray-200: #E2E6EE;
  --avm-gray-500: #7A8499;
  --avm-gray-700: #3D4A5C;
  --avm-text: #1A2332;
  --avm-shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(10,22,40,0.08);
  --avm-shadow-md: 0 6px 30px rgba(10,22,40,0.13);
  --avm-shadow-lg: 0 16px 56px rgba(10,22,40,0.18);
  --avm-radius: 12px;
  --avm-radius-lg: 20px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--avm-text);
  background: var(--avm-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--avm-navy);
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color 0.2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--avm-gold); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
p { margin-bottom: 1em; }

/* ---- Elementor Overrides ---- */
.elementor-section { position: relative; }
.elementor-widget-wrap { position: relative; }

/* ---- Utility Classes (usable in Elementor HTML widget) ---- */
.avm-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--avm-gold-pale);
  color: var(--avm-gold);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,42,0.2);
}

.avm-tag-white {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(201,151,42,0.15);
  color: var(--avm-gold-light);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,42,0.3);
}

.avm-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--avm-gold);
  color: white !important;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.avm-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--avm-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201,151,42,0.35);
  color: white !important;
}

.avm-btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--avm-navy) !important;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 2px solid var(--avm-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.avm-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--avm-navy);
  color: white !important;
}

.avm-btn-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: white;
  color: var(--avm-navy) !important;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.avm-btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--avm-gold-pale);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---- Top Bar ---- */
.avm-topbar {
  background: var(--avm-navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 9px 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 9999;
}
.avm-topbar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.avm-topbar a:hover { color: var(--avm-gold-light); }
.avm-topbar-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.avm-topbar-left, .avm-topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---- Tax Ticker ---- */
.avm-ticker {
  background: var(--avm-gold);
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}
.avm-ticker-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.avm-ticker-label {
  background: var(--avm-navy);
  color: white;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-right: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.avm-ticker-overflow { overflow: hidden; flex: 1; }
.avm-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  animation: avmTicker 55s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.avm-ticker-track span {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0 40px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.avm-ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes avmTicker {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---- Site Header ---- */
.avm-site-header {
  background: white;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 9000;
  width: 100%;
}
.avm-header-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}
.avm-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.avm-logo-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--avm-navy), var(--avm-navy-light));
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--avm-gold);
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.avm-logo-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--avm-navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.avm-logo-tagline {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--avm-gray-500);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}

/* ---- Navigation ---- */
/* Works whether wp_nav_menu outputs <ul> or bare <div> items */
.avm-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
/* Remove default <ul> styling when WordPress adds it */
.avm-nav > ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.avm-nav > ul > li { list-style: none; position: relative; }
.avm-nav a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--avm-gray-700);
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: block;
}
.avm-nav a:hover,
.avm-nav a.current-menu-item,
.avm-nav li.current-menu-item > a,
.avm-nav li.current_page_item > a { color: var(--avm-navy); background: var(--avm-gray-100); }
/* Dropdown parent — works for both <div> and <li> wrappers */
.avm-nav .menu-item-has-children,
.avm-nav li.menu-item-has-children { position: relative; }
.avm-nav .menu-item-has-children > a::after,
.avm-nav li.menu-item-has-children > a::after { content: ' ▾'; font-size: 10px; }
/* Dropdown panel */
.avm-nav .sub-menu,
.avm-nav ul.sub-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 0;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--avm-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--avm-shadow-lg);
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 9000;
  border: 1px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
}
.avm-nav .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.avm-nav li.menu-item-has-children:hover > ul.sub-menu,
.avm-nav li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu { display: block; }
.avm-nav .sub-menu a,
.avm-nav ul.sub-menu li a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--avm-gray-700);
  background: none;
  white-space: normal;
}
.avm-nav .sub-menu a:hover,
.avm-nav ul.sub-menu li a:hover { background: var(--avm-gray-100); color: var(--avm-navy); }
.avm-header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }

/* ---- Page Banner ---- */
.avm-page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--avm-navy) 0%, var(--avm-navy-light) 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 64px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.avm-page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}
.avm-page-banner h1 { font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,48px); color: white; margin-bottom: 12px; position: relative; }
.avm-page-banner p { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); position: relative; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.avm-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  position: relative;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.avm-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.avm-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--avm-gold-light); }
.avm-breadcrumb .current { color: var(--avm-gold-light); }

/* ---- Service Cards ---- */
.avm-service-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--avm-radius);
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}
.avm-service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--avm-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  transform-origin: left;
}
.avm-service-card:hover { border-color: var(--avm-gold); box-shadow: var(--avm-shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.avm-service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.avm-service-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--avm-gold-pale);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.avm-service-card h3 { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--avm-navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.avm-service-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }
.avm-service-link { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--avm-gold); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }

/* ---- Testimonial Cards ---- */
.avm-testimonial-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--avm-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
}
.avm-testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--avm-shadow-md); border-color: var(--avm-gold); }
.avm-testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 80px;
  color: var(--avm-gold);
  opacity: 0.15;
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.avm-stars { color: var(--avm-gold); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.avm-testimonial-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--avm-gray-700); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 24px; font-style: italic; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.avm-author-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.avm-author-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--avm-navy), var(--avm-teal));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; color: white; font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.avm-author-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--avm-navy); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
.avm-author-role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
.avm-verified { margin-left: auto; background: #E6F9F0; color: #2D9D5C; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 100px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; white-space: nowrap; }

/* ---- Team Cards ---- */
.avm-team-card { text-align: center; }
.avm-team-photo {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: var(--avm-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.avm-team-photo-inner {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--avm-navy-light), var(--avm-teal));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.avm-team-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.avm-team-initials { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 48px; font-weight: 700; color: white; opacity: 0.9; }
.avm-team-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 12px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--avm-gold); color: white; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 100px; white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.avm-team-name { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--avm-navy); }
.avm-team-role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); margin-top: 4px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
.avm-team-social { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; }
.avm-team-social a {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: var(--avm-gray-100); border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--avm-gray-500);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.avm-team-social a:hover { background: var(--avm-navy); color: white; }

/* ---- Lead Form ---- */
.avm-lead-form { background: white; border-radius: var(--avm-radius-lg); padding: 36px; box-shadow: var(--avm-shadow-md); }
.avm-form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.avm-form-group label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--avm-gray-700); margin-bottom: 6px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
.avm-form-group input,
.avm-form-group select,
.avm-form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--avm-text);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  background: var(--avm-off-white);
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.avm-form-group input:focus,
.avm-form-group select:focus,
.avm-form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--avm-gold);
  background: white;
}
.avm-form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.avm-captcha-box {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  background: var(--avm-gray-100); border: 1.5px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.avm-captcha-box input[type="checkbox"] { width: 18px; height: 18px; accent-color: var(--avm-teal); flex-shrink: 0; }
.avm-captcha-box label { font-size: 14px; color: var(--avm-gray-700); cursor: pointer; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
.avm-captcha-logo { margin-left: auto; font-size: 10px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); text-align: center; line-height: 1.4; flex-shrink: 0; }
.avm-form-privacy { font-size: 12px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }

/* ---- Country Cards ---- */
.avm-country-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--avm-radius);
  padding: 24px 16px; text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s; cursor: pointer;
}
.avm-country-card:hover { background: rgba(201,151,42,0.2); border-color: var(--avm-gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.avm-country-flag { font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.avm-country-card h4 { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: white; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.avm-country-card p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin: 0; }

/* ---- Process Steps ---- */
.avm-process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; }
.avm-step-num {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: white;
  border: 3px solid var(--avm-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--avm-gold);
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--avm-off-white);
}
.avm-process-step h4 { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--avm-navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.avm-process-step p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); }

/* ---- Stats ---- */
.avm-stat-item { text-align: center; padding: 24px; }
.avm-stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 48px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--avm-gold-light); line-height: 1; }
.avm-stat-label { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-top: 8px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }

/* ---- Office Cards ---- */
.avm-office-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--avm-radius);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.avm-office-card:hover { border-color: var(--avm-gold); box-shadow: var(--avm-shadow-sm); }
.avm-office-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--avm-navy); border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.avm-office-card h4 { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--avm-navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.avm-office-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.avm-office-phone { color: var(--avm-gold); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 15px; display: block; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }

/* ---- Update Cards ---- */
.avm-update-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--avm-radius);
  padding: 20px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.avm-update-card:hover { border-color: var(--avm-gold); box-shadow: var(--avm-shadow-sm); }
.avm-update-cat { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--avm-teal); margin-bottom: 8px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
.avm-update-card h4 { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--avm-navy); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.4; }
.avm-update-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }

/* ---- Why Check Items ---- */
.avm-why-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; padding: 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--avm-gray-200); }
.avm-why-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.avm-why-check {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--avm-teal-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.avm-why-item h4 { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--avm-navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.avm-why-item p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); margin: 0; }

/* ---- Trust Bar ---- */
.avm-trust-bar { background: var(--avm-teal); padding: 18px 0; }
.avm-trust-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.avm-trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }

/* ---- Services Strip ---- */
.avm-strip-wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; border-top: 3px solid var(--avm-gold); }
.avm-strip-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 22px 24px; flex: 1; min-width: 110px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--avm-gray-200); text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.25s; cursor: pointer; background: white;
}
.avm-strip-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.avm-strip-item:hover { background: var(--avm-gold-pale); }
.avm-strip-icon { font-size: 26px; }
.avm-strip-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--avm-gray-700); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }

/* ---- Floating CTAs ---- */
.avm-float-cta {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  z-index: 9000; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px; align-items: flex-end;
}
.avm-float-btn {
  background: var(--avm-gold); color: white;
  padding: 13px 20px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(201,151,42,0.45);
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  border: none; transition: all 0.3s; text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.avm-float-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.04); color: white; }
.avm-float-btn.whatsapp { background: #25D366; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.4); }
.avm-float-btn.whatsapp:hover { background: #20bc58; }

/* ---- Modal ---- */
.avm-modal-overlay {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,22,40,0.75); z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.avm-modal-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.avm-modal {
  background: white; border-radius: var(--avm-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px; max-width: 520px; width: 90%;
  position: relative; max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
}
.avm-modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
  background: var(--avm-gray-100); border: none; border-radius: 8px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--avm-gray-700);
}
.avm-modal h3 { font-size: 26px; color: var(--avm-navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.avm-modal > p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); margin-bottom: 22px; }

/* ---- Book Meeting ---- */
.avm-booking-card {
  background: white; border-radius: var(--avm-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px; border: 1.5px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  transition: all 0.3s; text-align: center;
}
.avm-booking-card:hover { border-color: var(--avm-gold); box-shadow: var(--avm-shadow-md); }
.avm-booking-icon { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.avm-booking-card h4 { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--avm-navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.avm-booking-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* ---- Onboarding Steps ---- */
.avm-onboard-step {
  background: white; border-radius: var(--avm-radius);
  padding: 32px 28px; text-align: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  position: relative; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.avm-onboard-step:hover { border-color: var(--avm-gold); box-shadow: var(--avm-shadow-sm); }
.avm-onboard-num {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: var(--avm-navy); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--avm-gold);
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}
.avm-onboard-step h4 { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--avm-navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.avm-onboard-step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); margin: 0; }

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.avm-footer { background: var(--avm-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.avm-footer-main { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
.avm-footer-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.avm-footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.avm-footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 16px; line-height: 1.7; }
.avm-footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.avm-footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.avm-footer-social a:hover { background: var(--avm-gold); color: white; }
.avm-footer-col h4 {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: white; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.avm-footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.avm-footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.avm-footer-col ul li a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color 0.2s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
.avm-footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--avm-gold-light); }
.avm-footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.avm-footer-badges { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.avm-footer-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 12px;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

/* ---- FAQ / Accordion ---- */
.avm-faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--avm-radius);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.avm-faq-question {
  padding: 18px 24px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--avm-navy);
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  background: white; user-select: none;
}
.avm-faq-question:hover { background: var(--avm-gold-pale); }
.avm-faq-question .faq-icon { transition: transform 0.3s; font-size: 18px; color: var(--avm-gold); }
.avm-faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.avm-faq-answer { display: none; padding: 0 24px 20px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); line-height: 1.7; border-top: 1px solid var(--avm-gray-200); padding-top: 16px; }
.avm-faq-item.open .avm-faq-answer { display: block; }

/* ---- Onboarding Process Section ---- */
.avm-onboard-section { background: var(--avm-off-white); padding: 80px 0; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Mobile First Overhaul
============================================================ */

/* Tablet (≤1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .avm-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .avm-nav { display: none; }
  .avm-mobile-toggle { display: flex !important; }
  .avm-header-cta .avm-btn-outline { display: none; }
  .avm-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .avm-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .avm-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .avm-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .country-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .avm-stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .process-row::before { display: none; }
  .svc-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-locs { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
}

/* Mobile (≤768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Global layout */
  * { box-sizing: border-box; }
  body { overflow-x: hidden; }
  .avm-topbar { display: none; }
  .avm-container { padding: 0 16px; }

  /* Header */
  .avm-header-inner { padding: 12px 16px; gap: 12px; }
  .avm-logo-name { font-size: 17px; }
  .avm-logo-tagline { font-size: 10px; }
  .avm-logo-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 14px; }
  .avm-header-cta .avm-btn-primary { padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 12px; }

  /* Hero */
  .avm-hero { padding: 40px 0 36px; }
  .avm-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero-h1 { font-size: 26px; }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 14px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .hero-actions a, .hero-actions button { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 16px; }
  .hero-stat .num { font-size: 24px; }
  .hero-locs { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
  .loc-pill { font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 14px; }

  /* Sections */
  .avm-section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .avm-section-sm { padding: 32px 0; }
  .avm-pt-80 { padding-top: 40px; }
  .avm-pb-80 { padding-bottom: 40px; }

  /* Grids → single column */
  .avm-grid-3,
  .avm-grid-4,
  .avm-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .avm-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .country-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .avm-stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-row::before { display: none; }
  .onboard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }

  /* Stats bar */
  .avm-stat-num { font-size: 32px; }
  .avm-stat-label { font-size: 13px; }
  .avm-stat-divider { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

  /* Service cards */
  .svc-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .feature-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Blog/Tax updates */
  .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .update-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Trust bar */
  .avm-trust-inner { gap: 16px; justify-content: flex-start; flex-direction: column; padding: 0 16px; }

  /* Services strip */
  .avm-strip-wrap { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .avm-strip-item { padding: 14px 8px; min-width: 70px; }
  .avm-strip-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0; }

  /* Footer */
  .avm-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .avm-footer-main { padding: 40px 0 28px; }
  .avm-footer-bottom-bar { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
  .avm-footer-badges { justify-content: center; }

  /* Ticker */
  .avm-ticker-label { font-size: 10px; padding: 3px 10px; margin-right: 14px; }
  .avm-ticker-track span { font-size: 12px; padding: 0 24px; }

  /* Page banner */
  .avm-page-banner { padding: 40px 16px; }
  .avm-page-banner h1 { font-size: 24px; }
  .avm-page-banner p { font-size: 14px; }

  /* Floating CTAs */
  .avm-float-cta { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; gap: 8px; }
  .avm-float-btn { font-size: 12px; padding: 10px 14px; gap: 6px; }

  /* Modal */
  .avm-modal { padding: 24px 20px; margin: 16px; }
  .meeting-modal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .time-slots-row { gap: 6px; }
  .ts-btn { padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 12px; }

  /* Lead form */
  .avm-lead-form { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .avm-lead-section .avm-lead-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }

  /* Office cards */
  .avm-office-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }

  /* Team cards */
  .avm-team-photo { max-width: 240px; margin: 0 auto 16px; }

  /* International country cards */
  .avm-country-card { padding: 16px 12px; }
  .avm-country-flag { font-size: 28px; }

  /* Process steps */
  .avm-process-step { padding: 0 8px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .avm-step-num { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 20px; }

  /* Onboarding */
  .avm-onboard-step { padding: 24px 20px; }

  /* Booking */
  .avm-grid-2.booking-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Single post */
  .single-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Why section image */
  .avm-why-image-box { height: 280px; }
}

/* Small phones (≤480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .avm-strip-wrap { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .hero-h1 { font-size: 22px; }
  .avm-lead-form { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .avm-page-banner h1 { font-size: 20px; }
  .country-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .avm-stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .avm-stat-divider { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
  .meeting-modal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .avm-float-btn span { display: none; }
  .avm-float-btn { padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 50%; width: 48px; height: 48px; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---- Elementor Integration Helpers ---- */
.elementor-section .avm-section-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.e-con-inner { max-width: 1200px !important; }
.elementor-widget-text-editor h2,
.elementor-widget-text-editor h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
.elementor-widget-text-editor p { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }

/* Make sure Elementor buttons use our style */
.elementor-button { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important; }

/* ---- WordPress Core Alignment ---- */
.wp-block-image img { border-radius: var(--avm-radius); }
.alignnone, .aligncenter, .alignleft, .alignright { max-width: 100%; }
.aligncenter { display: block; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ---- Post/Blog Styles ---- */
.avm-post-card {
  background: white; border-radius: var(--avm-radius);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--avm-gray-200);
  overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.avm-post-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--avm-shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.avm-post-thumb { height: 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--avm-navy-light), var(--avm-teal)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 50px; }
.avm-post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.avm-post-body { padding: 24px; }
.avm-post-cat { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--avm-teal); margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
.avm-post-body h3 { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--avm-navy); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }
.avm-post-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.avm-post-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--avm-gray-500); display: flex; gap: 16px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }

/* ---- Section Spacing Helpers ---- */
.avm-pt-80 { padding-top: 80px; }
.avm-pb-80 { padding-bottom: 80px; }
.avm-pt-60 { padding-top: 60px; }
.avm-pb-60 { padding-bottom: 60px; }
.avm-bg-navy { background: var(--avm-navy); }
.avm-bg-off { background: var(--avm-off-white); }
.avm-bg-gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--avm-gold), #B8842A); }
.avm-text-white { color: white; }
.avm-text-white h2, .avm-text-white h3, .avm-text-white p { color: white; }

/* ============================================================
   NAV COMPATIBILITY FIX — handles WordPress standard <ul><li>
   nav output when items_wrap is not applied correctly
============================================================ */
.avm-nav ul { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:2px; list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.avm-nav ul li { position:relative; list-style:none; }
.avm-nav ul li a { display:block; font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:var(--avm-gray-700); padding:9px 14px; border-radius:6px; transition:all .2s; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; white-space:nowrap; }
.avm-nav ul li a:hover,
.avm-nav ul li.current-menu-item > a,
.avm-nav ul li.current_page_item > a { color:var(--avm-navy); background:var(--avm-gray-100); }
.avm-nav ul li.menu-item-has-children > a::after { content:' ▾'; font-size:10px; }
.avm-nav ul li ul.sub-menu { display:none; position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 4px); left:0; background:white; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 16px 56px rgba(10,22,40,.18); min-width:240px; padding:8px; z-index:9000; border:1px solid var(--avm-gray-200); }
.avm-nav ul li.menu-item-has-children:hover > ul.sub-menu { display:block; }
.avm-nav ul li ul.sub-menu li a { display:block; padding:10px 14px; border-radius:6px; font-size:14px; color:var(--avm-gray-700); white-space:normal; }
.avm-nav ul li ul.sub-menu li a:hover { background:var(--avm-gray-100); color:var(--avm-navy); }

/* Mobile menu */
.avm-mobile-menu { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.avm-mobile-menu li { border-bottom:1px solid var(--avm-gray-200); list-style:none; }
.avm-mobile-menu li a { display:block; padding:12px 0; font-size:15px; font-weight:500; color:var(--avm-gray-700); font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; }
.avm-mobile-menu li a:hover { color:var(--avm-gold); }
.avm-mobile-menu ul.sub-menu { padding-left:14px; }
.avm-mobile-menu ul.sub-menu li a { font-size:14px; padding:9px 0; }

/* ============================================================
   FORCE WHITE TEXT on dark backgrounds (navy sections, hero)
============================================================ */
.avm-hero h1, .avm-hero h2, .avm-hero h3,
.avm-hero .hero-h1, .avm-hero .hero-sub,
.avm-bg-navy h1, .avm-bg-navy h2, .avm-bg-navy h3,
section[style*="background:var(--avm-navy)"] h1,
section[style*="background:var(--avm-navy)"] h2,
section[style*="background:var(--avm-navy)"] h3,
section[style*="background:#0A1628"] h1,
section[style*="background:#0A1628"] h2,
section[style*="background:#0A1628"] h3,
section[style*="background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0A1628"] h1,
section[style*="background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0A1628"] h2,
section[style*="background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0A1628"] h3,
section[style*="background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0A1628"] h1,
section[style*="background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0A1628"] h2,
section[style*="background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0A1628"] h3 {
  color: white !important;
}

.avm-why-image-box {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.avm-why-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.avm-why-image-box::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(8, 31, 51, 0.08) 0%,
        rgba(8, 31, 51, 0.35) 48%,
        rgba(8, 31, 51, 0.78) 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.avm-why-overlay,
.avm-why-float {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
}