:root {
    /* Colors */
    --primary-color: #2F58CD;
    --secondary-color: #FFC107;
    --accent-color: #FF7043; /* Derived from secondary for vibrancy */
    --background-color: #F8FAFC;
    --footer-bg-color: #1F2937;
    --button-color: #5A67D8;
    --text-color-dark: #1A202C;
    --text-color-light: #F8FAFC;
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    --section-bg-1: #FFFFFF;
    --section-bg-2: #F1F5F9;
    --section-bg-3: #E2E8F0;
    --section-bg-4: #BFDBFE;
    --section-bg-5: #DBEAFE;
    --section-bg-6: #C7D2FE;

    /* Typography */
    --font-sans: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif; /* A more elegant serif for headings */
    --base-font-size: 1.125rem; /* 18px */
    --line-height-base: 1.65;

    /* Spacing */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;   /* 8px */
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;     /* 16px */
    --spacing-md: 1.5rem;   /* 24px */
    --spacing-lg: 2rem;     /* 32px */
    --spacing-xl: 3rem;     /* 48px */
    --spacing-2xl: 4rem;    /* 64px */

    /* Border Radius */
    --border-radius-sm: 0.375rem; /* 6px */
    --border-radius-md: 0.75rem;  /* 12px */
    --border-radius-lg: 1.25rem;  /* 20px - slightly more rounded for modern feel */

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 10px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-duration: 0.3s;
    --transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Base Styles */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px; /* Base for rem units */
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--base-font-size);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    color: var(--text-color-dark);
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem; /* 56px */
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    color: var(--text-color-dark); /* Main heading should stand out */
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.75rem; /* 44px */
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 2.125rem; /* 34px */
    font-weight: 600;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.625rem; /* 26px */
    font-weight: 500;
}

h5 {
    font-size: 1.25rem; /* 20px */
    font-weight: 500;
}

h6 {
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-timing-function);
}

a:hover,
a:focus {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

ul, ol {
    margin-left: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

li {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* Sections */
.section {
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) var(--spacing-lg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section:nth-of-type(odd) {
    background-color: var(--section-bg-1);
}

.section:nth-of-type(even) {
    background-color: var(--section-bg-2);
}

.section-alt-1 { background-color: var(--section-bg-3); }
.section-alt-2 { background-color: var(--section-bg-4); }
.section-alt-3 { background-color: var(--section-bg-5); }
.section-alt-4 { background-color: var(--section-bg-6); }


/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-timing-function);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    outline: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-color), var(--button-color));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-timing-function);
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn:hover::before,
.btn:focus::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--button-color);
    color: var(--text-color-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--button-color);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:focus {
    color: var(--text-color-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-secondary:focus {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-color-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--text-color-dark);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.btn-accent:hover,
.btn-accent:focus {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--text-color-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Cards */
.card {
    background-color: var(--section-bg-1);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-timing-function), box-shadow var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-timing-function);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden; /* For inner elements like images */
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.card-body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    color: var(--text-color-dark);
}

.card-footer {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: right;
}

/* Forms */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-color-dark);
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-color-dark);
    background-color: var(--section-bg-1);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-timing-function), box-shadow var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-timing-function);
    outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47, 88, 205, 0.2); /* primary-color with transparency */
}

.form-textarea {
    min-height: 100px;
    resize: vertical;
}

/* Utility Classes for Alpine.js transitions */
[x-cloak] {
    display: none !important;
}

.fade-enter-active, .fade-leave-active {
    transition: opacity var(--transition-duration) ease-out;
}

.fade-enter, .fade-leave-to {
    opacity: 0;
}

.slide-up-enter-active, .slide-up-leave-active {
    transition: all var(--transition-duration) ease-out;
}

.slide-up-enter, .slide-up-leave-to {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
}

/* Footer (Example, as per footer_bg_color_hex) */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--footer-bg-color);
    color: var(--text-color-light);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-lg);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer a {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.footer a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem; /* 40px */
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 2rem; /* 32px */
    }

    h3 {
        font-size: 1.75rem; /* 28px */
    }

    .section {
        padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .btn {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .card {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    h1 {
        font-size: 2rem; /* 32px */
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem; /* 28px */
    }

    h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem; /* 24px */
    }

    body {
        font-size: 1rem; /* 16px */
    }

    .section {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-sm);
    }
}

/* Modern Touches - Dynamic and Professional */
/* Subtle background pattern for a touch of texture */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    opacity: 0.2;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -2;
}

/* Hero section specific styles - assuming a .hero class will be used */
.hero {
    min-height: 60vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--section-bg-4) 0%, var(--section-bg-6) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) var(--spacing-lg);
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: pulse-light 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes pulse-light {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 0.2; }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.1; }
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    z-index: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.hero h1 {
    color: var(--text-color-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--text-color-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Focus states for accessibility and visual feedback */
*:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

/* Scroll indicator (optional, but adds to modern feel) */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    right: var(--spacing-lg);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-color-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-timing-function), transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-timing-function);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.scroll-indicator:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.scroll-indicator svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

/* Example for a navigation bar */
.navbar {
    background-color: var(--section-bg-1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-item {
    margin-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--text-color-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-timing-function);
}

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

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

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

/* Animation for dynamic elements, e.g., when content loads via Alpine.js */
.content-fade-in {
    animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Simple loading spinner placeholder */
.spinner {
    border: 4px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-left-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}

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

/* Call to action block */
.cta-block {
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-color), var(--button-color));
    color: var(--text-color-light);
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl);
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    margin: var(--spacing-2xl) auto;
    max-width: 90%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-block::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-block h2 {
    color: var(--text-color-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.cta-block p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    opacity: 0.9;
}
.cta-block .btn {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--text-color-dark);
    border: none;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-2xl);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px; /* Pill shape */
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    z-index: 1;
}
.cta-block .btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--text-color-light);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}<ctrl63>


/* Cookie Banner Additional Styles for Tailwind */
.cookie-banner-hover-effect:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cookie-banner-hover-effect:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}