/* ============================================
   MeilSeoir - Vermogensverwaltung Deutschland
   Premium Financial Management CSS
   ============================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
  --primary: #1a3a5c;
  --primary-dark: #0f2540;
  --primary-light: #2a5a8c;
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #e8c96e;
  --gold-dark: #a07830;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f8f7f4;
  --light-gray: #f0ede6;
  --gray: #e0dcd4;
  --gray-light: #ede9e2;
  --text-dark: #1a1a1a;
  --text-mid: #4a4a4a;
  --text-light: #7a7a7a;
  --success: #2d7a4f;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(26, 58, 92, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(26, 58, 92, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 64px rgba(26, 58, 92, 0.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --spacing-xs: 8px;
  --spacing-sm: 16px;
  --spacing-md: 32px;
  --spacing-lg: 64px;
  --spacing-xl: 96px;
}

/* ===== RESET ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ===== TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
p { color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ===== UTILITIES ===== */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--spacing-sm); }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white { color: var(--white) !important; }
.bg-primary { background: var(--primary); }
.bg-off-white { background: var(--off-white); }
.bg-light { background: var(--light-gray); }
.section { padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0; }
.section-sm { padding: var(--spacing-md) 0; }

/* Gold divider */
.gold-line {
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 16px auto 24px;
}
.gold-line-left {
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 48px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-sm);
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.nav-logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.nav-logo-main span { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--primary); background: var(--off-white); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-cta { margin-left: 8px; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--primary); transition: all var(--transition); }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,20,40,0.92) 0%, rgba(26,58,92,0.75) 60%, rgba(26,58,92,0.4) 100%);
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 780px; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.hero h1 span { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.hero-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, auto); gap: 40px; }
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

/* ===== TRUST BAR ===== */
.trust-bar { background: var(--primary); padding: 20px 0; }
.trust-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-item svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== SECTION HEADERS ===== */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.section-header.centered { text-align: center; }
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-header p { max-width: 640px; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-top: 16px; }
.section-header.centered p { margin: 16px auto 0; }

/* ===== SERVICES / CARDS ===== */
.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.card-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ===== SIMULATOR ===== */
.simulator {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.simulator-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.simulator-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 32px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.sim-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.sim-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.sim-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.sim-input {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  width: 100%;
}
.sim-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.sim-input option { background: var(--primary-dark); }
.sim-result {
  margin-top: 28px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.sim-result-item { text-align: center; }
.sim-result-value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}
.sim-result-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 4px; display: block; }
.sim-cta { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sim-disclaimer { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 16px; }

/* ===== PROCESS STEPS ===== */
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 0; position: relative; }
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 0 16px; }

/* Steps grid pour ville.php */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.step-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.step-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); }
.step-num {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}
.step-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--primary); }
.step-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ===== CHECKLIST ===== */
.checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}
.checklist-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== WHY NOW CARD ===== */
.why-now-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.why-now-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.why-now-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.why-stat { text-align: center; }
.why-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}
.why-stat-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* ===== VILLE HERO - NEW LAYOUT ===== */
.ville-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  padding: 72px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ville-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ville-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--white);
  clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
}
.ville-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ville-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.ville-breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.85rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ville-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color var(--transition); }
.ville-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.ville-breadcrumb .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.ville-breadcrumb .current { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.ville-hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-top: 12px; font-size: 1.02rem; max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* Ville stats card */
.ville-stats-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.ville-stat {}
.ville-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ville-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Related cities bar */
.related-cities-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* Related cities */
.related-cities { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.related-city-link {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.related-city-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ===== VILLE INTRO GRID ===== */
.ville-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIAL SPOTLIGHT ===== */
.testimonial-spotlight {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 6rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.25;
  line-height: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS GRID ===== */
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.2;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testimonial-text { font-style: italic; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testimonial-author { font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.testimonial-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); }

/* ===== BUNDESLAND GRID ===== */
.bundesland-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}
.bundesland-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.bundesland-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ===== VILLES GRID (listing) ===== */
.cities-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }
.city-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.city-card:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.city-card:hover svg { color: var(--gold); }
.city-card svg { color: var(--text-light); transition: color var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Cities grid large (for region page) */
.cities-grid-large {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 8px;
}
.city-card-lg {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.city-card-lg:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.city-card-lg:hover .city-card-name { color: var(--white); }
.city-card-lg:hover .city-card-zip { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.city-card-lg:hover svg { color: var(--gold); }
.city-card-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  flex: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.city-card-zip {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.city-card-lg svg { color: var(--text-light); transition: color var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== REGIONS TABS ===== */
.region-tabs { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.region-tab {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.region-tab:hover, .region-tab.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* ===== CTA BAND ===== */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; right: -10%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 32px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--gray); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--off-white); }
.faq-question.open { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.faq-icon { flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform var(--transition); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 300; }
.faq-question.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  background: var(--off-white);
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-answer.open { max-height: 500px; }
.faq-answer p { padding: 20px 24px; color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ===== CONTACT / FORM ===== */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-info p { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
.contact-item-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-item-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-item-val { font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); }
.tally-wrapper {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
}

/* ===== BREADCRUMB ===== */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-light); transition: color var(--transition); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--gray); }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }

/* ===== STATS ROW ===== */
.stats-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.stat-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.stat-box:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); }
.stat-box-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-box-num span { color: var(--gold); }
.stat-box p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light); }

/* ===== STICKY FOOTER ===== */
.sticky-footer {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(26,58,92,0.25);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.sticky-footer.visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.sticky-footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 14px var(--spacing-sm);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.sticky-footer-text { color: var(--white); }
.sticky-footer-text strong { font-weight: 600; }
.sticky-footer-text p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.sticky-footer-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sticky-close {
  background: none; border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  cursor: pointer; padding: 4px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.sticky-close:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ===== EXIT POPUP ===== */
.exit-popup-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,20,40,0.75);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.exit-popup-overlay.active { display: flex; }
.exit-popup {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 600px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  animation: popIn 0.3s ease;
}
@keyframes popIn {
  from { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.exit-popup-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  padding: 28px 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.exit-popup-header h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.exit-popup-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.exit-popup-close {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: none; color: var(--white);
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.exit-popup-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.exit-popup-body { padding: 32px; }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0 var(--spacing-md);
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.8rem; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-legal a { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ===== REVEAL ON SCROLL ===== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal-on-scroll.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-on-scroll.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-on-scroll.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-on-scroll.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* ===== PAGINATION ===== */
.pagination { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.page-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer; background: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.page-btn:hover, .page-btn.active { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--primary); }

/* ===== SEARCH BAR ===== */
.search-bar {
  display: flex; gap: 0;
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}
.search-input {
  flex: 1; padding: 14px 20px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  outline: none; color: var(--text-dark);
}
.search-btn {
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
  border: none; padding: 14px 20px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--transition);
}
.search-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-light); }

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-info { position: static; }
  .ville-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .ville-stats-card { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .ville-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --spacing-lg: 48px; --spacing-xl: 64px; }
  .nav-menu { display: none; flex-direction: column; position: absolute; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 16px; gap: 4px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray); }
  .nav-menu.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .simulator { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .sim-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sim-result { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .sticky-footer-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .process-steps { gap: 24px; }
  .cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-bar-inner { justify-content: center; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .ville-stats-card { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-now-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .testimonial-spotlight { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .bundesland-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cities-grid-large { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .sim-result { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ville-stats-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .bundesland-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tally-wrapper { padding: 20px 16px; }
}