:root {
  --synergy-bg: #fdfdfc;
  --synergy-surface: #ffffff;
  --synergy-accent-vibrant: #e65c00;
  --synergy-accent-deep: #1a5e63;
  --synergy-dark-ink: #111b1c;
  --synergy-light-tint: #fef4ee;
  --synergy-muted: #6e7e80;
  --synergy-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #e65c00 0%, #1a5e63 100%);
  --synergy-gradient-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef4ee 0%, #eefbfb 100%);
  --font-display: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--synergy-bg);
  color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Base Link & Button Styles */
a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Header Area */
.synergy-header-outer {
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(230, 92, 0, 0.15);
}

.synergy-header-shell {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
}

.synergy-logo-anchor {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.synergy-logo-svg {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.synergy-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

.synergy-nav-anchor {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.synergy-nav-anchor:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Hamburger Menu Trick CSS-Only */
.synergy-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
}

.synergy-hamburger-label {
  display: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.synergy-hamburger-label span {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* Scroll Progress indicator */
.synergy-scroll-tracker {
  height: 4px;
  width: 0;
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-deep);
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 1001;
  animation: synergy-progress-line linear;
  animation-timeline: scroll();
}

@keyframes synergy-progress-line {
  to { width: 100%; }
}

/* Hero Section (Preset C - Bold Accent) */
.synergy-hero-gradient-box {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  background: var(--synergy-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 14dvh 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.synergy-hero-background-number {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5%;
  bottom: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.synergy-hero-abstract-shape-1 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(26, 94, 99, 0.4);
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.synergy-hero-abstract-shape-2 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background-color: rgba(230, 92, 0, 0.3);
  bottom: -50px;
  left: 30%;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.synergy-hero-inner-columns {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.synergy-hero-text-block {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.synergy-hero-main-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.synergy-hero-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0.95;
  font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 550px;
}

.synergy-btn-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
  background-color: var(--synergy-surface);
  color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.synergy-btn-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.synergy-hero-side-graphics {
  flex: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.synergy-decorative-tile {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.synergy-decorative-tile-accent {
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-deep);
  border: none;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

.synergy-tile-metric {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.synergy-tile-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Content Section with Diagonal clip-path (Preset C) */
.synergy-diagonal-bracket {
  background-color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16dvh 0;
  clip-path: polygon(0 8%, 100% 0, 100% 92%, 0 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.synergy-diagonal-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.synergy-diagonal-text {
  z-index: 2;
}

.synergy-diagonal-pretitle {
  color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.synergy-diagonal-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.synergy-diagonal-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.synergy-diagonal-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.synergy-diagonal-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.synergy-diagonal-list-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.synergy-diagonal-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 480px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.synergy-diagonal-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(20%) contrast(110%);
}

.synergy-diagonal-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(17,27,28,0.1) 0%, rgba(17,27,28,0.8) 100%);
}

/* Features Section (3-column Bold Grid, no borders, big numbers) */
.synergy-grid-zone {
  padding: 14dvh 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.synergy-section-lead-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.synergy-section-lead-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0 auto;
}

.synergy-grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.synergy-grid-item {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.synergy-grid-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.synergy-grid-large-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.synergy-grid-item-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
}

.synergy-grid-item-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--synergy-muted);
}

/* How It Works Section (Horizontal steps with connector) */
.synergy-step-track-outer {
  background-color: var(--synergy-light-tint);
  padding: 14dvh 2rem;
}

.synergy-horizontal-stepper {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 4rem auto 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.synergy-step-connector-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 35px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-deep);
  z-index: 1;
}

.synergy-step-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.synergy-step-circle {
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.synergy-step-node:nth-child(odd) .synergy-step-circle {
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(230, 92, 0, 0.3);
}

.synergy-step-node:nth-child(even) .synergy-step-circle {
  background-color: var(--synergy-surface);
  color: var(--synergy-accent-deep);
  border: 4px solid var(--synergy-accent-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(26, 94, 99, 0.15);
}

.synergy-step-node:hover .synergy-step-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

.synergy-step-caption {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
}

.synergy-step-details {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--synergy-muted);
  max-width: 250px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* CTA Strip Section (Dark background, Big bold text left, Button right) */
.synergy-cta-banner-strip {
  background-color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8dvh 2rem;
}

.synergy-cta-banner-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.synergy-cta-banner-content {
  flex: 1.2;
}

.synergy-cta-banner-headline {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.synergy-cta-banner-tag {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.synergy-cta-banner-action {
  flex: 0.8;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.synergy-btn-fill-accent {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(230, 92, 0, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.synergy-btn-fill-accent:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(26, 94, 99, 0.4);
}

/* Expert Profile Page Elements (Preset C) */
.synergy-expert-narrative-split {
  padding: 14dvh 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.synergy-expert-card-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.synergy-expert-bio-image {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  height: 550px;
}

.synergy-expert-bio-tagline {
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-deep);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.synergy-expert-bio-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.synergy-expert-bio-subtext {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.synergy-expert-narrative-text {
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.synergy-expert-stats-deck {
  background-color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10dvh 2rem;
}

.synergy-expert-stats-shell {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.synergy-expert-stat-box {
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.synergy-expert-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.synergy-expert-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

/* Reserve Page Layout (Preset C: Form Left 60% / Info cards Right 40%) */
.synergy-enrollment-split {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14dvh 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 5rem;
}

.synergy-form-container-card {
  background-color: var(--synergy-surface);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  padding: 4rem;
  border-top: 6px solid var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
}

.synergy-form-intro-headline {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.synergy-form-intro-sub {
  color: var(--synergy-muted);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.synergy-interactive-form-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.synergy-input-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.synergy-field-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
}

.synergy-text-field-input, .synergy-textarea-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.1rem;
  border: 2px solid #e1e7e8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
  background-color: #fafbfc;
}

.synergy-text-field-input:focus, .synergy-textarea-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.synergy-checkbox-label-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--synergy-muted);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.synergy-checkbox-input-element {
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  accent-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
}

.synergy-submit-anchor-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(230, 92, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.synergy-submit-anchor-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(26, 94, 99, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.synergy-info-cards-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.synergy-sidebar-info-card {
  background-color: var(--synergy-light-tint);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.synergy-sidebar-card-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  fill: var(--synergy-accent-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.synergy-sidebar-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.synergy-sidebar-card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--synergy-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.synergy-sidebar-bullet-track {
  list-style: none;
}

.synergy-sidebar-bullet-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
}

.synergy-sidebar-bullet-marker {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
}

.synergy-contact-link-wrapper {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.synergy-contact-direct-link {
  color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.synergy-contact-direct-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Layout (CSS Only, all open as requested) */
.synergy-faq-cluster {
  background-color: var(--synergy-light-tint);
  padding: 14dvh 2rem;
}

.synergy-faq-width-limiter {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.synergy-faq-stack {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.synergy-faq-item-box {
  background-color: var(--synergy-surface);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.synergy-faq-question {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--synergy-accent-deep);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--synergy-light-tint);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.synergy-faq-answer {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--synergy-muted);
}

/* Generic Layout Wrapper for Legal Pages */
.synergy-legal-shell {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 4rem auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.synergy-legal-masthead {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.synergy-legal-segment {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.synergy-legal-segment-heading {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--synergy-accent-deep);
}

.synergy-legal-text-paragraph {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--synergy-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

/* Thank you page styles */
.synergy-appreciation-core {
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.synergy-appreciation-card {
  max-width: 700px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--synergy-surface);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  padding: 4rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 8px solid var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
}

.synergy-appreciation-icon-holder {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background-color: var(--synergy-light-tint);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
}

.synergy-appreciation-svg {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  fill: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
}

.synergy-appreciation-header {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.synergy-appreciation-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--synergy-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Footer Section */
.synergy-footer-block {
  background-color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8vh 2rem 4vh 2rem;
}

.synergy-footer-main-layout {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.synergy-footer-brand-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.synergy-footer-brand-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.synergy-footer-brand-svg {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  fill: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
}

.synergy-footer-brand-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  max-width: 450px;
}

.synergy-footer-links-column {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 5rem;
}

.synergy-footer-sublinks-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.synergy-footer-sublink-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.synergy-footer-sublink-item a:hover {
  color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
}

.synergy-footer-disclaimer-card {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.synergy-footer-copyright-row {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Cookie Disclaimer Banner */
.synergy-cookie-alert-fixed {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--synergy-dark-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  display: none;
  animation: synergy-fade-in 0.5s ease-out;
}

@keyframes synergy-fade-in {
  from { transform: translateY(100%); }
  to { transform: translateY(0); }
}

.synergy-cookie-alert-frame {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.synergy-cookie-alert-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex: 1.5;
}

.synergy-cookie-alert-options {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.synergy-cookie-alert-btn-accept {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  background-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.synergy-cookie-alert-btn-decline {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.synergy-cookie-alert-btn-decline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Scroll Animation Reveal Mechanics (CSS only) */
.synergy-reveal-element {
  animation: synergy-scroll-fade-up 0.6s linear both;
  animation-timeline: view();
  animation-range: entry 0% entry 35%;
}

@keyframes synergy-scroll-fade-up {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Responsiveness adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .synergy-hero-inner-columns, .synergy-diagonal-inner, .synergy-enrollment-split, .synergy-expert-narrative-split {
    flex-direction: column;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .synergy-hero-side-graphics {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .synergy-hero-main-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .synergy-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .synergy-horizontal-stepper {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .synergy-step-connector-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .synergy-cta-banner-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .synergy-cta-banner-action {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .synergy-expert-stats-shell {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .synergy-footer-main-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .synergy-footer-links-column {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .synergy-hamburger-label {
    display: flex;
  }

  .synergy-nav-list {
    position: fixed;
    top: 74px;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100vh - 74px);
    background-color: var(--synergy-accent-vibrant);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .synergy-menu-toggle:checked ~ .synergy-nav-list {
    left: 0;
  }

  .synergy-menu-toggle:checked ~ .synergy-hamburger-label span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
  }

  .synergy-menu-toggle:checked ~ .synergy-hamburger-label span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .synergy-menu-toggle:checked ~ .synergy-hamburger-label span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
  }
  
  .synergy-form-container-card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  
  .synergy-cookie-alert-frame {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .synergy-expert-stats-shell {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}