/* === Design Tokens === */
:root {
  --color-primary: #2c3e50;
  --color-secondary: #34495e;
  --color-accent: #aac538;
  --color-background: #ffffff;
  --color-background-alt: #f5f6f7;
  --color-text: #333333;
  --color-text-muted: #6c757d;
  --color-border: #e5e7eb;
  --color-error: #dc3545;
  --color-success: #28a745;
  --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  --h1-size: 3rem;
  --h2-size: 2.25rem;
  --h3-size: 1.5rem;
  --body-size: 1rem;
  --small-size: 0.875rem;
  --line-height: 1.7;
  --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
  --spacing-sm: 1rem;
  --spacing-md: 1.5rem;
  --spacing-lg: 2.5rem;
  --spacing-xl: 4rem;
  --spacing-section: 6rem;
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --container-padding: 1.5rem;
  --border-radius: 6px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --nav-align: right;
  --footer-columns: 4;
  --breakpoint-mobile: 480px;
  --breakpoint-tablet: 768px;
  --breakpoint-desktop: 1024px;
  --breakpoint-large: 1280px;
}


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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img, picture, video, canvas, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

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

a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--h1-size); }
h2 { font-size: var(--h2-size); }
h3 { font-size: var(--h3-size); }

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, textarea, select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}


/* === Komponenten === */
/* Generierte Komponenten */

/* === hero === */
/* ============================================
   HERO COMPONENT
   ============================================ */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  /* FIX: Mobile Stack-Layout - flex-direction column auf Mobile */
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 70vh;
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
}

/* Background Layer */
.hero__background {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
}

.hero__background-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.hero:hover .hero__background-image {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  /* FIX: Deutlich stärkerer/solider Overlay auf Mobile damit Text nicht vom Bild überlappt wirkt */
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(52, 73, 94, 0.92) 50%,
    rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.88) 100%
  );
}

/* Container */
.hero__container {
  /* FIX: Explizit position relative + z-index damit Content garantiert über Background/Overlay liegt */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding, var(--spacing-md));
}

/* Content */
.hero__content {
  /* FIX: max-width 100% auf Mobile damit Content den verfügbaren Platz voll nutzt und nicht neben dem Bild landet */
  max-width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  animation: heroFadeIn 0.9s ease-out both;
  /* FIX: position relative für korrekten Stacking-Context */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h1-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-background);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero__headline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 64px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.hero__subline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: var(--line-height, 1.6);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.hero__scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: var(--color-background);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  animation: heroBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================
   VARIANTS
   ============================================ */

.hero--default {
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.hero--medium {
  min-height: 55vh;
}

.hero--medium .hero__headline {
  font-size: calc(var(--h1-size) * 0.85);
}

.hero--small {
  min-height: 38vh;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
}

.hero--small .hero__headline {
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.hero--small .hero__headline::after {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
}

.hero--small .hero__subline {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero--small .hero__scroll-indicator {
  display: none;
}

.hero--centered {
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero--centered .hero__content {
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero--centered .hero__headline::after {
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.hero--centered .hero__cta {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */

@keyframes heroFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__content,
  .hero__scroll-indicator,
  .hero__background-image {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE EXPLIZIT
   ============================================ */

/* FIX: Explizites Mobile-Media-Query das flex-direction column erzwingt und Stapelung sichert */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero,
  .hero--default,
  .hero--medium,
  .hero--small,
  .hero--centered {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero__container {
    flex-direction: column;
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero__content {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ============================================ */

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding: var(--spacing-section, var(--spacing-xl)) 0;
    /* FIX: Ab Tablet wieder horizontales Layout */
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .hero__content {
    max-width: 720px;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .hero__subline {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero--default {
    min-height: 85vh;
  }

  .hero--medium {
    min-height: 60vh;
  }

  .hero--small {
    min-height: 42vh;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — DESKTOP
   ============================================ */

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__content {
    max-width: 780px;
  }

  .hero__subline {
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    max-width: 640px;
  }

  .hero__headline::after {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
  }

  .hero--default {
    min-height: 90vh;
  }

  .hero--medium {
    min-height: 65vh;
  }

  .hero--small {
    min-height: 45vh;
  }
}

/* === navigation === */
/* ===== BASIS NAVIGATION ===== */
.navigation {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* ===== MOBILE TOGGLE (Hamburger) ===== */
.navigation__toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: var(--spacing-xs);
  margin-left: auto;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.navigation__toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
}

.navigation__toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.navigation__toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.navigation__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .navigation__toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.navigation__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .navigation__toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.navigation__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .navigation__toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===== LISTE (Mobile-first: ausgeblendet) ===== */
.navigation__list {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.navigation__list.is-open {
  display: flex;
  animation: navFadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes navFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.navigation__item {
  position: relative;
}

/* ===== LINKS ===== */
.navigation__link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
  padding-bottom: calc(var(--spacing-xs) + 4px);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.navigation__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--spacing-sm);
  right: var(--spacing-sm);
  bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.navigation__link:hover,
.navigation__link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  outline: none;
}

.navigation__link:hover::after,
.navigation__link:focus-visible::after {
  width: calc(100% - (var(--spacing-sm) * 2));
}

.navigation__link--active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.navigation__link--active::after {
  width: calc(100% - (var(--spacing-sm) * 2));
}

.navigation__link i {
  margin-right: 0.4em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ===== VARIANTE: VERTICAL ===== */
.navigation--vertical .navigation__toggle {
  display: none;
}

.navigation--vertical .navigation__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.navigation--vertical .navigation__link {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.navigation--vertical .navigation__link::after {
  display: none;
}

.navigation--vertical .navigation__link:hover,
.navigation--vertical .navigation__link--active {
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ===== VARIANTE: MOBILE (Fullscreen Overlay) ===== */
.navigation--mobile .navigation__list.is-open {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--color-background) 0%,
    var(--color-background-alt) 100%
  );
  box-shadow: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  z-index: 999;
}

.navigation--mobile .navigation__link {
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
}

/* ===== TABLET (768px+) ===== */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .navigation--horizontal .navigation__toggle {
    display: none;
  }

  .navigation--horizontal .navigation__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .navigation--horizontal .navigation__list.is-open {
    animation: none;
  }

  .navigation--horizontal .navigation__link {
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    padding-bottom: calc(var(--spacing-xs) + 6px);
  }
}

/* ===== DESKTOP (1024px+) ===== */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .navigation--horizontal .navigation__list {
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .navigation--horizontal .navigation__link {
    font-size: var(--body-size);
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-md);
    padding-bottom: calc(var(--spacing-xs) + 6px);
  }
}

/* === header === */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.header--scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.header--sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
}

.header--transparent {
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.header--transparent.header--scrolled {
  background: var(--color-background);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.header__container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--container-padding);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* Logo */
.header__logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.header__logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.header__logo-image {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Toggle (Mobile) */
.header__toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.header__toggle:hover {
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.header__toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-text);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.header__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .header__toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.header__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .header__toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.header__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .header__toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Navigation - Mobile */
.header__nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.header__nav.is-open {
  max-height: 100vh;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--container-padding) var(--spacing-md);
}

.header__nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.header__nav-item {
  width: 100%;
}

.header__nav-link {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.header__nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 4px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

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

.header__nav-link:hover::after,
.header__nav-link--active::after {
  width: 32px;
}

.header__nav-link--active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* CTA Button */
.header__cta {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
  width: 100%;
}

.header__cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header__cta-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.header__cta-button:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header__cta-button i {
  font-size: 0.875em;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .header__container {
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--container-padding);
  }

  .header__logo-image {
    max-height: 52px;
  }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .header__container {
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--container-padding);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .header__toggle {
    display: none;
  }

  .header__nav {
    position: static;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    background: transparent;
    border-top: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .header__nav-list {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .header__nav-item {
    width: auto;
  }

  .header__nav-link {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: var(--body-size);
  }

  .header__nav-link::after {
    bottom: 0;
  }

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

  .header__cta {
    margin-top: 0;
    width: auto;
  }

  .header__cta-button {
    width: auto;
  }
}

/* === footer === */
/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Component
   ========================================================================== */

.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-section);
  position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.footer__container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* Grid-Layout */
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-xl);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-lg);
  }
}

/* Spalten */
.footer__column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer__column-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-md) 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.footer__column-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Brand */
.footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer__logo {
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer__logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer__logo-image {
  max-height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.footer__logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer__description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  max-width: 32ch;
}

/* Adresse */
.footer__address {
  font-style: normal;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer__address-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.footer__icon {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Listen */
.footer__nav {
  display: block;
}

.footer__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.footer__list-item {
  margin: 0;
}

/* Links */
.footer__link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer__link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer__link:hover,
.footer__link:focus-visible {
  color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
}

.footer__link:hover::after,
.footer__link:focus-visible::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.footer__list-item .footer__link:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Bottom-Leiste */
.footer__bottom {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.footer__bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer__bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.footer__copyright {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer__bottom-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  justify-content: center;
}

.footer__bottom-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer__bottom-link:hover,
.footer__bottom-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  outline: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modifier: Simple
   ========================================================================== */

.footer--simple .footer__grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
}

.footer--simple .footer__column-title::after {
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.footer--simple .footer__address-item {
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer--simple .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modifier: Extended (Default)
   ========================================================================== */

.footer--extended {
  /* Nutzt Standard-Layout */
}

/* === section === */
.section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section__container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-padding, var(--spacing-md));
  padding-right: var(--container-padding, var(--spacing-md));
}

.section__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: inherit;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section__divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.section__content {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: inherit;
}

.section__content > * + * {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* --- Variants --- */

/* Default: white background */
.section--default {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Alt: subtle gray background with soft gradient */
.section--alt {
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--color-background-alt) 0%,
    var(--color-background) 100%
  );
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.section--alt .section__divider {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Primary: brand-colored section */
.section--primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--color-primary) 0%,
    var(--color-secondary) 100%
  );
  color: var(--color-background);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.section--primary .section__title {
  color: var(--color-background);
}

.section--primary .section__divider {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Dark: deep dark section for emphasis */
.section--dark {
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    var(--color-text) 0%,
    var(--color-secondary) 100%
  );
  color: var(--color-background);
}

.section--dark .section__title {
  color: var(--color-background);
}

.section--dark .section__divider {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.section--dark .section__content {
  color: var(--color-background);
}

/* Decorative accent glow on dark/primary variants */
.section--primary::before,
.section--dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(170, 197, 56, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(170, 197, 56, 0) 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.section--primary .section__container,
.section--dark .section__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* --- Responsive --- */

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.25);
    padding-bottom: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.25);
  }

  .section__header {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .section__divider {
    width: 72px;
    height: 3px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.5);
    padding-bottom: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.5);
  }

  .section__header {
    margin-bottom: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.25);
  }

  .section__divider {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
  }
}

/* === grid === */
/* ==========================================================================
   Grid-Komponente – Responsive Layout für 2, 3 oder 4 Spalten
   ========================================================================== */

.grid-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-background);
}

.grid-section__container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding, var(--spacing-md));
}

/* Basis-Grid – Mobile-first: Single Column */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  width: 100%;
}

/* ---------- Grid-Item (Default-Styling) ---------- */
.grid__item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.grid__item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.grid__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.grid__item:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ---------- Grid-Item-Inhalte ---------- */
.grid__item-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.grid__item:hover .grid__item-icon {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-background);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.grid__item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-sm);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.grid__item-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-md);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.grid__item-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, gap 0.3s ease;
}

.grid__item-link i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.grid__item-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.grid__item-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.grid__item-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Varianten – Tablet (≥ 768px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .grid {
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .grid--2,
  .grid--3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Varianten – Desktop (≥ 1024px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .grid--2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

  .grid--4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .grid__item,
  .grid__item::before,
  .grid__item-icon,
  .grid__item-link,
  .grid__item-link i {
    transition: none;
  }

  .grid__item:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* === card === */
/* =========================
   Card - Base
   ========================= */
.card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* =========================
   Card - Image
   ========================= */
.card__image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
}

.card__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.card:hover .card__image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* =========================
   Card - Content
   ========================= */
.card__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover .card__title {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.card__text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* =========================
   Card - CTA
   ========================= */
.card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, gap 0.3s ease;
}

.card__cta i {
  font-size: 0.85em;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.card__cta:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  gap: calc(var(--spacing-xs) * 1.75);
}

.card__cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =========================
   Card - Icon (Feature variant)
   ========================= */
.card__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary));
  color: var(--color-background);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover .card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* =========================
   Variant - Default
   ========================= */
.card--default {
  /* Uses base styles */
}

/* =========================
   Variant - Horizontal
   ========================= */
.card--horizontal {
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card--horizontal .card__image-wrapper {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .card--horizontal {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .card--horizontal .card__image-wrapper {
    flex: 0 0 40%;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    min-height: 100%;
  }

  .card--horizontal .card__content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    justify-content: center;
    margin-left: 16px; /* FIX: Prevent text from overlapping with image in horizontal/image variant */
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .card--horizontal .card__image-wrapper {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
  }
}

/* =========================
   Variant - Overlay
   ========================= */
.card--overlay {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  border: none;
}

.card--overlay .card__image-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.card--overlay .card__image-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 50%,
    rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.9) 100%
  );
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.card--overlay:hover .card__image-wrapper::after {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%,
    rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.7) 50%,
    rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.95) 100%
  );
}

.card--overlay .card__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  color: #ffffff; /* FIX: white text on dark gradient for readability */
}

/* FIX: Force white color for ALL elements inside overlay card for contrast */
.card--overlay,
.card--overlay * {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.card--overlay .card__title {
  color: #ffffff; /* FIX: white title on dark gradient */
}

.card--overlay:hover .card__title {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.card--overlay .card__text {
  color: #ffffff; /* FIX: white text on dark gradient */
}

.card--overlay .card__cta {
  color: #ffffff; /* FIX: white CTA on dark gradient */
}

.card--overlay .card__cta:hover,
.card--overlay:hover .card__cta {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .card--overlay {
    min-height: 420px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   Variant - Feature
   ========================= */
.card--feature {
  text-align: left;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--color-background) 0%,
    var(--color-background-alt) 100%
  );
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.card--feature .card__content {
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.card--feature .card__title {
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
}

/* =========================
   Responsive adjustments
   ========================= */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .card__content {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .card--feature .card__icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-lg) 0;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

/* =========================
   Accessibility - Focus
   ========================= */
.card__cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

/* === cta === */
/* === CTA Component === */
.cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  color: var(--color-background);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-accent) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.08;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding, var(--spacing-md));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  max-width: 720px;
}

.cta__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-background);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.cta__headline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.cta__description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

.cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Button */
.cta__button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta__button-icon {
  font-size: 0.875em;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cta__button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.cta__button:hover .cta__button-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cta__button:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cta__button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-background);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* === Variant: Default (same as centered on mobile, left-aligned on desktop) === */
.cta--default .cta__container {
  text-align: left;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.cta--default .cta__headline::after {
  left: 0;
  transform: none;
}

.cta--default .cta__actions {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* === Variant: Centered === */
.cta--centered .cta__container {
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta--centered .cta__headline::after {
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.cta--centered .cta__actions {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* === Variant: Split (Content left, Button right) === */
.cta--split .cta__container {
  text-align: left;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.cta--split .cta__headline::after {
  left: 0;
  transform: none;
}

.cta--split .cta__actions {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* === Tablet (768px+) === */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cta {
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.25) 0;
  }

  .cta__headline {
    font-size: calc(var(--h2-size) * 1.1);
  }

  .cta--split .cta__container {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  .cta--split .cta__content {
    flex: 1;
  }

  .cta--split .cta__actions {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

/* === Desktop (1024px+) === */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .cta {
    padding: var(--spacing-section, calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.5)) 0;
  }

  .cta__button {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  }

  .cta--default .cta__container {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: left;
  }

  .cta--default .cta__content {
    flex: 1;
  }

  .cta--default .cta__actions {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

/* === features === */
.features {
  padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.features::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-background) 0%, var(--color-background-alt) 100%);
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.features__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.features__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.features__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-sm);
}

.features__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-md);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.features__title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.features__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  margin: var(--spacing-md) 0 0;
}

/* Basis-Liste (default grid-like) */
.features__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* Einzelnes Feature-Item */
.features__item {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.features__item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.features__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.features__item:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Icon prominent */
.features__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, rgba(170, 197, 56, 0.75) 100%);
  color: var(--color-background);
  font-size: 2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.features__item:hover .features__icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.features__icon i {
  line-height: 1;
}

.features__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.features__item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.features__item-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  margin: 0;
}

/* === Varianten === */

/* .features--grid – kartenbasiertes Raster */
.features--grid .features__list {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

/* .features--list – vertikale Liste ohne Karten-Look */
.features--list .features__list {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.features--list .features__item {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.features--list .features__item::before {
  display: none;
}

.features--list .features__item:hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
  padding-right: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

/* .features--icon-top – Icon über dem Text */
.features--icon-top .features__item {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

/* .features--icon-left – Icon links neben Text */
.features--icon-left .features__item {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.features--icon-left .features__content {
  flex: 1;
}

/* === Tablet === */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .features__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .features--list .features__list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .features__icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}

/* === Desktop === */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .features__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .features--list .features__list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .features--icon-left .features__item {
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

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

/* Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .features__item,
  .features__item::before,
  .features__icon {
    transition: none;
  }

  .features__item:hover {
    transform: none;
  }

  .features__item:hover .features__icon {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* === team === */
.team {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.team__image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.team__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team:hover .team__image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.85) 0%,
    rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.4) 60%,
    rgba(44, 62, 80, 0) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.team:hover .team__overlay,
.team:focus-within .team__overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.team__content {
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  text-align: center;
}

.team__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.team__role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.team__social {
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--spacing-sm) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.team__social li {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.team__social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.team__social a:hover,
.team__social a:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  outline: none;
}

.team__social--overlay {
  margin: 0;
}

.team__social--overlay a {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.team__social--overlay a:hover,
.team__social--overlay a:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ---------- Variante: Default ---------- */
.team--default .team__overlay {
  display: none;
}

.team--default .team__social--overlay {
  display: none;
}

/* ---------- Variante: Circle Image ---------- */
.team--circle-image {
  background-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: visible;
}

.team--circle-image:hover {
  box-shadow: none;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.team--circle-image .team__image-wrapper {
  width: 10rem;
  height: 10rem;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 4px solid var(--color-background);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.team--circle-image:hover .team__image-wrapper {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.team--circle-image .team__overlay {
  display: none;
}

.team--circle-image .team__social--overlay {
  display: none;
}

.team--circle-image .team__content {
  padding: var(--spacing-md) 0 0;
}

/* ---------- Variante: Overlay ---------- */
.team--overlay .team__content .team__social {
  display: none;
}

.team--overlay .team__image-wrapper {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .team__content {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .team--circle-image .team__image-wrapper {
    width: 12rem;
    height: 12rem;
  }

  .team__social a {
    width: 2.5rem;
    height: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .team--circle-image .team__image-wrapper {
    width: 13rem;
    height: 13rem;
  }
}

/* === stats === */
/* ==========================================================================
   STATS COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */

.stats {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-background);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-background) 0%, var(--color-background-alt) 100%);
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stats__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* Header
   ========================================================================== */
.stats__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xl);
}

.stats__title {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-md);
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.stats__title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.stats__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* List
   ========================================================================== */
.stats__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Item (Base)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats__item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stats__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.stats__item:hover .stats__icon {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-background);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.stats__item:hover .stats__number {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.stats__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stats__number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stats__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
}

/* Variant: Default
   ========================================================================== */
.stats--default .stats__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.stats--default .stats__item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Variant: Boxed
   ========================================================================== */
.stats--boxed {
  background: var(--color-background);
}

.stats--boxed .stats__item {
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.stats--boxed .stats__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.stats--boxed .stats__item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  border-radius: var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.stats--boxed .stats__item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Variant: Large
   ========================================================================== */
.stats--large {
  padding: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.25) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
}

.stats--large::before {
  display: none;
}

.stats--large .stats__title,
.stats--large .stats__subtitle {
  color: var(--color-background);
}

.stats--large .stats__subtitle {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.stats--large .stats__title::after {
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.stats--large .stats__item {
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
}

.stats--large .stats__icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.stats--large .stats__item:hover .stats__icon {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.stats--large .stats__number {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 4.5rem);
  background: none;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--color-background);
  color: var(--color-background);
}

.stats--large .stats__item:hover .stats__number {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.stats--large .stats__label {
  color: var(--color-background);
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-size: var(--body-size);
}

/* Tablet
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stats {
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.25) 0;
  }

  .stats__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .stats--default .stats__item {
    border-bottom: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .stats--default .stats__item:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

/* Desktop
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .stats {
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.5) 0;
  }

  .stats__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .stats--default .stats__item {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .stats--default .stats__item:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .stats--default .stats__item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .stats--boxed .stats__list {
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .stats--large .stats__icon {
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .stats__item,
  .stats__icon,
  .stats__number,
  .stats--boxed .stats__item::before {
    transition: none;
  }

  .stats__item:hover,
  .stats--boxed .stats__item:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* === testimonial === */
/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIAL COMPONENT
   ============================================ */

.testimonial {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Rating Sterne */
.testimonial__rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
}

.testimonial__rating i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial:hover .testimonial__rating i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Quote-Icon */
.testimonial__quote-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 0.35;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial:hover .testimonial__quote-icon {
  opacity: 0.6;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Zitat */
.testimonial__quote {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-style: italic;
  quotes: "„" "\201C" "‚" "\2018";
}

.testimonial__quote p {
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial__quote p::before {
  content: open-quote;
  margin-right: 0.15em;
}

.testimonial__quote p::after {
  content: close-quote;
  margin-left: 0.15em;
}

/* Author-Block */
.testimonial__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.testimonial__author-image {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-background-alt);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial:hover .testimonial__author-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial__author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.testimonial__author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.testimonial__author-role {
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ============================================
   VARIANTE: DEFAULT
   ============================================ */
.testimonial--default {
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.testimonial--default:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ============================================
   VARIANTE: CARD
   ============================================ */
.testimonial--card {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--color-background) 0%,
    var(--color-background-alt) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial--card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--color-accent) 0%,
    var(--color-primary) 100%
  );
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial--card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.testimonial--card:hover::before {
  width: 6px;
}

/* ============================================
   VARIANTE: CENTERED
   ============================================ */
.testimonial--centered {
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border: none;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
}

.testimonial--centered .testimonial__quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.testimonial--centered .testimonial__rating {
  justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial--centered .testimonial__quote {
  font-size: calc(var(--body-size) * 1.1);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
  max-width: 600px;
}

.testimonial--centered .testimonial__author {
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
  border-top: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonial--centered .testimonial__author-image {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
}

.testimonial--centered .testimonial__author-info {
  align-items: center;
}

.testimonial--centered:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE – TABLET
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .testimonial__quote {
    font-size: calc(var(--body-size) * 1.05);
  }

  .testimonial__author-image {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
  }

  .testimonial--centered {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .testimonial--centered .testimonial__quote {
    font-size: calc(var(--body-size) * 1.2);
  }

  .testimonial--centered .testimonial__quote-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .testimonial--centered .testimonial__author-image {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE – DESKTOP
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonial {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-lg);
  }

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

  .testimonial--centered {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  .testimonial--centered .testimonial__quote {
    font-size: calc(var(--body-size) * 1.25);
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
}

/* === steps === */
/* =========================================================
   STEPS COMPONENT
   ========================================================= */
.steps {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
}

.steps__container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.steps__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xl);
}

.steps__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.steps__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-md);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.steps__title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.steps__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- List ---------- */
.steps__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  counter-reset: steps-counter;
}

.steps__item {
  position: relative;
}

.steps__item-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  height: 100%;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-background) 0%, var(--color-background-alt) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.steps__item:hover .steps__item-inner {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ---------- Number Badge ---------- */
.steps__number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  min-width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.steps__item:hover .steps__number {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ---------- Content ---------- */
.steps__content {
  flex: 1;
}

.steps__item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-sm);
}

.steps__description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Arrow (hidden by default) ---------- */
.steps__arrow {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* =========================================================
   VARIANT: steps--default
   ========================================================= */
.steps--default .steps__arrow {
  display: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   VARIANT: steps--with-arrows
   ========================================================= */
.steps--with-arrows .steps__arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  right: var(--spacing-lg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.steps--with-arrows .steps__item:last-child .steps__arrow {
  display: none;
}

.steps--with-arrows .steps__item:hover .steps__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* =========================================================
   VARIANT: steps--vertical
   ========================================================= */
.steps--vertical .steps__list {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.steps--vertical .steps__item {
  padding-left: calc(64px + var(--spacing-lg));
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.steps--vertical .steps__item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 31px;
  top: 64px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-border) 100%);
}

.steps--vertical .steps__item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.steps--vertical .steps__item:last-child::before {
  display: none;
}

.steps--vertical .steps__item-inner {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
}

.steps--vertical .steps__number {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  min-width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.steps--vertical .steps__arrow {
  display: none !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE – TABLET (≥ 768px)
   ========================================================= */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .steps__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

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

  .steps__number {
    min-width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .steps--vertical .steps__list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE – DESKTOP (≥ 1024px)
   ========================================================= */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .steps__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  .steps__item-inner {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  /* Connecting line for with-arrows variant on desktop */
  .steps--with-arrows .steps__list {
    position: relative;
  }

  .steps--with-arrows .steps__item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(var(--spacing-xl) + 36px);
    right: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * -0.5 - 6px);
    width: calc(var(--spacing-xl) - 12px);
    height: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      var(--color-accent) 0,
      var(--color-accent) 6px,
      transparent 6px,
      transparent 12px
    );
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .steps--vertical .steps__list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* === timeline === */
/* ============================
   TIMELINE COMPONENT
   ============================ */

.timeline {
  background: var(--color-background);
  padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.timeline__container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* Header */
.timeline__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.timeline__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-sm);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.timeline__title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.timeline__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* List */
.timeline__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* ============================
   VARIANT: VERTICAL (default)
   ============================ */
.timeline--vertical .timeline__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.timeline--vertical .timeline__list::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--color-border) 0%,
    var(--color-accent) 50%,
    var(--color-border) 100%
  );
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.timeline--vertical .timeline__item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: calc(20px + var(--spacing-lg));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.timeline--vertical .timeline__marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline--vertical .timeline__item:hover .timeline__marker {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-background);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Content Card */
.timeline__content {
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline__item:hover .timeline__content {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.timeline__date {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-background);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.timeline__item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-xs);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.timeline__description {
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================
   VARIANT: HORIZONTAL
   ============================ */
.timeline--horizontal .timeline__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  overflow-x: visible;
}

.timeline--horizontal .timeline__list::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.timeline--horizontal .timeline__item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: calc(20px + var(--spacing-lg));
}

.timeline--horizontal .timeline__marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ============================
   VARIANT: ALTERNATING (mobile fallback = vertical)
   ============================ */
.timeline--alternating .timeline__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.timeline--alternating .timeline__list::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--color-border),
    var(--color-accent),
    var(--color-border)
  );
}

.timeline--alternating .timeline__item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: calc(20px + var(--spacing-lg));
}

.timeline--alternating .timeline__marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline--alternating .timeline__item:hover .timeline__marker,
.timeline--horizontal .timeline__item:hover .timeline__marker {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-background);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ============================
   TABLET (>= 768px)
   ============================ */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .timeline__content {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  /* HORIZONTAL: becomes a horizontal scrollable row */
  .timeline--horizontal .timeline__list {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    padding-top: 60px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  }

  .timeline--horizontal .timeline__list::before {
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 40px;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to right,
      var(--color-border) 0%,
      var(--color-accent) 50%,
      var(--color-border) 100%
    );
  }

  .timeline--horizontal .timeline__item {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }

  .timeline--horizontal .timeline__marker {
    left: 50%;
    top: 20px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .timeline--horizontal .timeline__item:hover .timeline__marker {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1);
  }
}

/* ============================
   DESKTOP (>= 1024px)
   ============================ */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  /* VERTICAL: center line */
  .timeline--vertical .timeline__list::before {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .timeline--vertical .timeline__item {
    padding-left: 0;
    width: 50%;
    padding-right: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-self: flex-start;
  }

  .timeline--vertical .timeline__item:nth-child(even) {
    align-self: flex-end;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  .timeline--vertical .timeline__marker {
    left: auto;
    right: -21px;
  }

  .timeline--vertical .timeline__item:nth-child(even) .timeline__marker {
    left: -21px;
    right: auto;
  }

  /* ALTERNATING */
  .timeline--alternating .timeline__list::before {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .timeline--alternating .timeline__item {
    width: 50%;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-self: flex-start;
    text-align: right;
  }

  .timeline--alternating .timeline__item:nth-child(even) {
    align-self: flex-end;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: left;
  }

  .timeline--alternating .timeline__marker {
    left: auto;
    right: -21px;
  }

  .timeline--alternating .timeline__item:nth-child(even) .timeline__marker {
    left: -21px;
    right: auto;
  }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .timeline__content,
  .timeline__marker {
    transition: none;
  }
  .timeline__item:hover .timeline__content,
  .timeline__item:hover .timeline__marker {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* === gallery === */
/* ==========================================================================
   Gallery – Basis
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--color-background) 0%,
    var(--color-background-alt) 100%
  );
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.gallery__container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* Header */
.gallery__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xl);
}

.gallery__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-sm);
}

.gallery__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-md);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.gallery__title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.gallery__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Grid-List (Basis) */
.gallery__grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.gallery__item {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Figure / Card */
.gallery__figure {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background: var(--color-background);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.gallery__figure:hover,
.gallery__figure:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.gallery__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery__figure:hover .gallery__image,
.gallery__figure:focus-within .gallery__image {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(0.85);
}

/* Caption Overlay */
.gallery__caption {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(44, 62, 80, 0) 0%,
    rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.85) 100%
  );
  color: var(--color-background);
  transform: translateY(30%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery__figure:hover .gallery__caption,
.gallery__figure:focus-within .gallery__caption {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery__caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.gallery__caption-text {
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Zoom-Icon */
.gallery__zoom {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--spacing-md);
  right: var(--spacing-md);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-background);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.gallery__figure:hover .gallery__zoom,
.gallery__figure:focus-within .gallery__zoom {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* CTA */
.gallery__cta-wrapper {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.gallery__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-background);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery__cta i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery__cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.gallery__cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.gallery__cta:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Variante: Grid (gleichmäßiges Raster)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery--grid .gallery__grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Variante: Masonry (versetztes Raster mit variablen Höhen)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery--masonry .gallery__grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  grid-auto-rows: 200px;
  grid-auto-flow: dense;
}

.gallery--masonry .gallery__figure {
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Variante: Carousel (horizontales Scrollen)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery--carousel .gallery__grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: var(--spacing-xs) 0 var(--spacing-md);
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-primary) var(--color-background-alt);
}

.gallery--carousel .gallery__grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}

.gallery--carousel .gallery__grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.gallery--carousel .gallery__grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.gallery--carousel .gallery__item {
  flex: 0 0 85%;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.gallery--carousel .gallery__figure {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  height: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Tablet (768px+)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .gallery__grid {
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .gallery--grid .gallery__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .gallery--masonry .gallery__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 220px;
  }

  .gallery--masonry .gallery__item:nth-child(3n + 1) {
    grid-row: span 2;
  }

  .gallery--carousel .gallery__item {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Desktop (1024px+)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .gallery--grid .gallery__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .gallery--masonry .gallery__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 240px;
  }

  .gallery--masonry .gallery__item:nth-child(5n + 1) {
    grid-row: span 2;
  }

  .gallery--masonry .gallery__item:nth-child(5n + 4) {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .gallery--carousel .gallery__item {
    flex: 0 0 32%;
  }
}

/* === accordion === */
/* =========================================
   Accordion – Base
   ========================================= */
.accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.accordion__item {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion__item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.accordion__heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Trigger (Button) */
.accordion__trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion__trigger:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    var(--color-background-alt),
    var(--color-background)
  );
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.accordion__trigger:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.accordion__title {
  flex: 1;
  display: block;
}

/* Icons */
.accordion__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion__icon--left {
  display: none;
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.accordion__icon--right {
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* Open-State – icon rotation */
.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion__icon--right {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion__icon--left {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-background);
  transform: rotate(45deg); /* + to x / minus feeling */
}

.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
}

/* Panel */
.accordion__panel {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
}

.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] + .accordion__panel,
.accordion__panel:not([hidden]) {
  max-height: 1000px;
}

.accordion__panel[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.accordion__content {
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.accordion__content > *:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.accordion__content > *:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* =========================================
   Variant: Default (already above)
   ========================================= */
.accordion--default .accordion__item {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
}

/* =========================================
   Variant: Bordered
   ========================================= */
.accordion--bordered {
  gap: 0;
}

.accordion--bordered .accordion__item {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  margin-top: -1px; /* collapse borders */
}

.accordion--bordered .accordion__item:first-child {
  border-top-left-radius: var(--border-radius);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--border-radius);
  margin-top: 0;
}

.accordion--bordered .accordion__item:last-child {
  border-bottom-left-radius: var(--border-radius);
  border-bottom-right-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.accordion--bordered .accordion__item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: none;
  z-index: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.accordion--bordered .accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding-left: calc(var(--spacing-md) - 3px);
}

/* =========================================
   Variant: Icon Left
   ========================================= */
.accordion--icon-left .accordion__icon--left {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.accordion--icon-left .accordion__icon--right {
  display: none;
}

.accordion--icon-left .accordion__trigger {
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* =========================================
   Tablet
   ========================================= */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .accordion {
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .accordion__trigger {
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: calc(var(--body-size) * 1.05);
  }

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

  .accordion__icon {
    width: 2.25rem;
    height: 2.25rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .accordion--bordered .accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] {
    padding-left: calc(var(--spacing-lg) - 3px);
  }
}

/* =========================================
   Desktop
   ========================================= */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .accordion__trigger {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: var(--h3-size, 1.125rem);
  }

  .accordion__content {
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: calc(var(--body-size) * 1.02);
  }

  .accordion__item {
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .accordion--default .accordion__item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
}

/* =========================================
   Reduced Motion
   ========================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .accordion__item,
  .accordion__trigger,
  .accordion__icon,
  .accordion__panel {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* === form === */
/* ==========================================================================
   Form Component
   ========================================================================== */

.form {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.form:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Fields wrapper ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.form__fields {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form__group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  position: relative;
}

.form__group--full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

/* Labels ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form__label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form__required {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Inputs, Select, Textarea ------------------------------------------------- */
.form__input,
.form__select,
.form__textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.form__input::placeholder,
.form__textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.form__input:hover,
.form__select:hover,
.form__textarea:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  background: var(--color-background);
}

.form__input:focus,
.form__select:focus,
.form__textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-background);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(170, 197, 56, 0.18);
}

.form__input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown),
.form__textarea:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown) {
  border-color: var(--color-error);
}

.form__textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

/* Select Chevron ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.form__select {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--color-secondary) 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-secondary) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-position:
    calc(100% - 20px) 50%,
    calc(100% - 14px) 50%;
  background-size: 6px 6px, 6px 6px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form__select:focus {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--color-accent) 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 50%, transparent 50%);
}

/* Checkbox ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form__group--checkbox {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.form__checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  user-select: none;
}

.form__checkbox {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.form__checkbox-box {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: calc(var(--border-radius) / 2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.form__checkbox-box .fa-check {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-background);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.5);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form__checkbox:checked + .form__checkbox-box {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form__checkbox:checked + .form__checkbox-box .fa-check {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.form__checkbox:focus-visible + .form__checkbox-box {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(170, 197, 56, 0.25);
}

.form__link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.form__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Actions / Submit --------------------------------------------------------- */
.form__actions {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.form__submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-background);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary));
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form__submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.form__submit:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form__submit:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.form__submit i {
  font-size: 0.9em;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.form__submit:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Variant: Default
   ========================================================================== */
.form--default .form__fields {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Variant: Inline (horizontal, compact)
   ========================================================================== */
.form--inline {
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form--inline .form__fields {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.form--inline .form__group {
  flex: 1 1 200px;
}

.form--inline .form__label {
  font-size: calc(var(--small-size) * 0.9);
}

.form--inline .form__actions {
  margin-top: 0;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  align-self: flex-end;
}

.form--inline .form__group--checkbox {
  flex: 1 1 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Variant: Stacked (vertical, full width labels)
   ========================================================================== */
.form--stacked .form__fields {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.form--stacked .form__label {
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form--stacked .form__input,
.form--stacked .form__select,
.form--stacked .form__textarea {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border-width: 2px;
}

.form--stacked .form__actions {
  justify-content: stretch;
}

.form--stacked .form__submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.125rem 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive: Tablet
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .form {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  .form--default .form__fields {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .form--stacked .form__fields {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form__submit {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive: Desktop
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .form {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) calc(var(--spacing-xl) * 1.25);
  }

  .form__fields {
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .form--inline .form__group {
    flex: 1 1 220px;
  }
}

/* === contact_info === */
/* =========================================================
   Component: contact_info
   ========================================================= */

.contact_info {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-background);
}

.contact_info__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* Header */
.contact_info__header {
  position: relative;
  text-align: left;
}

.contact_info__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.contact_info__title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.contact_info__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

/* List */
.contact_info__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.contact_info__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact_info__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.contact_info__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary));
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.contact_info__item:hover .contact_info__icon {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-secondary), var(--color-accent));
}

.contact_info__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.contact_info__label {
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.contact_info__text {
  font-size: var(--body-size);
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: var(--line-height);
  color: var(--color-text);
  word-break: break-word;
}

.contact_info__link {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact_info__link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.contact_info__link:hover,
.contact_info__link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  outline: none;
}

.contact_info__link:hover::after,
.contact_info__link:focus-visible::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Actions */
.contact_info__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.contact_info__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact_info__cta--primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact_info__cta--primary:hover,
.contact_info__cta--primary:focus-visible {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  outline: none;
}

.contact_info__cta--primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact_info__cta--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact_info__cta--ghost:hover,
.contact_info__cta--ghost:focus-visible {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  outline: none;
}

/* Map (hidden by default, shown via modifier) */
.contact_info__map {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact_info__map-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-alt), var(--color-background));
}

.contact_info__map-placeholder i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* =========================================================
   Variants
   ========================================================= */

/* Default: nothing extra (already styled above) */

/* Card variant: wrap the whole block in an elevated card */
.contact_info--card .contact_info__inner {
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact_info--card .contact_info__inner:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact_info--card .contact_info__item {
  background: var(--color-background-alt);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.contact_info--card .contact_info__item:hover {
  background: var(--color-background);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* With-map variant: show the map */
.contact_info--with-map .contact_info__map {
  display: block;
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .contact_info {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  }

  .contact_info__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .contact_info__icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }

  .contact_info--with-map .contact_info__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "header header"
      "list   map"
      "actions map";
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    align-items: start;
  }

  .contact_info--with-map .contact_info__header { grid-area: header; }
  .contact_info--with-map .contact_info__list { grid-area: list; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact_info--with-map .contact_info__actions { grid-area: actions; }
  .contact_info--with-map .contact_info__map { grid-area: map; height: 100%; min-height: 360px; }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .contact_info__title {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .contact_info__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .contact_info--card .contact_info__inner {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  .contact_info--with-map .contact_info__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  }

  .contact_info--with-map .contact_info__map {
    min-height: 420px;
  }
}



/* === Fallback-Styles (Sicherheitsnetz) === */

/* Active Navigation */
.header__nav-link--active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Header Logo: Nie überstehen! */
.header__logo-image {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Footer Logo */
.footer__logo-image {
  max-height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Header Sticky + Scroll-Shadow */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.header--scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Header Nav-Link Hover-Underline Fallback */
.header__nav-link {
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.header__nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.header__nav-link:hover::after,
.header__nav-link--active::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.header__nav-link:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Header CTA Button Fallback */
.header__cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--small-size);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.header__cta-button:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* Footer Address Lines */
.footer__address {
  font-style: normal;
}
.footer__address-line {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}
.footer__address-line i {
  width: 1.25em;
  text-align: center;
  margin-right: 0.375rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Footer Link Hover */
.footer__link {
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.footer__link:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0.8;
}