/* STERLINGCOVER - Premium Car Insurance Comparison */

.sterling-container {
    --primary-color: #0B3B5C;      /* Deep blue */
    --secondary-color: #FFB81C;     /* Gold */
    --accent-color: #FFFFFF;         /* White */
    --bg-dark: #F5F7FA;
    --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
    --text-main: #1E2B3A;
    --text-muted: #5A6B7A;
    --glass-border: rgba(11, 59, 92, 0.1);
    --shadow-premium: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(11, 59, 92, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(11, 59, 92, 0.1);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(11, 59, 92, 0.15), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(11, 59, 92, 0.1);
    
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: block;
}

/* Page Loader */
.loader-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.6s;
}

.loader-wrapper.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.loader-spinner {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border: 4px solid rgba(255, 184, 28, 0.2);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0, 0.5, 1) infinite;
}

.loader-text {
    color: white;
    margin-top: 24px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Global Typography Updates */
h1, h2, h3, .logo-text {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
}

/* Box sizing for all elements */
.sterling-container div, 
.sterling-container section, 
.sterling-container header, 
.sterling-container footer, 
.sterling-container nav, 
.sterling-container main,
.sterling-container h1,
.sterling-container h2,
.sterling-container h3,
.sterling-container h4,
.sterling-container p,
.sterling-container ul,
.sterling-container li,
.sterling-container a,
.sterling-container img,
.sterling-container button {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Ad Banner */
.sterling-container .ad-banner {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Header */
.sterling-container .main-header {
    padding: 20px 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: white;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.sterling-container .header-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.sterling-container .logo-text {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sterling-container .logo-text span {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.sterling-container .desktop-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 30px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.sterling-container .desktop-nav a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sterling-container .desktop-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Hero Section */
.sterling-container .hero-section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 60px auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.sterling-container .hero-content h1 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sterling-container .highlight {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.sterling-container .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.sterling-container .hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.sterling-container .hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 550px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    min-height: 300px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa, #e4e8f0);
}

.sterling-container .hero-image {
    position: relative;
}

.sterling-container .uk-flag-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Trust Banner below Hero */
.trust-banner {
    background: white;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 30px 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.trust-banner-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-item i {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Buttons */
.sterling-container .btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
}

.sterling-container .btn-primary {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 184, 28, 0.3);
}

.sterling-container .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(255, 184, 28, 0.4);
}

/* How it Works */
.sterling-container .how-it-works {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 100px auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sterling-container .section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sterling-container .steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sterling-container .step-item {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.sterling-container .step-num {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: rgba(11, 59, 92, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: -30px;
}

.sterling-container .step-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sterling-container .step-item p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Benefits Section */
.sterling-container .benefits-section {
    background: white;
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.sterling-container .benefits-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.sterling-container .benefits-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.sterling-container .benefits-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sterling-container .benefits-header p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.sterling-container .benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.sterling-container .benefit-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sterling-container .benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.sterling-container .benefit-card .benefit-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sterling-container .benefit-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sterling-container .benefit-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Comparison Section */
.sterling-container .comparison-section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 100px auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.sterling-container .comparison-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.sterling-container .product-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.sterling-container .product-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 50px rgba(11, 59, 92, 0.2);
}

.sterling-container .product-card.premium {
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 184, 28, 0.1);
}

.sterling-container .card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sterling-container .card-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sterling-container .card-header .subtitle {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.sterling-container .feature-block {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.sterling-container .feature-block h4 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.sterling-container .feature-block ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.sterling-container .feature-block li {
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sterling-container .feature-block li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.sterling-container .cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 30px;
}

.sterling-container .btn-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sterling-container .btn-cta:hover {
    background: #0d4670;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* Testimonials */
.sterling-container .testimonials-section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 100px auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.sterling-container .testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.sterling-container .testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.sterling-container .user-rating {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.sterling-container .testimonial-card p {
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.sterling-container .user-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.sterling-container .user-info strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.sterling-container .user-info span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* FAQ */
.sterling-container .faq-section {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 100px auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.sterling-container .faq-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.sterling-container .faq-item {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sterling-container .faq-question {
    padding: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(11, 59, 92, 0.02);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sterling-container .faq-question:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 184, 28, 0.03);
}

.sterling-container .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.sterling-container .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 20px;
    max-height: 300px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.sterling-container .faq-item.active .toggle {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.sterling-container .toggle {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Footer */
.sterling-container .main-footer {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    margin-top: 100px;
}

.sterling-container .footer-top {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 80px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.sterling-container .footer-ad-notice {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0.8;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.sterling-container .footer-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 60px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    align-items: start;
}

.sterling-container .footer-branding {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.sterling-container .footer-branding .logo-text {
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.sterling-container .footer-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 80px;
}

.sterling-container .link-group h4 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.sterling-container .link-group ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.sterling-container .link-group li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sterling-container .link-group a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sterling-container .link-group a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Modal */
.sterling-container .modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(11, 59, 92, 0.4);
    display: none;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.sterling-container .modal-overlay.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.sterling-container .modal-content {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 800px;
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 60px 50px 50px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    border-top: 6px solid var(--secondary-color);
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.sterling-container .modal-overlay.active .modal-content {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Cookie Banner */
.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(150px);
    background: white;
    padding: 24px 35px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    z-index: 1000;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    max-width: 850px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.cookie-banner.active {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.cookie-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.cookie-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
}

.btn-accept {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
}

.btn-accept:hover {
    background: #0d4670;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-decline {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--text-main);
}

/* Animations */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.sterling-container .modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.sterling-container .modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.sterling-container .modal-body-content h2 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sterling-container .modal-body-content h3 {
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .sterling-container .hero-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .sterling-container .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .sterling-container .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    .sterling-container .hero-content p {
        margin: 0 auto 35px;
    }
    .sterling-container .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .sterling-container .footer-links {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .sterling-container .link-group ul {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .sterling-container .comparison-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .sterling-container .desktop-nav {
        display: none;
    }
    .sterling-container .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}