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   VIDEO HERO MODULE — Module-Specific Styles Only
   ================================================ */

/* ── SECTION ── */
.kan-builders-global .hm {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── VIDEO LAYER ── */
.kan-builders-global .hm-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: transform 10s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    will-change: transform;
}
.kan-builders-global .hm.is-loaded .hm-video {
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* ── OVERLAY ── */
.kan-builders-global .hm-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 100% at 50% 50%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38) 100%),
        linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(43, 45, 49, 0.5) 0%,   /* Shifted slightly to match the Charcoal brand tone */
        rgba(43, 45, 49, 0.75) 100%
        );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── INNER CONTENT — 1440px constraint ── */
.kan-builders-global .hm-wrap {
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ── CONTENT BODY ── */
.kan-builders-global .hm-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* ── HEADING ── */
.kan-builders-global .hm-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    max-width: 840px;
    font-weight: 300 !important;
}

/* ── BUTTON ARROW ── */
.kan-builders-global .hm-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
.kan-builders-global .kb-btn:hover .hm-arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ── SCROLL INDICATOR ── */
.kan-builders-global .hm-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 36px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    animation: hm-bob 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.kan-builders-global .hm-scroll:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.kan-builders-global .hm-scroll::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-2px, -2px);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

@keyframes hm-bob {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);  opacity: 0.7; }
    50%      { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); opacity: 1;   }
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .kan-builders-global .hm-scroll { bottom: 24px; width: 36px; height: 36px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .kan-builders-global .hm-video { transition: none; transform: none !important; }
    .kan-builders-global .hm-scroll { animation: none; }
    .kan-builders-global .hm-arrow { transition: none; }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-cd2bfd3 *//* =========================================
   HEADER TITLE MODULE 
   Scoped to .kan-builders-global
========================================= */

.kan-builders-global .brand-logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  /* Inherits your global Montserrat heading font */
  font-family: var(--kb-font-heading, 'Montserrat', sans-serif); 
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-line-one {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-welcome {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--kb-color-dark, #111111);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-accent,
.kan-builders-global .brand-line-two {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #E07227);
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-e2489f9 *//* =========================================
   HEADER TITLE MODULE 
   Scoped to .kan-builders-global
========================================= */

.kan-builders-global .brand-logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  /* Inherits your global Montserrat heading font */
  font-family: var(--kb-font-heading, 'Montserrat', sans-serif); 
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-line-one {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-welcome {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--kb-color-dark, #111111);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-accent,
.kan-builders-global .brand-line-two {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #E07227);
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-416221f *//* =========================================
   HEADER TITLE MODULE 
   Scoped to .kan-builders-global
========================================= */

.kan-builders-global .brand-logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  /* Inherits your global Montserrat heading font */
  font-family: var(--kb-font-heading, 'Montserrat', sans-serif); 
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-line-one {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-welcome {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--kb-color-dark, #111111);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-accent,
.kan-builders-global .brand-line-two {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #E07227);
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-eb8040e *//* =========================================
   HEADER TITLE MODULE 
   Scoped to .kan-builders-global
========================================= */

.kan-builders-global .brand-logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  /* Inherits your global Montserrat heading font */
  font-family: var(--kb-font-heading, 'Montserrat', sans-serif); 
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-line-one {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-welcome {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--kb-color-dark, #111111);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-accent,
.kan-builders-global .brand-line-two {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #E07227);
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-d6a1628 *//* =========================================
   KAN Features Module - Layout & Animation
   ========================================= */
/* Width Constraints */
.kan-features-module {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background-color: transparent; /* Let your global light background show through */
}
.kan-features-inner {
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}
/* Feature Item Structure */
.kan-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}
.kan-feature-title {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--kb-text-heading, #2B2D31);
}
/* -------------------------
   Animated Icon Wrapper 
   ------------------------- */
.kan-animated-icon-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    /* Soft pastel glow behind the icon */
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,245,240,1) 0%, rgba(255,245,240,0) 60%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.kan-icon-center {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    width: 70px;  /* Modified: enlarged from 50px — icons were rendering too small */
    height: 70px; /* Modified: enlarged from 50px */
}
.kan-icon-center svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}
/* -------------------------
   Orbiting Rings 
   ------------------------- */
.kan-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 106, 30, 0.15); /* Faint Copper Orange */
}
/* The small dots on the rings */
.kan-orbit::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    background-color: #C46A1E;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
/* Inner Ring */
.kan-orbit-inner {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    animation: kan-spin 12s linear infinite;
}
.kan-orbit-inner::after {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    top: 15px;
    left: 10px;
}
/* Outer Ring */
.kan-orbit-outer {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    animation: kan-spin-reverse 18s linear infinite;
}
.kan-orbit-outer::after {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 15px;
}
/* -------------------------
   Keyframes
   ------------------------- */
@keyframes kan-spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes kan-spin-reverse {
    0% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}
/* -------------------------
   Responsive Design
   ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .kan-features-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 50px 20px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .kan-features-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-42b8549 *//* =========================================
   PROJECTS SLIDER MODULE 
   Scoped to .kan-builders-global
========================================= */

/* Outer Wrapper: 100% Width */
.kan-builders-global .projects-module {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  background: var(--kb-bg-base, #F7F3ED); /* Warm White Background */
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0;
}

/* Inner Wrapper: Constrained to 1440px */
.kan-builders-global .projects-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 0vw;
}

/* Header Row */
.kan-builders-global .section-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 54px;
}

.kan-builders-global .section-title {
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.kan-builders-global .slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

.kan-builders-global .slider-btn {
  width: 86px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--kb-color-dark, #2B2D31); /* Charcoal */
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.kan-builders-global .slider-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
}

.kan-builders-global .slider-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border-top: 1px solid currentColor;
  border-right: 1px solid currentColor;
}

.kan-builders-global .slider-btn.prev::after {
  left: 10px;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-135deg);
}

.kan-builders-global .slider-btn.next::after {
  right: 10px;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

.kan-builders-global .slider-btn:hover {
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #C46A1E); /* Copper Orange */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Slider Mechanics */
.kan-builders-global .project-viewport {
  overflow: visible;
  width: 100%;
}

.kan-builders-global .project-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Project Cards */
.kan-builders-global .project-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 56px) / 3); /* Shows 3 cards at desktop */
  min-height: 430px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--kb-color-dark, #2B2D31);
  isolation: isolate;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 0; /* Forced sharp corners */
}

.kan-builders-global .project-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(43,45,49,0.85), transparent);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.kan-builders-global .project-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 430px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), filter 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.kan-builders-global .project-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: saturate(1.08) contrast(1.02);
}

.kan-builders-global .project-info {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 26px 26px 26px;
  z-index: 4;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.kan-builders-global .project-info h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF; /* Override global just in case */
}

.kan-builders-global .project-category {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--kb-font-body, 'Montserrat', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #C46A1E);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Modified: arrow rebuilt as a simple inline SVG (replaces the line + pseudo-element
   construction that rendered inconsistently in Elementor). Color inherits via currentColor. */
.kan-builders-global .project-arrow {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.kan-builders-global .project-arrow svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100% !important;   /* Guard against Elementor global svg/img sizing rules */
  height: 100% !important;
}

.kan-builders-global .project-card:hover .project-arrow {
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #C46A1E);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Slider Pagination Dots */
.kan-builders-global .slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 42px;
}

.kan-builders-global .dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%; /* Dots remain circular UI elements */
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,45,49,0.45); /* Soft Charcoal border */
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.kan-builders-global .dot.active {
  background: var(--kb-color-accent, #C46A1E);
  border-color: var(--kb-color-accent, #C46A1E);
  transform: scale(1.35);
}

/* -------------------------
   Responsive Layout Overrides
------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .kan-builders-global .project-card {
    flex-basis: calc((100% - 28px) / 2); /* Shows 2 cards at tablet */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .kan-builders-global .projects-module {
    padding: 86px 0;
  }
  .kan-builders-global .section-title-row {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .kan-builders-global .slider-controls {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .kan-builders-global .project-card {
    flex-basis: 88%; /* Shows 1 card + peek at mobile */
    min-height: 370px;
  }
  .kan-builders-global .project-card img {
    min-height: 370px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .kan-builders-global .project-card {
    flex-basis: 94%;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-1ec9f1d *//* =========================================
   DECK BLUEPRINT SECTION — section-specific styles only
   Type scale ascends line by line (small → bigger),
   mirroring the provided mockup.
   ========================================= */

/* Outer Wrapper: 100% width, parallax, darkened background */
.kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-section {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 60vh;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.6), rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.6)), url('https://kanbuildersinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Deck-Blueprint-scaled.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed; /* Parallax effect */
    background-color: var(--kb-color-dark); /* Charcoal fallback */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* Inner Wrapper: 1440px constraint */
.kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Typographic layout mimicking the mockup */
.kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-title {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
    /* Module-specific: white base color for text over dark imagery */
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Child spans use 'em' units so all three lines scale
   proportionally off the global .kb-h2 base size.
   Scale ascends: line 1 smallest → line 3 largest. */

/* Line 1 — smallest, staggered left, accent lead-in */
.kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-title .blueprint-line-1 {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.4em;                 /* module-specific scale step */
    font-weight: 400;                 /* module-specific: light lead-in line */
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    margin-left: 10%;
    margin-bottom: 0.2em;
    color: var(--kb-color-accent);
}

/* Line 2 — mid step, centered */
.kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-title .blueprint-line-2 {
    font-size: 0.7em;                 /* module-specific scale step */
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Line 3 — largest, staggered right, anchors to the full .kb-h2 size */
.kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-title .blueprint-line-3 {
    align-self: flex-end;
    font-size: 1em;                   /* full global .kb-h2 base size */
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-right: 6%;
    margin-top: 0.1em;
    color: var(--kb-color-accent);
}

/* =========================================
   ANIMATION: Persistent Slide-Up Logic
   ========================================= */

/* Starting State: Hidden and pushed down 40px */
.kan-builders-global .kb-slide-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* Final State: Visible and in original position */
.kan-builders-global .kb-slide-up.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger Delays for cascading text effect */
.kan-builders-global .kb-slide-up.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.kan-builders-global .kb-slide-up.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.kan-builders-global .kb-slide-up.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.45s; }


/* Responsive adjustments for mobile devices */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-section {
        /* Disabling parallax on mobile prevents scroll jitter on iOS/Android */
        background-attachment: scroll;
        min-height: 45vh;
    }

    .kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-inner {
        padding: 3rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-title {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-title .blueprint-line-1,
    .kan-builders-global .deck-blueprint-title .blueprint-line-3 {
        align-self: center;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0.35rem 0;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-4911eff *//* =========================================
   SERVICES SLIDER — section-specific styles only
   (No global typography/button redefinitions)
   ========================================= */

/* Layout constraints: outer 100%, inner 1440px */
.kan-builders-global .kb-services-slider-section {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem) 0;
    background-color: var(--kb-bg-pastel);
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-services-slider-inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}

/* Header & navigation row */
.kan-builders-global .kb-services-header-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-services-header-wrapper .kb-h2 {
    margin: 0;
}

/* Navigation arrows */
.kan-builders-global .kb-slider-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-nav-arrow {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--kb-color-dark);
    color: var(--kb-color-dark);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 0; /* Sharp corners per kit */
    padding: 0;
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-nav-arrow svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-nav-arrow:hover {
    background-color: var(--kb-color-accent);
    border-color: var(--kb-color-accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-nav-arrow:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--kb-color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-nav-arrow:disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: default;
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--kb-color-dark);
    color: var(--kb-color-dark);
}

/* Scroll-snap slider track */
.kan-builders-global .kb-services-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; /* Momentum scrolling on iOS */
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-services-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Service card: top-left icon, bottom-left text.
   Fluid width — clamps between a comfortable minimum and the
   desktop 260px so a partial next card always peeks on mobile. */
.kan-builders-global .kb-service-card {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(200px, 62vw, 260px);
    min-height: 280px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem) clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(43, 45, 49, 0.15);
}

/* Updated Image Icon styling */
.kan-builders-global .kb-service-icon {
    width: 55px; /* Bumped up slightly for PNG crispness */
    height: 55px;
    color: var(--kb-color-dark);
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-service-icon img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Card title — inherits global h3 size/family.
   Module-specific exceptions (flagged intentional):
   uppercase treatment + heavier weight for the color-block card style. */
.kan-builders-global .kb-card-title {
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700; /* INTENTIONAL module-specific override of h3 weight */
}

/* =========================================
   STRONG COLOR BLOCK PALETTE (module-specific)
   ========================================= */

.kan-builders-global .kb-service-card.bg-strong-orange {
    background-color: var(--kb-color-accent);
}

/* Adjusts the PNG to white when inside the orange block for contrast */
.kan-builders-global .kb-service-card.bg-strong-orange .kb-service-icon img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-service-card.bg-strong-orange .kb-card-title {
    color: #FFFFFF; /* High contrast on accent block */
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-service-card.bg-strong-beige {
    background-color: #E6E4D3;
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-service-card.bg-strong-peach {
    background-color: #FBE2D5;
}

.kan-builders-global .kb-service-card.bg-strong-mustard {
    background-color: #D6D276;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .kan-builders-global .kb-services-header-wrapper {
        flex-direction: row; /* Title left, arrows right — still fits */
        align-items: center;
    }

    .kan-builders-global .kb-nav-arrow {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    .kan-builders-global .kb-service-card {
        min-height: 250px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .kan-builders-global .kb-services-header-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .kan-builders-global .kb-service-card {
        flex: 0 0 min(75vw, 230px);
        min-height: 235px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .kan-builders-global .kb-services-track {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }

    .kan-builders-global .kb-service-card {
        transition: none;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-60f6d26 *//* =========================================
   HEADER TITLE MODULE 
   Scoped to .kan-builders-global
========================================= */

.kan-builders-global .brand-logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  /* Inherits your global Montserrat heading font */
  font-family: var(--kb-font-heading, 'Montserrat', sans-serif); 
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-line-one {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-welcome {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--kb-color-dark, #111111);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-accent,
.kan-builders-global .brand-line-two {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #E07227);
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-d183269 *//* Layout Constraints */
.kb-process-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.kb-process-inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Timeline Track Structure */
.kb-timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8rem; 
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

/* The thin, static background line */
.kb-timeline-track {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: #DFD7CB; 
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* The dynamic, filling orange line */
.kb-timeline-progress {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: #C46A1E; 
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    height: 0%; 
    transition: height 0.1s linear;
}

/* Alternating Row Structure */
.kb-process-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.kb-process-step:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Content Blocks */
.kb-step-text {
    width: 42%;
}

.kb-step-media {
    width: 42%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #2B2D31;
    border-radius: 0; 
}

/* Text Alignment based on alternating positions */
.kb-process-step:nth-child(odd) .kb-step-text {
    text-align: right;
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

.kb-process-step:nth-child(even) .kb-step-text {
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 3rem;
}

/* Square Marker Setup */
.kb-step-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background-color: #DFD7CB; /* matches the timeline track */
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0; 
    z-index: 4;
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Base Typography Styling */
.kb-step-title {
    color: #2B2D31; 
    text-transform: uppercase; /* Added ALL CAPS */
    font-weight: 800; /* Bolder override */
    letter-spacing: 0.05em; /* Slight tracking for readability */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.kb-step-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: filter 0.6s ease, opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* =========================================
   INTERACTIVE STATES (Triggered by JS)
========================================= */

/* State 1: Reached */
.kb-process-step.is-reached .kb-step-marker {
    background-color: #C46A1E; 
    border-color: #C46A1E;
}

.kb-process-step.is-reached .kb-step-title {
    color: #C46A1E; 
}

/* State 2: Current */
.kb-process-step.is-current .kb-step-media img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* =========================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS
========================================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .kb-timeline-wrapper {
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .kb-timeline-track,
    .kb-timeline-progress {
        left: 10px;
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .kb-step-marker {
        left: 10px;
        top: 0;
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    }
    
    .kb-process-step,
    .kb-process-step:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding-left: 40px; 
    }
    
    .kb-step-text,
    .kb-step-media {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .kb-step-media {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-fa16bc6 *//* --- Outer Section: full viewport width --- */
.wb {
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--kb-bg-pastel, #FFF5F0);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Inner Grid: 1440px constraint --- */
.wb-grid {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56% 44%;
  min-height: 460px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ================================================
   TEXT PANEL
   ================================================ */
.wb-left {
  padding: 72px 64px 72px 5%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wb-ring {
  position: absolute;
  right: -70px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 52px solid rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.055);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.wb-left::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--kb-color-accent, #FF6A00);
}

.wb-left > *:not(.wb-ring) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.wb-heading {
  font-family: var(--kb-font-heading);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}

.wb-heading-light {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 2.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--kb-color-dark, #111111);
}

.wb-heading-bold {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.5vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #FF6A00);
  line-height: 0.96;
}

.wb-copy {
  font-family: var(--kb-font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #5a5a5a;
  max-width: 430px;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.wb-event {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--kb-color-accent, #FF6A00);
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.3rem 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.wb-event-icon-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; }

.wb-event-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }

.wb-next-label {
  font-family: var(--kb-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #FF6A00);
}

.wb-event-meta {
  font-family: var(--kb-font-body);
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #222222;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.wb-dot {
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #FF6A00);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ================================================
   IMAGE PANEL — FIXED v2
   WordPress/Elementor themes ship rules like
   `.elementor img { height: auto; max-width: 100%; }`
   which out-rank a single class and collapse the photo
   to its natural size. The .elementor-9 .elementor-element.elementor-element-fa16bc6s below out-rank
   the theme, and !important locks the fill sizing.
   ================================================ */
.wb .wb-right {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 460px;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
  margin-left: -1px;
}

/* Media frame fills the panel and carries the angular cut */
.wb .wb-right .wb-frame {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: polygon(8% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
}

/* Photo stretches edge-to-edge — !important defeats theme img resets */
.wb .wb-right .wb-frame img.wb-photo {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
}

.wb .wb-right .wb-photo-fade {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(255, 245, 240, 0.4) 0%,
    rgba(255, 245, 240, 0.1) 20%,
    transparent 45%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Floating circular badge at the boundary --- */
.wb .wb-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: -50px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 108px;
  height: 108px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--kb-color-dark, #111111);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  z-index: 4;
  display: none;
}

.wb-badge svg { margin-bottom: 5px; }

.wb-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--kb-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ================================================ */

/* Tablet: stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .wb-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .wb .wb-right {
    min-height: 0;
    height: 320px;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 70px; /* room for the badge hanging below the image */
  }
  .wb .wb-right .wb-frame {
    clip-path: none;
  }
  .wb-left {
    padding: 56px 5%;
  }
  .wb .wb-badge {
    left: 50%;
    top: auto;
    bottom: -54px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Mobile: simplified event details */
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .wb-heading-light { font-size: 2rem; }
  .wb-heading-bold  { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  .wb-event { width: 100%; }
  .wb-event-meta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; }
  .wb-dot { display: none; }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-985d9e4 *//* =========================================
   HEADER TITLE MODULE 
   Scoped to .kan-builders-global
========================================= */

.kan-builders-global .brand-logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  /* Inherits your global Montserrat heading font */
  font-family: var(--kb-font-heading, 'Montserrat', sans-serif); 
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-line-one {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-welcome {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--kb-color-dark, #111111);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-accent,
.kan-builders-global .brand-line-two {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #E07227);
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-7fa2d85 *//* ==================================================
   KAN BUILDERS: Modular Article Card (Sharp Edges)
   ================================================== */

.kb-article-card {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #EAEAEA; /* Subtle border for clean definition */
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 0; /* Strict adherence to sharp corners */
}

.kb-article-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--kb-color-accent);
}

.kb-ac-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Image */
.kb-ac-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.kb-ac-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.kb-article-card:hover .kb-ac-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Content */
.kb-ac-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.kb-ac-title {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.kb-article-card:hover .kb-ac-title {
    color: var(--kb-color-accent);
}

.kb-ac-excerpt {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem; /* Slightly tighter for better readability */
    color: #666;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Footer / Action */
.kb-ac-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid #EEE;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.kb-ac-readmore {
    font-family: var(--kb-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--kb-color-accent);
    transition: padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.kb-article-card:hover .kb-ac-readmore {
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-f330570 *//* ==================================================
   KAN BUILDERS: Modular Article Card (Sharp Edges)
   ================================================== */

.kb-article-card {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #EAEAEA; /* Subtle border for clean definition */
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 0; /* Strict adherence to sharp corners */
}

.kb-article-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--kb-color-accent);
}

.kb-ac-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Image */
.kb-ac-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.kb-ac-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.kb-article-card:hover .kb-ac-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Content */
.kb-ac-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.kb-ac-title {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.kb-article-card:hover .kb-ac-title {
    color: var(--kb-color-accent);
}

.kb-ac-excerpt {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem; /* Slightly tighter for better readability */
    color: #666;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Footer / Action */
.kb-ac-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid #EEE;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.kb-ac-readmore {
    font-family: var(--kb-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--kb-color-accent);
    transition: padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.kb-article-card:hover .kb-ac-readmore {
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-580de40 *//* ==================================================
   KAN BUILDERS: Modular Article Card (Sharp Edges)
   ================================================== */

.kb-article-card {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #EAEAEA; /* Subtle border for clean definition */
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 0; /* Strict adherence to sharp corners */
}

.kb-article-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--kb-color-accent);
}

.kb-ac-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Image */
.kb-ac-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.kb-ac-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.kb-article-card:hover .kb-ac-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Content */
.kb-ac-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.kb-ac-title {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.kb-article-card:hover .kb-ac-title {
    color: var(--kb-color-accent);
}

.kb-ac-excerpt {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem; /* Slightly tighter for better readability */
    color: #666;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Footer / Action */
.kb-ac-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid #EEE;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.kb-ac-readmore {
    font-family: var(--kb-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--kb-color-accent);
    transition: padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.kb-article-card:hover .kb-ac-readmore {
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-2b6c20c *//* ==================================================
   KAN BUILDERS: Modular CTA Banner (Sharp Edges)
   ================================================== */

.cta-band {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background & Animation */
.cta-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Full.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 12s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.cta-band.is-loaded .cta-bg {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(43, 45, 49, 0.75); /* Charcoal Overlay for readability */
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Inner Container */
.cta-inner {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 100px 5%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Typography Overrides */
.cta-h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.cta-h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #C46A1E; /* Copper Orange Accent */
}

/* Adjust Eyebrow (No lines) */
.cta-band .kb-eyebrow {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Button Glow Effect for Premium Feel */
.cta-band .kb-btn-primary {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 0; /* Sharp corners per instruction */
}

.cta-band .kb-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #C46A1E;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-band { min-height: 400px; }
  .cta-inner { padding: 60px 5%; }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-470075b *//* =========================================
   HEADER TITLE MODULE 
   Scoped to .kan-builders-global
========================================= */

.kan-builders-global .brand-logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  /* Inherits your global Montserrat heading font */
  font-family: var(--kb-font-heading, 'Montserrat', sans-serif); 
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-line-one {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-welcome {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--kb-color-dark, #111111);
}

.kan-builders-global .brand-accent,
.kan-builders-global .brand-line-two {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kb-color-accent, #E07227);
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-3be060c *//* KB Accordion Module
   - Sharp Edges: border-radius: 0
   - Accent: Copper Orange (#C46A1E)
   - Layout: 100% outer / 1440px inner
*/

.kb-accordion-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.kb-accordion-inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.kb-accordion-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #D2C8BA; /* Subtle separator from your texture palette */
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Remove default browser arrow */
.kb-accordion-trigger {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

.kb-accordion-trigger::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.kb-accordion-trigger .kb-h4 {
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    color: #2B2D31; /* Charcoal Black */
}

/* Custom Plus/Minus Icon */
.kb-icon {
    position: relative;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 1rem;
}

.kb-icon::before, .kb-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    background-color: #2B2D31;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.kb-icon::before { width: 100%; height: 2px; top: 9px; } /* Horizontal */
.kb-icon::after { width: 2px; height: 100%; left: 9px; } /* Vertical */

/* Toggle states */
.kb-accordion-item[open] .kb-icon::after {
    transform: rotate(90deg); /* Animates the plus to a minus */
    opacity: 0;
}

.kb-accordion-item[open] .kb-accordion-trigger .kb-h4 {
    color: #C46A1E; /* Copper Orange on open */
}

.kb-accordion-item[open] .kb-icon::before {
    background-color: #C46A1E;
}

.kb-accordion-content {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 2rem;
    color: #5a5a5a;
}

/* Responsive adjustment */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .kb-accordion-section { padding: 2rem 0; }
    .kb-accordion-trigger { align-items: flex-start; }
}/* End custom CSS */