/* End custom CSS */

.elementor-widget-section .eael-protected-content-message {
	font-family: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-family), Sans-serif;
	font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
}

.elementor-widget-section .protected-content-error-msg {
	font-family: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-family), Sans-serif;
	font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
}

.elementor-widget-text-editor .eael-protected-content-message {
	font-family: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-family), Sans-serif;
	font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
}

.elementor-widget-text-editor .protected-content-error-msg {
	font-family: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-family), Sans-serif;
	font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
}

.elementor-widget-text-editor {
	font-family: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-family), Sans-serif;
	font-size: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-size);
	font-weight: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-weight);
	line-height: var(--e-global-typography-text-line-height);
	letter-spacing: var(--e-global-typography-text-letter-spacing);
	color: var(--e-global-color-text);
}

.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap {
	background-color: var(--e-global-color-primary);
}

.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap, .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-default .elementor-drop-cap {
	color: var(--e-global-color-primary);
	border-color: var(--e-global-color-primary);
}

.elementor-widget-html .eael-protected-content-message {
	font-family: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-family), Sans-serif;
	font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
}

.elementor-widget-html .protected-content-error-msg {
	font-family: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-family), Sans-serif;
	font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
}

@media (max-width:1024px) {
	.elementor-widget-section .eael-protected-content-message {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-section .protected-content-error-msg {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-text-editor .eael-protected-content-message {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-text-editor .protected-content-error-msg {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-text-editor {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-size);
		line-height: var(--e-global-typography-text-line-height);
		letter-spacing: var(--e-global-typography-text-letter-spacing);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-html .eael-protected-content-message {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-html .protected-content-error-msg {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
	.elementor-widget-section .eael-protected-content-message {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-section .protected-content-error-msg {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-text-editor .eael-protected-content-message {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-text-editor .protected-content-error-msg {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-text-editor {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-size);
		line-height: var(--e-global-typography-text-line-height);
		letter-spacing: var(--e-global-typography-text-letter-spacing);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-html .eael-protected-content-message {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
	
	.elementor-widget-html .protected-content-error-msg {
		font-size: var(--e-global-typography-secondary-font-size);
	}
}

/* Start custom CSS */

/* ============================================
   RALSTON ARCHITECTS - FORBES POST STYLES
   Modern, Responsive, Minimalist Design
   WITH !IMPORTANT OVERRIDES FOR THEME COMPATIBILITY
   ============================================ */

/* Root Variables - Ralston Brand Identity */
:root {
	/* Primary Colors - Minimalist */
	--primary: #122e2e;
	--secondary: #122e2e;
	--accent: #122e2e;
	/* Monochromatic Palette */
	--black: #000;
	--charcoal: #122e2e;
	--gray-dark: #5b6c78;
	--gray-medium: #8a9ba8;
	--gray-light: #b4c3d0;
	--beige: #d8cba7;
	--off-white: #f7f3ee;
	--cream: #e9e4dc;
	--white: #fff;
	/* UI Colors - Ultra Clean */
	--text: #122e2e;
	--text-light: #5b6c78;
	--bg: #fff;
	--bg-alt: #fafafa;
	--bg-cream: #f7f3ee;
	--border: #e8e8e8;
	/* Buttons - Minimalist */
	--btn-bg: #122e2e;
	--btn-hover: #0a1f1f;
	--btn-text: #fff;
	/* Spacing */
	--spacing-xs: .5rem;
	--spacing-sm: 1rem;
	--spacing-md: 1.5rem;
	--spacing-lg: 2rem;
	--spacing-xl: 3rem;
	/* Border Radius */
	--radius-sm: 4px;
	--radius-md: 8px;
	--radius-lg: 12px;
}

/* Reset and Base Styles */
.ralston-forbes-post * {
	box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post {
	color: var(--text) !important;
	line-height: 1.7 !important;
	max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* Typography Enhancements */
.ralston-forbes-post h2 {
	color: var(--charcoal) !important;
	margin-top: var(--spacing-xl) !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
	line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post h3 {
	color: var(--charcoal) !important;
	margin-top: var(--spacing-lg) !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post h4 {
	color: var(--primary) !important;
	margin-top: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post p {
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	color: var(--text) !important;
	line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post a {
	color: var(--primary) !important;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
	transition: border-color .3s ease !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post a:hover {
	border-bottom-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* Lead Paragraph - AI Overview Optimization */
.forbes-lead {
	font-size: 1.125rem !important;
	line-height: 1.8 !important;
	color: var(--text) !important;
	padding: var(--spacing-lg) !important;
	background: var(--bg-cream) !important;
	border-left: 4px solid var(--primary) !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl) !important;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
}

/* Highlight Box for Key Information */
.highlight-box {
	background: var(--off-white) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
	padding: var(--spacing-lg) !important;
	margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0 !important;
}

.highlight-box h3 {
	margin-top: 0 !important;
	color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* Stats Grid - Forbes Recognition Numbers */
.stats-grid {
	display: grid !important;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)) !important;
	gap: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0 !important;
}

.stat-card {
	background: var(--white) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
	padding: var(--spacing-lg) !important;
	text-align: center !important;
	transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease !important;
}

.stat-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 46, 46, .08) !important;
}

.stat-number {
	display: block !important;
	font-size: 2.5rem !important;
	font-weight: 700 !important;
	color: var(--primary) !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs) !important;
	line-height: 1 !important;
}

.stat-label {
	display: block !important;
	font-size: .875rem !important;
	color: var(--text-light) !important;
	text-transform: uppercase !important;
	letter-spacing: .05em !important;
}

/* Comparison Table as Responsive Cards */
.comparison-table {
	margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0 !important;
}

.comparison-row {
	display: grid !important;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr !important;
	gap: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
	padding: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	background: var(--white) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
	transition: background-color .3s ease !important;
}

.comparison-row:hover {
	background: var(--bg-alt) !important;
}

.comparison-row.header {
	background: var(--primary) !important;
	color: var(--white) !important;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.comparison-row.header:hover {
	background: var(--primary) !important;
}

.comparison-label {
	font-weight: 600 !important;
	color: var(--text) !important;
	display: flex !important;
	align-items: center !important;
}

.comparison-row.header .comparison-label {
	color: var(--white) !important;
}

.comparison-value {
	color: var(--text-light) !important;
	display: flex !important;
	align-items: center !important;
}

.comparison-row.header .comparison-value {
	color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* Forbes Principles Grid */
.principles-grid {
	display: grid !important;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)) !important;
	gap: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0 !important;
}

.principle-card {
	background: var(--white) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
	padding: var(--spacing-lg) !important;
	transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease !important;
}

.principle-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 46, 46, .08) !important;
}

.principle-number {
	display: inline-block !important;
	width: 40px !important;
	height: 40px !important;
	background: var(--primary) !important;
	color: var(--white) !important;
	border-radius: 50% !important;
	text-align: center !important;
	line-height: 40px !important;
	font-weight: 700 !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
}

.principle-card h4 {
	color: var(--primary) !important;
	margin-top: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
	font-size: 1.125rem !important;
}

.principle-card p {
	margin-bottom: 0 !important;
	font-size: .9375rem !important;
	color: var(--text-light) !important;
}

/* Process Timeline */
.process-timeline {
	margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0 !important;
	padding-left: 0 !important;
	list-style: none !important;
	position: relative !important;
}

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

.timeline-item {
	position: relative !important;
	padding-left: 60px !important;
	padding-bottom: var(--spacing-lg) !important;
	list-style: none !important;
}

.timeline-item::before {
	content: "" !important;
	position: absolute !important;
	left: 12px !important;
	top: 4px !important;
	width: 18px !important;
	height: 18px !important;
	background: var(--white) !important;
	border: 3px solid var(--primary) !important;
	border-radius: 50% !important;
	z-index: 1 !important;
}

.timeline-item h4 {
	color: var(--primary) !important;
	margin-top: 0 !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs) !important;
}

.timeline-item p {
	margin-bottom: 0 !important;
	color: var(--text-light) !important;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
	margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0 !important;
}

.faq-item {
	background: var(--white) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	overflow: hidden !important;
}

.faq-question {
	font-weight: 600 !important;
	color: var(--primary) !important;
	padding: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
	cursor: pointer !important;
	user-select: none !important;
	position: relative !important;
	transition: background-color .3s ease !important;
}

.faq-question:hover {
	background: var(--bg-alt) !important;
}

.faq-question::after {
	content: "+" !important;
	position: absolute !important;
	right: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	top: 50% !important;
	transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
	font-size: 1.5rem !important;
	font-weight: 400 !important;
	color: var(--primary) !important;
	transition: transform .3s ease !important;
}

.faq-question.active::after {
	content: "−" !important;
	transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg) !important;
}

.faq-answer {
	padding: 0 var(--spacing-md) !important;
	max-height: 0 !important;
	overflow: hidden !important;
	transition: max-height .4s ease, padding .4s ease !important;
}

.faq-answer.active {
	padding: 0 var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md) !important;
	max-height: 1000px !important;
}

.faq-answer p {
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
	color: var(--text-light) !important;
}

.faq-answer p:last-child {
	margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.cta-button {
	display: inline-block !important;
	background: var(--btn-bg) !important;
	color: white !important;
	padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg) !important;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	border: none !important;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
	transition: background-color .3s ease, transform .2s ease !important;
	border-bottom: none !important;
	margin-top: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
	cursor: pointer !important;
}

.cta-button:hover {
	background: var(--btn-hover) !important;
	transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
	border-bottom: none !important;
	color: var(--btn-text) !important;
}

.cta-section {
	background: var(--bg-cream) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
	padding: var(--spacing-xl) !important;
	text-align: center !important;
	margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0 !important;
}

.cta-section h3 {
	margin-top: 0 !important;
	color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.cta-section p {
	color: var(--text) !important;
}

/* Blockquote Styling */
.ralston-forbes-post blockquote {
	border-left: 4px solid var(--primary) !important;
	padding-left: var(--spacing-lg) !important;
	margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0 !important;
	font-style: italic !important;
	color: var(--text-light) !important;
	background: transparent !important;
}

/* List Styling - Default bullets */
.ralston-forbes-post ul {
	padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	list-style-type: disc !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post ul li {
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs) !important;
	color: var(--text) !important;
	line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post ol {
	padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md) !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post ol li {
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs) !important;
	color: var(--text) !important;
	line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

/* Strong/Bold text */
.ralston-forbes-post strong {
	font-weight: 700 !important;
	color: var(--charcoal) !important;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.forbes-lead {
		font-size: 1rem !important;
		padding: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	}
	
	.stats-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
	}
	
	.stat-number {
		font-size: 2rem !important;
	}
	
	.comparison-row {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
		gap: var(--spacing-xs) !important;
	}
	
	.comparison-label {
		font-weight: 700 !important;
		padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xs) !important;
	}
	
	.principles-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
	}
	
	.process-timeline::before {
		left: 10px !important;
	}
	
	.timeline-item {
		padding-left: 40px !important;
	}
	
	.timeline-item::before {
		left: 2px !important;
	}
	
	.cta-section {
		padding: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	}
	
	.ralston-forbes-post h2 {
		font-size: 1.5rem !important;
	}
	
	.cta-button {
		display: block !important;
		width: 100% !important;
		text-align: center !important;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
	:root {
		--spacing-xl: 2rem;
		--spacing-lg: 1.5rem;
	}
	
	.stat-number {
		font-size: 1.75rem !important;
	}
	
	.principle-card {
		padding: var(--spacing-md) !important;
	}
	
	.forbes-lead {
		font-size: .9375rem !important;
		padding: var(--spacing-sm) !important;
	}
}

/* Override Elementor/WordPress defaults that might interfere */
.ralston-forbes-post .elementor-widget-text-editor {
	color: var(--text) !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post .elementor-widget-text-editor p {
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md) !important;
}

.ralston-forbes-post .elementor-widget-text-editor ul, .ralston-forbes-post .elementor-widget-text-editor ol {
	margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md) !important;
}

/* Ensure proper spacing even with Elementor containers */
.ralston-forbes-post > * + * {
	margin-top: 0 !important;
}

/* Fix for WordPress admin bar overlap if present */
@media (min-width: 783px) {
	.admin-bar .ralston-forbes-post {
		scroll-margin-top: 32px !important;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 782px) {
	.admin-bar .ralston-forbes-post {
		scroll-margin-top: 46px !important;
	}
}