@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=DM+Sans:opsz,wght@9..40,300;9..40,400;9..40,500;9..40,600&display=swap');

:root {
  --navy:        #0B1628;
  --navy-mid:    #112240;
  --navy-light:  #1A3460;
  --gold:        #C9A84C;
  --gold-light:  #E2C97E;
  --gold-pale:   #F5EDD6;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:   #F7F5F0;
  --gray:        #8B97A8;
  --gray-light:  #EAEAEA;
  --text-dark:   #1C1C2E;
  --text-body:   #3A3A4A;
  --radius:      6px;
  --shadow:      0 4px 24px rgba(11,22,40,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:   0 8px 48px rgba(11,22,40,0.18);
  --transition:  0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

/* ── LOGO — stable, no layout-shift tricks ── */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  /* NO margin-bottom overflow — keeps layout stable */
}
.logo img {
  height: 160px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
  transition: height 0.35s ease;
}

/* Scrolled: shrinks smoothly */
header.scrolled .logo img { height: 80px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .logo img { height: 130px; } header.scrolled .logo img { height: 80px; } }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { .logo img { height: 100px; } header.scrolled .logo img { height: 80px; } }

/* Footer brand logo — matches teal footer bg */
.footer-brand img {
  height: 130px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}


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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ── */
h1,h2,h3,h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 600; }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; }
p  { color: var(--text-body); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; }
a  { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

.gold-text { color: var(--gold); }
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* ── LAYOUT ── */
.container {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}
section { padding: 5rem 0; }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.section-header p { max-width: 600px; margin: 1rem auto 0; color: var(--gray); }

/* ── HEADER ── */
header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: #0B1628;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 1px 0 rgba(201,168,76,0.08) inset;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  overflow: visible;
}
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.9rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.logo-text span { color: var(--gold); display: block; font-size: 0.65rem; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 400; margin-top: 2px; }
nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
nav ul li a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
nav ul li a:hover,
nav ul li a.active {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.10);
}
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: #0B1628 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light) !important; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; background: none; border: none; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition); }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1628 0%, #112240 60%, #0E2550 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23C9A84C' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 1;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-content {}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.hero h1 em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
.hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 480px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.45); }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

.btn-navy {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── SERVICE CARDS ── */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--gold-pale); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--gold-pale);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray); }
.service-card .card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.service-card .card-link:hover { gap: 0.7rem; }

/* ── WHY US ── */
.why-us { background: #0B1628; }
.why-us .section-header h2 { color: var(--white); }
.why-us .section-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.why-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.why-item:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
.why-item .icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.why-item h4 { color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.why-item p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testimonials { background: var(--off-white); }
.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.testi-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.testi-stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.testi-text { font-style: italic; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.testi-author { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.testi-role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray); }

/* ── CTA BAND ── */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #B8922A 100%);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(11,22,40,0.72); margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* ── PAGE HERO (inner pages) ── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1628 0%, #112240 60%, #0E2550 100%);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero .section-label { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── CONTENT SECTIONS ── */
.content-section { background: var(--white); }
.content-section.alt { background: var(--off-white); }
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.two-col.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.two-col.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.content-img {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
}
.checklist { list-style: none; margin-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.checklist li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: '✓';
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── PROCESS STEPS ── */
.steps-scroll {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}
.steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 0;
  counter-reset: step;
  position: relative;
  min-width: max-content;
}
.step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  width: 180px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.step-num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.step p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray); }

/* ── CONTACT ── */
.contact-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-detail .icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: var(--gold-pale);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-detail h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; font-weight: 500; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
.contact-detail p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 500; }

.contact-form {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--off-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--white); }
.form-group textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer {
  background: #0B1628;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.footer-brand img { height: 90px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-top: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.footer-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-logo-text span { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.82rem; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

/* ── ABOUT PAGE ── */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.team-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy-light));
  height: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
}
.team-info { padding: 1.25rem; }
.team-info h4 { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.team-info p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── ACCORDION (FAQ) ── */
.faq-list { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-align: left;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-q .arrow { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; transition: transform var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-a { padding: 0 1.5rem; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 300px; padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
.faq-a p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--gray); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .two-col.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .contact-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  nav { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: #0B1628; padding: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2); }
  nav.open { display: block; }
  nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  nav ul li a { display: block; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border-radius: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.fade-up { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease both; }
.fade-up-d1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-up-d2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-up-d3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.fade-up-d4 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ── UTILITY ── */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.divider { height: 1px; background: var(--gray-light); margin: 2rem 0; }

/* ── TICKER / ANNOUNCEMENT BAR ── */
.ticker-bar {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
}
.ticker-inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: ticker-scroll 38s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.ticker-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding-right: 3.5rem;
}
.ticker-item .sep {
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.4;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-left: 3rem;
}
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON ── */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.wa-bubble {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.95);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.wa-float:hover .wa-bubble {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.wa-btn {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.wa-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(37,211,102,0.6);
}
.wa-btn svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; fill: #fff; }
/* Pulse ring */
.wa-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37,211,102,0.35);
  animation: wa-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes wa-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.9); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── SERVICE IMAGE CARDS ── */
.service-card-img {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.service-card-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.scard-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  background: var(--navy-mid);
}
.scard-body {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.scard-body h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.scard-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.scard-body .card-link {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.scard-body .card-link:hover { gap: 0.5rem; }

/* ── LOGO MARQUEE STRIP ── */
.logo-strip { padding: 3.5rem 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--white); }
.logo-strip.dark { background: #0B1628; }
.logo-strip-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.logo-strip-header h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--navy); }
.logo-strip.dark .logo-strip-header h2 { color: var(--white); }
.logo-strip-header p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.logo-strip.dark .logo-strip-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

.marquee-track { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; position: relative; }
.marquee-track::before,
.marquee-track::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee-track::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--white), transparent); }
.marquee-track::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--white), transparent); }
.logo-strip.dark .marquee-track::before { background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy), transparent); }
.logo-strip.dark .marquee-track::after  { background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--navy), transparent); }

.marquee-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 35s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-inner.reverse { animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 40s; }
.marquee-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.logo-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e8ecf0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
  min-width: 160px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.logo-strip.dark .logo-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.logo-card img {
  max-height: 46px;
  max-width: 130px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: none;
  transition: filter 0.2s;
}
.logo-card:hover img { filter: none; }
/* Greyscale until hover for subtle effect */
.logo-strip:not(.dark) .logo-card img { filter: grayscale(30%); }
.logo-strip:not(.dark) .logo-card:hover img { filter: grayscale(0%); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   ENHANCED PROCESS STEPS (business-setup)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.process-step {
  flex: 1 1 140px;
  max-width: 180px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.ps-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ps-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.process-step h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ps-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ps-arrow { display: none; }
  .process-step { max-width: 45%; min-width: 130px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-step { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   ACCOUNTING PAGE — sub-services & software
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.acct-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.acct-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.acct-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.acct-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--gold-pale); }
.acct-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.acct-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.acct-card h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.acct-card p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.5; }

/* onsite vs online cards */
.model-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.model-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.model-card.onsite { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.model-card.online { background: var(--gold-pale); color: var(--navy); border: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.model-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.model-card.onsite h3 { color: var(--gold); }
.model-card.online h3 { color: var(--navy); }
.model-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.model-card.onsite p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.model-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.model-card.onsite .model-badge { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2); color: var(--gold-light); }
.model-card.online .model-badge { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

/* software logo strip */
.sw-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.sw-logo {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.sw-logo:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* outsource comparison callout */
.outsource-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.outsource-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.outsource-item .oi-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.outsource-item h4 { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.outsource-item p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .acct-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .model-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .outsource-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .acct-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER COPYRIGHT & CREDIT BAR
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* footer-bottom: left side text + right social */
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-top: 0;
}
.footer-bottom-left p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

/* credit bar below copyright */
.footer-credit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 0 0;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-credit-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-credit-link:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.credit-logo {
  height: 28px;
  width: 28px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.credit-name {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-credit-link:hover .credit-name { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   LOGO SIZING — nav & footer consistent
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Nav logo — clear, single rule, no overrides */
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; }


/* Footer brand logo — same height as nav */
.footer-brand img {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Remove any old conflicting height rules */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  
  .footer-brand img { height: 56px !important; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   ENHANCED DESIGN SYSTEM — v3
   Carousels, premium graphics, partner grid
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── HORIZONTAL SCROLL CAROUSEL ── */
.carousel-section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
.carousel-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.carousel-outer {
  position: relative;
}
.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  cursor: grab;
}
.carousel-track:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.carousel-track > * {
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Fade edges */
.carousel-outer::before,
.carousel-outer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 1.5rem;
  width: 3rem;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.carousel-outer::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--off-white), transparent); }
.carousel-outer::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--off-white), transparent); }
.carousel-outer.on-white::before { background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--white), transparent); }
.carousel-outer.on-white::after  { background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--white), transparent); }
.carousel-outer.on-navy::before { background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy), transparent); }
.carousel-outer.on-navy::after  { background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--navy), transparent); }

/* Carousel nav arrows */
.carousel-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.carousel-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.on-navy .carousel-btn { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5); color: var(--gold-light); }
.on-navy .carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

/* ── APPROACH CAROUSEL CARD ── */
.approach-card {
  width: 260px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.approach-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--gold-pale); }
.approach-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-pale), #fdf8ec);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}
.approach-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.approach-card h4 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.approach-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── WHY US CAROUSEL CARD ── */
.advantage-card {
  width: 240px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.advantage-card:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.45); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.advantage-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
}
.advantage-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; fill: var(--gold); }
.advantage-card h4 { color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.advantage-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── GLOBAL REACH CAROUSEL CARD ── */
.globe-card {
  width: 200px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.globe-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.globe-flag { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; line-height: 1; }
.globe-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.globe-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL ── */
.testi-card-v2 {
  width: 320px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-quote-mark {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--gold-pale);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: -1rem;
  display: block;
}
.testi-card-v2 .testi-text { font-style: italic; color: var(--text-body); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.testi-card-v2 .testi-author { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.testi-card-v2 .testi-role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray); }
.testi-stars-v2 { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

/* ── SECTION DIVIDER WAVE ── */
.wave-divider {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
}
.wave-divider svg { display: block; width: 100%; }

/* ── STATS BAND (homepage) ── */
.stats-band {
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}
.stats-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stats-band-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 3rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(11,22,40,0.18);
}
.stats-band-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stats-band-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stats-band-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(11,22,40,0.65);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

/* ── PARTNERS PAGE ── */
.partners-section { padding: 4rem 0; }
.partners-category-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.partners-category-title::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gray-light);
}
.partners-category-title h3 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.partner-logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.partner-logo-tile {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  min-height: 90px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.partner-logo-tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.partner-logo-tile img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(20%);
  transition: filter var(--transition);
}
.partner-logo-tile:hover img { filter: grayscale(0%); }
.partner-logo-tile .partner-name {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}
/* Text-only fallback tiles */
.partner-logo-tile.text-tile {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1628 0%, #112240 60%, #0E2550 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}
.partner-logo-tile.text-tile .p-abbr {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.partner-logo-tile.text-tile .partner-name { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* ── DECORATIVE BG SHAPES ── */
.section-with-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-with-bg .bg-shape {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.04;
}

/* ── APPROACH SECTION (light bg version) ── */
.approach-section { background: var(--off-white); padding: 4rem 0; }
.approach-section .carousel-outer::before { background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--off-white), transparent); }
.approach-section .carousel-outer::after  { background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--off-white), transparent); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE CAROUSELS ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .approach-card { width: 220px; }
  .advantage-card { width: 210px; }
  .globe-card { width: 170px; }
  .testi-card-v2 { width: 280px; }
  .stats-band-item { padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; }
  .stats-band-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .partner-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(120px, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .partner-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .partner-logo-tile { min-height: 75px; padding: 0.75rem; }
  .partner-logo-tile img { height: 28px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   LOGO MARQUEE — SVG LOGO REFINEMENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Consistent card sizing for all SVG logos */
.logo-card {
  min-width: 150px !important;
  height: 76px !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
}

.logo-card img {
  max-height: 44px !important;
  max-width: 120px !important;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* off-white section fade needs different gradient */
section.logo-strip[style*="off-white"] .marquee-track::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--off-white), transparent) !important;
}
section.logo-strip[style*="off-white"] .marquee-track::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--off-white), transparent) !important;
}

/* Logo strip header */
.logo-strip-header {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}
.logo-strip-header h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.logo-strip-header p { color: var(--gray); margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLLABLE CARD ROWS — replaces static grid
   Applied via .scroll-cards wrapper
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.scroll-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1.5rem;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--gold) var(--gray-light);
}
.scroll-cards::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 5px; }
.scroll-cards::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--gray-light); border-radius: 99px; }
.scroll-cards::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold); border-radius: 99px; }

/* Cards inside scroll row */
.scroll-cards .why-item,
.scroll-cards .service-card,
.scroll-cards .acct-card,
.scroll-cards .testi-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 280px;
  min-width: 280px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}
.scroll-cards .why-item {
  min-height: 180px;
}
.scroll-cards .acct-card {
  width: 220px;
}

/* Fade edges for polish */
.scroll-cards-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}
.scroll-cards-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 60px; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--white), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.scroll-cards-wrapper.alt-bg::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--off-white), transparent);
}
.scroll-cards-wrapper.dark-bg::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--navy), transparent);
}

/* Arrow hint */
.scroll-hint {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.scroll-hint span {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Partner logo grid - responsive */
.partner-logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.partner-logo-tile {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  min-height: 100px;
}
.partner-logo-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.partner-logo-tile img {
  max-height: 44px;
  max-width: 120px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.partner-name {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .scroll-cards .why-item,
  .scroll-cards .service-card { width: 220px; }
  .partner-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(130px, 1fr)); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES DROPDOWN NAV
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
nav ul li.has-dropdown { position: relative; }

nav ul li.has-dropdown > a::after {
  content: ' ▾';
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #1e3333;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  min-width: 220px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  z-index: 200;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

/* Dropdown controlled by JS — .dd-open class */
nav ul li.has-dropdown > a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
  background: transparent;
}

/* JS adds .dd-open to show menu */
.dropdown-menu.dd-open {
  display: block !important;
  animation: dropdownFade 0.18s ease;
}

/* Keep CSS :hover as fallback for no-JS */
nav ul li.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes dropdownFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
}

.dropdown-menu li { list-style: none; }

.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
}

.dropdown-menu li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12) !important;
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.dropdown-menu li a .dd-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Mobile dropdown */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    border-radius: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    padding: 0;
    display: none;
  }
  nav ul li.has-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .dropdown-menu li a { padding-left: 2rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
}



/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER NAV — FIXED LAYOUT (no overflow)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Single row nav — never wraps */
header .nav {
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: unset;
  transition: padding 0.35s ease;
}

/* Logo — transparent bg via screen blend on dark header */


/* If mix-blend-mode:screen washes out gold — use this fallback: */
/* mix-blend-mode:screen removes near-black pixels while keeping gold visible */

/* Nav items font size — tighter to fit single row */
nav > ul > li > a {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Dropdown: absolute, never affects nav row layout */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: calc(100% + 6px) !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  z-index: 999 !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 200px;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  nav > ul > li > a { font-size: 0.74rem !important; padding: 0.35rem 0.45rem !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  nav { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: #0B1628; padding: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2); z-index: 998; }
  nav.open { display: block; }
  nav ul { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE CARDS — NEW LAYOUT (image cards)
   Horizontal scroll with proper card sizing
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.scroll-cards-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.scroll-cards {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--gold) rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  cursor: grab;
}
.scroll-cards:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.scroll-cards::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
.scroll-cards::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); border-radius: 99px; }
.scroll-cards::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold); border-radius: 99px; }

/* Arrow nav for scroll-cards */
.scroll-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.scroll-nav-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.scroll-nav-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   CAROUSEL — arrow buttons visible fix
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.carousel-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #0B1628;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.carousel-nav.on-navy .carousel-btn { border-color: var(--gold-light); color: var(--gold-light); }
.carousel-nav.on-navy .carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); color: #0B1628; }
.carousel-nav.on-white .carousel-btn { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); }
.carousel-nav.on-white .carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--navy); color: white; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE CARD — NEW CLEAN ICON STYLE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.svc-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 260px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); border-color: var(--gold-pale); }
.svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-card-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.svc-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}
.svc-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.svc-card .card-link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.svc-card .card-link:hover { gap: 0.6rem; }

/* ── SERVICE IMAGE CARDS IN SCROLL ── */
.scroll-cards .service-card-img {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 280px;
  min-width: 280px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}
.scroll-cards .service-card-img .scard-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
  display: block;
}
.scroll-cards .svc-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 280px;
  min-width: 280px;
}

/* ── TICKER — stays below header ── */
.ticker-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50 !important;
}
header {
  z-index: 100 !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE-CARD-IMG INSIDE SCROLL — FIXED WIDTH
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.scroll-cards .service-card-img {
  flex: 0 0 280px !important;
  width: 280px !important;
  min-width: 280px !important;
  max-width: 280px !important;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.scroll-cards .service-card-img .scard-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scroll-cards .service-card-img .scard-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.scroll-cards .service-card-img .scard-body h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.scroll-cards .service-card-img .scard-body p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}

.scroll-cards .service-card-img .scard-body .card-link {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

/* Scroll gap for services */
.scroll-cards.services-grid {
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 1.5rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   TICKER — stays BELOW header always
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ticker-bar { position: relative; z-index: 50 !important; }
header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 200 !important; }

/* ── SUBTLE SHEEN — refined surface polish ── */

/* Footer: faint gold shimmer line at very top */
footer::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 20%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.25) 50%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* Header: faint shimmer line at very bottom */
header::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 25%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.2) 50%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 75%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hero section: very faint radial glow at center-left */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
    rgba(35,55,50,0.5) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG — LISTING PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border-color: var(--gold-pale); }
.blog-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.blog-card-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; line-height: 1; }
.blog-card-cat { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.blog-card-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; flex: 1; }
.blog-card-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.blog-card-title a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.blog-card-excerpt { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; flex: 1; }
.blog-card-footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light); }
.blog-readtime { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray); }
.blog-read-more { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: gap 0.2s; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
.blog-read-more:hover { gap: 0.6rem; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG — POST HERO
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-post-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1628 0%, #112240 60%, #0E2550 100%); padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem; }
.blog-breadcrumb { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.blog-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-decoration: none; }
.blog-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.blog-breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.blog-breadcrumb .current { color: var(--gold-light); }
.blog-post-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.blog-post-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.blog-post-cat { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 99px; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25); }
.blog-post-time { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.blog-post-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 1rem; max-width: 820px; }
.blog-post-author { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.blog-post-author strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG — POST BODY + SIDEBAR
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-post-section { background: var(--off-white); padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem; }
.blog-post-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
.blog-post-body { background: var(--white); border-radius: 16px; padding: 2.5rem 2.75rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); line-height: 1.85; font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--text-body); }
.blog-post-body p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.blog-post-body .blog-h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-pale); }
.blog-post-body .blog-h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin: 1.75rem 0 0.75rem; }
.blog-post-body .blog-list { margin: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.blog-post-body .blog-list li { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.7; padding-left: 1.5rem; position: relative; }
.blog-post-body .blog-list li::before { content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.blog-post-nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light); gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.post-nav-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 8px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
.post-nav-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

.blog-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; position: sticky; top: 150px; }
.sidebar-widget { background: var(--white); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.5rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); border: 1px solid var(--gray-light); }
.sidebar-widget h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-pale); }
.sidebar-widget p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray); }
.sidebar-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; padding: 0; }
.sidebar-links li a { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-body); text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 0.4rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light); transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s; }
.sidebar-links li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-links li a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 0.35rem; }
.related-posts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.related-card { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.65rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light); text-decoration: none; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
.related-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.related-card:hover { opacity: 0.7; }
.related-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.related-cat { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.related-title { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 500; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .blog-post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .blog-sidebar { position: static; } .blog-post-body { padding: 1.75rem; } }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE TRANSITIONS & SCROLL ANIMATIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Page fade-in on load */
body {
  animation: pageFadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes pageFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Scroll-reveal elements */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.reveal-scale.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger delays for card grids */
.reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* Section headers slide up */
.section-header { transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }

/* Smooth page link transitions */
a { transition: color 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease; }

/* Hero counter animation */
.stat-num {
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* ── HERO SLIDER ── */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: heroSlideIn 0.7s ease-in-out;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  display: block;
}
@keyframes heroSlideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.hero-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  padding: 0;
}
.hero-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ── TESTIMONIAL SLIDER ── */
.testi-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testi-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: sliderFade 0.5s ease;
}
.testi-slide.active { display: block; }
@keyframes sliderFade {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.slider-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.slider-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0B1628; }

/* ── SERVICE CARD HOVER LIFT ── */
.svc-card, .blog-card, .service-card, .why-item {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}
.svc-card:hover, .blog-card:hover, .service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12) !important;
}

/* ── LOGO — LOCKED SIZE, NO FLICKER ── */
.logo img {
  height: 80px !important;
  transition: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}
header.scrolled .logo img {
  height: 80px !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

/* ── NAV LINK SIZE ── */
nav ul li a {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE PAGE HERO BANNER IMAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.service-hero-banner {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0;
}
.service-hero-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-hero-banner img { height: 220px; }
}