/* ============================================
   BIZ PRO CONSULTANT - Premium Corporate Styles
   Color Palette: Matte Black, Charcoal, Metallic Gold, Diamond White
   ============================================ */

:root {
  --container: 1200px;
  /* Primary Colors */
  --matte-black: #111111;
  --charcoal: #1A1A1A;
  --deep-charcoal: #0D0D0D;
  --slate: #2A2A2A;
  --medium-slate: #3A3A3A;
  
  /* Gold Accents */
  --gold: #D4AF37;
  --gold-light: #E8C96A;
  --gold-dark: #C5A059;
  --gold-muted: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  
  /* Neutrals */
  --diamond-white: #F8F9FA;
  --off-white: #F0F1F3;
  --light-grey: #E5E7EB;
  --medium-grey: #9CA3AF;
  --text-dark: #1F2937;
  --text-muted: #6B7280;
  
  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #C5A059 50%, #B8944A 100%);
  --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(180deg, #111111 0%, #1A1A1A 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.92) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.85) 100%);
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-primary: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Spacing & Effects */
  --nav-height: 140px;
  --container: 1200px;
  --radius: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  background: var(--diamond-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--matte-black);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* ========== NAVBAR ========== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  height: 70px;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 0;
}

.nav-logo img {
  height: auto;
  width: 240px;
  max-width: 240px;
  max-height: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: width 0.35s ease, max-width 0.35s ease, max-height 0.35s ease, margin 0.35s ease;
}

/* Sticky/scrolled: compact logo that fits the bar */
.navbar.scrolled {
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img {
  /* size controlled in HEADER LAYOUT block */
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 1.75rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}



/* Dropdown */
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.dropdown a:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--matte-black) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem !important;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--matte-black) !important;
}

.nav-cta::after {
  display: none;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ========== HERO ========== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--matte-black);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Full-width video / cinematic Dubai skyline */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0a0a;
}

.hero-bg video,
.hero-bg .hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
}

/* Overlay complements red logo: deep charcoal + warm gold/crimson tint */
.hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg,
      rgba(12, 10, 10, 0.92) 0%,
      rgba(20, 12, 12, 0.78) 40%,
      rgba(18, 14, 12, 0.62) 70%,
      rgba(15, 12, 10, 0.55) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 35%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 80%, rgba(180, 40, 40, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Fallback image if video fails */
.hero-bg-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    url('assets/images/hero-poster.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Subtle animated light sweep */
@keyframes hero-shimmer {
  0% { opacity: 0.4; }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { opacity: 0.4; }
}

.hero-bg .hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(212,175,55,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: hero-shimmer 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 2.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 640px;
  background: transparent;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero h1 span {
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--matte-black);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.btn-dark {
  background: var(--matte-black);
  color: white;
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: left;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ========== CLIENT MARQUEE ========== */
.clients-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.clients-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.marquee {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
  align-items: center;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.client-logo-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 72px;
  min-width: 140px;
  max-width: 180px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.client-logo-wrap:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.client-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.client-logo-wrap:hover .client-logo {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

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

/* ========== SECTIONS ========== */
.section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.section-dark {
  background: var(--matte-black);
  color: white;
}

.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
  color: white;
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.section-charcoal {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: white;
}

.section-charcoal h2,
.section-charcoal h3 {
  color: white;
}

.section-light {
  background: var(--diamond-white);
}

.section-grey {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

/* ========== SERVICE CARDS ========== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--matte-black);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.service-link:hover {
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Dark service cards */
.service-card-dark {
  background: var(--slate);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.service-card-dark h3 {
  color: white;
}

.service-card-dark p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}

/* ========== FLIP CARDS ========== */
.flip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.flip-card {
  height: 280px;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.flip-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.flip-card:hover .flip-card-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.flip-card-front,
.flip-card-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.flip-card-front {
  background: #fff;
}

.flip-card-front .flip-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.flip-card-front h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.flip-card-front p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.flip-card-back {
  background: var(--matte-black);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.flip-card-back h3 {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.flip-card-back p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.flip-card-back .btn {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
}

/* Interactive feature hover cards */
.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.feature-item:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--matte-black);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ========== PROCESS / TIMELINE ========== */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
}

.process-number {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--matte-black);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.process-step h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.section-dark .process-step p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}

/* ========== WHY US / FEATURES ========== */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.feature-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ========== TESTIMONIALS ========== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--matte-black);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ========== CTA BANNER ========== */
.cta-banner {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.92) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.88) 100%),
    url('assets/images/cta-bg.jpg') center/cover;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
.footer {
  background: var(--deep-charcoal);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 4rem 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-block;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 85px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.social-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--matte-black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.footer h4 {
  color: white;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-contact i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-bottom a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ========== PAGE HERO (Inner Pages) ========== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 4rem) 0 4rem;
  background: var(--matte-black);
  color: white;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.82) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-hero-default.jpg') center/cover;
}

/* Unique page hero backgrounds */
.page-hero-bg.bg-about {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-about.jpg') center/cover;
}
.page-hero-bg.bg-setup {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-setup.jpg') center/cover;
}
.page-hero-bg.bg-pro {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-pro.jpg') center/cover;
}
.page-hero-bg.bg-visa {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-visa.jpg') center/cover;
}
.page-hero-bg.bg-compliance {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-compliance.jpg') center/cover;
}
.page-hero-bg.bg-translation {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-translation.jpg') center/cover;
}
.page-hero-bg.bg-accounting {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-accounting.jpg') center/cover;
}
.page-hero-bg.bg-it {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-it.jpg') center/cover;
}
.page-hero-bg.bg-industries {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-industries.jpg') center/cover;
}
.page-hero-bg.bg-faq {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-faq.jpg') center/cover;
}
.page-hero-bg.bg-contact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.8) 100%),
    url('assets/images/page-contact.jpg') center/cover;
}

.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  max-width: 600px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.breadcrumb span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ========== ABOUT PAGE ========== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.value-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.value-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ========== SERVICE DETAIL ========== */
.service-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.service-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-list-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
}

.service-list-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-list-item span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ========== INDUSTRIES ========== */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.industry-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.industry-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.industry-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ========== FAQ ========== */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--matte-black);
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--matte-black);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ========== CONTACT ========== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--matte-black);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail h5 {
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.contact-detail p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-form {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: var(--diamond-white);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ========== CONTENT BLOCKS ========== */
.content-block {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.content-block p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.content-block ul {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.content-block li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.content-block li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55rem;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ========== UTILITY ========== */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .about-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-bg {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17,17,17,0.9) 0%, rgba(17,17,17,0.75) 100%),
      url('assets/images/dubai-skyline.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    transition: right 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  
  .nav-menu.open {
    right: 0;
  }
  
  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    text-align: left;
  }

  /* Underline sits under the text, not centered in the drawer */
  .nav-link::after {
    left: 1rem;
    right: auto;
    width: 1.5rem;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
  }

  .nav-link:hover::after,
  .nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  .nav-link-services::after {
    left: 1rem;
  }

  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-item > .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .nav-cta {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .dropdown {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0 0 0 1rem;
    display: none;
  }
  
  .nav-item.open .dropdown {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .nav-logo img {
    height: 58px;
  }
  
  .hero-stats {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .service-detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .flip-card {
    height: 260px;
  }
  
  .client-logo-wrap {
    height: 64px;
    min-width: 120px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .nav-logo img {
    height: 52px;
  }
}
/* ============================================================
   ADVANCED CSS HOVER EFFECTS
   Shine, glow, 3D tilt, magnetic buttons, gradient borders
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Shine / Sweep overlay on buttons --- */
.btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.55s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 130%;
}

/* Outline button soft fill + border glow */
.btn-outline {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-outline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-outline:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --- Animated gradient border on service / industry cards --- */
.service-card,
.industry-card,
.value-card {
  position: relative;
}

.service-card::after,
.industry-card::after,
.value-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    transparent 30%,
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7) 50%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  background-size: 250% 250%;
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask:
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, background-position 0.8s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card:hover::after,
.industry-card:hover::after,
.value-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  background-position: 100% 100%;
  animation: border-shine 2.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes border-shine {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* --- Soft gold glow on hover --- */
.service-card:hover,
.industry-card:hover,
.value-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2),
    0 0 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.testimonial-card {
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* --- Icon micro-interactions --- */
.service-icon,
.feature-icon,
.value-icon,
.industry-icon,
.flip-icon {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              background 0.35s ease,
              color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon,
.feature-item:hover .feature-icon,
.value-card:hover .value-icon {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* --- Process step pulse ring --- */
.process-number {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.process-step:hover .process-number {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.process-number::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .process-number::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  animation: pulse-ring 1.4s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; }
}

/* --- Social icons magnetic lift + rotate --- */
.social-link {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              background 0.3s ease,
              color 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.social-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1) rotate(8deg);
}

/* --- Nav CTA subtle scale bounce --- */
.nav-cta:hover {
  animation: soft-bounce 0.45s ease;
}

@keyframes soft-bounce {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  40% { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04); }
  70% { transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.02); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03); }
}

/* --- Footer links slide-in underline --- */
.footer-links a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  padding-left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* --- Service list items checkmark pop --- */
.service-list-item {
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-list-item i {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.service-list-item:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.25);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* --- FAQ question hover bar --- */
.faq-question {
  position: relative;
}

.faq-question::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-question::before,
.faq-item.active .faq-question::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* --- Client logo wrap subtle scale + glow --- */
.client-logo-wrap {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.client-logo-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

/* --- Contact form focus glow (already has focus, enhance) --- */
.form-group input:hover,
.form-group select:hover,
.form-group textarea:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

/* --- 3D tilt feel on flip cards (enhanced) --- */
.flip-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* --- Image zoom on about image --- */
.about-image {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.about-image img {
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.about-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.about-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    transparent 50%,
    rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.25) 100%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-image:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --- Stat number subtle counter feel on hover --- */
.stat-item {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-number {
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* --- CTA banner button extra emphasis --- */
.cta-banner .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn-primary::before,
  .service-card::after,
  .industry-card::after,
  .value-card::after,
  .process-number::after,
  .nav-cta:hover {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}


/* ========== UVP FEATURE SECTION ========== */
.uvp-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.uvp-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.uvp-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.uvp-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.uvp-content .section-label {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.uvp-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.uvp-content p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.uvp-points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.uvp-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.uvp-point i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Homepage content blocks */
.content-section-text {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.content-section-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.content-section-text h2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.checklist-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.checklist-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.checklist-item span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.dual-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .uvp-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .uvp-points {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-logo img {
    width: 130px !important;
    max-width: 130px !important;
    max-height: 70px !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }
  .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img {
  /* size controlled in HEADER LAYOUT block */
}
  .hero .container {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 1.5rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .dual-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .checklist {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .content-section-text h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  :root {
  --container: 1200px;
    --nav-height: 80px;
  }
}


/* Homepage image feature strips */
.img-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.img-feature-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 240px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.img-feature-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.img-feature-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.img-feature-card .img-caption {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(10,10,10,0.88));
  color: #fff;
}

.img-feature-card .img-caption h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.img-feature-card .img-caption p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .img-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  :root {
  --container: 1200px;
    --nav-height: 100px;
  }
}


/* ========== FULL-WIDTH SECTION WITH IMAGE OVERLAY ========== */
.section-bg {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--matte-black);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,10,10,0.9) 0%, rgba(20,14,12,0.82) 50%, rgba(17,17,17,0.88) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.section-bg > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-bg h2,
.section-bg h3,
.section-bg h4 {
  color: #fff;
}

.section-bg .section-label {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section-bg p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}

.section-bg .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

.section-bg .content-section-text {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

.section-bg .content-section-text h2 {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.section-bg .content-section-text p {
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* Light overlay variant for lighter text blocks */
.section-bg-soft::before {
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.94) 0%, rgba(248,249,250,0.9) 55%, rgba(248,249,250,0.85) 100%);
}

.section-bg-soft {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section-bg-soft h2,
.section-bg-soft h3,
.section-bg-soft h4 {
  color: var(--matte-black);
}

.section-bg-soft p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.section-bg-soft .section-label {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* Full-width content aligned like other sections */
.section-full-text .section-label {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-full-text h2.section-title,
.section-full-text > .container > h2 {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-full-text .lead-text {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.section-bg .lead-text {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}

.section-bg .dual-cta {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.section-bg-soft .dual-cta {
  justify-content: center;
}

.section-bg .process-step h4 {
  color: #fff;
}
.section-bg .process-step p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.section-bg .service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
}
.section-bg .service-card h3 {
  color: var(--matte-black);
}
.section-bg .service-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Centered full-width text on dark image sections */
.section-bg.section-center .container {
  text-align: center;
}
.section-bg.section-center .section-title,
.section-bg.section-center h2,
.section-bg.section-center h3 {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  max-width: 800px;
}
.section-bg.section-center .lead-text {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.section-bg.section-center .dual-cta {
  justify-content: center;
}
.section-bg.section-center .section-label {
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Animated background section */
.section-bg-animated {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--matte-black);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-bg-animated::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,10,10,0.88) 0%, rgba(20,14,12,0.8) 50%, rgba(17,17,17,0.86) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.section-bg-animated > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.section-bg-animated h2,
.section-bg-animated h3 {
  color: #fff;
}
.section-bg-animated p,
.section-bg-animated .lead-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}
.section-bg-animated .section-label {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Floating light orbs animation */
.section-bg-animated .bg-orbs {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-bg-animated .bg-orbs span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.section-bg-animated .bg-orbs span:nth-child(1) {
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  top: -80px; left: -60px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.section-bg-animated .bg-orbs span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  bottom: -40px; right: 10%;
  animation-delay: -4s;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(180,40,40,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.section-bg-animated .bg-orbs span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  top: 40%; right: -40px;
  animation-delay: -7s;
}
@keyframes orb-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  33% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.08); opacity: 0.9; }
  66% { transform: translate(-20px, 15px) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* Slow ken-burns on bg image via pseudo */
.section-bg-animated .bg-kenburns {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: kenburns 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes kenburns {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.12) translate(-2%, -1%); }
}

/* About grid equal height + animation */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.about-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.about-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.about-grid .content-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
/* Reveal animation for about section */
.about-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.about-reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.about-image.about-reveal {
  transform: translateX(-24px);
}
.about-image.about-reveal.visible {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Centered service list grid */
.service-detail-grid.centered {
  justify-items: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.service-detail-grid.centered .service-list-item {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Nav Services underline fix - ::after on parent with dropdown shouldn't shift */
.nav-item > .nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}



@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-image {
    min-height: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }
  .about-image img {
    position: relative;
    height: 280px;
  }
}

/* About partner equal-height fix (overrides) */
#about-partner .about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
#about-partner .about-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-height: 420px;
  height: auto;
  align-self: stretch;
}
#about-partner .about-image img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
#about-partner .about-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
#about-partner .content-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  #about-partner .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  #about-partner .about-image {
    min-height: 260px;
    height: 260px;
  }
}


/* ========== FLOATING UI WIDGETS ========== */
.widgets-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.widgets-section.dark {
  background: var(--matte-black);
  color: #fff;
}
.widgets-section.dark h2,
.widgets-section.dark h3 {
  color: #fff;
}
.widgets-section.dark p,
.widgets-section.dark .lead-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}
.widgets-section.dark .section-label {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.float-widgets {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.float-widget {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--matte-black);
  animation: widget-float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.widgets-section.dark .float-widget {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.float-widget i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.float-widget.w1 { top: 12%; left: 4%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.float-widget.w2 { top: 22%; right: 6%; animation-delay: -2s; }
.float-widget.w3 { bottom: 18%; left: 8%; animation-delay: -4s; }
.float-widget.w4 { bottom: 12%; right: 5%; animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.float-widget.w5 { top: 48%; left: 2%; animation-delay: -3s; }
.float-widget.w6 { top: 55%; right: 3%; animation-delay: -5s; }

@keyframes widget-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(0.5deg); }
}

.widgets-section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Overview feature pills */
.overview-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.overview-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.widgets-section.dark .overview-pill {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.overview-pill:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--matte-black);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.overview-pill i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* UVP equal height */
.uvp-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.uvp-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  align-self: stretch;
}
.uvp-image img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}
.uvp-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.uvp-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .uvp-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .uvp-image {
    min-height: 260px;
    height: 260px;
  }
  .float-widget {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Revert centered service lists */
.service-detail-grid.centered {
  justify-items: stretch;
  max-width: none;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}
.service-detail-grid.centered .service-list-item {
  width: auto;
  max-width: none;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.widgets-section.dark .process-step h4 { color: #fff; }
.widgets-section.dark .process-step p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.widgets-section.dark .service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
}
.widgets-section.dark .service-card h3 { color: var(--matte-black); }
.widgets-section.dark .service-card p { color: var(--text-muted); }

.nav-link-services {
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 1.35rem !important;
}
.nav-link-services .nav-chevron {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.35rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* ========== WHATSAPP FLOAT BUTTON ========== */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: auto;
  z-index: 9999;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
  color: #fff;
}
.whatsapp-float::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  animation: wa-pulse 2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes wa-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Clean split layout: image left, text right */
.split-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.split-content .split-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-height: 360px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
.split-content .split-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.split-content .split-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.split-content .split-text .section-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.split-content .split-text h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.split-content .split-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .split-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .split-content .split-image {
    min-height: 240px;
  }
  .split-content .split-image img {
    min-height: 240px;
  }
  .whatsapp-float {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    bottom: 1.15rem;
    left: 1.15rem;
    right: auto;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .contact-info-card {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .contact-info-card,
  .contact-form {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

/* Active submenu link */
.dropdown a.active {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  position: relative;
}
.dropdown a.active::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 20%;
  bottom: 20%;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dropdown a.active {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
  }
  .dropdown a {
    position: relative;
  }
  .dropdown a.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    bottom: 4px;
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }
  .dropdown a.active::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Scroll to top button */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 9998;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--matte-black);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.scroll-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.scroll-top:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--matte-black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .scroll-top {
    bottom: 1.15rem;
    right: 1.15rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}

/* contact center force */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section .contact-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 560px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }
  .section .contact-info-card,
  .section .contact-form {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
}


/* ========== JOURNEY / CASE / WHY ========== */
.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.journey-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.journey-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.journey-num {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.journey-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.journey-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
}
.journey-card li {
  padding: 0.35rem 0 0.35rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.journey-card li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.7rem;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.case-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.case-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.case-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}
.case-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.case-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.case-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.case-card p strong {
  color: var(--matte-black);
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.why-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
}
.why-item i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.why-item h4 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.why-item p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.mobile-cta-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 9997;
  background: var(--matte-black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.mobile-cta-bar a {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-cta-bar a i {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.mobile-cta-bar a:nth-child(1) i { color: #25D366; }

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--matte-black);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: #f8f9fa;
}
.price-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
}
.price-banner .price {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .case-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mobile-cta-bar { display: grid; }
  .whatsapp-float { bottom: 4.5rem; }
  .scroll-top { bottom: 4.5rem; }
}



.key-benefits {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.key-benefit {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.key-benefit i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.key-benefit h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.key-benefit p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.approach-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.approach-card .num {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.tagline-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .key-benefits, .approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* === HEADER LAYOUT (professional, aligned) === */
:root {
  --container: 1200px;
  --nav-height: 110px;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  height: 80px;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Logo: large, flush left — same edge as hero text in both states */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  line-height: 0;
  position: relative;
  left: 0;
  transform: none !important;
}

.nav-logo img {
  display: block;
  width: 240px;
  max-width: 240px;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  transition: width 0.3s ease, max-width 0.3s ease, max-height 0.3s ease;
}

/* Scrolled: slightly smaller but STILL left-aligned — no horizontal shift */
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img {
  width: 160px;
  max-width: 160px;
  max-height: 60px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--matte-black) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--matte-black) !important;
}

.nav-cta::after {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Hero content shares exact same left inset as logo */
.hero .container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 2.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-content {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 640px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-link {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .nav-cta {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .nav-logo img {
    width: 160px;
    max-width: 160px;
    max-height: 70px;
  }
  .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img {
    width: 130px;
    max-width: 130px;
    max-height: 50px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --nav-height: 80px;
  }
  .nav-logo img {
    width: 140px !important;
    max-width: 140px !important;
    max-height: 58px !important;
  }
  .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img {
    width: 120px !important;
    max-width: 120px !important;
    max-height: 48px !important;
  }
  .hero .container {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 1.75rem);
  }
}


/* === LOGO ALIGNMENT ONLY (navbar logo ↔ hero text left edge) === */
.navbar > .container {
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.navbar .nav-logo {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin-left: 0;
  padding-left: 0;
  transform: none;
  position: relative;
  left: 0;
}
.navbar .nav-logo img {
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  object-position: left center;
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin-left: 0;
  left: 0;
  transform: none;
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  object-position: left center;
}
.hero > .container {
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero .hero-content {
  margin-left: 0;
  padding-left: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar > .container,
  .hero > .container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }
}


/* Logo: no border-radius */
.nav-logo img,
.footer-brand img,
.footer-logo-wrap img {
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}


/* LOGO SIZE + TOP SPACING ONLY */
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo {
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 0;
}
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo img {
  width: 260px;
  max-width: 260px;
  max-height: 120px;
  height: auto;
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* MOBILE CTA FOOTER CLEARANCE — keep copyright visible above fixed bar */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer {
    padding-bottom: 7.5rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  body {
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   CLIENT REQUEST UPDATES — 03 SEP 2026
   Scoped final overrides; existing design remains otherwise unchanged.
   ============================================================ */

/* Header/logo: larger default logo with a small breathing gap above it;
   sticky state becomes compact and transitions smoothly. */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 150px; }

  .navbar:not(.scrolled) {
    height: var(--nav-height);
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo {
    margin-top: 8px !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo img {
    width: 150px !important;
    max-width: 150px !important;
    max-height: 140px !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .navbar.scrolled {
    height: 70px;
  }

  .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img {
    width: 72px !important;
    max-width: 72px !important;
    max-height: 62px !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  /* Keep the requested heading on one line on desktop. */
  .hero .hero-content {
    max-width: 1150px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.1vw, 3.35rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  }

  .hero h1 span {
    display: inline;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
}

/* Hero hierarchy: tagline is the visual focus, location sits in a clean
   professional position below the headline. */
.tagline-chip {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.55rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
}

.hero-badge {
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-desc {
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* Requested service additions. */
.service-note {
  margin-top: -0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-note i {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
}

/* Google Reviews section */
.google-reviews-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.google-reviews-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(280px, 0.8fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2.75rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.google-reviews-copy .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.google-reviews-copy > p {
  max-width: 700px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.google-rating {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--diamond-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}

.google-wordmark {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.google-g {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-right: 0.2rem;
}

.google-stars {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.google-score {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.google-score span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.google-count {
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .google-reviews-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .google-reviews-copy .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .hero h1 span {
    display: inline;
  }

  .tagline-chip {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   CLIENT QUICK ADJUSTMENTS — 04 SEP 2026
   Only the requested logo, hero line-break/text, and footer-logo
   refinements are overridden here.
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 160px; }

  .navbar:not(.scrolled) {
    height: var(--nav-height);
  }

  .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo img {
    width: 165px !important;
    max-width: 165px !important;
    max-height: 150px !important;
  }

  .navbar.scrolled {
    height: 72px;
  }

  .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img {
    width: 78px !important;
    max-width: 78px !important;
    max-height: 66px !important;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .hero h1 br {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero h1 span {
    display: inline;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    max-width: 900px;
  }

  .footer-brand img {
    height: 115px;
    width: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero h1 br {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero h1 span {
    display: inline;
  }

  .footer-brand img {
    height: 105px;
    width: auto;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   CLIENT REQUEST UPDATES — 05 SEP 2026
   Only requested logo, hero mobile video, and spacing refinements.
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 190px; }

  .navbar:not(.scrolled) {
    height: var(--nav-height);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo {
    margin-top: 10px !important;
  }

  .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo img {
    width: 190px !important;
    max-width: 190px !important;
    max-height: 175px !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .navbar.scrolled {
    height: 72px;
  }

  .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img {
    width: 82px !important;
    max-width: 82px !important;
    max-height: 68px !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  /* Give the hero content a little additional breathing room below the larger header. */
  .hero .container {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 3.5rem);
  }
}

/* Mobile video uses the original full-cover container behavior. */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo img {
    width: 82px !important;
    max-width: 82px !important;
    max-height: 82px !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   CLIENT LAYOUT ALIGNMENT UPDATES
   ============================================================ */

/* Desktop Services dropdown:
   Keep the first two items and IT Solutions full width,
   while arranging the four middle service categories in 2x2. */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .dropdown {
    min-width: 390px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .dropdown a:nth-child(1),
  .dropdown a:nth-child(2),
  .dropdown a:nth-child(7) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .dropdown a {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  /* About Us — Core Values: 4 across, final card centered. */
  .core-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .core-values-grid .value-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: 2 / span 2;
  }

  /* Compliance, Translation & Attestation, Accounting & VAT:
     four cards in a balanced 2x2 layout. */
  .compliance-services-grid,
  .two-by-two-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  /* Industries: four cards per row, with the final two centered. */
  .industries-page-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .industries-page-grid .industry-card:nth-child(13) {
    grid-column: 2;
  }

  .industries-page-grid .industry-card:nth-child(14) {
    grid-column: 3;
  }
}

/* Keep the mobile navigation and responsive grids single-column. */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dropdown {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .dropdown a:nth-child(1),
  .dropdown a:nth-child(2),
  .dropdown a:nth-child(7) {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .core-values-grid,
  .compliance-services-grid,
  .two-by-two-grid,
  .industries-page-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .core-values-grid .value-card:nth-child(5),
  .industries-page-grid .industry-card:nth-child(13),
  .industries-page-grid .industry-card:nth-child(14) {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
}