@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* =========================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   Palette: Deep Blue + Gold + White
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --color-blue:         #0b1f44;
  --color-blue-dark:    #07142d;
  --color-blue-light:   #1a3a7a;
  --color-gold:         #c9a24a;
  --color-gold-soft:    #d9b86b;
  --color-gold-dark:    #a8862f;
  --color-white:        #ffffff;
  --color-off-white:    #f7f8fb;
  --color-cream:        #faf6ec;
  --color-text:         #1f2937;
  --color-muted:        #6b7280;
  --color-border:       #e5e7eb;
  --color-border-soft:  #eef0f4;
  --color-border-dark:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans:  'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --header-height: 80px;
  --max-width:     1200px;
  --radius:        6px;
  --radius-lg:     10px;
  --transition:    0.25s ease;

  --shadow-sm:     0 2px 8px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.06);
  --shadow:        0 6px 20px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg:     0 14px 36px rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.14);
  --shadow-gold:   0 8px 24px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.25);
}

/* =========================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ========================================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

/* Decorative pseudo-elements never block clicks or text selection */
*::before, *::after { pointer-events: none; }

/* Ensure the [hidden] attribute always wins over class-based display rules */
[hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* Custom text selection styling */
::selection { background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.30); color: var(--color-blue-dark); }
::-moz-selection { background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.30); color: var(--color-blue-dark); }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color var(--transition); }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

main { flex: 1; }

/* =========================================================
   UTILITY
   ========================================================= */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* =========================================================
   HEADER (two-tier: deep blue top bar + white main bar)
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ── TOP BAR (deep blue, contacts + messengers + CTA) ── */
.header-top {
  background: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.header-top__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 44px;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.header-top__contacts {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.header-top__contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.header-top__contact:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.header-top__contact i { color: var(--color-gold); font-size: 12px; }

.header-top__divider {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1px;
  height: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.header-top__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Smaller messenger buttons inside top bar */
.header-top .messenger-btn {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.header-top .messenger-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
}

/* Compact CTA inside top bar */
.header-top .btn-cta {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* ── MAIN BAR (white, brand + primary nav) ─────── */
.header-main { background: var(--color-white); }

.header-main__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: var(--header-height);
  gap: 32px;
}

/* ── Brand (logo + firm name, links to home) ──── */
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.brand:hover { opacity: 0.82; }

.brand__logo {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Primary nav (desktop) ─────────────────────── */
.primary-nav {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.primary-nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.primary-nav__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.primary-nav__link:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

.primary-nav__dropdown-icon {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

/* Dropdown */
.primary-nav__item--has-dropdown { position: relative; }

.primary-nav__dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 8px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
}
/* Right-align last dropdown so it doesn't overflow */
.primary-nav__list > li:last-child .primary-nav__dropdown {
  left: auto;
  right: 0;
}

.primary-nav__item--has-dropdown:hover .primary-nav__dropdown,
.primary-nav__item--has-dropdown:focus-within .primary-nav__dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.primary-nav__item--has-dropdown:hover .primary-nav__dropdown-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.primary-nav__dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.primary-nav__dropdown-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* ── Shared messenger buttons & CTA (used outside top bar) ── */
.messenger-group { display: flex; gap: 6px; }

.messenger-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.messenger-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.btn-cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* ── Hamburger ─────────────────────────────────── */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hamburger__bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-blue);
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.is-open .hamburger__bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.is-open .hamburger__bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.is-open .hamburger__bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── Mobile menu ───────────────────────────────── */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 16px 24px 24px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 124px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { display: block; }

.mobile-menu__link {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mobile-menu__link:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

/* Row that pairs a link with an accordion toggle button */
.mobile-menu__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
}
.mobile-menu__row .mobile-menu__link {
  flex: 1;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.mobile-menu__accordion-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
}

.mobile-menu__accordion-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.mobile-menu__accordion-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .mobile-menu__accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-menu__accordion-list {
  padding: 8px 8px 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  margin: 0 -8px;
}
.mobile-menu__accordion-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu__accordion-link:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.mobile-menu__divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin: 16px 0;
}

.mobile-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
}
.mobile-contact-row:hover { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }
.mobile-contact-row i { color: var(--color-gold); width: 16px; }

.mobile-messenger-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; padding: 12px 8px; }

.mobile-cta {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mobile-cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO SECTION (deep blue gradient, gold accents)
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, var(--color-blue-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before,
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.18), transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12), transparent 42%);
}
.hero::after {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero__content { max-width: 620px; }

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero__eyebrow-bar {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero__heading span { color: var(--color-gold); font-style: italic; }

.hero__subheadline {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero__btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hero__btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.hero__whatsapp-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hero__whatsapp-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.hero__whatsapp-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Trust stats */
.hero__trust {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.hero__trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.hero__trust-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero__trust-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hero__trust-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero__trust-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Visual side */
.hero__visual { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.hero__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.hero__image-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px -10px auto auto;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__image-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto auto -10px -10px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* =========================================================
   COMMON SECTION HEADER (eyebrow + heading)
   ========================================================= */
.about-section,
.services-section,
.process-section,
.why-section,
.testimonials-section,
.faq-section,
.cta-section { padding: 96px 0; }

.about-section,
.process-section,
.testimonials-section { background: var(--color-white); }

.services-section,
.why-section,
.faq-section { background: var(--color-off-white); }

/* Generic eyebrow + heading look */
.services-section__header,
.process-section__header,
.why-section__header,
.testimonials-section__header,
.faq-section__header,
.cta-section__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.services-section__eyebrow,
.process-section__eyebrow,
.why-section__eyebrow,
.testimonials-section__eyebrow,
.faq-section__eyebrow,
.cta-section__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.services-section__eyebrow-bar,
.process-section__eyebrow-bar,
.why-section__eyebrow-bar,
.testimonials-section__eyebrow-bar,
.faq-section__eyebrow-bar,
.cta-section__eyebrow-bar {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.services-section__heading,
.process-section__heading,
.why-section__heading,
.testimonials-section__heading,
.faq-section__heading {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.about-section__heading {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  position: relative;
}
.about-section__heading span { color: var(--color-gold); font-style: italic; }
.about-section__heading::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-section__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-section__text p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-section__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.about-section__btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.about-section__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-section__image-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px 16px auto auto;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-section__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES SECTION (6 cards)
   ========================================================= */
.services-section__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px 28px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.3);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-card__link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
}
.service-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex: 1;
}

.service-card__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.service-card__btn::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.service-card__btn:hover { color: var(--color-blue); }
.service-card__btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

.services-section__cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.services-section__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.services-section__btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* =========================================================
   PROCESS SECTION (timeline with gold serif numbers)
   ========================================================= */
.process-section__timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-section__timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  border-top: 2px dashed rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.4);
  z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

.process-step__top {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.process-step__number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: color var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.process-step__icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  right: -14px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-white);
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.process-step:hover .process-step__number {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  opacity: 1;
}
.process-step:hover .process-step__icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
}

.process-step__body { padding: 0 4px; }
.process-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.process-step__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY SECTION (6 items, no card backgrounds, gold icons)
   ========================================================= */
.why-section__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px 32px;
}

.why-item {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  padding-left: 20px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.why-item:hover { border-left-color: var(--color-gold); }

.why-item__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.why-item:hover .why-item__icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.why-item__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.why-item__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION (slider)
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials-slider { position: relative; }

.testimonials-slider__track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 -12px;
  padding: 12px 12px 24px;
}

.testimonials-slider__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 70px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.18);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text);
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-card__client {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.testimonial-card__initials {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
}
.testimonial-card__country {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.testimonials-slider__controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.testimonials-slider__arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.testimonials-slider__arrow:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
}
.testimonials-slider__arrow:disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.testimonials-slider__dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}
.testimonials-slider__dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.testimonials-slider__dot.is-active {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.faq-section__heading { margin-bottom: 0; }

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.4); }
.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.faq-item__question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.faq-item__question:hover { background: var(--color-off-white); }

.faq-item__question-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.faq-item__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-item__icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-item__answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-item__answer {
  max-height: 800px;
}

.faq-item__answer-inner {
  padding: 4px 24px 22px;
}
.faq-item__answer-inner p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* =========================================================
   CTA SECTION (deep blue background, gold focus)
   ========================================================= */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, var(--color-blue-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.16), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.10), transparent 35%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.cta-section__eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold); }

.cta-section__heading {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-section__intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-section__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* Form column */
.cta-form-col {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cta-form-col__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-form__field { margin-bottom: 18px; }

.cta-form__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.cta-form__label span { color: var(--color-gold); margin-left: 2px; }

.cta-form__input,
.cta-form__textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.cta-form__input::placeholder,
.cta-form__textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); }
.cta-form__input:focus,
.cta-form__textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.18);
}

.cta-form__textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.cta-form__submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.cta-form__submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* Info column */
.cta-info-col__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cta-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.cta-contact-item:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cta-contact-item__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-contact-item__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.cta-contact-item__text strong {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.cta-contact-item__text span {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.cta-info-col__note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.08);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.cta-info-col__note i { color: var(--color-gold); }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER (deep blue dark)
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-blue-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-top { padding: 64px 0 48px; }

.footer-top__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.7fr 0.6fr 0.7fr;
  gap: 56px;
}

.footer-brand__logo-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.footer-brand__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-brand__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  max-width: 380px;
}

.footer-nav-columns {
  display: contents;
}

.footer-nav-col__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-nav-col__title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-nav-col__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-nav-col__link {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}
.footer-nav-col__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Middle (contacts row) */
.footer-middle {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 28px 0;
}

.footer-middle__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-contact-item:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

.footer-contact-item__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 14px; }
.footer-contact-item__text strong {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom { padding: 22px 0; }
.footer-bottom__copy {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* =========================================================
   MODAL
   ========================================================= */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(7, 20, 45, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
/* Honor the `hidden` attribute that JS toggles after the close transition */
.modal-overlay[hidden] { display: none; }

.modal-panel {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 920px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.is-open .modal-panel { transform: translateY(0); }

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--color-blue); color: var(--color-white); }

.modal-form-col {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-form-col__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-form-col__subtitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-field label span[aria-hidden] { color: var(--color-gold); }
.form-field__optional { font-weight: 400; color: var(--color-muted); }

.form-field input,
.form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.18);
}
.form-field textarea { min-height: 100px; resize: vertical; }

.btn-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.modal-info-col {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, var(--color-blue-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.modal-info-col::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.15);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.modal-info-col__title {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.modal-info-col__subtitle {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.modal-contact-list {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.modal-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.modal-contact-item:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.4);
}

.modal-contact-item__icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-contact-item__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 14px; }
.modal-contact-item__text strong {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.modal-contact-item__text span { color: var(--color-white); }

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .hero__visual { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__image-wrap { max-width: 520px; }

  .about-section__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }

  .services-section__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-section__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2); }

  .process-section__timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
  .process-step__number { font-size: 44px; }

  .cta-section__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }

  .footer-top__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-middle__inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .header-top { display: none; }
  .primary-nav { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .header-main__inner { gap: 16px; }

  .hero { padding: 64px 0; }
  .about-section,
  .services-section,
  .process-section,
  .why-section,
  .testimonials-section,
  .faq-section,
  .cta-section { padding: 64px 0; }

  .hero__trust { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }

  .process-section__timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .process-section__timeline::before { display: none; }
  .process-step {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .process-step__top {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 60px;
  }

  .modal-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-height: 92vh; }
  .modal-info-col { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .container { padding: 0 18px; }

  .services-section__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-section__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }

  .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }

  .footer-top__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-middle__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .hero__heading { font-size: 36px; }
  .hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero__btn-primary,
  .hero__whatsapp-link { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__image-wrap::before,
  .hero__image-wrap::after { width: 50px; height: 50px; }

  .cta-form-col { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .modal-form-col { padding: 32px 24px; }
}


/* =========================================================
   PAGE HERO (shared across about / team / contact / legal)
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, var(--color-blue-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 80px 0 70px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.16), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12), transparent 42%);
}

.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.page-hero__eyebrow-bar {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.page-hero__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.page-hero__heading span { color: var(--color-gold); font-style: italic; }

.page-hero__subheadline {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}


/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.about-story {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.about-story__inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-story__heading {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.about-story__heading span { color: var(--color-gold); font-style: italic; }
.about-story__heading::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 56px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-story__inner p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.about-story__inner p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }


/* About Values */
.about-values {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
}

.about-values__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.about-values__heading {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.about-values__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.3);
}

.value-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover .value-card__icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.value-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.value-card__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}


/* About Numbers */
.about-numbers {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-numbers::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 50%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.14), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.10), transparent 35%);
}
.about-numbers .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.about-numbers__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.about-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.about-stat:first-child { border-left: none; }

.about-stat__number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.about-stat__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}


/* About CTA (meet the team) */
.about-cta {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
}

.about-cta__heading {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-cta__heading span { color: var(--color-gold); font-style: italic; }

.about-cta__intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.about-cta__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.about-cta__btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}


/* =========================================================
   OUR TEAM PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.team-grid-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.team-grid-section__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.team-grid-section__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.team-grid-section__label-bar {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}
.team-grid-section__title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.lawyer-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.lawyer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.3);
}

.lawyer-card__photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
}
.lawyer-card__photo-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 30%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.4), transparent);
}
.lawyer-card__photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.lawyer-card:hover .lawyer-card__photo { transform: scale(1.04); }

.lawyer-card__body {
  padding: 22px 22px 14px;
  flex: 1;
}
.lawyer-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.lawyer-card__position {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.lawyer-card__footer {
  padding: 0 22px 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.lawyer-card__linkedin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.lawyer-card__linkedin:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.contact-main {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Form column */
.contact-form-col__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contact-form-col__label-bar {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}
.contact-form-col__title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contact-form-col__subtitle {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-field-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-field label span[aria-hidden] { color: var(--color-gold); }
.contact-field__optional { font-weight: 400; color: var(--color-muted); }

.contact-field input,
.contact-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.contact-field input:focus,
.contact-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.18);
}
.contact-field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }

.contact-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.contact-submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.contact-success {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.1);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-success.is-visible { display: flex; }
.contact-success i { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

/* Info column */
.contact-info-col__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contact-info-col__label-bar {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}
.contact-info-col__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 28px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.contact-info-col__intro {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.05);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-info-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.contact-info-card__label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.contact-info-card__value {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-blue);
}
.contact-info-card__note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}


/* =========================================================
   LEGAL PAGES (Privacy, Terms, Cookie, Disclaimer)
   ========================================================= */
.legal-content {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.legal-prose {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal-prose__updated {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.legal-prose p,
.legal-prose ul,
.legal-prose ol {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.legal-prose h2 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin: 40px 0 14px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.legal-prose h2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.3em;
  bottom: 0.3em;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.legal-prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.legal-prose h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
}

.legal-prose ul,
.legal-prose ol {
  padding-left: 24px;
}
.legal-prose li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.legal-prose li::marker { color: var(--color-gold); }

.legal-prose a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.legal-prose a:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.legal-prose strong {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* =========================================================
   SERVICE PAGES (/service-1/ ... /service-6/)
   ========================================================= */
.service-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, var(--color-blue-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 80px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.16), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12), transparent 42%);
}
.service-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.service-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.service-hero__content { max-width: 600px; }

.service-hero__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-hero__subheadline {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.service-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.service-hero__cta {
  padding: 14px 26px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.service-hero__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.service-hero__link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.service-hero__link i { color: var(--color-gold); font-size: 14px; }

.service-hero__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 6 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.service-hero__image-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px -10px auto auto;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  z-index: 2;
}
.service-hero__image-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto auto -10px -10px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  z-index: 2;
}
.service-hero__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* Service body content */
.service-page {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.service-body {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-body p,
.service-body ul,
.service-body ol {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin: 44px 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.service-body h2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.3em;
  bottom: 0.3em;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.service-body h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.service-body h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
}

.service-body ul,
.service-body ol {
  padding-left: 24px;
}
.service-body li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.service-body li::marker { color: var(--color-gold); font-weight: 700; }

.service-body a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.service-body a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--color-gold); }

.service-body strong {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.service-body blockquote {
  margin: 24px 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
}


/* =========================================================
   ARTICLE / BLOG POST PAGES (/article-1/ ... /article-N/)
   ========================================================= */

/* Article hero (compact: H1 only) */
.article-hero {
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  padding: 44px 0 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.article-hero__inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.article-hero__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}


/* Featured image (compact, body-aligned width) */
.article-featured {
  background: var(--color-white);
}
.article-featured__inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 24px 24px 0;
}
.article-featured__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}


/* Article body */
.article-content {
  padding: 56px 0 80px;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.article-body {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.article-body__lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.article-body p,
.article-body ul,
.article-body ol {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin: 44px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin: 30px 0 12px;
}

.article-body ul,
.article-body ol {
  padding-left: 28px;
}
.article-body li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.article-body li::marker {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.article-body blockquote {
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.article-body a {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.article-body a:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.1);
}

.article-body strong {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.article-body img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 32px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}


/* Related articles */
.related-articles {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.related-articles__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.related-articles__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.related-articles__eyebrow-bar {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.related-articles__heading {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 34px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.related-articles__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.related-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  color: inherit;
}
.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.3);
}

.related-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--color-blue-light);
}

.related-card__body {
  padding: 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.related-card__category {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.related-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  line-height: 1.3;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
}
.related-card:hover .related-card__title { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

.related-card__date {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.related-card__date i { color: var(--color-gold); }


/* Article CTA strip */
.article-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, var(--color-blue-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 64px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.18), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12), transparent 40%);
}
.article-cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.article-cta__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.article-cta__intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.article-cta__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.article-cta__btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}


/* =========================================================
   BLOG INDEX PAGE (/blog/)
   ========================================================= */
.blog-grid-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.blog-grid-section__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  color: inherit;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.3);
}

.blog-card__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-blue-light);
}

.blog-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__image { transform: scale(1.04); }

.blog-card__category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 31, 68, 0.85);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-card__body {
  padding: 24px 24px 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__title { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

.blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.blog-card__date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.blog-card__date i { color: var(--color-gold); }

.blog-card__readmore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.blog-card__readmore::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__readmore::after { transform: translateX(4px); }


/* =========================================================
   PAGES — RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .about-values__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .service-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .service-hero__image-wrap { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 56px 0 48px; }
  .service-hero { padding: 56px 0 48px; }
  .about-story,
  .about-values,
  .about-cta,
  .team-grid-section,
  .contact-main,
  .legal-content,
  .service-page { padding: 56px 0; }
  .about-numbers { padding: 48px 0; }

  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }

  .about-numbers__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .about-stat { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); padding-top: 28px; }
  .about-stat:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }

  .contact-field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .service-hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .service-hero__cta,
  .service-hero__link { justify-content: center; }
  .service-hero__image-wrap::before,
  .service-hero__image-wrap::after { width: 50px; height: 50px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .related-articles__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .article-hero { padding: 32px 0 24px; }
  .article-featured__inner { padding: 18px 24px 0; }
  .article-content { padding: 36px 0 56px; }
  .related-articles { padding: 56px 0; }
  .article-cta { padding: 56px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .about-values__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-articles__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-body__lead { font-size: 18px; }
  .article-body p,
  .article-body ul,
  .article-body ol { font-size: 16px; }
  .article-body blockquote { font-size: 17px; padding: 18px 20px; }
}