/* ============================================================
   Godil & Co. — Premium Design System v2.0
   Chartered Accountants | Surat, Gujarat
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. GOOGLE FONTS */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* 2. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES */
:root {
  --navy:        #0B1F3A;
  --navy-700:    #152D4F;
  --navy-600:    #1A3A5C;
  --blue:        #1F4E79;
  --blue-500:    #2563EB;
  --gold:        #C9A84C;
  --gold-light:  #D4B86A;
  --gold-pale:   #FDF5E6;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --grey-50:     #F8FAFC;
  --grey-100:    #F1F5F9;
  --grey-200:    #E2E8F0;
  --grey-300:    #CBD5E1;
  --grey-500:    #64748B;
  --grey-700:    #334155;
  --dark:        #0F172A;
  --text-primary:   #1E293B;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted:     #64748B;
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(11,31,58,0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(11,31,58,0.04);
  --shadow-md:  0 8px 24px rgba(11,31,58,0.10), 0 3px 8px rgba(11,31,58,0.06);
  --shadow-lg:  0 20px 48px rgba(11,31,58,0.16), 0 8px 20px rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
  --shadow-xl:  0 32px 64px rgba(11,31,58,0.22);
  --ease-out:   cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-io:    cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* 3. RESET & BASE */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--white);
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer; }
input, textarea, button, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* 4. TYPOGRAPHY */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
p  { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* 5. LAYOUT */
.container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section       { padding: 3rem 0; }
.section-sm    { padding: 4rem 0; }
.section-grey  { background: var(--grey-50); }
.section-dark  { background: var(--navy); }
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark p { color: var(--white); }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.section-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

/* 6. GRIDS */
.grid   { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); }
.insights-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }

/* 7. LOADING SCREEN */
#loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.7s;
}
.loader-logo {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.loader-logo .logo-img {
  height: 72px;
}
.loader-tagline {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.loader-bar {
  width: 180px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.loader-progress {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 99px;
  animation: loadProg 1.1s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
@keyframes loadProg { to { width: 100%; } }
body.loaded #loader { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }

/* 8. HEADER */
header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-io), border-color 0.3s;
}
header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}
nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
  padding-left: 0.5rem !important;
  padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
}
.logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.logo-ca { margin-right: 0 !important; padding-right: 0 !important; }
.logo-img { margin-left: -35px !important; padding-left: 0 !important; }
.logo span { color: var(--gold); }
.logo-ca {
  height: 100px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 200px !important;
  max-height: 100px !important;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
}
.logo-img {
  height: 110px;
  width: auto;
  max-height: 110px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-links a:hover        { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta {
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--blue) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* ── DROPDOWN NAVIGATION ── */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.has-dropdown > a .nav-arrow {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.has-dropdown.open > a .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  min-width: 210px;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  rotate: 45deg;
}
.dropdown li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.dropdown li a:hover { background: var(--grey-50); color: var(--navy); }
.dropdown li a::after { display: none !important; }
.has-dropdown.open .dropdown { display: block; }

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.mobile-menu.active .hamburger:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.mobile-menu.active .hamburger:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.mobile-menu.active .hamburger:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* 9. HERO */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 25%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: scroll;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 72px;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(11,31,58,0.62);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero::after { display: none; }
.hero-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.035;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-shape-1 {
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  background: var(--gold);
  top: -250px; right: -200px;
  animation: floatA 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-shape-2 {
  width: 450px; height: 450px;
  background: var(--white);
  bottom: 80px; left: -150px;
  animation: floatB 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-shape-3 {
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: var(--gold);
  top: 40%; left: 55%;
  animation: floatA 7s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}
@keyframes floatA {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%       { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.06); }
}
@keyframes floatB {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  50%       { transform: translate(-25px, 20px) rotate(6deg); }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 820px;
  padding: 4rem 0 4rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.28);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blink 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1.6); }
}
.hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero h1 .gold { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero-support {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FBBF24;
  background: rgba(251,191,36,0.18);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(251,191,36,0.65);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(251,191,36,0.2);
}
.hero-support em { font-style: normal; }
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* 10. BUTTONS */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--white);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.38);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.38);
}
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* 11. STATS STRIP */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}
.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--grey-200);
}
.stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.stat-number .accent { color: var(--gold); }
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* 12. CARDS */
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--blue));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

/* Service Cards — full hover fill */
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 0;
}
.service-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}
.service-card:hover::after         { opacity: 1; }
.service-card:hover h3             { color: var(--white); }
.service-card:hover p              { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.service-card:hover .card-link     { color: var(--gold); }
.service-card:hover .svc-icon      { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: var(--white); }

.svc-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--grey-100), var(--grey-200));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: all 0.35s;
}
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; transition: color 0.35s; }
.service-card p  { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; transition: color 0.35s; }

.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.card-link i { font-size: 0.75rem; transition: transform 0.25s; }
.card-link:hover i, .service-card:hover .card-link i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Industry Cards */
.industry-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.ind-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: var(--grey-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.industry-card:hover .ind-icon { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.industry-card h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.industry-card p  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Insight Cards */
.insight-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.insight-top       { height: 5px; }
.insight-top.tax   { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#F59E0B,#EF4444); }
.insight-top.gst   { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#3B82F6,#8B5CF6); }
.insight-top.audit { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0B1F3A,#1F4E79); }
.insight-top.fin   { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#10B981,#059669); }

.insight-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.insight-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.insight-tag.tax   { background:#FEF3C7; color:#92400E; }
.insight-tag.gst   { background:#EFF6FF; color:#1E40AF; }
.insight-tag.audit { background:#EEF2FF; color:#3730A3; }
.insight-tag.fin   { background:#ECFDF5; color:#065F46; }

.insight-card h3           { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.insight-card h3 a         { color: var(--navy); transition: color 0.2s; }
.insight-card h3 a:hover   { color: var(--blue); }
.insight-card .excerpt     { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; flex: 1; }
.insight-read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.insight-read:hover { gap: 0.6rem; }

/* 13. FEATURE LIST */
.feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.feature-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.feature-list li i { color: var(--blue); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* 14. APPROACH ITEMS */
.approach-list { display: grid; gap: 1rem; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
.approach-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.approach-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.approach-num {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.approach-item h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.approach-item p  { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* 15. CTA BANNER */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy), var(--blue));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
}
.cta-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-section h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-section p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }

/* 16. CONTACT SECTION */
.contact-section {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy), var(--blue));
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
}
.contact-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-heading { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-lead    { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; line-height: 1.7; }

.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.contact-detail  { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
.cdet-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.cdet-icon i { }
.contact-detail h4 {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.contact-detail p,
.contact-detail a { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.contact-detail a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.contact-form-card h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.contact-form-card .lead { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--grey-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31,78,121,0.1);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }

/* 16b. NEWSLETTER + MAP */
.newsletter-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.map-newsletter-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 460px;
}
.map-col {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.map-col-header { margin-bottom: 0; }
.newsletter-col {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.map-divider { display: none; }
.map-embed {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 300px;
}
.map-embed iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 300px;
  display: block;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.newsletter-benefits {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.newsletter-benefits li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.newsletter-benefits li i {
  color: #10B981;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.newsletter-trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-trust span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.newsletter-trust i { color: #10B981; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.newsletter-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #10B981;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.newsletter-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.newsletter-sub {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 420px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.map-col .newsletter-sub {
  margin-right: -1rem;
}
.newsletter-text { flex: 1; min-width: 260px; }
.newsletter-form { flex: 1; min-width: 280px; max-width: 460px; }
.newsletter-fields {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-right: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.newsletter-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.newsletter-btn {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: #10B981;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.newsletter-btn:hover:not(:disabled) { background: #059669; }
.newsletter-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.75; cursor: default; }
.newsletter-note {
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .map-newsletter-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .map-col { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200); padding: 2rem; }
  .newsletter-col { padding: 2rem; }
  .newsletter-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
  .newsletter-form { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; }
  .newsletter-fields { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: visible; box-shadow: none; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .newsletter-input { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
  .newsletter-btn { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); width: 100%; }
}

/* 17. FOOTER */
footer {
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5rem 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.footer-brand .logo {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-brand .logo .logo-img {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  filter: none;
  margin-left: 0;
}
.footer-brand > p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 270px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.footer-icai {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
.footer-col ul a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
}
.footer-col ul a i { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6; }
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--white); gap: 0.75rem; }

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 3px; width: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-item span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.footer-contact-item a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Social Links */
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 0.65rem; }
.social-link {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
}
.social-link:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.social-link[data-brand="linkedin"]:hover  { background:#0A66C2; color:var(--white); border-color:#0A66C2; }
.social-link[data-brand="facebook"]:hover  { background:#1877F2; color:var(--white); border-color:#1877F2; }
.social-link[data-brand="instagram"]:hover { background:linear-gradient(45deg,#f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888); color:var(--white); border-color:transparent; }
.social-link[data-brand="whatsapp"]:hover  { background:#25D366; color:var(--white); border-color:#25D366; }
.social-link[data-brand="maps"]:hover      { background:#EA4335; color:var(--white); border-color:#EA4335; }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 1.75rem; }
.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

/* 18. SCROLL REVEAL */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out), transform 0.75s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.revealed           { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1            { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2            { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3            { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4            { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5            { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* 19. ABOUT SECTION */
.about-content { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.about-content > p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.about-highlights {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.about-highlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: var(--grey-50);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
}
.about-highlight i { color: var(--gold); }

/* 20. COMMITMENT */
.commit-wrap { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.commit-wrap p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.commit-quote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--grey-50);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 21. BREADCRUMB */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: 0.6rem; }

/* 22. PAGE HERO (inner pages) */
.page-hero {
  padding: 10rem 0 6rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 75vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: scroll;
  width: 100%;
}
/* Dark overlay */
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(11,31,58,0.65) 0%, rgba(11,31,58,0.45) 60%, rgba(11,31,58,0.55) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Gold accent line on left edge */
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  z-index: 5;
}
/* Dot texture */
.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* Fade-to-white at bottom — removed */
.page-hero-fade {
  display: none; height: 0;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.page-hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 780px;
  text-shadow:
    0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.9),
    0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
    0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.page-hero h1 .gold { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  text-shadow:
    0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.9),
    0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.page-hero .btn { margin-top: 2rem; }
.page-hero .section-label {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: block;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb,
.page-hero .breadcrumb a,
.page-hero .breadcrumb span {
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
/* Hide old bg div structure if still present */
.page-hero-bg { display: none; }

/* Main hero — full background image */
.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero .hero-content {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
/* Hide old bg/visual elements if still in HTML */
.hero-bg { display: none; }
.hero-visual { display: none; }

/* 23. FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS */
/* Note: using .flt-btn (not .fab) to avoid conflict with Font Awesome .fab class */
.fab-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  z-index: 10000;
}
.flt-btn {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.flt-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* Inner circle */
.flt-inner {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.flt-whatsapp .flt-inner { background: #25D366; }
.flt-call     .flt-inner { background: #0B1F3A; }

/* Pulsing outer ring */
.flt-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: fabPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
.flt-whatsapp::before { background: rgba(37,211,102,0.28); }
.flt-call::before     { background: rgba(11,31,58,0.20); }

@keyframes fabPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.9; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.18); opacity: 0;   }
  100% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0;   }
}

/* Tooltip — only on hover */
.flt-inner::after {
  content: attr(data-label);
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(15,30,55,0.9);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.flt-btn:hover .flt-inner::after { opacity: 1; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .fab-wrap { bottom: 18px; right: 16px; gap: 16px; }
  .flt-btn, .flt-inner { width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .flt-btn::before { inset: -8px; }
}

/* 24. SCROLLBAR */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--grey-100); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--blue); border-radius: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--navy); }

/* 24. RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section { padding: 2rem 0; }
  header { position: sticky; }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    z-index: 99;
  }
  .nav-links.active { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--navy); }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .mobile-menu { display: flex; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 7rem 0 5rem; background-attachment: scroll; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .page-hero { background-attachment: scroll; min-height: 65vh; padding: 8rem 0 5rem; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item::after { display: none; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .about-highlights { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Service page scope grids: 3-col → 2-col */
  .services-scope-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  #services .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  /* Service page scope grids: 1-col on mobile */
  .services-scope-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* Industries grid — 4 equal columns, 2 clean rows for 8 cards */
.ind-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.ind-grid .card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Article page layout */
.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.article-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .article-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS v3.0
   Premium image hero upgrades
   ============================================================ */


/* Hero sub — slightly larger for readability */
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* Hero badge — elevated look */
.hero-badge {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Page hero — gold bar above h1 */
.page-hero h1::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 44px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* Page hero CTA button */
.page-hero .btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.page-hero .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Breadcrumb in page hero — cleaner */
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb i { font-size: 0.55rem; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb span { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Hero scroll hint — subtle bounce arrow at bottom of homepage hero */
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 110px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  opacity: 0.45;
  animation: scrollBounce 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-scroll-hint span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); opacity: 0.45; }
  50%       { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); opacity: 0.75; }
}

/* About grid — responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* Hero — disable fixed attachment on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) {
  .hero, .page-hero { background-attachment: scroll; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM EFFECTS v4.0 — LedgeBridge-Style
   Scroll animations · Gradient effects · Glass · Hover magic
   ============================================================ */

/* ── SCROLL REVEAL — slide-up with fade ── */
.reveal,
.card, .service-card, .industry-card, .insight-card,
.approach-item, .stat-item, .founder-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.revealed,
.card.revealed, .service-card.revealed, .industry-card.revealed,
.insight-card.revealed, .approach-item.revealed,
.stat-item.revealed, .founder-card.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1.revealed { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.reveal-delay-2.revealed { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-delay-3.revealed { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.reveal-delay-4.revealed { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* ── HERO HEADING — keep readable over photo ── */
.hero h1 .gold {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--gold) !important;
  background: none !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.5), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.hero h1, .hero-sub, .hero-support {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* ── HERO PARTICLE DOTS ── */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-particles span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  animation: particleDrift linear infinite;
}
@keyframes particleDrift {
  0%   { transform: translateY(100vh) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10vh) scale(1.2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── GLASSMORPHISM STAT STRIP ── */
.stats-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #152D4F 100%);
  border: none;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.stat-item { color: var(--white); }
.stat-number { color: var(--white); }
.stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.stat-number .accent { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── GRADIENT SECTION LABEL ── */
.section-label {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ── PREMIUM CARD HOVER — gradient border on hover ── */
.card {
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.card:hover { border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.card:hover::after { opacity: 0.5; }

/* ── SERVICE CARD — shimmer sweep on hover ── */
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent);
  transition: left 0.65s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 3;
}
.service-card:hover::before { left: 150%; }

/* ── INDUSTRY CARD hover lift ── */
.industry-card {
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industry-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.industry-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* ── INSIGHT CARD ── */
.insight-card {
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.insight-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* ── BUTTON RIPPLE EFFECT ── */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.55s var(--ease-out), height 0.55s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.55s;
  opacity: 0;
}
.btn:active::after {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: 0s;
}

/* ── HERO BADGE — animated glow pulse ── */
.hero-badge {
  animation: badgePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badgePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,99,235,0); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(37,99,235,0.12); }
}

/* ── APPROACH ITEM hover ── */
.approach-item {
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.approach-item:hover {
  background: var(--grey-50);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}
/* approach-num defined in v5.0 block below */

/* ── CONTACT SECTION gradient background ── */
.contact-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #152D4F 60%, #1A3A5C 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -200px; right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96,165,250,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px; left: -50px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── FOOTER — gradient fallback (JS sets bg image inline on load) ── */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060F1D 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
}

/* ── SECTION DIVIDER — subtle diagonal ── */
.section::before {
  content: none;
}

/* ── CTA SECTION premium ── */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--blue) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── ABOUT SECTION — animated border on founder card ── */
.founder-card {
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.founder-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

/* ── NAV — smooth underline active state ── */
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--navy);
}
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

/* ── HERO CONTENT animate-in ── */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-badge    { animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 0.2s both; }
.hero h1       { animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.4s both; }
.hero-sub      { animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.6s both; }
.hero-support  { animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.75s both; }
.hero-actions  { animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.9s both; }

/* ── HERO BACKGROUND — subtle zoom-in on load ── */
.hero {
  animation: heroBgZoom 12s ease-out both;
}
@keyframes heroBgZoom {
  from { background-size: 110%; }
  to   { background-size: cover; }
}

/* ── MOBILE FIXES ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-particles { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM EFFECTS v5.0 — Full Site
   Cursor · Progress · Orbs · Page-in · Underlines · Back-top
   ============================================================ */

/* ── PAGE FADE-IN ── */
body {
  animation: pageFadeIn 0.55s ease both;
}
@keyframes pageFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ── SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ── */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  z-index: 9998;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
}

/* ── CUSTOM CURSOR ── */
#cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, opacity 0.3s;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
#cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, width 0.3s, height 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
body:has(a:hover) #cursor-ring,
body:has(button:hover) #cursor-ring {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  opacity: 0.25;
}
@media (hover: none) {
  #cursor-dot, #cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* ── FLOATING AMBIENT ORBS ── */
.orb-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}
.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.18;
  animation: orbDrift ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-1 {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #2563EB 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -80px; right: 10%;
  animation-duration: 18s;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.orb-2 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #60A5FA 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 10%; left: 5%;
  animation-duration: 22s;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}
.orb-3 {
  width: 250px; height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #C9A84C 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 40%; left: 50%;
  animation-duration: 26s;
  animation-delay: -12s;
  opacity: 0.1;
}
@keyframes orbDrift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1); }
  33%       { transform: translateY(-40px) translateX(25px) scale(1.08); }
  66%       { transform: translateY(30px) translateX(-20px) scale(0.94); }
}

/* ── BACK TO TOP BUTTON ── */
#back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 100px; right: 1.5rem;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 900;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.35s, background 0.25s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
#back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
#back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ── NAV LINK ANIMATED UNDERLINE ── */
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta) {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after,
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta).active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ── CARD LINK — animated arrow ── */
.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap 0.25s var(--ease-out), color 0.25s;
}
.card-link:hover { gap: 0.75rem; }

/* ── SECTION HEADING — animated underline ── */
.section-title {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 48px; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.section-title.revealed::after {
  width: 80px;
}

/* ── SERVICE CARD — top accent bar ── */
.service-card {
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── INSIGHT CARD — image zoom on hover ── */
.insight-card .insight-img img {
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out);
}
.insight-card:hover .insight-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* ── CONTACT FORM — input focus glow ── */
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

/* ── APPROACH ITEM — number circle ── */
.approach-num {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e3a6e 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(37,99,235,0.2);
}

/* ── HERO — dot grid via hero-particles layer, not ::before (that's the dark overlay) ── */

/* ── PAGE HERO — dot grid overlay ── */
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ── STATS STRIP — inner shimmer ── */
.stat-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── FOOTER LINK HOVER ── */
.footer-col a {
  transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
}
.footer-col a:hover {
  padding-left: 4px;
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
}

/* ── MOBILE CURSOR HIDE ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #cursor-dot, #cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
  #scroll-progress { height: 2px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE — Comprehensive v3.0
   Full-site mobile-friendly overhaul
   ============================================================ */

/* ── SOCIAL LINKS: wrap on small screens ── */
.social-links { flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── BACK TO TOP: move left so it doesn't overlap FABs ── */
#back-to-top { right: 5.5rem; }

/* ── NAV MOBILE: dropdown items visible inline ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-y: auto;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .nav-links > li {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-100);
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
  }
  .nav-links > li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .nav-links > li > a { font-size: 1.05rem !important; display: block; width: 100%; }
  .nav-links .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }
  /* Dropdowns in mobile: shown statically below parent link */
  .has-dropdown .dropdown {
    display: block !important;
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 0.4rem 0 0 0.9rem !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
  .has-dropdown .dropdown::before { display: none !important; }
  .has-dropdown .dropdown li { padding: 0; }
  .has-dropdown .dropdown li a {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    padding: 0.3rem 0 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }
  .has-dropdown .dropdown li a:hover {
    background: none !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
  }
  .nav-arrow { display: none !important; }
}

/* ── PAGE HERO: reduced mobile padding ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 7rem 0 3.5rem; min-height: 60vh; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 2.1rem) !important; }
  .page-hero p { font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .page-hero .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 5.5rem 0 2.5rem; }
}

/* ── HERO SECTION MOBILE ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { padding: 6rem 0 3.5rem !important; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-scroll-hint { display: none; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 2rem) !important; }
  .hero-badge { font-size: 0.72rem; }
}

/* ── HOMEPAGE: 3-col pillars and inline grids stack on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Catch-all for remaining inline 2/3-col grids */
  [style*="grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)"],
  [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr)"],
  [style*="grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)"],
  [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr)"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ── CAREERS: JD two-column grids stack on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .jd-col-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── CTA SECTION: full-width button on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cta-section { padding: 3rem 0; text-align: center; }
  .cta-section h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 6vw, 1.75rem); }
  .cta-section .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── STATS STRIP: mobile polish ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-strip { padding: 1.5rem 0; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0; }
  .stat-item { padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .stat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; }
}

/* ── INSIGHT GRID: single column on small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── SERVICES SCOPE GRID: single column on small mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .services-scope-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── FOOTER SOCIAL LINKS: wrap + bottom links ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .social-links { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .footer-bottom-links { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem 1rem; }
  .footer-brand > p { max-width: 100%; }
  .footer-grid { gap: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ── ABOUT SECTION: stack image below text on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .founder-card { max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ── GENERAL POLISH: spacing, typography, inputs ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .section { padding: 1.75rem 0; }
  .section-grey { padding: 1.75rem 0; }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 6vw, 1.6rem); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 5.5vw, 1.6rem); }
  h3 { font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.2rem); }
  .section-subtitle { font-size: 0.875rem; }
  .card { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .btn { font-size: 0.875rem; padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem; }
  .btn-lg { font-size: 0.875rem; padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem; }
  /* Prevent iOS zoom on form inputs */
  .form-group input,
  .form-group textarea,
  .form-group select,
  input, textarea, select { font-size: 16px !important; }
}

/* ── FEATURE LIST: prevent text overflow ── */
.feature-list li { word-break: break-word; }

/* ── CONTACT GRID: single column on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 2rem; }
}

/* ── BACK TO TOP: smaller screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  #back-to-top { right: 4.75rem; bottom: 20px; width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .fab-wrap { bottom: 16px; right: 14px; }
  .flt-btn, .flt-inner { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.25rem; }
}

/* ── ARTICLE LAYOUT: sidebar hidden on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .article-sidebar { position: static !important; }
}

/* ── INDUSTRY GRID: responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── GRID-4 on tablet: 2-col ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}

/* ── SECTION LABEL: readable on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-label { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.13em; }
}

/* ── APPROACH LIST: mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .approach-item { padding: 1rem; }
  .approach-num { width: 40px; height: 40px; min-width: 40px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

/* ── INSIGHT ARTICLE HERO: revert contain to cover on very small ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .page-hero[style*="background-size:contain"] {
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center center !important;
  }
}

/* ── FOOTER CONTACT: mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-contact-item { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .footer-contact-item span { font-size: 0.8rem; }
}

/* ── SCROLL REVEAL: reduce delay on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
  .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
  .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CLIENTS MARQUEE SECTION — 3D Premium
   ============================================================ */
.clients-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eef2f7 50%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Subtle ambient orb behind logos */
.clients-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.clients-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.clients-rule {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 120px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--grey-300));
}
.clients-header .clients-rule:last-child {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--grey-300), transparent);
}

.clients-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.clients-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Perspective wrapper for 3D depth */
.clients-track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

/* Fade edges */
.clients-track-wrap::before,
.clients-track-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 160px;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.clients-track-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #eef2f7 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.clients-track-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #eef2f7 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Scrolling track */
.clients-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  animation: clientsScroll 32s linear infinite;
}
.clients-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

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

/* Tools track — scrolls right to left slower, same style */
.tools-section { background: var(--grey-50); }
.tools-track {
  animation-name: toolsScroll;
  animation-duration: 28s;
}
.tools-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

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

.tool-logo img {
  max-height: 80px !important;
  max-width: 170px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  filter: grayscale(20%) !important;
}
.tool-logo:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
}

/* Individual logo tile — 3D card */
.client-logo {
  width: 210px;
  height: 120px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 18px 26px;
  cursor: pointer;

  /* 3D layered background */
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);

  /* Multi-layer shadow for depth */
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 4px rgba(11,31,58,0.06),
    0 8px 20px rgba(11,31,58,0.09),
    0 20px 40px rgba(11,31,58,0.07),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,1);

  /* Smooth 3D transition */
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);

  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Glossy top-left shine */
.client-logo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.65) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 40%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Gold bottom border accent */
.client-logo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 12%; right: 12%;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

.client-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) rotateX(6deg) rotateY(-3deg) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 8px rgba(11,31,58,0.08),
    0 16px 40px rgba(11,31,58,0.16),
    0 36px 60px rgba(11,31,58,0.1),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,1);
}
.client-logo:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.client-logo img {
  width: 92%;
  height: 92%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), filter 0.35s;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(11,31,58,0.12));
}
.client-logo:hover img {
  transform: translateZ(8px) scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(11,31,58,0.2));
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients-section { padding: 3rem 0 3.5rem; }
  .client-logo { width: 165px; height: 95px; padding: 14px 20px; }
  .clients-track { gap: 1.5rem; animation-duration: 26s; }
  .clients-track-wrap::before,
  .clients-track-wrap::after { width: 80px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .clients-section { padding: 2rem 0 2.5rem; }
  .client-logo { width: 130px; height: 80px; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .clients-track { gap: 1rem; animation-duration: 20s; }
  .clients-track-wrap::before,
  .clients-track-wrap::after { width: 50px; }
}

/* ── TIMEZONE CLOCKS BAR ──────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-clocks-bar {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 1rem 0 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.footer-clocks-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  width: 100%;
}
.tz-clock-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  cursor: default;
  flex: 1 1 0;
}
.tz-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.12rem;
}
.tz-clock {
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
  background: transparent;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.tz-clock-wrap:hover .tz-clock {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
}
.tz-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1;
}
.tz-time {
  font-family: 'Inter', monospace;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tz-clock { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-clocks-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .tz-clock-wrap { flex: 0 0 auto; }
  .tz-clock { width: 54px; height: 54px; }
  .tz-label { font-size: 0.56rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .footer-clocks-inner { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .tz-clock { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .tz-time { display: none; }
}

/* ── FAQ ACCORDION ── */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}