/* ============================================
   ASK'S LAW FIRM - Main CSS
   Premium Law Firm Website
   ============================================ */

/* ---- CSS Custom Properties ---- */
:root {
  --primary:     #0F172A;
  --primary-mid: #1E293B;
  --gold:        #B08D57;
  --gold-light:  #C9A96E;
  --gold-dark:   #8B6E3C;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:   #F8F9FA;
  --light-gray:  #F1F5F9;
  --border:      #E2E8F0;
  --text-dark:   #1E293B;
  --text-mid:    #475569;
  --text-light:  #94A3B8;
  --font-head:   'Josefin Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:   'Josefin Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-btn:    'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;
  --radius-sm:   8px;
  --radius-md:   12px;
  --radius-lg:   20px;
  --radius-xl:   28px;
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-md:   0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:   0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(176,141,87,0.25);
  --transition:  cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --max-w:       1280px;
  --section-py:  96px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

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

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

section { position: relative; }

/* ---- Typography Scale ---- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--primary);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.4rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);   font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 500; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 500; }

p  { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-heading span {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-white { color: var(--white); }
.text-mid { color: var(--text-mid); }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 16px 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(176,141,87,0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  color: var(--white);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(176,141,87,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn i { font-size: 0.9em; transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition); }
.btn:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---- NAVBAR ---- */
#navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 24px 0;
  transition: padding 0.4s var(--transition),
              background 0.4s var(--transition),
              box-shadow 0.4s var(--transition);
}

#navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Logo — text version */
.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-logo span { color: var(--gold); }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  transition: color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.35s var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-phone {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-phone i { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-phone:hover { color: var(--white); }

.btn-nav {
  padding: 11px 24px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--transition);
}

.btn-nav:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--transition);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--primary);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 100px 40px 40px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }

.mobile-link {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.mobile-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.mobile-menu-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 32px;
}

/* ---- HERO SECTION ---- */
#hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 700px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589829545856-d10d557cf95f?w=1600&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.1s linear;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(15,23,42,0.88) 0%,
    rgba(15,23,42,0.65) 60%,
    rgba(15,23,42,0.50) 100%
  );
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-label {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 36px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-scroll-label {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.hero-scroll-mouse {
  width: 24px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 7px;
}

.hero-scroll-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollBounce 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* WhatsApp float */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  z-index: 998;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--transition), box-shadow 0.35s var(--transition);
  animation: pulseGold 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.6);
}

/* ---- STAT STRIP ---- */
#stat-strip {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.15);
}

.stat-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 52px;
}

.stat-item + .stat-item {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);
}

.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* ---- ABOUT THE FIRM ---- */
#about-firm {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

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

.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 400px;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-img-main {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: block;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.about-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(176,141,87,0.4);
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-img-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-img-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.about-content {
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.about-content .section-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-content .section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.82;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-specializations {
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 20px;
}

.about-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.about-spec-item::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  min-width: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ab-story-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: var(--section-py);
}

/* ── Content Left ── */
.ab-story-content {}

.ab-story-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.ab-story-heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.ab-story-rule {
  width: 48px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 20px 0 24px;
}

.ab-story-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.82;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Stats row */
.ab-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 28px 0 24px;
}
.ab-stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--off-white);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.ab-stat-box + .ab-stat-box {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.ab-stat-box:hover { background: var(--white); }
.ab-stat-n {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ab-stat-l {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

/* Tag pills */
.ab-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ab-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.ab-tag:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* CTA Button */
.ab-story-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.ab-story-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(176,141,87,0.35);
}

/* ── Image Right ── */
.ab-story-img-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.ab-img-top img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: block;
}

.ab-img-bottom {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: end;
  position: relative;
}
.ab-img-bottom img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: block;
}

.ab-since-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.ab-since-year {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ab-since-label {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ab-story-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .ab-story-img-wrap { order: -1; }
  .ab-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ab-stat-box:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .ab-stat-box:nth-child(3), .ab-stat-box:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ab-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ab-img-bottom { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ab-since-badge { display: none; }
}

/* ---- WHY CHOOSE US ---- */
#why-us {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--light-gray);
}

.why-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Item 1 — Large background number */
.why-item-1 {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-big-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 10rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.04;
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-item-1 h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.5rem; }

/* Item 2 — Gold left border */
.why-item-2 {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px 44px;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.why-item-2 h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.5rem; }

/* Item 3 — Dark card with gold icon */
.why-item-3 {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px 44px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.why-item-3 h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.why-item-3 p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

.why-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(176,141,87,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Item 4 — Image card */
.why-item-4 {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 280px;
}

.why-item-4-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521791055366-0d553872952f?w=900&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--transition);
}

.why-item-4:hover .why-item-4-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }

.why-item-4-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.82) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,0.4) 100%);
}

.why-item-4-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 48px 44px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.why-item-4-content h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.why-item-4-content p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ---- PRACTICE AREAS ---- */
#practice-areas {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pa-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.pa-header-left { max-width: 560px; }

.pa-view-all {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.pa-view-all:hover { gap: 14px; }

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

.pa-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pa-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--transition);
}

.pa-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.pa-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.pa-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.08;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pa-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pa-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pa-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.pa-card:hover .pa-arrow { gap: 14px; }

/* ---- FOUNDER / TEAM ---- */
#team {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 45fr 55fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.team-content { order: 1; }
.team-img-wrap { order: 2; }

.team-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.team-title-role {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.team-credentials {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cred-tag {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.team-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.team-bar-council {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.team-bar-council strong { color: var(--primary); }

.team-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.team-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 580px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* ---- TIMELINE ---- */
#timeline {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

#timeline .section-heading { color: var(--white); }
#timeline .section-label   { margin-bottom: 12px; }

.timeline-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.timeline-track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

/* connecting line */
.timeline-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 42px;
  left: calc(10% + 0px);
  right: calc(10% + 0px);
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(176,141,87,0.2);
  z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-line-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 42px;
  left: calc(10% + 0px);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  z-index: 1;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s;
}

.timeline-line-fill.in-view { width: calc(80%); }

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 12px;
}

.timeline-dot {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: 2px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.timeline-step.active .timeline-dot,
.timeline-step:hover .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(176,141,87,0.15);
}

.timeline-dot-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.timeline-step.active .timeline-dot-num,
.timeline-step:hover .timeline-dot-num { color: var(--white); }

.timeline-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.timeline-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Mobile timeline (vertical) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    padding-left: 50px;
  }

  .timeline-track::before {
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    left: 20px;
    width: 2px;
    height: auto;
    right: auto;
  }

  .timeline-line-fill {
    top: 0; left: 20px;
    width: 2px;
    height: 0;
    transition: height 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s;
  }

  .timeline-line-fill.in-view { width: 2px; height: 100%; }

  .timeline-step {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0 0 40px;
  }

  .timeline-dot { margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .timeline-step-body {}
}

/* ---- TESTIMONIALS ---- */
#testimonials {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.testimonials-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-card {
  max-width: 860px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 56px 64px;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 8rem;
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.18;
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px; left: 48px;
  user-select: none;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.testimonial-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.testimonial-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.testimonial-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.testimonial-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.testimonial-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ---- STATS / COUNTERS ---- */
#stats {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #1a2a4a 50%, #0d1f35 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradientShift 8s ease infinite;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#stats::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(176,141,87,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(176,141,87,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.stats-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-counter-item {
  padding: 20px 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.stat-counter-item + .stat-counter-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1px; height: 60%;
  background: rgba(176,141,87,0.2);
}

.counter-number {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.counter-label {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

/* ---- ARTICLES ---- */
#articles {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.articles-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}

.article-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.article-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--transition);
}

.article-card.featured .article-img-wrap img { height: 280px; }

.article-card:hover .article-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.article-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.article-body { padding: 28px; }

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.article-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

.article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-card.featured .article-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }

.article-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.article-read-more:hover { gap: 14px; }

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
#faq {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-q-text {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s var(--transition), padding 0.35s;
  padding: 0 0 0;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-a-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ---- CTA BANNER ---- */
#cta-banner {
  padding: 88px 0;
  background: var(--primary);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(176,141,87,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.cta-banner-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-banner-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.cta-banner-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ================================================================
   FOOTER — Centered Elegant (matching screenshot)
   ================================================================ */

#footer {
  background: var(--primary);
}

/* gold top accent line */
#footer::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

/* ── TOP BLOCK: logo + tagline + nav + socials ── */
.ft-top-block {
  padding: 60px 0 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.ft-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ft-logo span { color: var(--gold); }

.ft-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ft-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ft-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  transition: color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}
.ft-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--transition);
}
.ft-nav a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.ft-nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.ft-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 44px;
}
.ft-social {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
}
.ft-social:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── 3-COL INFO STRIP ── */
.ft-info-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.12);
}
.ft-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
.ft-info-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 28px;
}
.ft-info-item + .ft-info-item {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.12);
}
.ft-info-label {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ft-info-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.ft-info-val a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.ft-info-val a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── BOTTOM BAR ── */
.ft-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.ft-bottom-inner {
  padding: 18px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ft-copy {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}
.ft-copy a { color: var(--gold); transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.ft-copy a:hover { opacity: 0.75; }
.ft-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ft-legal-links a {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.ft-legal-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.ft-legal-links span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ft-nav { gap: 20px; }
  .ft-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ft-info-item + .ft-info-item { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.1); }
  .ft-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ft-logo { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .ft-nav { gap: 14px; }
}

/* ---- PAGE HERO (inner pages) ---- */
.page-hero {
  padding: 180px 0 80px;
  background: var(--primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(176,141,87,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

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

.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  max-width: 560px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold); transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { opacity: 0.8; }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: 0.6rem; }

/* ---- CONTACT PAGE ---- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
}

.contact-info-block {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 44px;
  height: 100%;
}

.contact-info-block .section-heading { color: var(--white); font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact-info-block p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: 36px; }

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(176,141,87,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-detail-text span {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px 48px;
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(176,141,87,0.12);
}

.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--text-light); }

textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }

select.form-control { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }

.form-submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 8px; }

/* Map embed */
.contact-map {
  margin-top: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 380px;
  background: var(--light-gray);
}

.contact-map iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

/* ---- ABOUT PAGE ---- */
.about-page-content { padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.value-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(176,141,87,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.value-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================ */

/* ---- 1200px ---- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  :root { --section-py: 80px; }
  .container { padding: 0 32px; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .pa-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0; }
  .stat-counter-item:nth-child(2)::before { display: none; }
}

/* ---- 992px ---- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  :root { --section-py: 68px; }
  .nav-links, .nav-phone { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .about-img-main { height: 380px; }
  .about-img-badge { width: 110px; height: 110px; bottom: -12px; right: -12px; }
  .about-img-badge-num { font-size: 1.6rem; }

  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .team-img-wrap { order: 1; }
  .team-content    { order: 2; }
  .team-img { height: 420px; }

  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .about-values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---- 768px ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-py: 56px; }
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }

  h1  { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); }
  h2  { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 5.5vw, 2.2rem); }

  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.2rem); }
  .hero-ctas  { gap: 12px; }
  .btn        { padding: 14px 26px; font-size: 0.82rem; }

  .stat-strip-inner { gap: 0; }
  .stat-item { padding: 12px 24px; }
  .stat-value { font-size: 1.5rem; }

  .pa-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .pa-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-counter-item::before { display: none !important; }
  .stat-counter-item + .stat-counter-item {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.15);
  }

  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }

  .testimonial-card { padding: 40px 28px; }
  .testimonial-text { font-size: 1.1rem; }

  .about-values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .contact-info-block { padding: 36px 28px; }

  .articles-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ---- 480px ---- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root { --section-py: 48px; }

  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .stat-item { padding: 10px 16px; }
  .stat-strip-inner { gap: 8px; }

  .testimonial-slide { padding: 0 12px; }
  .testimonial-quote-mark { font-size: 5rem; top: 16px; left: 20px; }

  .cta-banner-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }

  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-legal-links { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }

  .team-credentials { gap: 8px; }
  .cred-tag { font-size: 0.66rem; }

  .whatsapp-float { width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 1.3rem; bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }
}

/* ---- Scroll helpers ---- */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* ================================================================
   TEAM 4-COLUMN — Screenshot Style
   ================================================================ */
#team {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.team4-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.team4-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

.team4-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.team4-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.team4-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--transition);
  filter: grayscale(15%);
}

.team4-card:hover .team4-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.team4-body {
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.team4-role {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.team4-details {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.team4-details li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.team4-details li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  min-width: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 7px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .team4-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
  .team4-img-wrap img { height: 280px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .team4-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .team4-img-wrap img { height: 220px; }
  .team4-role { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .team4-details li { font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

/* Team footer */
.team4-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.team4-count {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.team4-count strong { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* ================================================================
   TEAM PAGE — Fresh Premium Layout
   ================================================================ */
.tp-section {
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  background: var(--white);
}

/* Group header */
.tp-group {
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}
.tp-group-hd {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.tp-group-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.tp-group-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Grids */
.tp-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 28px;
}
.tp-grid--1  { grid-template-columns: repeat(0, 320px); justify-content: center; }
.tp-grid--3  { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); max-width: 800px; }
.tp-grid--5  { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }

/* Card */
.tp-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.tp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(176,141,87,0.3);
}
.tp-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--transition);
}
.tp-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* Featured card */
.tp-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(176,141,87,0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--off-white) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}
.tp-card--featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
}

/* Image */
.tp-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--light-gray);
}
.tp-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--transition), filter 0.4s;
  filter: grayscale(8%);
}
.tp-card--featured .tp-img-wrap img { height: 320px; }
.tp-card:hover .tp-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}
.tp-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,23,42,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card body */
.tp-card-body {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.tp-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.tp-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.tp-card--featured .tp-name { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.tp-role {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.tp-qual {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.tp-divider {
  width: 28px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 10px 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.tp-office {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.tp-office i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7rem; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) { .tp-grid--5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 992px)  {
  .tp-grid--5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .tp-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tp-grid--1 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 340px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px)  {
  .tp-grid--5, .tp-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .tp-img-wrap img { height: 180px; }
  .tp-card--featured .tp-img-wrap img { height: 220px; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px)  {
  .tp-grid--5, .tp-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
}

/* nav-logo-img defined in navbar section above */

/* ── Footer Logo Image ── */
.ft-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.82;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.ft-logo-img:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Navbar responsive tweaks ── */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-links { gap: 18px; }
  .nav-link  { font-size: 0.7rem; }
  .nav-phone { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links { gap: 14px; }
  .nav-link  { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
}

/* ================================================================
   BRANCHES SECTION — 5 Offices
   ================================================================ */
#branches {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.branches-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.branches-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 5-column grid */
.branches-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Card */
.branch-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 22px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.branch-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition);
}
.branch-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(176,141,87,0.25);
}
.branch-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Card top row */
.branch-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.branch-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.07;
  line-height: 1;
}
.branch-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(176,141,87,0.12);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.branch-badge--owned {
  background: rgba(15,23,42,0.07);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* City name */
.branch-city {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: -8px;
}

/* Details */
.branch-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}
.branch-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.branch-detail-row i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.branch-detail-row a {
  color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.branch-detail-row a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Directions button */
.branch-map-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-btn);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.branch-map-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .branches-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .branches-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .branch-card { padding: 22px 18px 18px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .branches-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}