/* ==========================================================
   AV Global Solution LLP - Global Stylesheet
   Type: Plus Jakarta Sans (headings) + Inter (body)
   ========================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand - sampled from AV Global Solution LLP logo */
  --indigo: #0b1a30;
  --ink: #060b14;
  --indigo-mid: #152238;
  --indigo-light: #1e3150;
  --accent: #c59b27;
  --accent-light: #dfbe7e;
  --accent-deep: #a4813d;
  --gold: #c59b27;
  --gold-light: #dfbe7e;
  --gold-dark: #a4813d;
  --gold-bg: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.12);

  /* Neutrals */
  --text: #1D2440;
  --muted: #5F6A85;
  --line: #E4E8F2;
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-alt: #F5F7FC;
  --bg-tint: #ECF1FA;

  /* Type */
  --font-head: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Shape */
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(27, 20, 97, 0.06);
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 20, 97, 0.09);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(27, 20, 97, 0.16);
  --max: 1820px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
img, svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--indigo); text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
::selection { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(24px, 4vw, 64px); }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--indigo);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3.35rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }

p { color: var(--muted); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-deep);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
}

.lead { font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.94rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.btn::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 50%, transparent 80%);
  transform: translateX(-130%);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(130%); }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfbe7e 0%, #c59b27 100%);
  color: #060b14;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.32);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8cb93 0%, #d4aa33 100%);
  color: #060b14;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(223, 190, 126, 0.55); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: #c59b27; color: #060b14; border-color: #c59b27; }

.btn-navy {
  background: #0f1c34;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 26, 48, 0.28);
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background: #192d52;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(11, 26, 48, 0.38);
}

.btn-ghost { color: var(--indigo); border-color: var(--line); background: #fff; }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.05); }

.btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Top bar ---------- */
.topbar {
  background: #060b14;
  color: #8fa0b5;
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.topbar-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 36px);
}
.topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #8fa0b5;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.topbar-dot {
  color: #c59b27;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-right: 6px;
}
.topbar-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.topbar-center a {
  color: #8fa0b5;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.topbar-center a:hover {
  color: #c59b27;
}
.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.topbar-right a {
  color: #8fa0b5;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.topbar-right a:hover {
  color: #c59b27;
}
.topbar-sep {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1px;
  height: 11px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  margin: 0 4px;
}

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); background: #ffffff; }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 13px clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 36px); }

.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-decoration: none; }
.logo-mark {
  width: auto; height: 42px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.logo:hover .logo-mark {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.03);
}
.logo-text strong {
  display: block; font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  color: #0b1a30; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.logo-light-text {
  font-weight: 500; color: #475569;
}
.logo-text span {
  font-size: 0.65rem; color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  display: block; margin-top: 1px;
}

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a {
  font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.94rem; color: #1e293b;
  padding: 6px 0; position: relative; transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0px;
  height: 2px; width: 0; border-radius: 2px;
  background: #c59b27;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: #0b1a30; font-weight: 600; }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

/* Nav CTA button */
.nav-cta { margin-left: 6px; }
.nav-links .nav-cta a.btn {
  background: #0f1c34 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nav-links .nav-cta a.btn::after { display: none; }
.nav-links .nav-cta a.btn:hover {
  background: #192d52 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ---------- Nav dropdown ---------- */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.has-dropdown > a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.caret { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.has-dropdown:hover > a .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 14px); left: -18px;
  min-width: 292px; padding: 10px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s var(--ease), visibility 0.28s;
  z-index: 120;
}
.dropdown::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 14px;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown,
.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
}
.dropdown li { width: 100%; }
.nav-links .dropdown a {
  display: block; width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, padding-left 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-links .dropdown a::after { display: none; }
.nav-links .dropdown a:hover,
.nav-links .dropdown a.active {
  background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--indigo);
  border-left-color: var(--accent); padding-left: 18px;
}
.dropdown-all { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 6px; padding-top: 6px; }
.nav-links .dropdown-all a { color: var(--accent-deep); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.86rem; }

.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; width: 44px; height: 40px; padding: 9px; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--indigo); margin: 5px 0; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s ease; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
/* ---------- Hero Section Modern Design ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: #060b14;
  color: #fff;
  padding: clamp(140px, 14vh, 185px) 0 0;
  min-height: clamp(750px, 86vh, 940px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-bg-poster {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transition: background-image 0.8s ease-in-out;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-bg-poster::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 15, 30, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 15, 30, 0.84) 48%, rgba(6, 15, 30, 0.45) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-content-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-slider { display: grid; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-slide {
  grid-area: 1 / 1;
  display: block;
  max-width: 1100px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease), visibility 0.6s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; pointer-events: auto;
}
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-copy > * { animation: slideUp 0.65s var(--ease) both; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-copy > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-copy > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-copy > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.20s; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-copy > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.28s; }

.hero-slide .eyebrow {
  color: #c59b27 !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero-slide .eyebrow::before {
  display: none !important;
}
.hero-slide h1,
.hero-slide .hero-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 4.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: none;
}
.hero-slide h1 em,
.hero-slide .hero-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #c59b27;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfbe7e 0%, #c59b27 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero-slide p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 0 42px;
  text-shadow: none;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 54px;
}
.btn-hero-gold {
  background: #c59b27;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c59b27 0%, #b38419 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-hero-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a72d 0%, #c59b27 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-hero-dark {
  background: rgba(14, 25, 45, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-hero-dark:hover {
  background: rgba(22, 38, 68, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-dashes {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-left: 12px;
}
.hero-dashes button {
  height: 3px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  width: 10px;
}
.hero-dashes button.is-active {
  width: 26px;
  background: #c59b27;
}

/* Slide Meta Divider Row */
.hero-slide-meta-row {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 24px 0 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.hero-meta-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-meta-sep {
  color: #c59b27;
}
.hero-meta-right {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* Large Screen Floating Hero Slider Navigation Arrows (Desktop / Laptop) */
.hero-nav-arrow {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(50% - 20px);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(8, 16, 30, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 15;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  padding: 0;
}
.hero-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfbe7e 0%, #c59b27 100%);
  color: #060b14;
  border-color: #c59b27;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.5);
}
.hero-nav-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}
.hero-nav-arrow svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: block;
}
.hero-nav-prev {
  left: 28px;
}
.hero-nav-next {
  right: 28px;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-nav-arrow {
    display: flex;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .hero-nav-prev {
    left: 42px;
  }
  .hero-nav-next {
    right: 42px;
  }
}

/* Inline Meta Navigation Arrows — mobile only (hidden on desktop where large arrows are used) */
.hero-meta-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero-meta-nav-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0;
}
.hero-meta-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #c59b27;
  border-color: #c59b27;
  color: #060b14;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.hero-meta-nav-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.94);
}
/* Hide small meta arrows when large floating arrows are visible (≥ 992px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-meta-nav {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-bg-poster {
    background-position: center top !important;
  }
  .hero-bg-poster::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 15, 30, 0.68) 0%, rgba(6, 15, 30, 0.42) 45%, rgba(6, 15, 30, 0.88) 100%) !important;
  }
}

/* Bottom Badges Strip */
.hero-bottom-bar {
  background: #060b14;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 22px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}
.hero-badges-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.hero-badge-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-badge-check svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: #c59b27;
}

/* ---------- Page banner (Professional Corporate Theme) ---------- */
.page-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060b14 0%, #0b1a30 50%, #0d203d 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vh, 90px) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 11, 20, 0.25);
}

/* Subtle diffuse warm gold glow on the right */
.page-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 55%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 30%, rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.09) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle hairline gold highlight on top edge */
.page-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.4) 30%, rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.4) 70%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-banner .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}

.page-banner .eyebrow {
  color: #dfbe7e !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-banner .eyebrow::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.page-banner h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.breadcrumb a {
  color: #dfbe7e;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.breadcrumb a {
  color: #dfbe7e;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
section { padding: 92px 0; position: relative; }
.section-alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto 54px; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.section-head p { margin-top: 15px; font-size: 1.03rem; }
.section-head.left { text-align: left; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
.section-head.left .eyebrow::before { display: inline-block; }

/* ---------- Grid / cards ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 26px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.12), var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.3); }
.card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.card .icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.16), rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.05));
  color: var(--accent);
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}
.card:hover .icon {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--accent-light), var(--accent));
  color: #060b14;
}
.card .icon svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 11px; }
.card p { font-size: 0.96rem; }
.card .card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; display: block; margin-bottom: 9px; text-transform: uppercase;
}

.card-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.87rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: color 0.25s ease, gap 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.card-link .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .card-link { color: var(--indigo); }
.card-link:hover .arrow, .card:hover .card-link .arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

.card-list { margin-top: 18px; }
.card-list li {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; padding-left: 24px;
  position: relative; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.card-list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10px;
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.18);
}

/* ---------- Split ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.split p { margin-bottom: 17px; }
.split-media { position: relative; }
.split-media img {
  border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; height: auto; display: block;
}
.split-media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 18px -18px -18px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent); border-radius: var(--radius); z-index: -1; opacity: 0.5;
}

.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; text-align: center; }
.stat {
  padding: 32px 16px; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.stat:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.stat strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.3rem; color: var(--indigo); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.03em; }

/* ---------- Team ---------- */
.team-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }

.team-photo {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f2f5fa 0%, #e8edf6 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.team-photo img {
  display: block; margin: 0 auto;
  width: auto; max-width: 100%; height: 460px;
  object-fit: contain; object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.team-badge {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 24px; bottom: 22px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 20, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.team-body { padding: 26px 26px 30px; }
.team-body h3 { margin-bottom: 3px; }
.team-firm { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.team-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--line); margin: 18px 0; }

.team-contact li {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.55;
}
.team-contact li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.team-contact svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: 0 0 16px; color: var(--accent); margin-top: 4px; }
.team-contact a { color: var(--muted); transition: color 0.25s ease; }
.team-contact a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- Service detail page ---------- */
.service-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.65fr 1fr; gap: 54px; align-items: start; }

.service-hero-img {
  width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.service-body h2 { margin: 38px 0 16px; }
.service-body h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.service-body h3 { margin: 26px 0 12px; }
.service-body p { margin-bottom: 16px; }

.service-intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.75;
  padding-left: 22px; border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.check-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px 26px; margin: 20px 0 8px; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55;
}
.check-list svg {
  width: 21px; height: 21px; flex: 0 0 21px; margin-top: 2px;
  padding: 3px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.14); color: var(--accent);
}

.step-list { counter-reset: step; margin-top: 8px; }
.step-list li {
  position: relative; padding: 0 0 26px 62px; counter-increment: step;
}
.step-list li::before {
  content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #152238, #060b14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent-light); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.step-list li::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 21px; top: 48px; bottom: 6px;
  width: 1px; background: var(--line);
}
.step-list li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.step-list li:last-child::after { display: none; }
.step-list strong,
.step-list h3 {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--indigo); margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.step-list span,
.step-list p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 10px; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 2px; text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--indigo);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.faq-q .faq-icon {
  flex: 0 0 26px; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.14); color: var(--accent);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-q .faq-icon svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--accent); color: #060b14; font-weight: 700; }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease); }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 2px 22px; font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }

/* Sticky sidebar */
.service-aside { position: sticky; top: 104px; display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.aside-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px;
}
.aside-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.side-nav li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.side-nav li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.side-nav a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 15px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg-alt); border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: background 0.28s ease, color 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s var(--ease);
}
.side-nav a svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: 0 0 16px; opacity: 0.5; transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease), opacity 0.28s ease; }
.side-nav a:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--indigo); border-left-color: var(--accent); transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.side-nav a:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); opacity: 1; color: var(--accent); }
.side-nav a.is-current,
.side-nav a.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060b14, #152238);
  color: #fff; border-left-color: var(--accent);
}
.side-nav a.is-current svg,
.side-nav a.active svg { color: var(--accent-light); opacity: 1; }

.aside-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #060b14 0%, #152238 100%);
  color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.25); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.aside-cta::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; width: 210px; height: 210px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.22); border-radius: 50%;
  right: -80px; bottom: -90px;
}
.aside-cta h4 { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); }
.aside-cta p { color: #c0d0e2; font-size: 0.93rem; margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; }
.aside-contact { position: relative; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.aside-contact li {
  display: flex; gap: 11px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: #c0d0e2; margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 1.5;
}
.aside-contact svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: 0 0 16px; color: var(--accent-light); margin-top: 3px; }
.aside-contact a { color: #c0d0e2; }
.aside-contact a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.aside-cta .btn { position: relative; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.12fr; gap: 46px; align-items: start; }
.info-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px; margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.info-card h3 { margin-bottom: 3px; }
.info-card .team-firm { display: block; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.info-row { display: flex; gap: 13px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 13px; font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.info-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.info-row svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; flex: 0 0 17px; color: var(--accent); margin-top: 4px; }
.info-row a { color: var(--muted); transition: color 0.25s ease; }
.info-row a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

form {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 19px; }
.field label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--indigo);
  margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 15px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--text);
  background: #fdfdfe; transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: #9aa7b6; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--accent); background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.15);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 132px; }
.field .error { color: #c0392b; font-size: 0.81rem; margin-top: 6px; display: none; }
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid select, .field.invalid textarea { border-color: #c0392b; background: #fffafa; }
.field.invalid .error { display: block; }

.form-note { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 16px; }
.form-alert {
  display: none; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 15px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #eaf7f0; color: #1a6b41; border: 1px solid #b9e2cb; font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.form-alert.show { display: block; animation: pop 0.4s var(--ease); }
.form-alert.error { background: #fdeeee; color: #93231f; border-color: #f2c4c1; }
@keyframes pop { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.map-wrap iframe { width: 100%; height: 430px; border: 0; display: block; filter: saturate(0.92); }

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 20% 20%, rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #060b14 0%, #0b1a30 100%);
}
.cta::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.22); border-radius: 50%;
  right: -110px; bottom: -160px;
}
.cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta .eyebrow { color: var(--accent-light); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta .eyebrow::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-light), transparent); }
.cta h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta p { color: #c5d3e4; max-width: 620px; margin: 16px auto 30px; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: #081220;
  color: #9dafc3;
  padding: 72px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.22);
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #c59b27, transparent);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 0.9fr 1.25fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 42px;
  padding-bottom: 54px;
}
.footer-col-brand {
  padding-right: 12px;
}
.site-footer h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.site-footer h4::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.site-footer p.footer-desc {
  color: #8c9eb4;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.91rem;
}
.site-footer a {
  color: #9dafc3;
  transition: color 0.22s ease, padding-left 0.22s ease;
}
.site-footer a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 11px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-links a::before {
  content: "›";
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  padding-left: 5px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.footer-links a:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-logo-img {
  max-height: 84px;
  max-width: 240px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.footer-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.footer-contact {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #9dafc3;
}
.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  flex: 0 0 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.28);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.footer-contact-icon svg {
  width: 13.5px;
  height: 13.5px;
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 24px 0 26px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #72849b;
}
.footer-bottom strong {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation: none !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nav-links { gap: 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .split-media::after { display: none; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px 40px; }
  .service-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .service-aside { position: static; }
  section { padding: 72px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: #fff; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0; padding: 0 22px; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease), padding 0.35s ease;
  }
  /* Tall enough for every item with the Services list expanded, and it
     scrolls on short screens instead of clipping the last links. */
  .nav-links.open {
    max-height: calc(100vh - 84px);
    overflow-y: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; overscroll-behavior: contain;
    padding: 12px 22px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  /* The divider belongs to the row, not the link - otherwise the Services
     row draws its rule above its own sub-list and the spacing goes ragged. */
  .nav-links > li { width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav-links > li:last-child,
  .nav-links > li.nav-cta { border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav-links > li > a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 0;
  }
  /* The sliding underline is a desktop hover affordance; on a tap menu it
     just reads as a second stray rule under the active item. */
  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
  .nav-links a.active { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
  .nav-cta { margin: 18px 0 4px; }
  .nav-links .nav-cta a.btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; border-bottom: 0; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .stats, .form-row, .check-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Dropdown becomes a static sub-list inside the mobile menu */
  .has-dropdown > a .caret { margin-left: auto; }
  .dropdown {
    position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
    min-width: 0; box-shadow: none; border: 0; border-radius: 0;
    background: transparent;
    /* No padding while collapsed, or the closed row keeps its height and
       leaves a phantom gap under Services. */
    padding: 0 0 0 14px;
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s var(--ease), padding 0.35s var(--ease);
  }
  .has-dropdown.open > .dropdown { max-height: 400px; padding: 4px 0 12px 14px; }
  .has-dropdown.open > a .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .nav-links .dropdown a {
    border-bottom: 0; padding: 11px 14px; font-size: 0.89rem;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--line); border-radius: 0;
  }
  .nav-links .dropdown a.active { border-left-color: var(--accent); }
  .nav-links .dropdown-all { border-top: 0; margin-top: 2px; padding-top: 0; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  /* The top bar duplicates the footer contact details and eats a whole
     screen of height on a phone - the header and the sticky call/WhatsApp
     buttons cover the same job. */
  .topbar { display: none; }
  section { padding: 58px 0; }
  .hero { padding: 66px 0 62px; }
  .hero-slide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .hero-visual { order: -1; }
  .hero-visual::before { display: none; }
  .hero-chip { left: 14px; bottom: 14px; padding: 12px 18px; }
  .slider-controls { margin-top: 30px; }
  .hero-badges { margin-top: 32px; padding-top: 26px; }
  form { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .footer-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   PREMIUM LAYER - depth, motion and finish
   ========================================================== */

/* Scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-deep), var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  z-index: 200; transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.6);
}

/* Gradient brand text, taken straight from the logo ramp */
.grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #dfbe7e 0%, #c59b27 50%, #f5db99 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}

/* Ambient orbs behind dark sections */
.hero, .cta, .page-banner { isolation: isolate; }
.orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(70px); opacity: 0.5; z-index: 0;
}
.orb-a { width: 420px; height: 420px; background: radial-gradient(circle, #152238, transparent 70%); top: -120px; left: -80px; animation: drift 18s ease-in-out infinite; }
.orb-b { width: 380px; height: 380px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35), transparent 70%); bottom: -140px; right: 4%; animation: drift 22s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
@keyframes drift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%  { transform: translate(50px, -34px) scale(1.08); }
  66%  { transform: translate(-32px, 30px) scale(0.95); }
}

/* Glass surface on dark backgrounds */
.hero-badge, .hero-chip, .slider-arrow {
  background-image: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
}

/* Card sheen that follows the pointer */
.card, .team-card, .stat, .info-card, .aside-card {
  position: relative;
}
.card::after, .team-card::after, .stat::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(320px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.10), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.45s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.card:hover::after, .team-card:hover::after, .stat:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Icon pulse ring */
.card .icon { position: relative; }
.card .icon::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease), transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover .icon::before { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* Animated stat counters */
.stat strong { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* Section eyebrow shimmer */
.eyebrow::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
  animation: shimmer 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.55; width: 26px; }
  50% { opacity: 1; width: 38px; }
}

/* Underline sweep on footer + inline links */
.footer-links a, .side-nav a { position: relative; }

/* Refined focus ring for keyboard users */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Page entrance */
body { animation: pageIn 0.6s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes pageIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

/* Back-to-top */
.to-top {
  position: fixed; right: 26px; bottom: 85px; z-index: 150;
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #dfbe7e, #c59b27);
  color: #060b14; cursor: pointer;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.9);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease), visibility 0.35s, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.to-top:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.55); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: #060b14; }

/* Marquee strip of practice areas */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden; padding: 0;
  background: var(--ink); border-block: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 0; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 34s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 34px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.12rem; color: #fff; white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-item::after {
  content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-light);
}
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .to-top { right: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .footer-logo-img { height: 78px; }
  .orb { filter: blur(52px); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   HOME PAGE ADDITIONS - chips, partner preview, narrow column
   ========================================================== */

.container.narrow { max-width: 860px; }

.center-action { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }

/* Authority / portal chips */
.chip-grid {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
}
.chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}
.chip::before {
  content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light), var(--accent));
  flex: 0 0 7px;
}
.chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.18), var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.5);
  color: var(--indigo);
}

/* Infinite loop marquee animation for portals */
.portal-marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.portal-marquee-row {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.portal-marquee-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.portal-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  will-change: transform;
}

.portal-marquee-row.scroll-left .portal-marquee-track {
  animation: portalMarqueeLeft 40s linear infinite;
}

.portal-marquee-row.scroll-right .portal-marquee-track {
  animation: portalMarqueeRight 40s linear infinite;
}

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

@keyframes portalMarqueeLeft {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(calc(-100% - 14px));
  }
}

@keyframes portalMarqueeRight {
  from {
    transform: translateX(calc(-100% - 14px));
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.chip-note {
  text-align: center; font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 26px auto 0; max-width: 640px;
}

/* Compact partner cards for the home page */
.partner-mini {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 172px 1fr;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.42s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.42s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.partner-mini:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.partner-mini img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 216px;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 16%;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.partner-mini:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.partner-mini-body { padding: 26px 26px 24px; }
.partner-mini-body h3 { margin-bottom: 3px; }
.partner-mini-body .team-firm { display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.partner-mini-body p { font-size: 0.93rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.partner-mini-body .card-link { margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 14px; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .team-photo img { height: 380px; }
  .partner-mini { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partner-mini img { height: 300px; min-height: 0; }
  .chip-grid { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .chip { font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 9px 16px; }
}


/* ==========================================================
   STICKY CONTACT - WhatsApp & Call Buttons (Bottom Left)
   ========================================================== */
.floating-contact {
  position: fixed;
  left: 24px;
  right: auto;
  bottom: 28px;
  z-index: 160;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
  align-items: center;
}
.fc-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.fc-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}
.fc-btn svg {
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}
.fc-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366 !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.fc-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #20bd5a !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45));
}
.fc-whatsapp svg {
  fill: #ffffff;
}

.fc-call {
  background: #0b1a30 !important;
  border: 2px solid #c59b27;
}
.fc-call:hover {
  background: #122849 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45));
}
.fc-call svg {
  color: #c59b27;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.fc-btn .fc-label {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-6px);
  background: #0b1a30;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.fc-btn .fc-label::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 5px 6px 5px 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent #0b1a30 transparent transparent;
}
.fc-btn:hover .fc-label {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .floating-contact {
    left: 16px;
    right: auto;
    bottom: 20px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .fc-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .fc-btn svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }
  .fc-call svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;
  }
  .fc-btn .fc-label {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   PAGE LOADER — AV Global Solution LLP  (Light Theme)
   ========================================================== */

/* ---- Keyframes ---- */
@keyframes plPanelTop    { from { transform: translateY(-100%); } to { transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes plPanelBottom { from { transform: translateY(100%);  } to { transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes plPanelLeft   { from { transform: translateX(-100%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }
@keyframes plPanelRight  { from { transform: translateX(100%);  } to { transform: translateX(0); } }

@keyframes plCornerTL { from { transform: translate(-40px, -40px); opacity: 0; } to { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes plCornerTR { from { transform: translate(40px, -40px);  opacity: 0; } to { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes plCornerBL { from { transform: translate(-40px, 40px);  opacity: 0; } to { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes plCornerBR { from { transform: translate(40px, 40px);   opacity: 0; } to { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 1; } }

/* Guide lines touch in center then disappear */
@keyframes plLineTouchVTop {
  0%   { transform: translateY(-100%); opacity: 0.85; }
  68%  { transform: translateY(0);     opacity: 0.85; }
  78%  { transform: translateY(0);     opacity: 0.7;  }
  100% { transform: translateY(0);     opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
}
@keyframes plLineTouchVBottom {
  0%   { transform: translateY(100%);  opacity: 0.85; }
  68%  { transform: translateY(0);     opacity: 0.85; }
  78%  { transform: translateY(0);     opacity: 0.7;  }
  100% { transform: translateY(0);     opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
}
@keyframes plLineTouchHLeft {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-100%); opacity: 0.85; }
  68%  { transform: translateX(0);     opacity: 0.85; }
  78%  { transform: translateX(0);     opacity: 0.7;  }
  100% { transform: translateX(0);     opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
}
@keyframes plLineTouchHRight {
  0%   { transform: translateX(100%);  opacity: 0.85; }
  68%  { transform: translateX(0);     opacity: 0.85; }
  78%  { transform: translateX(0);     opacity: 0.7;  }
  100% { transform: translateX(0);     opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
}
@keyframes plTouchPulse {
  0%, 65% { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0; }
  70%     { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0.9; }
  85%     { transform: scale(3); opacity: 0.3; }
  100%    { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
}

@keyframes plCenterUp { from { transform: translateY(30px); opacity: 0; } to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes plBarFill  { from { width: 0%; } to { width: 100%; } }
@keyframes plFadeIn   { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes plSpinArc  {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 227; }
  to   { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
@keyframes plSpinRing {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes plDividerIn { from { width: 0; opacity: 0; } to { width: 60px; opacity: 1; } }

/* ---- Overlay base ---- */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f8f9fc;
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              visibility 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.page-loader.pl-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Sliding panels (curtain effect from 4 sides) ---- */
.pl-panel {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
}
.pl-panel-top {
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 50%;
  animation: plPanelTop 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0s both;
}
.pl-panel-bottom {
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 50%;
  animation: plPanelBottom 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.04s both;
}
.pl-panel-left {
  top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 50%;
  animation: plPanelLeft 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.08s both;
}
.pl-panel-right {
  top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0;
  width: 50%;
  animation: plPanelRight 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.08s both;
}
/* No permanent borders on panels - panels are clean white */

/* ---- Corner L-bracket accents ---- */
.pl-corner {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  width: clamp(60px, 8vw, 90px);
  opacity: 0;
}
.pl-corner-tl { top: 28px;    left: 28px;    animation: plCornerTL 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.1s both; }
.pl-corner-tr { top: 28px;    right: 28px;   animation: plCornerTR 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.12s both; }
.pl-corner-bl { bottom: 28px; left: 28px;    animation: plCornerBL 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.14s both; }
.pl-corner-br { bottom: 28px; right: 28px;   animation: plCornerBR 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.16s both; }

/* ---- Animated Crosshair Guide Lines (Touch in center then disappear) ---- */
.pl-line {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Vertical Top line (slides down to 50%) */
.pl-line-v-top {
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(197,155,39,0.35) 40%, #c59b27 100%);
  animation: plLineTouchVTop 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

/* Vertical Bottom line (slides up to 50%) */
.pl-line-v-bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0%, rgba(197,155,39,0.35) 40%, #c59b27 100%);
  animation: plLineTouchVBottom 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

/* Horizontal Left line (slides right to 50%) */
.pl-line-h-left {
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  width: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(197,155,39,0.35) 40%, #c59b27 100%);
  animation: plLineTouchHLeft 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

/* Horizontal Right line (slides left to 50%) */
.pl-line-h-right {
  top: 50%;
  right: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  width: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, transparent 0%, rgba(197,155,39,0.35) 40%, #c59b27 100%);
  animation: plLineTouchHRight 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

/* Center touch sparkle/pulse */
.pl-touch-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  margin: -7px 0 0 -7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #dfbe7e 0%, #c59b27 60%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: plTouchPulse 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

/* ---- Center branding block ---- */
.pl-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: plCenterUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.1s both;
}

/* ---- Spinner ring + static logo ---- */
.pl-spinner-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pl-spinner-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  animation: plSpinRing 1.6s linear infinite;
}
.pl-spinner-arc {
  transform-origin: center;
  stroke-dasharray: 60 167;
}
.pl-logo-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  /* NO rotation — static logo */
}

/* ---- Brand name + tagline ---- */
.pl-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}
.pl-brand-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b1a30;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.pl-brand-name span {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #5f6a85;
}
.pl-tagline {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #c59b27;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ---- Thin gold divider ---- */
.pl-divider {
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-deep), var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  opacity: 0;
  animation: plDividerIn 0.5s ease 0.2s both;
}

/* ---- Progress bar ---- */
.pl-bar-wrap {
  width: clamp(180px, 32vw, 340px);
  height: 3px;
  background: #e4e8f2;
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pl-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #a4813d 0%, #c59b27 60%, #dfbe7e 100%);
  animation: plBarFill 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.15s both;
}

/* ---- Loading text ---- */
.pl-loading-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #b0bac8;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: plFadeIn 0.5s ease 0.25s both;
}

/* ---- Webvanta Innovations Credit in Loader ---- */
.pl-credit {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: plFadeIn 0.5s ease 0.3s both;
}
.pl-credit-brand {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #475569;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.pl-credit-brand strong {
  color: #0b1a30;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.pl-credit-copy {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ---- Reduced motion: skip animations ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pl-panel, .pl-corner, .pl-center,
  .pl-bar, .pl-divider, .pl-loading-text, .pl-credit,
  .pl-spinner-ring {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }
  .pl-line, .pl-touch-pulse {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   HERO PARALLAX — Scroll zoom-in effect on hero bg
   ========================================================== */
.hero-bg-poster {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Hero section reveal after loader — content entry */
.hero-content-ready .hero-slide.is-active .hero-copy > *,
.hero-content-ready .hero-slide.is-active .eyebrow {
  animation-play-state: running;
}