/* ==========================================================================
   JAIN ANURAG & ASSOCIATES - CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (GLOBAL PRACTICE)
   Theme: Deep Corporate Navy (#0b1d3a), Rich Champagne Gold (#c5a059) & Crisp White
   Design Reference: krystal7.com (India Desk for Global Founders & Foreign Subsidiaries)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- CSS Variables & Design System --- */
:root {
  /* Brand Navy Palette */
  --navy-950: #050e1c;
  --navy-900: #0b1d3a;
  --navy-850: #0f2549;
  --navy-800: #14305c;
  --navy-700: #1a3d74;
  --navy-600: #23529a;
  --navy-50: #f0f4fa;

  /* Rich Champagne / Golden Palette (#c5a059) */
  --gold-champagne: #c5a059;
  --gold-light: #dfbe7b;
  --gold-dark: #9f7c35;
  --gold-soft: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
  --gold-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #f3dfae 0%,
    #c5a059 50%,
    #9f7c35 100%
  );
  --gold-gradient-soft: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.16) 0%,
    rgba(159, 124, 53, 0.05) 100%
  );

  /* Neutrals & Clean Backgrounds */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --surface-light: #f8fafc;
  --surface-subtle: #f1f5f9;
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --border-champagne: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-main: #0f172a;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-light: #94a3b8;
  --text-white: #ffffff;

  /* Fonts */
  --font-heading: "Outfit", "Plus Jakarta Sans", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body:
    "Plus Jakarta Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.14);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 22px 45px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.18);
  --shadow-dark: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);

  /* Radii & Transitions */
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 26px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.container-wide {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

/* --- Badges & Highlights (Section Subtitles & Tags) --- */
.badge-champagne,
.badge-gold {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #785210;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.22) 0%,
    rgba(255, 248, 235, 0.92) 50%,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.14) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.55);
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 16px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 0 #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.badge-champagne::before,
.badge-gold::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #9b722b);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.95);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: badgeDotGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes badgeDotGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.8);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(197, 160, 89, 1);
  }
}

.badge-champagne:hover,
.badge-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.32) 0%,
    rgba(255, 252, 245, 0.98) 50%,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.22) 100%
  );
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  color: #5c3c04;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 24px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.32),
    inset 0 1px 0 #ffffff;
}

.badge-champagne-dark {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #faebd7;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.24) 0%,
    rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.75) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.55);
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.badge-champagne-dark::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold-champagne);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: badgeDotGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.badge-champagne-dark:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35) 0%,
    rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.85) 100%
  );
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold-champagne);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: badgeDotGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.badge-champagne:has(.badge-dot)::before,
.badge-gold:has(.badge-dot)::before,
.badge-champagne-dark:has(.badge-dot)::before {
  display: none;
}

.section-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-header.text-left .section-tag,
.section-tag.text-left {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 0 55px 0;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-align: left;
}

.section-title.text-white {
  color: var(--white);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 0 0 0;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-align: left;
}

.section-subtitle.text-light {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

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

.text-champagne-gradient {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-champagne {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 30px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-champagne::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -70%;
  width: 45%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
    transparent
  );
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  animation: btnSheenSweep 4.5s infinite ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes btnSheenSweep {
  0% {
    left: -70%;
  }
  22%,
  100% {
    left: 140%;
  }
}

.btn-champagne:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #dfbe7b 50%, #c5a059 100%);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-700);
  border-radius: 30px;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-800);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 30px;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 24px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 38px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. TOP BAR WITH LIVE WORLD CLOCKS (LIGHT GLASSMORPHISM)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.08);
  padding: 9px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 101;
}

.top-header-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.top-header-left,
.top-header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.top-info-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-info-item i {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.top-info-item a {
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.top-info-item a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.time-zones {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.04);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.08);
}

.tz-item {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.tz-item strong {
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.tz-time {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.06);
  color: var(--navy-800);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-champagne);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. STICKY NAVBAR - MODERN WHITE GLASSMORPHISM (BLURRY CSS EFFECT)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.06);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.main-navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
}

.navbar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 86px;
}

/* Seamless Brand Logo without clunky pill */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.site-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.logo-global-badge {
  background: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.06);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-left: 20px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 8px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

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

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mobile-menu-cta-wrap {
  display: none;
}

.btn-desk-tag {
  background: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.12);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.btn-desk-tag i {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. HERO SECTION (GLOBAL GATEWAY & EXPANSION ADVISORY)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2000&q=80");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 110px 0 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 50% 25%,
    rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(5, 14, 28, 0.96) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:
    40px 40px,
    20px 20px;
  background-position:
    0 0,
    20px 20px;
  opacity: 0.75;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-glow-blob {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.16) 0%,
    rgba(11, 29, 58, 0) 70%
  );
  filter: blur(60px);
  top: -120px;
  right: -60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-glow-blob-2 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(35, 82, 154, 0.35) 0%,
    rgba(5, 14, 28, 0) 70%
  );
  filter: blur(70px);
  bottom: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-wrapper.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-badge-row {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}

.hero-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  width: 100%;
}

.trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f8fafc;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.trust-item:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.trust-item i {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Fast-Track Desk Card */
.hero-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-desk-card {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0b1d3a 0%, #061122 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px rgba(5, 14, 28, 0.28),
    0 0 35px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.16);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-desk-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.desk-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.desk-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.desk-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.desk-live-pill {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  color: #4ade80;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.desk-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-champagne);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

.desk-options-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.desk-option-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.desk-option-card:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.55);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.desk-opt-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-opt-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.desk-opt-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.desk-card-cta {
  text-align: center;
}

.desk-card-cta .btn {
  width: 100%;
}

.desk-card-footnote,
.desk-footer-note {
  margin-top: 15px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.desk-card-footnote i,
.desk-footer-note i {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. STATS & IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENTS STRIP (BLURRY BACKGROUND IMAGE)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-strip {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 5;
}

.stats-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 50% 50%,
    rgba(7, 19, 38, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(5, 14, 28, 0.95) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.stats-strip-header {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 0 38px 0;
}

.achievements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.achievement-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.achievement-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.achieve-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.achievement-card:hover .achieve-icon {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: var(--gold-glow);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 220px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4b. OUR CLIENTS / WE WORK WITH BRAND SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.clients-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f7fb 0%, #edf2f7 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.clients-carousel-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.clients-viewport {
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 12px 6px;
}

.clients-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.clients-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}

.client-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfcfd 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.22);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  min-width: 205px;
  height: 110px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.04);
}

.client-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.client-logo-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.client-logo-img {
  max-width: 150px;
  max-height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.client-card:hover .client-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.clients-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.clients-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.clients-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.client-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.client-dot.active {
  width: 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold-champagne);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. ABOUT FIRM & LEADERSHIP OVERVIEW (FIXED CARD SPACING)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 90% 10%,
      rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.05) 0%,
      transparent 60%
    ),
    #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 65px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-card {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
}

.founder-profile-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.founder-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.founder-avatar {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: var(--gold-glow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.founder-credentials {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.founder-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.partners-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.partner-mini-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.partner-mini-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

.partner-mini-role {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.credentials-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cred-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.cred-item i {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.cred-item span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-content .section-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.pillar-box {
  padding: 22px;
  background: var(--surface-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-champagne);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left-color: var(--navy-800);
}

.pillar-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.pillar-box p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* 4 Distinct About Feature Cards Grid directly below About overview */
.about-feature-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 55px;
}

.about-feature-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfcfd 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 34px 26px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.65);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}

.about-feature-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.about-feature-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.af-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.about-feature-card:hover .af-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(3deg);
}

.af-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.af-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.af-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.af-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  width: fit-content;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. CORE SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafd 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f8fafd 100%);
  position: relative;
}

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

.service-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfcfd 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.65);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
}

.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(3deg);
}

.service-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-category {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.service-timeline-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-description {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-features {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-feature-item i {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.service-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link i {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-link {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.service-card:hover .service-link i {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. PROCESS / ROADMAP SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-section {
  padding: 115px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 50% 20%,
      rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.14) 0%,
      rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.98) 75%
    ),
    var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.roadmap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.roadmap-grid::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 48px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2) 0%,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.8) 50%,
    rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.roadmap-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 34px 26px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 0 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.roadmap-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.roadmap-timeline-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.roadmap-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.roadmap-card:hover .roadmap-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow: var(--gold-glow);
}

.roadmap-step-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-950);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-champagne);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}

.roadmap-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.roadmap-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.roadmap-points {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.roadmap-points span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.roadmap-points i {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. COMPARISON MATRIX (FIXED BORDER CLIPPING & TYPOGRAPHY)
   ========================================================================== */
.comparison-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.comparison-table-wrapper {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow-x: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.comp-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 780px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.comp-table th {
  padding: 22px 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--surface-light);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.comp-header-global {
  background: var(--navy-900) !important;
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-champagne) !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.comp-table td {
  padding: 20px 26px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.comp-cell-global {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.05);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
}

.comp-table tbody tr {
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.comp-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.02);
}

.comp-table tbody tr:hover .comp-cell-global {
  background-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
}

.comp-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comp-check {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.comp-cross {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. BELIEFS THAT SHAPE OUR CULTURE: CORE VALUES & WHY US
   ========================================================================== */
.core-values-section,
.why-us-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcfd 0%, #f4f6fa 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.core-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 45px;
}

.core-val-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.22);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 34px 20px 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
}

.core-val-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.65);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
}

.core-val-card:hover .val-card-title {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.val-icon-circle {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-champagne);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.25);
}

.core-val-card:hover .val-icon-circle {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: var(--gold-glow);
}

.core-val-card:hover .val-icon-circle i {
  color: var(--navy-950) !important;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.val-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.val-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-us-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.why-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-feature-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.why-feat-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-soft);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-feat-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-feat-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.why-graphic-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.audit-seal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed var(--gold-champagne);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
}

.audit-seal i {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.audit-seal span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.why-graphic-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-graphic-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.values-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.val-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.val-item i {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES & IMPACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.industries-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}

.industry-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfcfd 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.65);
}

.industry-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ind-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.industry-card:hover .ind-icon {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(3deg);
}

.ind-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ind-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ind-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.impact-strip-box {
  margin-top: 60px;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 45px;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.impact-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.impact-text p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.jurisdictions-flags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.jurisdiction-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f8fafc;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.jurisdiction-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. FAQ ACCORDION & INTERNATIONAL FAST-TRACK (2-COLUMN GRID: COL-6 BY COL-6)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--surface-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.faq-two-col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: 45px;
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-left-col {
  width: 100%;
}

.faq-right-col {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
}

.faq-right-col .hero-desk-card {
  box-shadow:
    var(--shadow-lg),
    0 0 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
}

.faq-list {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-card.open {
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-header {
  padding: 22px 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-card.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--gold-champagne);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.faq-body {
  padding: 0 26px 24px 26px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  display: none;
}

.faq-card.open .faq-body {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. TESTIMONIALS & TRUST SECTION (MODERN CARDS & DEMO PROFILES)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.testimonial-subtitle-pill {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 45px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfcfd 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.65);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.test-quote-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.28);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.test-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #eab308;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.test-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.test-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 18px;
}

.test-avatar-img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.15);
}

.test-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.test-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.test-location-badge {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. PUBLICATIONS & INSIGHTS (LATEST PUBLISHED)
   ========================================================================== */
.publications-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--surface-light);
}

.publications-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.pub-view-all {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

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

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

.news-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfcfd 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.14),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.65);
}

.news-thumb-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 165px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-champagne);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-thumb-graphic {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-thumb-graphic {
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.thumb-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.88);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.news-category-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.news-meta-date {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.news-card-header {
  padding: 24px 24px 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.news-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  background: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.news-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.news-body {
  padding: 20px 22px 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-title:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.news-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-read-more,
.news-read-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-read-link i,
.news-read-more i {
  display: inline-block;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-read-link,
.news-card:hover .news-read-more,
.news-read-more:hover,
.news-read-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.news-card:hover .news-read-link i,
.news-card:hover .news-read-more i,
.news-read-more:hover i,
.news-read-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(8px) scale(1.25);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. CTA SECTION (PARTNERING FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUCCESS WITH BLUR BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  padding: 115px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
  /* border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-champagne); */
}

.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 25% 50%,
    rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.9) 0%,
    rgba(5, 14, 28, 0.96) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-pill-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  color: #f8fafc;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.cta-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-content {
  max-width: 670px;
}

.cta-headline {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-subtext {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. CONTACT & INQUIRY FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 115px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafd 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.04);
}

.info-item-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.info-item-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.info-icon-circle {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-detail h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.info-detail p,
.info-detail a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.info-detail a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.international-badges {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.15);
}

.int-badge-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.int-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 42px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.08);
}

.form-grid-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--surface-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
}

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

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-status {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: none;
}

.form-status.success {
  display: block;
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #166534;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.form-status.error {
  display: block;
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. FOOTER WITH SEAMLESS LOGO
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background-color: var(--navy-950);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
  /* border-top: 1px solid var(--border-champagne); */
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 290px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-about-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.footer-social-link {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-champagne);
}

.footer-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-menu a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-newsletter-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-subscribe-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-sub-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-sub-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.footer-subscribe-box .btn {
  border-radius: 30px;
}

.footer-disclaimer-box {
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-disclaimer-box strong {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 25px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Floating Actions */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 99;
}

.back-to-top.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.6);
}

.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 85px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  z-index: 99;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.65);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16b. CITY SECTION (MUMBAI FINANCIAL HUB WITH BLURRY BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.city-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1570168007204-dfb528c6958f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
}

.city-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 50% 50%,
    rgba(7, 19, 38, 0.9) 0%,
    rgba(5, 14, 28, 0.96) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.city-content-wrapper {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.city-headline {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.city-description {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.city-jurisdictions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.city-hub-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.city-hub-card:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.city-hub-flag {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-champagne);
  color: var(--gold-champagne);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.city-hub-card:hover .city-hub-flag {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow: var(--gold-glow);
}

.city-hub-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.city-hub-info p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.city-action-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.city-badge-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16c. SCROLL-TRIGGERED REVEAL ANIMATIONS & MICRO-INTERACTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll,
.reveal-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.reveal-slide-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.reveal-slide-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed,
.reveal-fade-up.is-revealed,
.reveal-scale.is-revealed,
.reveal-slide-left.is-revealed,
.reveal-slide-right.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1);
}

.delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}
.delay-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}
.delay-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}
.delay-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}
.delay-5 {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  .btn-desk-tag {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-links {
    gap: 15px;
    margin: 0 14px;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .site-logo-img {
    max-width: 230px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.85rem;
  }
  .services-grid,
  .news-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .news-grid-four {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-feature-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .achievements-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .clients-grid,
  .core-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .site-logo-img {
    max-width: 210px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-trust-strip {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px 24px;
  }
  .about-grid,
  .why-us-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .faq-two-col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .city-jurisdictions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .faq-right-col {
    position: static;
  }
  .roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .roadmap-grid::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    row-gap: 30px;
  }
  .achievements-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .clients-grid,
  .core-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .impact-strip-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .jurisdictions-flags {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Mobile Nav Drawer in Premium Navy Glassmorphism */
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.14);
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
  }
  .navbar-container {
    height: 76px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 76px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1d3a 0%, #061122 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px 28px 32px 28px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-champagne);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    transform: translateY(-150%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 999;
    margin-left: 0;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 76px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-links.show-mobile {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  .nav-links .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nav-links .nav-link {
    color: #f8fafc !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  .nav-links .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-links .nav-link:focus {
    color: var(--gold-champagne) !important;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.14);
  }
  .nav-links .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--gold-champagne) !important;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .nav-links .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu-cta-wrap {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    margin-top: 6px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-cta {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 13px 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .nav-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-header {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  .hero-section {
    padding: 65px 0 75px 0;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-trust-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .trust-item {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .about-section,
  .services-section,
  .roadmap-section,
  .comparison-section,
  .core-values-section,
  .industries-section,
  .clients-section,
  .faq-section,
  .publications-section,
  .testimonials-section,
  .city-section,
  .contact-section {
    padding: 55px 0;
  }
  .about-feature-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 35px;
  }
  .about-feature-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .achievements-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .achievement-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .services-grid,
  .news-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .industries-grid,
  .news-grid-four,
  .city-jurisdictions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .service-card,
  .industry-card,
  .testimonial-card,
  .news-card {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }
  .roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .roadmap-card {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }
  .core-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .core-val-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
  .city-content-wrapper {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .city-headline {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .city-action-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .city-action-strip .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 34px 24px;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .cta-headline {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .faq-right-col .hero-desk-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .desk-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .desk-option-card {
    padding: 14px;
  }
  .desk-opt-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .site-logo-img {
    max-width: 175px;
    height: auto;
  }
  .logo-global-badge {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .achievements-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .core-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .founder-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .founder-avatar {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .partners-mini-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .publications-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .pub-view-all,
  .pub-view-all .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .info-item-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .info-icon-circle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
  .contact-form-box {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
  .footer-legal-box {
    padding: 16px;
  }
}