/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECT FIN - CORE STYLESHEET
   Brand: Project Fin
   Aesthetic: Premium Corporate SaaS / Fintech ("Banklio" Style)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN SYSTEM & CSS VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Brand Color Palette (User Specified) */
    --primary-navy: #0D3148;       /* Header, footer, hero bg, headings, primary buttons */
    --accent-gold: #C0972D;        /* CTAs, links, icons, highlights, dividers */
    --gold-tint: #E8D6A8;          /* Light section bg, hover states, badges */
    --navy-tint: #12455F;          /* Card backgrounds on dark sections, gradients */
    --white: #FFFFFF;              /* Body bg, card surfaces */
    --grey: #6B7280;               /* Secondary text, captions */
    --success-green: #1E8A5F;      /* Success states */
    --alert-red: #B3261E;          /* Error states */

    /* Extended UI Variables */
    --gold-hover: #A88223;
    --navy-dark: #071F2F;
    --grey-light: #F3F4F6;
    --grey-border: #E5E7EB;

    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    
    /* Border Radius (16px-24px rounded aesthetic) */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-pill: 9999px;

    /* Elevation & Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.25);
    --shadow-gold-glow: 0 8px 25px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.35);

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;
}

/* Production UI polish: clear touch targets and a persistent mobile conversion path. */
.mobile-action-bar { display:none; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    body { padding-bottom: 72px; }
    .mobile-action-bar { position:fixed; z-index:1000; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:66px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1.35fr; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 -8px 24px rgba(7,31,47,.16); }
    .mobile-action-bar a { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:6px; color:var(--primary-navy); font-size:.75rem; font-weight:800; text-decoration:none; }
    .mobile-action-bar i { font-size:1rem; color:var(--accent-gold); }
    .mobile-action-bar .mobile-action-primary { background:var(--accent-gold); color:var(--navy-dark); }
    .mobile-action-bar .mobile-action-primary i { color:var(--navy-dark); }
    .form-control, .newsletter-input { min-height:46px; }
}

/* Avoid fixed-pixel transforms: the drawer must work on every phone width. */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .mobile-drawer { right:0; transform:translateX(100%); }
    .mobile-drawer.is-active { transform:translateX(0); }
}

/* Final homepage visual refinement. */
.site-header .dropdown-icon { background:transparent !important; color:inherit; padding:0; border-radius:0; font-size:.68rem; }
.site-header.scrolled .dropdown-icon { color:var(--primary-navy); }

/* Dark hero dissolves into white client rail, matching the supplied reference. */
.hero-section { background:linear-gradient(180deg,#04101a 0%,#082333 55%,#9dafb4 78%,#f8fbfb 100%); padding-bottom:190px; }
.hero-bg-overlay { background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%,rgba(192,151,45,.14) 0%,transparent 45%),radial-gradient(circle at 20% 60%,rgba(21,68,89,.65) 0%,transparent 58%); }
.clients-section { background:#f8fbfb; padding:20px 0 72px; border:0; }
.clients-section .section-title { color:var(--primary-navy); }.clients-section .section-subheading { color:var(--grey); }.clients-section .section-eyebrow { color:var(--accent-gold); }
.clients-section .mask-left { background:linear-gradient(to right,#f8fbfb 20%,transparent 100%); }.clients-section .mask-right { background:linear-gradient(to left,#f8fbfb 20%,transparent 100%); }

/* Financial main highlight, followed by equal Digital and Web cards. */
.homepage-services-section .home-service-grid,.homepage-services-section .home-services-cta,.homepage-services-section .services-filter-bar { display:none !important; }
.homepage-services-section .services-overview-layout { display:flex; }.homepage-services-section { padding:96px 0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fbfb 0%,#fff 100%); }
.overview-card { border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden; }.card-full-width.navy-card { min-height:390px; background:linear-gradient(125deg,#08283b 0%,#0d3148 56%,#164a63 100%); box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(7,31,47,.20); }
.card-full-width .overview-card-title { font-size:2rem; max-width:580px; }.card-full-width .overview-card-desc { max-width:600px; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75; }
.services-two-cards-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:28px; }.card-half-width.light-card { min-height:360px; background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(13,49,72,.10); box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(13,49,72,.08); }
.card-half-width.light-card:hover { border-color:rgba(192,151,45,.7); }.card-half-width .overview-card-title { font-size:1.45rem; }.card-half-width .card-chips-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }.card-chip { border-radius:10px; }.card-action-bottom { margin-top:24px; }
.services-master-cta { display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-top:34px; }

/* Audit form input hierarchy. */
.audit-form-card { border:1px solid rgba(13,49,72,.10); border-radius:22px; padding:32px; box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(7,31,47,.14); }
.audit-form-card .form-card-title { font-size:1.35rem; margin-bottom:6px; padding-bottom:0; border:0; }.audit-form-card .form-card-subtitle { margin:0 0 22px; line-height:1.45; }.audit-form-card .form-group { margin-bottom:17px; }
.audit-form-card label { display:block; margin-bottom:7px; color:var(--primary-navy); font-size:.84rem; font-weight:800; }.audit-form-card .input-wrapper .form-control { width:100%; min-height:48px; padding:13px 14px 13px 43px; border:1.5px solid #dce4e8; border-radius:10px; background:#fbfcfd; color:var(--primary-navy); font:inherit; transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,background .2s ease; }
.audit-form-card .input-wrapper .form-control:focus { outline:0; border-color:var(--accent-gold); background:#fff; box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(192,151,45,.13); }.audit-form-card .input-wrapper .input-icon { left:15px; z-index:1; color:#7d8893; }.audit-form-card textarea.form-control { padding:13px 14px; min-height:92px; border:1.5px solid #dce4e8; border-radius:10px; background:#fbfcfd; }
.audit-focus-chips { gap:10px; margin:4px 0 12px; }.chip-btn { min-height:48px; border-radius:12px; padding:11px 14px; font-size:.88rem; background:#f3f5f7; }.chip-btn.active { box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(13,49,72,.18); }.btn-audit-glow { min-height:54px; font-size:1rem; box-shadow:0 13px 25px rgba(192,151,45,.28); animation:none; }

/* Footer alignment. */
.site-footer { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#061b2a 0%,#0d3148 58%,#123d55 100%); padding:74px 0 26px; }.footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns:1.35fr .8fr .95fr 1.35fr; gap:48px; }.footer-col { text-align:left; }.footer-brand-desc { max-width:340px; }.footer-heading { margin-bottom:18px; }.footer-nav-list { gap:13px; }.footer-contact-info li { align-items:flex-start; line-height:1.45; }.footer-newsletter-box { margin-top:6px; padding:18px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); }.footer-divider { margin:48px 0 24px; }.footer-bottom-row { align-items:center; }

@media (max-width:1024px) { .card-full-width.navy-card { min-height:auto; }.footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:36px; } }
@media (max-width:768px) { .hero-section { padding-bottom:118px; }.clients-section { padding:12px 0 46px; }.homepage-services-section { padding:58px 0; }.card-full-width.navy-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:26px; padding:28px; }.card-full-width .overview-card-title { font-size:1.6rem; }.services-two-cards-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; }.card-half-width.light-card { min-height:0; padding:26px; }.audit-form-card { padding:24px 18px; }.audit-form-card .form-row-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; }.audit-focus-chips { grid-template-columns:1fr; }.site-footer { padding:56px 0 24px; }.footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px; }.footer-brand-desc { max-width:none; }.footer-socials-row { justify-content:flex-start; }.footer-bottom-row { align-items:flex-start; text-align:left; }.footer-legal-links { flex-wrap:wrap; } }

/* The client rail uses the hero surface itself at both moving edges. */
.home-page .hero-clients-section .marquee-mask,.home-page .hero-clients-section .mask-left,.home-page .hero-clients-section .mask-right { background:transparent!important; }

/* Startup launch desk and a consistent two-column editorial layout. */
.startup-packages-section { padding:100px 0; position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:radial-gradient(circle at 4% 18%,rgba(192,151,45,.16),transparent 25%),radial-gradient(circle at 96% 74%,rgba(30,112,139,.20),transparent 32%),linear-gradient(135deg,#061c2b,#0b354b 58%,#09283b); }.startup-packages-container { max-width:1280px; padding:0 24px; margin:0 auto; }.startup-section-intro { max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 42px; text-align:center; }.startup-section-intro h2 { color:#fff; margin:12px 0; font-size:clamp(2rem,3.2vw,3rem); letter-spacing:-.045em; }.startup-section-intro p { margin:0; color:rgba(235,245,249,.72); line-height:1.7; }.startup-package-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:20px; align-items:stretch; }.startup-package-card { position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; min-height:365px; padding:28px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius:22px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.065); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.13); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); }.startup-package-card:hover { border-color:rgba(210,169,47,.8); transform:translateY(-5px); }.startup-package-featured { background:linear-gradient(150deg,#d0a42c,#b38620); color:#0a2a3c; border-color:#e2c568; box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.24); }.package-topline { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; color:#d5ad42; font-size:.75rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase; }.package-topline i { font-size:1.2rem; }.startup-package-featured .package-topline { color:#14384c; }.startup-package-card h3 { font-size:1.75rem; margin:25px 0 10px; letter-spacing:-.035em; }.startup-package-card>p { margin:0; min-height:52px; color:rgba(235,245,249,.70); line-height:1.55; font-size:.9rem; }.startup-package-featured>p { color:rgba(8,37,53,.80); }.startup-package-card ul { display:grid; gap:11px; margin:23px 0 28px; padding:0; list-style:none; }.startup-package-card li { display:flex; gap:9px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.86); font-size:.86rem; line-height:1.35; }.startup-package-card li:before { content:'✓'; color:#d5ad42; font-weight:900; }.startup-package-featured li { color:#0a2d41; }.startup-package-featured li:before { color:#0a2d41; }.startup-package-card .btn { margin-top:auto; justify-content:center; }.startup-package-card .btn-outline-navy { background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.48); }.package-ribbon { position:absolute; right:19px; top:19px; padding:6px 9px; border-radius:99px; background:rgba(7,35,50,.17); color:#0a2e42; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:900; text-transform:uppercase; }.startup-request-panel { display:grid; grid-template-columns:.68fr 1.32fr; gap:42px; align-items:center; margin-top:26px; padding:36px 42px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:24px; background:rgba(1,15,25,.35); }.startup-form-copy h3 { margin:12px 0 10px; color:#fff; font-size:1.65rem; letter-spacing:-.035em; }.startup-form-copy p { color:rgba(235,245,249,.70); line-height:1.65; }.startup-form-trust { display:inline-flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; margin-top:12px; color:#d9b34b; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:800; }.startup-request-panel form { min-width:0; }.startup-request-panel .form-row-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; }.startup-request-panel .form-group { margin-bottom:14px; }.startup-request-panel label { display:block; margin-bottom:7px; color:#edf6f8; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:800; }.startup-request-panel .form-control { width:100%; box-sizing:border-box; min-height:46px; padding:11px 12px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); border-radius:10px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.95); color:#12354a; font:600 .87rem 'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif; }.startup-request-panel .form-control:focus { outline:0; border-color:#d0a42c; box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(208,164,44,.20); }.startup-form-feedback { display:none; margin:0 0 12px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:10px; font-size:.82rem; }.startup-form-feedback.success { display:block; background:#e8f9ef; color:#16613f; }.startup-form-feedback.error { display:block; background:#fff0ef; color:#a02920; }.homepage-blogs-section .featured-blogs-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:28px; max-width:1040px; margin:0 auto 48px; }.homepage-blogs-section .blog-card { min-height:100%; }.homepage-blogs-section .blog-card-body { padding:26px 28px; }.homepage-blogs-section .blog-title { font-size:1.3rem; min-height:3.65em; }.homepage-blogs-section .blog-excerpt { min-height:3.25em; }.homepage-blogs-section .blog-meta-row { justify-content:space-between; gap:9px; }.homepage-blogs-section .blog-meta-row span { min-width:0; }.homepage-blogs-section .blog-card-action { margin-top:18px; }
@media(max-width:900px) { .startup-package-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }.startup-package-card { min-height:0; }.startup-request-panel { grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:30px 24px; gap:22px; } }
@media(max-width:680px) { .startup-packages-section { padding:64px 0; }.startup-packages-container { padding:0 18px; }.startup-section-intro { text-align:left; }.startup-request-panel .form-row-grid,.homepage-blogs-section .featured-blogs-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }.startup-request-panel { padding:25px 18px; }.homepage-blogs-section .blog-meta-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }.homepage-blogs-section .blog-card-body { padding:23px; } }

/* Release refinement: retain a single uninterrupted hero surface and repair the feature-card grid. */
.hero-section { background:radial-gradient(circle at 76% 14%,rgba(36,103,123,.62) 0,transparent 30%),radial-gradient(circle at 8% 68%,rgba(18,76,100,.65) 0,transparent 38%),linear-gradient(135deg,#030d1d 0%,#06172a 48%,#092338 100%) !important; padding-bottom:20px; }
.hero-section .hero-clients-section { background:transparent !important; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); padding:22px 0 8px; }
.hero-section .hero-clients-section .marquee-wrapper { background:transparent; border:0; border-radius:0; }
.hero-section .hero-clients-section .marquee-track-container { padding:10px 0; }
.hero-section .hero-clients-section .mask-left { background:linear-gradient(to right,#06172a 4%,transparent 100%); }.hero-section .hero-clients-section .mask-right { background:linear-gradient(to left,#092338 4%,transparent 100%); }
.hero-section .hero-client-heading { margin-bottom:10px; }.hero-section .hero-client-heading p { color:rgba(232,243,250,.64); }
.card-full-width.navy-card { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.18fr) minmax(340px,.92fr); align-items:center; gap:48px; padding:48px 52px; }
.card-full-width.navy-card .card-glass-glow { position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }
.card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-left,.card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-right { position:relative; z-index:1; min-width:0; }
.card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-left { grid-column:1; grid-row:1; }.card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-right { grid-column:2; grid-row:1; }
.card-full-width.navy-card .card-chips-grid { margin-bottom:0; }.card-full-width.navy-card .card-header-badge { margin-bottom:18px; }
.page-banner { background:radial-gradient(circle at 76% 14%,rgba(36,103,123,.62) 0,transparent 30%),radial-gradient(circle at 8% 68%,rgba(18,76,100,.65) 0,transparent 38%),linear-gradient(135deg,#030d1d 0%,#06172a 48%,#092338 100%); padding:142px 0 70px; }.page-banner .banner-bg-overlay { background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(3,13,29,.08),rgba(53,123,141,.18)); }.page-subtitle { color:rgba(235,245,249,.74); }
@media (max-width:768px) { .hero-section { padding-bottom:10px; }.hero-section .hero-clients-section { padding-top:18px; }.card-full-width.navy-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; padding:30px 24px; }.card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-left,.card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-right { grid-column:1; }.card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-left { grid-row:1; }.card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-right { grid-row:2; }.page-banner { padding:120px 0 52px; } }

/* Version 2: one continuous hero / client trust rail, bento service board and wider audit conversion block. */
.hero-section { background:radial-gradient(circle at 76% 14%, rgba(36,103,123,.62) 0, transparent 30%), radial-gradient(circle at 8% 68%, rgba(18,76,100,.65) 0, transparent 38%), linear-gradient(135deg,#030d1d 0%,#06172a 48%,#092338 100%); padding-bottom:72px; }
.hero-clients-section { background:transparent; padding:36px 0 8px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); }
.hero-client-heading { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; margin:0 auto 20px; padding:0 8px; color:#fff; }
.hero-client-heading span { color:#71aaf5; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.18em; white-space:nowrap; }
.hero-client-heading p { color:rgba(232,243,250,.58); font-size:.78rem; margin:0; }
.hero-clients-section .marquee-wrapper { border:0; background:rgba(255,255,255,.025); border-radius:14px; }
.hero-clients-section .marquee-track-container { padding:14px 0; }
.hero-clients-section .logo-track { animation-duration:34s; }
.hero-clients-section .marquee-wrapper:hover .logo-track { animation-play-state:paused; }
.hero-clients-section .logo-item { min-width:185px; }
.hero-clients-section .logo-placeholder { color:rgba(230,241,250,.64); background:transparent; border:0; filter:grayscale(1); }
.hero-clients-section .logo-icon { color:rgba(212,228,241,.45); }
.hero-clients-section .mask-left { background:linear-gradient(to right,#06172a 12%,transparent 100%); }.hero-clients-section .mask-right { background:linear-gradient(to left,#06172a 12%,transparent 100%); }

.homepage-services-section { position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fbfc 0%,#fff 100%); }
.homepage-services-section:before { content:""; position:absolute; width:460px; height:460px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(192,151,45,.12),transparent 68%); right:-180px; top:60px; pointer-events:none; }
.services-overview-container { position:relative; }
.services-overview-layout { gap:24px; }
.overview-card { position:relative; border-radius:26px; isolation:isolate; }
.overview-card:after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-radius:inherit; z-index:-1; }
.card-full-width.navy-card { background:linear-gradient(125deg,#061827 0%,#0c3851 58%,#146071 140%); min-height:410px; }
.card-full-width.navy-card:before { content:"01 / FOUNDATION"; position:absolute; top:28px; right:32px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.16); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.16em; }
.card-half-width.light-card { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff 0%,#f1f7f8 100%); border-color:rgba(13,49,72,.09); }
.card-half-width.light-card:first-child:before,.card-half-width.light-card:last-child:before { position:absolute; top:24px; right:26px; color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:.75rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.12em; }
.card-half-width.light-card:first-child:before { content:"02 / GROW"; }.card-half-width.light-card:last-child:before { content:"03 / BUILD"; }
.card-half-width.light-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(13,49,72,.13); }
.services-master-cta .btn { box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(13,49,72,.10); }

.audit-container { max-width:1380px; padding-left:24px; padding-right:24px; }
.audit-grid-layout { grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr; gap:42px; }
.audit-perks-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:12px; }
.audit-floating-card { padding:44px; }
.audit-form-card { min-width:0; }
.site-brand-image { display:block; max-height:46px; max-width:190px; width:auto; object-fit:contain; }.footer-brand-image { display:block; max-height:48px; max-width:205px; width:auto; object-fit:contain; }
@media (max-width:768px) { .hero-section { padding-bottom:46px; }.hero-clients-section { padding-top:28px; }.hero-client-heading { display:block; }.hero-client-heading span { display:block; margin-bottom:7px; }.hero-clients-section .logo-item { min-width:150px; }.audit-container { padding:0 14px; }.audit-floating-card { padding:28px 18px; }.audit-grid-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }.audit-perks-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }.site-brand-image { max-height:38px; max-width:160px; } }

.client-avatar-initial { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-gold),#f0ca67); color:var(--primary-navy); font-weight:800; }
.legal-hero { padding:160px 0 72px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#061828,#0d3850); color:#fff; }.legal-hero h1 { margin:10px 0; font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.3rem); }.legal-hero p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); }.legal-content { padding:72px 0; background:#f8fbfb; }.legal-copy { max-width:900px; padding:38px; background:#fff; border-radius:18px; box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(13,49,72,.08); color:#40505b; line-height:1.9; white-space:normal; }
@media (max-width:768px) { .legal-hero { padding:126px 0 48px; }.legal-content { padding:36px 0; }.legal-copy { padding:24px 20px; margin:0 14px; } }

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

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

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

button {
    font-family: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    outline: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. BUTTONS & BADGES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-pill {
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* Primary CTA Button */
.btn-primary-cta {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-glow);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-primary-cta:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.99);
}

/* Primary Hero Button */
.btn-primary-hero {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-glow);
}

.btn-primary-hero:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.45);
}

.btn-icon-right {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-primary-hero:hover .btn-icon-right {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Secondary Hero Button */
.btn-secondary-hero {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-secondary-hero:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-color: var(--gold-tint);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(232, 214, 168, 0.25);
}

.btn-full {
    width: 100%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. HEADER SECTION STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: transparent;
    border-bottom: none;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 2px 0;
}

.header-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-container {
    padding: 14px 24px;
}

/* Wordmark Logo Styling (Banklio Style) */
.brand-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    user-select: none;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.logo-accent-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.brand-logo:hover .logo-accent-icon {
    transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.05);
}

.logo-highlight {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Desktop Navigation Menu */
.desktop-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.site-header.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
.site-header.scrolled .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

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

.dropdown-icon {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.site-header.scrolled .dropdown-icon {
    color: var(--grey);
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Dropdown Menu Box */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);
    width: 280px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1100;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
}

.dropdown-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.dropdown-icon-wrapper {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.3);
}

.dropdown-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.dropdown-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.dropdown-sub {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-sub {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* Header Action Right End */
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Hamburger Menu Icon */
.hamburger-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 32px;
    height: 22px;
    background: transparent;
    z-index: 1200;
}

.hamburger-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled .hamburger-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(9.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-9.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. MOBILE NAVIGATION DRAWER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 1050;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -320px;
    width: 320px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--white);
    z-index: 1100;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-drawer.is-active {
    transform: translateX(-320px);
}

.drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
}

.drawer-close-btn {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    padding: 6px;
}

.drawer-body {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 24px;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active,
.mobile-nav-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* Accordions in Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-accordion-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: left;
}

.mobile-accordion-toggle:hover {
    background-color: var(--grey-light);
}

.accordion-arrow {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    color: var(--grey);
}

.mobile-accordion.is-open .accordion-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mobile-accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
    padding-left: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.mobile-accordion.is-open .mobile-accordion-content {
    max-height: 300px;
    padding-top: 6px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.mobile-sub-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--grey);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.mobile-sub-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.mobile-sub-link i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.drawer-footer {
    padding: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HERO SECTION STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #05141F;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04101A 0%, #092131 50%, #061724 100%);
    padding-top: 150px;
    padding-bottom: 110px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Geometric Grid Background Pattern */
.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(9, 33, 49, 0.6) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Content Column */
.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Pill Badge Above H1 Title */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(232, 214, 168, 0.12);
    color: #F8E6BD;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.badge-icon {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* H1 Main Heading */
.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Description Paragraph */
.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--gold-tint);
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* CTA Group */
.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Trust Bar Below CTAs */
.hero-trust-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.trust-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.trust-divider {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Right Visual Column - Shaded Advisor Team & Badges Grid */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.advisor-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Image Container with Bottom Gradient Shade */
.advisor-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-advisor-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 520px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 75%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 75%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-advisor-img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
}

.advisor-bottom-shade {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #061724 30%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* 6 Highlight Service Badges Grid (Desktop & Mobile Unified) */
.hero-badges-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: -20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.service-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: badgeHighlightPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Staggered Highlight Pulse Animations */
.hero-badges-grid .service-badge:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero-badges-grid .service-badge:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hero-badges-grid .service-badge:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.hero-badges-grid .service-badge:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1.8s; }
.hero-badges-grid .service-badge:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
.hero-badges-grid .service-badge:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 3.0s; }

@keyframes badgeHighlightPulse {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        border-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.5);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);
        box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.45);
        border-color: var(--accent-gold);
        background-color: var(--white);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        border-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.5);
    }
}

.service-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.08) !important;
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.5) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.service-badge .badge-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

@keyframes floatAnimation {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. FOOTER STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--navy-dark);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-bottom strong {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Laptop & Large Tablets (1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .header-actions .header-cta-desktop {
        display: none;
    }

    .desktop-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger-btn {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }

    .hero-description {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .badge-gst { left: 0; }
    .badge-tax { right: 0; }
    .badge-registrations { left: -10px; }
    .badge-marketing { right: -10px; }
    .badge-websites { left: 0; }
    .badge-branding { right: 0; }
}

/* Tablets (768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 130px;
        padding-bottom: 80px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .btn-primary-hero, 
    .btn-secondary-hero {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-trust-bar {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .trust-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .service-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 6px 12px;
    }
}

/* Mobile Devices (480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .header-container {
        padding: 14px 16px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 6px 14px;
    }

    .service-badge {
        position: static;
        margin: 4px;
        animation: none;
    }

    .advisor-wrapper {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. CLIENTS WE SERVED SECTION & MARQUEE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    --marquee-speed: 28s; /* Adjustable animation duration for logo loop */
}

.clients-section {
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.clients-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-subheading {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Marquee Outer Container & Fade Masks */
.marquee-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.marquee-mask {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 120px;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mask-left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #F9FAFB 20%, transparent 100%);
}

.mask-right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #F9FAFB 20%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track-container {
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Continuous Horizontal Scrolling Track */
.logo-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marqueeScroll var(--marquee-speed) linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Pause Scrolling on Desktop Mouse Hover */
.marquee-wrapper:hover .logo-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Right-to-Left Infinite Seamless Scroll Keyframes */
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Individual Logo Item Styling */
.logo-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.logo-placeholder {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.10);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.06);
    min-height: 56px;
    min-width: 160px;
    justify-content: center;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, #F9FAFB 100%);
}

/* Support for Actual Client Logo Images */
.logo-item img {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.logo-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.logo-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hover Effect: Full Color, Gold Highlight & Elevation */
.logo-item:hover .logo-placeholder,
.logo-item:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.25);
}

.logo-item:hover .logo-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Responsive Rules for Clients Section */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .clients-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .section-subheading {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .logo-track {
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .logo-placeholder {
        padding: 10px 18px;
    }

    .logo-name {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .mask-left, .mask-right {
        width: 60px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. HOMEPAGE SERVICES OVERVIEW SECTION STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.homepage-services-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.services-overview-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.services-overview-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
}

.overview-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.overview-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Full Width Navy Card (Top Row) */
.card-full-width {
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.navy-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--navy-tint) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.card-header-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.3);
}

.badge-navy {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background: rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.15);
}

.overview-card-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.text-navy {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.overview-card-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.text-grey {
    color: var(--grey);
}

.chips-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.card-chips-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.card-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Gold Chip for Dark Navy Card */
.chip-gold {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.chip-gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-color: var(--gold-tint);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Navy Chip for Light Cards */
.chip-navy {
    background-color: rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.04);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.15);
}

.chip-navy:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Bottom Two Cards Row (50% - 50%) */
.services-two-cards-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
}

.light-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.1);
}

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

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

.btn-sm {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. CATEGORY LISTING & SERVICE DETAILS STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Page Banner */
.page-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--navy-tint) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 130px 0 60px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.banner-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.banner-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--gold-tint);
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    content: '/';
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--white);
}

.page-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.page-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gold-tint);
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 650px;
}

/* Category Tabs Bar */
.listing-section {
    padding: 60px 0 90px 0;
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
}

.listing-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.category-tabs-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--grey-border);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.cat-tab {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--grey);
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cat-tab.active,
.cat-tab:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cat-tab.active i,
.cat-tab:hover i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Listing Layout Grid */
.listing-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
}

.filter-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.filter-heading {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.filter-heading i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.filter-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.filter-chip {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--grey);
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.filter-chip.active,
.filter-chip:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Services Cards Grid */
.services-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.card-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card .card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card .card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.card-short-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-price-tag {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.card-footer-action {
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* Empty State */
.empty-services-state {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px dashed var(--grey-border);
}

.state-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Service Details Page */
.banner-details {
    padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.details-banner-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;

}

.details-icon-badge {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-glow);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.banner-price-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.details-section {
    padding: 60px 0 90px 0;
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
}

.details-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.details-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.content-block-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.block-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.title-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.lead-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.rich-text-body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.features-checklist {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.05);
}

.feature-icon {
    color: var(--success-green);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.trust-highlights-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.02) 0%, rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.05) 100%);
}

.trust-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.trust-feature-box {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
    text-align: center;
}

.box-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.trust-feature-box h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.trust-feature-box p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Sticky Inquiry Form Card */
.sticky-inquiry-card {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-accent-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
}

.inquiry-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.inquiry-header p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.inquiry-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.inquiry-form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.inquiry-form .req {
    color: var(--alert-red);
}

.input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    color: var(--grey);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.inquiry-form .form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px 12px 40px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Fix: Textarea placeholder/content overflow - proper box model */
.inquiry-form textarea.form-control,
.audit-form-card textarea.form-control,
textarea.form-control {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 80px;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    white-space: pre-wrap;
    overflow: auto;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.inquiry-form .form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15);
}

.inquiry-form .form-control.is-invalid {
    border-color: var(--alert-red);
    background-color: rgba(179, 38, 30, 0.02);
}

.error-feedback {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--alert-red);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.inquiry-alert {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.alert-success {
    background-color: rgba(30, 138, 95, 0.1);
    color: var(--success-green);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 138, 95, 0.3);
}

.alert-danger {
    background-color: rgba(179, 38, 30, 0.1);
    color: var(--alert-red);
    border: 1px solid rgba(179, 38, 30, 0.3);
}

.privacy-note {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.privacy-note i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR SERVICES & DETAILS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .card-full-width {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

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

    .details-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .sticky-inquiry-card {
        position: static;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-two-cards-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .listing-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .sidebar-filters {
        position: sticky;
        top: 70px;
        z-index: 100;
    }

    .filter-chips {
        flex-direction: row;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .filter-chip {
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .services-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .trust-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. PUBLIC BLOG MODULE STYLES (HOMEPAGE, LISTING & DETAILS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.homepage-blogs-section {
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.blogs-overview-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Featured Blogs 3-Column Grid */
.featured-blogs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.blog-thumb-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--navy-tint);
}

.blog-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-cat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    z-index: 2;
}

.badge-lg {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.blog-title a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.06);
}

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

.blog-meta-row i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.blog-card-action {
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.read-more-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover .read-more-link {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.blogs-bottom-action {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Blog Listing Page Filters & Search Bar */
.blogs-filter-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-search-form {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.search-input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    color: var(--grey);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.search-control {
    padding: 10px 36px 10px 38px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    width: 240px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    width: 280px;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15);
}

.clear-search-btn {
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    color: var(--grey);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Blog Listing Grid & Sidebar Layout */
.blog-listing-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
}

.widget-card {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sidebar-categories-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sidebar-cat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.sidebar-cat-item.active,
.sidebar-cat-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.sidebar-cat-item .arrow-icon {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--grey);
}

.sidebar-cat-item:hover .arrow-icon {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.recent-posts-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.recent-post-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;

}

.recent-thumb {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.recent-post-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.recent-post-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.recent-post-item:hover .recent-post-title {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.recent-post-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--grey);
}

/* Pagination Styling */
.pagination-bar {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pagination-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
}

.page-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.page-item.active .page-link,
.page-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* Blog Details Article Page Styles */
.blog-details-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
}

.blog-detail-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.banner-meta-row {
    color: var(--gold-tint);
    border-top: none;
    padding-top: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.blog-featured-image-box {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.blog-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-share-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
}

.share-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.share-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.share-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.share-wa { background-color: #25D366; }
.share-li { background-color: #0A66C2; }
.share-fb { background-color: #1877F2; }
.share-tw { background-color: #000000; }

.blog-content-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.blog-lead-excerpt {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-tint);
}

/* Rich Content Typography inside Blog Post */
.blog-rich-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #374151;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.blog-rich-content h2,
.blog-rich-content h3,
.blog-rich-content h4 {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 32px 0 16px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-rich-content h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.blog-rich-content h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }

.blog-rich-content p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-rich-content ul,
.blog-rich-content ol {
    margin: 20px 0 24px 24px;
}

.blog-rich-content li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-rich-content blockquote {
    margin: 28px 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.08);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.blog-tags-footer {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tags-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.tags-chips-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.tag-chip {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    color: var(--grey);
    border: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.tag-chip:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.cta-sidebar-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--navy-tint) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.cta-card-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-sidebar-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cta-sidebar-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. ADMIN PANEL DASHBOARD & FORM STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admin-body {
    background-color: #F3F4F6;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    color: #1F2937;
    margin: 0;
}

.admin-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.admin-sidebar {
    width: 250px;
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.admin-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logo-accent-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.admin-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.admin-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.admin-nav-link.active,
.admin-nav-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--navy-tint);
    color: var(--white);
}

.admin-main {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.admin-header {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 20px 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.admin-page-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin: 0;
}

.admin-content-container {
    padding: 32px;
    max-width: 1300px;
}

.admin-alert {
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.admin-action-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.admin-filter-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.admin-select,
.admin-input {
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.admin-search-box {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.admin-search-box i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px;
    color: var(--grey);
}

.admin-search-box input {
    padding-left: 36px;
}

.admin-table-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.admin-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.admin-table th {
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

.admin-table td {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F3F4F6;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.admin-table-thumb {
    width: 54px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.status-select {
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.status-draft { background-color: #F3F4F6; color: #4B5563; }
.status-published { background-color: rgba(30, 138, 95, 0.15); color: var(--success-green); }
.status-scheduled { background-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15); color: #9A741E; }

.table-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.action-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.view-btn { background-color: #E0F2FE; color: #0284C7; }
.edit-btn { background-color: var(--gold-tint); color: var(--primary-navy); }
.delete-btn { background-color: #FEE2E2; color: var(--alert-red); }

/* Admin Form Card & Quill Overrides */
.admin-form-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.admin-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 36px;
}

.admin-input-lg {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px;
}

.slug-input-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    border: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slug-prefix {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    padding: 0 10px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.quill-editor-container {
    height: 350px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
}

.meta-box-card {
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

.meta-box-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.image-preview-container {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--grey-border);
}

.image-preview-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR BLOG MODULE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .featured-blogs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .blog-listing-layout,
    .blog-details-layout,
    .admin-form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .featured-blogs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .blogs-filter-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .search-control {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .search-control:focus {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .admin-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .admin-sidebar {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 16px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. HOMEPAGE ABOUT US TEASER SECTION STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.homepage-about-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.about-overview-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.about-overview-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Image Column & Layered Gold Card Effect */
.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-gold-accent-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: -20px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-tint) 0%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.about-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: block;
}

.about-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Content Column & Trust Stats */
.about-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.about-teaser-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.05);
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: var(--grey-border);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. FULL ABOUT US PAGE STYLES (about-us.php)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-story-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.story-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.story-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.story-img-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.story-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    background-color: rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 16px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.story-badge .badge-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.story-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.story-badge span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.story-heading {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.story-paragraph {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.story-highlights-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.story-highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.highlight-icon {
    color: var(--success-green);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Mission & Vision Section */
.about-mv-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
}

.mv-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.mv-cards-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
}

.mv-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.navy-mv-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--navy-tint) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.navy-mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.mv-icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.2);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mv-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mv-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mv-read-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-tint);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mv-read-link:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Why Choose Us 4-Column Grid */
.why-choose-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.why-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

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

.why-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    text-align: center;
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.why-icon-badge {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.why-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Bottom CTA Banner */
.about-cta-banner-section {
    padding: 0 0 90px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.cta-banner-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.cta-banner-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--navy-tint) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 50px 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-banner-content h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cta-banner-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR ABOUT US MODULE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-overview-layout,
    .story-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

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

    .cta-banner-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mv-cards-row,
    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-floating-badge {
        right: 10px;
        bottom: -15px;
    }

    .about-stats-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .stat-divider {
        width: 100%;
        height: 1px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL SECTION STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* JS setInterval controls timing: 5000ms auto-rotate interval, adjust in script.js */
.testimonials-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--navy-tint) 100%);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
}

.eyebrow-gold {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

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

.text-light-grey {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* Slider Wrapper & Navigation Arrows */
.testimonial-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.arrow-prev {
    left: -20px;
}

.arrow-next {
    right: -20px;
}

/* Track Window & Flex Track */
.testimonial-track-window {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.testimonial-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Testimonial Card Styling */
.testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3); /* 3 cards visible on desktop */
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.card-quote-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.card-stars {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-divider {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.client-info-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.client-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.client-meta {
    flex: 1;
}

.client-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.client-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
}

/* Dots Navigation Indicators */
.testimonial-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.dot.active {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    width: 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* Responsive Rules for Testimonials Carousel */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2); /* 2 cards visible on tablet */
    }

    .arrow-prev { left: -10px; }
    .arrow-next { right: -10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%; /* 1 card visible on mobile */
    }

    .slider-arrow {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
    }

    .slider-arrow:hover {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .testimonials-mobile-arrows {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .arrow-prev, .arrow-next {
        position: static;
        margin: 0;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. BOOK YOUR FREE AUDIT SECTION STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.free-audit-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 80px 0 90px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.audit-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.audit-floating-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--navy-tint) 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 60px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.audit-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.audit-heading {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.audit-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.audit-bullets-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.audit-bullets-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
}

.bullet-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.audit-trust-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.avatar-stack {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.avatar-stack img {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-navy);
    margin-left: -12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.avatar-stack img:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.trust-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.trust-text strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.trust-text span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Audit Form Card */
.audit-form-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 36px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.08);
}

.form-card-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-tint);
}

.form-row-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
}

.audit-alert {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    animation: alertScaleIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes alertScaleIn {
    from {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Responsive Rules for Audit Section */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .audit-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .audit-floating-card {
        padding: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .audit-floating-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    }

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

    .audit-heading {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. REUSABLE SITE FOOTER & NEWSLETTER STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.footer-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.7fr 0.8fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.brand-wordmark {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.brand-wordmark strong {
    font-weight: 800;
}

.logo-dot {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Social Buttons */
.footer-socials-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.4);
    background-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.1);
    color: var(--gold-tint);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.3);
}

/* Navigation Lists */
.footer-heading {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Contact Info List */
.footer-contact-info {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-info li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.contact-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-info a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-info a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Newsletter Box */
.footer-newsletter-box {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 20px;
}

.newsletter-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.newsletter-input-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.4);
    background-color: var(--navy-tint);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.newsletter-input-group:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.2);
}

.newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    min-width: 0;
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-btn {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.newsletter-helper-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.newsletter-feedback {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.newsletter-feedback.success {
    color: var(--success-green);
}

.newsletter-feedback.error {
    color: var(--alert-red);
}

/* Footer Bottom Divider & Legal Row */
.footer-divider {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin: 50px 0 30px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.copyright-text strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.legal-separator {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive Footer Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. HERO DASHBOARD VISUAL (Abstract Financial Dashboard Illustration)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-dashboard-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-dashboard-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.dash-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 24px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.dash-card-main {
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

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

.dash-card-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.dash-card-label .fa-chart-line {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.dash-card-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.dash-badge-good {
    background-color: rgba(30, 138, 95, 0.25);
    color: #4ade80;
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 138, 95, 0.4);
}

/* Score Ring */
.dash-score-ring {
    position: relative;
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.ring-svg {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
}

.ring-center-text {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ring-score {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.ring-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Metrics Row */
.dash-metrics-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    gap: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.dash-metric {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.metric-val {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #4ade80;
}

.metric-val.dash-warn {
    color: #fbbf24;
}

.metric-key {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Floating Mini Cards */
.dash-card-float {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    min-width: 170px;
    animation: floatBob 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.dash-float-top {
    top: -18px;
    right: -18px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.dash-float-bottom {
    bottom: -18px;
    left: -18px;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes floatBob {
    from { transform: translateY(0px); }
    to   { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.dash-float-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dash-float-icon-green {
    color: #4ade80;
}

.float-val {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.float-lbl {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hero Stats Bar (Trust Stats Row — below dashboard) */
.hero-stats-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hero-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    flex: 1;
}

.hero-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 4px;
}

/* Responsive: hero dashboard on mobile */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-dashboard-visual {
        max-width: 340px;
    }

    .dash-card-float {
        display: none; /* Hide floating cards on tablet to avoid overflow */
    }

    .hero-stats-bar {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23. CTA BUTTON CONSISTENCY GLOBAL OVERRIDES
   Fix: ensure all gold pill CTAs across sections are visually identical
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn-primary-cta,
.btn-primary-hero,
a.btn-primary-cta,
button.btn-primary-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary-cta:hover,
.btn-primary-hero:hover,
a.btn-primary-cta:hover,
button.btn-primary-cta:hover {
    background-color: #A07A1E;
    border-color: #A07A1E;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.35);
}

.btn-full {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   27. HOMEPAGE CONVERSION + RESPONSIVE UPGRADE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Solid navigation everywhere except the first, unscrolled hero viewport. */
.site-header { background:rgba(255,255,255,.98); box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(7,31,47,.09); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(13,49,72,.06); }
.site-header .brand-logo, .site-header .nav-link { color:var(--primary-navy); }
.site-header .dropdown-icon, .site-header .hamburger-bar { color:var(--primary-navy); background-color:var(--primary-navy); }
.home-page .site-header:not(.scrolled) { background:transparent; box-shadow:none; border-color:transparent; }
.home-page .site-header:not(.scrolled) .brand-logo, .home-page .site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link { color:rgba(255,255,255,.94); }
.home-page .site-header:not(.scrolled) .dropdown-icon { color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.home-page .site-header:not(.scrolled) .hamburger-bar { background-color:var(--white); }

/* Hero and client rail share one continuous brand surface. */
.hero-section { padding-bottom:88px; }
.clients-section { background:linear-gradient(180deg,#061724 0%,#0b2b3d 100%); border:0; padding-top:30px; }
.clients-section .section-title { color:var(--white); }
.clients-section .section-subheading { color:rgba(255,255,255,.70); }
.clients-section .section-eyebrow { color:#e8d6a8; }
.clients-section .logo-placeholder { background:rgba(255,255,255,.94); }
.clients-section .mask-left { background:linear-gradient(to right,#061724 20%,transparent 100%); }
.clients-section .mask-right { background:linear-gradient(to left,#0b2b3d 20%,transparent 100%); }

/* Replace the oversized legacy home services blocks with service-listing cards. */
.homepage-services-section { background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f5f7f8 0%,#fff 100%); }
.homepage-services-section .services-filter-bar,
.homepage-services-section .services-overview-layout { display:none; }
.home-service-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:20px; }
.home-service-card { min-height:270px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding:26px; border:1px solid rgba(13,49,72,.10); border-radius:18px; background:var(--white); box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(13,49,72,.06); transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease; }
.home-service-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:rgba(192,151,45,.7); box-shadow:0 18px 38px rgba(13,49,72,.13); }
.home-service-card-top { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:22px; }
.home-service-icon { display:grid; place-items:center; height:46px; width:46px; border-radius:13px; background:rgba(192,151,45,.14); color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:1.2rem; }
.home-service-category { color:var(--grey); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; text-align:right; }
.home-service-card h3 { color:var(--primary-navy); font-size:1.15rem; line-height:1.35; margin:0 0 12px; }
.home-service-card p { color:var(--grey); line-height:1.6; margin:0; font-size:.92rem; }
.home-service-card-bottom { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; align-items:center; margin-top:auto; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--grey-border); color:var(--primary-navy); font-size:.79rem; font-weight:700; }
.home-service-card-bottom a { display:grid; place-items:center; flex:none; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--primary-navy); color:var(--white); transition:all .2s ease; }
.home-service-card:hover .home-service-card-bottom a { background:var(--accent-gold); transform:translateX(3px); }
.home-services-cta { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:22px; margin-top:34px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.text-consultation-link,.about-consult-link { color:var(--primary-navy); font-size:.9rem; font-weight:750; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:4px; }

/* Stronger “Who we are” proof points. */
.homepage-about-section { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff 0%,#f5f7f8 100%); }
.about-content-column { padding:14px 0; }
.about-value-points { display:grid; gap:12px; margin:24px 0; }
.about-value-points div { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; color:#465867; font-size:.94rem; line-height:1.5; }
.about-value-points i { color:var(--accent-gold); margin-top:4px; }
.about-value-points strong { color:var(--primary-navy); }
.about-cta-wrapper { display:flex; gap:22px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* Consultation modal. */
.consultation-modal { display:none; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:3000; padding:20px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.consultation-modal.is-open { display:flex; }
.consultation-modal-backdrop { position:absolute; inset:0; background:rgba(4,16,26,.72); backdrop-filter:blur(5px); }
.consultation-modal-card { width:min(100%,590px); position:relative; z-index:1; background:#fff; border-radius:22px; padding:34px; box-shadow:0 25px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.consultation-modal-card h2 { color:var(--primary-navy); margin:3px 0 8px; font-size:1.8rem; }
.consultation-modal-card>p { color:var(--grey); line-height:1.6; margin:0 0 20px; }
.consultation-modal-close { position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px; display:grid; place-items:center; width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; color:var(--primary-navy); background:var(--grey-light); font-size:1.1rem; }
.consultation-form-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.consultation-form-grid label { display:grid; gap:7px; color:var(--primary-navy); font-size:.84rem; font-weight:750; }
.consultation-form-grid label:last-child { grid-column:1/-1; }
.consultation-form-grid input,.consultation-form-grid textarea { border:1px solid #d7e0e5; border-radius:9px; padding:12px; color:var(--primary-navy); font:inherit; resize:vertical; }
.consultation-feedback { display:none; margin:0 0 14px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:8px; font-size:.88rem; }
.consultation-feedback.success { display:block; background:#e9f7f0; color:#166746; }.consultation-feedback.error { display:block; background:#fff1f0; color:#9a2a22; }
.consultation-modal-card small { display:block; text-align:center; color:var(--grey); margin-top:12px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .home-service-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); } .hero-section { padding-top:130px; } }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .header-container { padding:13px 18px; }.site-header.scrolled .header-container { padding:11px 18px; }
    .header-cta-desktop { display:none; }.hero-section { padding:116px 0 54px; }.clients-section { padding:24px 0 42px; }
    .home-service-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px; }.home-service-card { min-height:0; padding:22px; }.home-services-cta { align-items:stretch; flex-direction:column; text-align:center; gap:15px; }
    .about-value-points { margin:20px 0; }.about-cta-wrapper { gap:16px; }
    .consultation-modal { padding:10px; align-items:flex-end; }.consultation-modal-card { max-height:92vh; overflow:auto; border-radius:20px 20px 12px 12px; padding:28px 20px 22px; }.consultation-form-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }.consultation-form-grid label:last-child { grid-column:auto; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24. SECTION VERTICAL RHYTHM CONSISTENCY
   Fix: enforce consistent 80px desktop / 40px mobile padding across all sections
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.clients-section,
.services-overview-section,
.homepage-about-section,
.homepage-blogs-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.free-audit-section {
    padding: 80px 0 90px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .clients-section,
    .services-overview-section,
    .homepage-about-section,
    .homepage-blogs-section {
        padding: 48px 0;
    }

    .testimonials-section {
        padding: 48px 0;
    }

    .free-audit-section {
        padding: 48px 0;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   25. SERVICES, BLOGS & FREE AUDIT VISUAL UPGRADES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Services Filter Bar */
.services-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.svc-tab-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.12);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.svc-tab-btn i {
    color: var(--grey);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.svc-tab-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.15);
}

.svc-tab-btn:hover i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.svc-tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.25);
}

.svc-tab-btn.active i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Services Perks Row */
.svc-perks-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin: 16px 0 24px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.svc-perk {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

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

/* Upgraded Blog Card Visuals */
.blog-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--gold-tint));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

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

.blog-thumb-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-thumb {
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-cat-badge {
    background: rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--gold-tint);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.4);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Free Audit Section Upgrades */
.audit-urgency-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: rgba(30, 138, 95, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 138, 95, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    color: #4ade80;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #4ade80;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.7);
    animation: pulseGreen 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.7);
    }
    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0);
    }
}

.audit-perks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.perk-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.perk-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.perk-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.2);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.perk-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.perk-info strong {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.perk-info span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Interactive Audit Focus Chips */
.audit-focus-chips {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.chip-btn {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: #F3F4F6;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.chip-btn i {
    color: var(--grey);
}

.chip-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-tint);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.chip-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(13, 49, 72, 0.2);
}

.chip-btn.active i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.select-fallback-wrapper {
    display: none; /* Hidden on JS enabled, chips drive fallback select */
}

/* Submit Glow Button */
.btn-audit-glow {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.4);
    animation: btnGlowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes btnGlowPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.35);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(192, 151, 45, 0.6);
    }
}

.form-card-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-card-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Responsive audit perks grid */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .audit-perks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .audit-focus-chips {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Final drawer override placed after legacy rules. */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .mobile-drawer { right:0; transform:translateX(100%); }
    .mobile-drawer.is-active { transform:translateX(0); }
}

/* Final overrides kept last so legacy rules cannot affect these fixes. */
/* Current release: transparent client rail, compact hero, and corrected financial service grid. */
.home-page .hero-section { background:radial-gradient(circle at 76% 14%,rgba(36,103,123,.62) 0,transparent 30%),radial-gradient(circle at 8% 68%,rgba(18,76,100,.65) 0,transparent 38%),linear-gradient(135deg,#030d1d 0%,#06172a 48%,#092338 100%) !important; padding-bottom:20px; }
.home-page .hero-section .hero-clients-section { background:transparent !important; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); padding:34px 0 28px; }
.home-page .hero-section .hero-clients-section .marquee-wrapper { background:transparent; border:0; border-radius:0; }.home-page .hero-section .hero-clients-section .marquee-track-container { padding:10px 0; }
.home-page .hero-section .hero-clients-section .logo-placeholder { background:transparent; background-image:none; border:0; box-shadow:none; color:rgba(232,243,250,.72); opacity:.72; min-height:44px; }.home-page .hero-section .hero-clients-section .logo-icon { color:rgba(232,243,250,.46); }.home-page .hero-section .hero-clients-section .logo-name { color:inherit; }
.home-page .hero-section .hero-clients-section .mask-left { background:linear-gradient(to right,#06172a 4%,transparent 100%); }.home-page .hero-section .hero-clients-section .mask-right { background:linear-gradient(to left,#092338 4%,transparent 100%); }.home-page .hero-section .hero-client-heading { margin-bottom:16px; }.home-page .hero-section .hero-client-heading span { color:var(--accent-gold); }
.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.18fr) minmax(340px,.92fr); align-items:center; gap:48px; padding:48px 52px; }
.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card .card-glass-glow { position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-left,.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-right { position:relative; z-index:1; min-width:0; }.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-left { grid-column:1; grid-row:1; }.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-right { grid-column:2; grid-row:1; }.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card .card-chips-grid { margin-bottom:0; }
.finance-command-label { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; color:var(--gold-tint); font-weight:800; font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:18px; }.finance-journey { display:grid; gap:12px; margin:0 0 25px; }.finance-journey-step { display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:12px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.055); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); }.finance-journey-step>span { width:30px; height:30px; display:grid; place-items:center; flex:none; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(192,151,45,.18); color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:800; }.finance-journey-step strong,.finance-journey-step small { display:block; }.finance-journey-step strong { color:#fff; font-size:.88rem; }.finance-journey-step small { color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:.75rem; margin-top:3px; }
.free-audit-section .audit-container { max-width:1510px; }.free-audit-section .audit-grid-layout { grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.78fr) minmax(0,1.22fr); gap:54px; }.free-audit-section .audit-content-col { max-width:520px; }.free-audit-section .audit-form-col { min-width:0; }.free-audit-section .audit-form-card { width:100%; }.free-audit-section .audit-perks-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:14px; margin-bottom:28px; }.free-audit-section .perk-card { min-height:82px; padding:15px 14px; }
.page-banner { background:radial-gradient(circle at 76% 14%,rgba(36,103,123,.62) 0,transparent 30%),radial-gradient(circle at 8% 68%,rgba(18,76,100,.65) 0,transparent 38%),linear-gradient(135deg,#030d1d 0%,#06172a 48%,#092338 100%); padding:142px 0 70px; }.page-banner .banner-bg-overlay { background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(3,13,29,.08),rgba(53,123,141,.18)); }.page-subtitle { color:rgba(235,245,249,.74); }
@media (max-width:768px) { .home-page .hero-section { padding-bottom:10px; }.home-page .hero-section .hero-clients-section { padding:24px 0 20px; }.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; padding:30px 24px; }.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-left,.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-right { grid-column:1; }.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-left { grid-row:1; }.homepage-services-section .card-full-width.navy-card .card-content-right { grid-row:2; }.free-audit-section .audit-grid-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }.free-audit-section .audit-content-col { max-width:none; }.free-audit-section .audit-perks-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }.page-banner { padding:120px 0 52px; } }
.site-header .dropdown-icon { background:transparent !important; color:inherit; padding:0; border-radius:0; font-size:.68rem; }
.site-header.scrolled .dropdown-icon { color:var(--primary-navy); }
.hero-section { background:linear-gradient(180deg,#04101a 0%,#082333 55%,#9dafb4 78%,#f8fbfb 100%); padding-bottom:190px; }
.hero-bg-overlay { background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%,rgba(192,151,45,.14) 0%,transparent 45%),radial-gradient(circle at 20% 60%,rgba(21,68,89,.65) 0%,transparent 58%); }
.clients-section { background:#f8fbfb; padding:20px 0 72px; border:0; }.clients-section .section-title { color:var(--primary-navy); }.clients-section .section-subheading { color:var(--grey); }.clients-section .section-eyebrow { color:var(--accent-gold); }.clients-section .mask-left { background:linear-gradient(to right,#f8fbfb 20%,transparent 100%); }.clients-section .mask-right { background:linear-gradient(to left,#f8fbfb 20%,transparent 100%); }
.homepage-services-section .home-service-grid,.homepage-services-section .home-services-cta,.homepage-services-section .services-filter-bar { display:none !important; }.homepage-services-section .services-overview-layout { display:flex; }.homepage-services-section { padding:96px 0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fbfb 0%,#fff 100%); }.overview-card { border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden; }.card-full-width.navy-card { min-height:390px; background:linear-gradient(125deg,#08283b 0%,#0d3148 56%,#164a63 100%); box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(7,31,47,.20); }.card-full-width .overview-card-title { font-size:2rem; max-width:580px; }.card-full-width .overview-card-desc { max-width:600px; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75; }.services-two-cards-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:28px; }.card-half-width.light-card { min-height:360px; background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(13,49,72,.10); box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(13,49,72,.08); }.card-half-width.light-card:hover { border-color:rgba(192,151,45,.7); }.card-half-width .overview-card-title { font-size:1.45rem; }.card-half-width .card-chips-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }.card-chip { border-radius:10px; }.card-action-bottom { margin-top:24px; }.services-master-cta { display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-top:34px; }
.audit-form-card { border:1px solid rgba(13,49,72,.10); border-radius:22px; padding:32px; box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(7,31,47,.14); }.audit-form-card .form-card-title { font-size:1.35rem; margin-bottom:6px; padding-bottom:0; border:0; }.audit-form-card .form-card-subtitle { margin:0 0 22px; line-height:1.45; }.audit-form-card .form-group { margin-bottom:17px; }.audit-form-card label { display:block; margin-bottom:7px; color:var(--primary-navy); font-size:.84rem; font-weight:800; }.audit-form-card .input-wrapper .form-control { width:100%; min-height:48px; padding:13px 14px 13px 43px; border:1.5px solid #dce4e8; border-radius:10px; background:#fbfcfd; color:var(--primary-navy); font:inherit; transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,background .2s ease; }.audit-form-card .input-wrapper .form-control:focus { outline:0; border-color:var(--accent-gold); background:#fff; box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(192,151,45,.13); }.audit-form-card .input-wrapper .input-icon { left:15px; z-index:1; color:#7d8893; }.audit-form-card textarea.form-control { padding:13px 14px; min-height:92px; border:1.5px solid #dce4e8; border-radius:10px; background:#fbfcfd; }.audit-focus-chips { gap:10px; margin:4px 0 12px; }.chip-btn { min-height:48px; border-radius:12px; padding:11px 14px; font-size:.88rem; background:#f3f5f7; }.chip-btn.active { box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(13,49,72,.18); }.btn-audit-glow { min-height:54px; font-size:1rem; box-shadow:0 13px 25px rgba(192,151,45,.28); animation:none; }
.site-footer { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#061b2a 0%,#0d3148 58%,#123d55 100%); padding:74px 0 26px; }.footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns:1.35fr .8fr .95fr 1.35fr; gap:48px; }.footer-col { text-align:left; }.footer-brand-desc { max-width:340px; }.footer-heading { margin-bottom:18px; }.footer-nav-list { gap:13px; }.footer-contact-info li { align-items:flex-start; line-height:1.45; }.footer-newsletter-box { margin-top:6px; padding:18px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); }.footer-divider { margin:48px 0 24px; }.footer-bottom-row { align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:1024px) { .card-full-width.navy-card { min-height:auto; }.footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:36px; } }
@media (max-width:768px) { .hero-section { padding-bottom:118px; }.clients-section { padding:12px 0 46px; }.homepage-services-section { padding:58px 0; }.card-full-width.navy-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:26px; padding:28px; }.card-full-width .overview-card-title { font-size:1.6rem; }.services-two-cards-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; }.card-half-width.light-card { min-height:0; padding:26px; }.audit-form-card { padding:24px 18px; }.audit-form-card .form-row-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; }.audit-focus-chips { grid-template-columns:1fr; }.site-footer { padding:56px 0 24px; }.footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px; }.footer-brand-desc { max-width:none; }.footer-socials-row { justify-content:flex-start; }.footer-bottom-row { align-items:flex-start; text-align:left; }.footer-legal-links { flex-wrap:wrap; } }