/* CSS Custom Properties / Tokens */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --clr-primary: #1B3A6B;
  --clr-primary-hover: #122A50;
  --clr-accent: #C9A84C;
  --clr-accent-hover: #B39543;
  --clr-bg: #F8F9FC;
  --clr-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --clr-text-main: #1A1F2E;
  --clr-text-muted: #6B7280;
  --clr-text-inverse: #FFFFFF;
  --clr-border: #E5E7EB;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: clamp(4px, 1.5vw, 8px);
  --space-sm: clamp(12px, 3vw, 16px);
  --space-md: clamp(16px, 4vw, 24px);
  --space-lg: clamp(24px, 5vw, 40px);
  --space-xl: clamp(40px, 8vw, 80px);
  --space-2xl: clamp(60px, 12vw, 120px);

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 30px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-smooth: 400ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --transition-entrance: 800ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Base Reset & Typography Setup */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Removed HTML scroll-behavior: smooth; to allow JS custom easing to take over smoothly */

html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--clr-text-main);
  background-color: var(--clr-bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 120px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION STRICT DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #1B3A6B;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Background System (Right-Side Visual) */
.hero-background {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 110%;
  height: 130%;
  z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 78% 18%, #1B3A6B 0%, #0F2342 60%, #0B192F 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Layered depth overlay */
.hero-background::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, rgba(13, 28, 51, 0.8) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 70vw;
  height: 90vh;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0) 60%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroGlowFloat 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Layered soft blue glow via ::before */
.hero-glow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: 15%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  animation: heroGlowFloatSecondary 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.hero-texture {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  background-position: center center;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 15%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 15%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Premium Vignette gradient fade for texture */
.hero-texture::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #1B3A6B 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-motif {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(5%, 10vw, 12%);
  top: 52%;
  width: clamp(180px, 18vw, 280px);
  height: clamp(120px, 12vw, 180px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-motif span {
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0));
  height: 1px;
}

.hero-motif span:nth-child(1) {
  left: 12%;
  top: 24%;
  width: 72%;
}

.hero-motif span:nth-child(2) {
  left: 20%;
  top: 52%;
  width: 64%;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.hero-motif span:nth-child(3) {
  left: 32%;
  top: 78%;
  width: 48%;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

@keyframes heroGlowFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-3vw, 4vh) scale(1.05);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(2vw, 8vh) scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

@keyframes heroGlowFloatSecondary {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(4vw, -5vh) scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-3vw, -2vh) scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

/* Layout System */
.hero-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Typography Precise */
.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C9A84C;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 7.6vw, 72px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.hero-credentials {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 22px 0;
}

.hero-proof {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-proof-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 14px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7);
}

.hero-tagline-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

/* Signature Element */
.hero-divider {
  width: 2px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: #C9A84C;
  margin-right: 24px;
  transform-origin: top;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* CTA Button */
.hero-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border: 1px solid #C9A84C;
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #C9A84C;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-cta:hover {
  color: #1B3A6B;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 32px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25),
    0 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.hero-cta:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* Animation System */
.hero-section .fade-in-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

.hero-section .fade-in-up.is-visible {
  animation: heroFadeInUp 800ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-divider.is-visible {
  transform: scaleY(0);
  animation: heroScaleY 800ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

/* Stagger Delays */
.hero-section .anim-delay-1 {
  animation-delay: 150ms;
}

.hero-section .anim-delay-2 {
  animation-delay: 300ms;
}

.hero-section .anim-delay-3 {
  animation-delay: 450ms;
}

.hero-section .anim-delay-3 .hero-divider {
  animation-delay: 450ms;
}

.hero-section .anim-delay-3 .hero-tagline {
  animation-delay: 450ms;
}

.hero-section .anim-delay-4 {
  animation-delay: 600ms;
}

.hero-section .anim-delay-5 {
  animation-delay: 750ms;
}

@keyframes heroFadeInUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroScaleY {
  from {
    transform: scaleY(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: scaleY(1);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 112px 0 64px 0;
    min-height: 90vh;
  }

  .hero-container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 9vw, 46px);
  }

  .hero-credentials {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .hero-proof {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
  }

  .hero-tagline-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hero-divider {
    width: 56px;
    height: 2px;
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .hero-cta {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 260px;
  }

  .hero-glow {
    width: 100%;
    right: -20%;
    top: -5%;
  }

  .hero-texture {
    width: 100%;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  }

  .hero-motif {
    top: 64%;
    right: -10%;
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
}

/* GLOBAL EYEBROW CLASS PRESERVED FOR OTHER SECTIONS */
.eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  /* 14px */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* MICRO-INTERACTIONS & ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS */
/* Base states for elements before they enter */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
}

.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

.fade-in-down .gold-line {
  transform: scaleY(0);
}

.fade-in-down .tagline {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Active states triggered by IntersectionObserver */
.fade-in.is-visible {
  animation: fadeIn var(--transition-entrance) forwards;
}

.fade-in-up.is-visible {
  animation: fadeInUp var(--transition-entrance) forwards;
}

.fade-in-down.is-visible .gold-line {
  animation: growDown var(--transition-entrance) forwards;
}

.fade-in-down.is-visible .tagline {
  animation: fadeIn var(--transition-entrance) forwards;
}

/* Staggered Animation Delays */
.anim-delay-1 {
  animation-delay: 150ms;
}

.anim-delay-2 {
  animation-delay: 300ms;
}

.anim-delay-3 {
  animation-delay: 450ms;
}

.anim-delay-4 {
  animation-delay: 600ms;
}

.anim-delay-4 .gold-line,
.anim-delay-4 .tagline {
  animation-delay: 600ms;
}

.anim-delay-5 {
  animation-delay: 750ms;
}

/* Animation Keyframes */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes growDown {
  to {
    transform: scaleY(1);
  }
}

/* Progress Bar Indicator */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
  z-index: 9999;
  transform-origin: 0 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* UTILITY CLASSES */
.pt-2xl {
  padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.pb-2xl {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.mt-md {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

/* STICKY NAVBAR */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 24px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 16px 0;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.05);
}

.navbar.scrolled .logo a,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.navbar.scrolled .menu-toggle span {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.navbar-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.logo a {
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.logo a:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.nav-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.logo-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.logo-sans {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-logo {
    height: 56px;
  }
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.nav-backdrop,
.nav-close {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .nav-backdrop {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 999;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  }

  .nav-backdrop.nav-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: min(86%, 360px);
    height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, #F4F6FB 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: calc(80px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px)) var(--space-lg)
      calc(var(--space-xl) + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 1001;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-top-right-radius: 20px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 20px;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .nav-links::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--clr-accent), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15));
  }

  .nav-links.nav-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .nav-links .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    color: var(--clr-text-main);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 14px 16px 14px 20px;
    margin: 6px 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
    transition: all 350ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  }

  .nav-links .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-links.nav-open .nav-link {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .nav-links.nav-open .nav-link:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
  .nav-links.nav-open .nav-link:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 150ms; }
  .nav-links.nav-open .nav-link:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
  .nav-links.nav-open .nav-link:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 250ms; }

  .nav-links .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-links .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  }

  .nav-links .nav-link.active::before {
    content: '';
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    margin-right: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  }

  .nav-links .nav-btn {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    padding: 16px var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.2);
  }

  .navbar.scrolled .nav-links .nav-btn {
    color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  }

  .nav-links .nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .nav-close {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(20px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px));
    right: 20px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  }

  .nav-links.nav-open .nav-close {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  .nav-links .nav-link span {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .nav-links .nav-link:hover span {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth), opacity var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--clr-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

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

.nav-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background-color: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nav-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 0;
}

.nav-btn span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-btn {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.nav-btn:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 16px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25),
    0 0 16px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--clr-surface);
}

.nav-btn:hover::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.menu-toggle span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), opacity var(--transition-smooth), background-color var(--transition-smooth);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.navbar.scrolled .menu-toggle span {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* ABOUT SECTION */
.about-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-surface);
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -48px;
  border-top-left-radius: 48px;
  border-top-right-radius: 48px;
  padding-top: calc(var(--space-2xl) + 48px);
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 -12px 40px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.04);
}

.about-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-top-left-radius: 48px;
  border-top-right-radius: 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 6%;
  top: 18%;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08);
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
}

.about-left {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-left {
    grid-column: 1 / 6;
    margin-top: 80px;
    /* Asymmetric push */
  }
}

.experience-block {
  background-color: var(--clr-bg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.experience-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.exp-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.exp-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.about-right {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-right {
    grid-column: 7 / 13;
  }
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 6vw, 40px);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-body {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.about-highlights {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-highlights span {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.12);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-section::after {
    right: -10%;
    top: 10%;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  .about-highlights {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* UTILITY CLASSES ADDITIONS */
.mt-2xl {
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

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

.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION STRICT DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

.services-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-bg);
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.services-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08), transparent);
}

.services-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.02) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.services-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.services-header .section-body {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.services-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.service-group {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F7F9FD 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-group::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6) 50%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0) 100%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.service-group-header {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto auto;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08), rgba(27, 58, 107, 0));
}

.service-group-header::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.service-group-titles {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.service-group-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.service-group-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.service-group-meta {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.service-group-toggle {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}

.service-group-toggle::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 300ms ease;
}

.service-group[open] .service-group-toggle::before {
  transform: rotate(-135deg);
}

.service-group-body {
  padding: 10px 24px 24px;
}

.service-group-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .service-group-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .service-group-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Premium Card Design */
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, rgba(248, 249, 252, 0.4) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.05);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 5vw, 40px) clamp(20px, 4vw, 32px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 500ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 8px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.02),
    0 16px 32px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.04),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle gradient background on hover */
.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 500ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Removed repetitive highlight line */
.service-top-highlight {
  display: none;
}

/* Icon Style */
.service-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.03) 0%, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.07) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: #1B3A6B;
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
    0 4px 12px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.04);
}

.service-icon-box svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Hover Interactions */
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 24px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.04),
    0 32px 64px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

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

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2) 100%);
  color: #C9A84C;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3),
    0 8px 16px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15),
    0 0 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box svg {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Typography */
.service-title {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1A1F2E;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 400ms ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-title {
  color: #1B3A6B;
}

.service-desc {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #6B7280;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .services-section {
    padding: 96px 0;
  }

  .service-group-header {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .service-group-meta {
    display: none;
  }

  .service-group-toggle {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  .service-group-body {
    padding: 6px 20px 20px;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }

  .service-icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

/* WHY CHOOSE US SECTION */
.why-us-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -48px;
  border-top-left-radius: 48px;
  border-top-right-radius: 48px;
  padding-top: calc(var(--space-2xl) + 48px);
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 -12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Subtle divider gradient and overlap effect */
.why-us-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-top-left-radius: 48px;
  border-top-right-radius: 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle background texture matching hero */
.why-us-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--clr-accent) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.05;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-top-left-radius: 48px;
  border-top-right-radius: 48px;
}

.why-us-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(32px, 6vw, 48px) clamp(16px, 5vw, 32px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-top-color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A84C 0%, #E6C975 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.stat-icon {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  height: 72px;
}

.stat-icon svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon svg {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-4px);
}

.stat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* CONTACT SECTION */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-bg);
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -48px;
  border-top-left-radius: 48px;
  border-top-right-radius: 48px;
  padding-top: calc(var(--space-2xl) + 48px);
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 -12px 40px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.04);
}

.contact-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.02) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-top-left-radius: 48px;
  border-top-right-radius: 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-card {
  background-color: var(--clr-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr;
    /* 40/60 Split roughly */
  }
}

.contact-info {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.info-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.info-icon {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.info-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.info-text p,
.info-text a {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.info-text a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.map-container {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  padding: clamp(24px, 5vw, 40px);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--clr-surface) 0%, #FAFBFF 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-form-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 56px;
  }
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.custom-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.form-group.row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .form-group.row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

.input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-input,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 16px 8px 16px;
  background-color: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-main);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

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

.select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.select-icon {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 300ms ease;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
}

.form-select:focus~.select-icon {
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.form-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 300ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  transform-origin: left top;
}

/* Floating label logic */
.form-input:focus~.form-label,
.form-input:not(:placeholder-shown)~.form-label,
.form-select:focus~.form-label,
.form-select:valid~.form-label {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(0.75);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.focus-border {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  transform-origin: center;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 8px;
}

.form-input:focus~.focus-border,
.form-select:focus~.focus-border {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Validation Styles */
.error-msg {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #DC2626;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-left: 4px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: all 300ms ease;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
}

.input-wrapper.error .form-input,
.input-wrapper.error .form-select {
  border-color: #DC2626;
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
}

.input-wrapper.error .form-label {
  color: #DC2626;
}

.input-wrapper.error .focus-border {
  background: #DC2626;
}

.input-wrapper.error .error-msg {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.input-wrapper.success .form-input,
.input-wrapper.success .form-select {
  border-color: #10B981;
}

/* Submit Button */
.custom-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #122A50 100%);
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  padding: 16px 40px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 16px;
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.custom-submit::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
  transition: left 600ms ease;
}

.custom-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 24px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.25),
    0 0 20px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.15);
}

.custom-submit:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.custom-submit .btn-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 300ms ease;
}

.custom-submit:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: translate(6px, -6px);
}

.custom-submit.loading .btn-text {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
}

.custom-submit .btn-text {
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
}

.custom-submit.loading .btn-icon {
  display: none;
}

.custom-submit.loading::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-top-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: buttonSpin 800ms linear infinite;
  left: calc(50% - 12px);
  top: calc(50% - 12px);
}

@keyframes buttonSpin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Status Message */
.form-status {
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 300ms ease forwards;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.form-status.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.form-status.error {
  display: block;
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

/* Fallback UI for Network Failures */
.fallback-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fallback-message {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.fallback-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.fallback-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.fallback-btn.whatsapp-btn {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #25D366;
}

.fallback-btn.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background-color: #20BA5A;
  border-color: #20BA5A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.fallback-btn.phone-btn {
  background-color: #1B3A6B;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #1B3A6B;
}

.fallback-btn.phone-btn:hover {
  background-color: #122A50;
  border-color: #122A50;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SECTION (PREMIUM REDESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */

.footer-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1B3A6B 0%, #152d53 100%); /* Deep Navy Gradient */
  padding: 80px 0 32px 0;
  z-index: 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Layers */
.footer-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 15%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.footer-texture {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Visual Enhancement: Top Edge Glow */
.footer-top-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.6) 50%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

/* Container */
.footer-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1; /* Above backgrounds */
}

/* Main Footer Layout */
.footer-main {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px; /* 60px gap */
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-main {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center; /* vertically center */
  }
}

/* Typography & Left Column */
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
}

.footer-logo .gold-text {
  color: #C9A84C;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin: 0;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 14px;
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-actions {
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.95) 0%, rgba(229, 201, 117, 0.95) 100%);
  color: #1B3A6B;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.footer-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.footer-mini-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-mini-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

.footer-mini-links a:hover {
  color: #C9A84C;
}

/* Right Column & Links */
.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-nav {
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Underline Animation */
.footer-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #C9A84C;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 300ms ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #C9A84C;
}

.footer-links a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.footer-email {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

.footer-email:hover {
  color: #C9A84C;
}

/* Bottom Strip */
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.footer-copyright,
.footer-credential {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-credit {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-credit a {
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.95);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

.footer-credit a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsive Fixes for Main */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .footer-main,
  .footer-bottom,
  .footer-brand,
  .footer-links {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .footer-desc {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .footer-nav {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .footer-actions {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .footer-cta {
    align-self: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARALLAX DECORATIVE ELEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.parallax-decorator {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

.parallax-decorator.bg-accent {
  width: 50vw;
  height: 50vw;
  max-width: 600px;
  max-height: 600px;
  background-color: var(--clr-accent);
  opacity: 0.05;
  top: 10%;
  left: -10vw;
}

.parallax-decorator.bg-primary {
  width: 60vw;
  height: 60vw;
  max-width: 800px;
  max-height: 800px;
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  opacity: 0.03;
  top: 30%;
  right: -20vw;
}

.parallax-decorator.bg-accent-large {
  width: 80vw;
  height: 80vw;
  max-width: 1000px;
  max-height: 1000px;
  background-color: var(--clr-accent);
  opacity: 0.03;
  top: 40%;
  left: -20vw;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOUCH INTERACTION OPTIMIZATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {

  /* Prevent sticky hovers on touch devices */
  .service-card:hover,
  .stat-card:hover,
  .experience-block:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.02), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  }

  .service-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
    transform: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.03) 0%, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.07) 100%);
    color: #1B3A6B;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.04);
  }

  .hero-cta:hover,
  .nav-btn:hover,
  .custom-submit:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .hero-cta:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: #C9A84C;
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }

  .hero-cta:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(0);
  }

  .nav-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-accent);
    color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  }

  .nav-btn:hover::before {
    transform: scaleY(0);
  }

  .custom-submit:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #122A50 100%);
    color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.15);
  }

  .custom-submit:hover::before {
    left: -100%;
  }

  .nav-link:hover::after,
  .footer-links a:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(0);
  }

  .logo a:hover {
    transform: none;
  }

  .back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.15);
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .back-to-top:hover svg {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.back-to-top {
  --btt-size: 56px;
  --btt-ring-stroke: 4px;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  right: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  width: var(--btt-size);
  height: var(--btt-size);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.15);
}

.back-to-top .progress-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-90deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.back-to-top .progress-track,
.back-to-top .progress-indicator {
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: var(--btt-ring-stroke);
}

.back-to-top .progress-track {
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.back-to-top .progress-indicator {
  stroke: var(--clr-accent);
  stroke-linecap: round;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 200ms linear;
}

.back-to-top .back-to-top-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top.is-visible:hover {
  background-color: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-text-inverse);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25),
    0 0 16px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.back-to-top .back-to-top-icon svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.back-to-top.is-visible:hover .back-to-top-icon svg {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .back-to-top {
    --btt-size: 48px;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }
}