/* ==========================================================================
   AJ ASSOCIATES - Clean Bright Corporate Design System
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Bright Corporate Color Palette */
    --bg-body: #FAFCFE;
    --bg-alt: #F4F7FA;
    --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-muted: #EBF1F7;

    --primary-navy: #0F172A;
    --primary-blue: #1E3A8A;
    --primary-blue-light: #2563EB;

    --accent-gold: #C5A059;
    --accent-gold-light: #D4AF37;
    --accent-gold-dark: #A68032;

    --accent-whatsapp: #25D366;
    --accent-emerald: #059669;

    --text-primary: #0F172A;
    --text-secondary: #334155;
    --text-muted: #64748B;

    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    --border-gold: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);

    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

    /* Radii & Shadows */
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    --shadow-sm: none;
    --shadow-md: none;
    --shadow-hover: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);

    --transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Lenis 1.1 Compatibility & Reset
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html.lenis,
html.lenis body {
    height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

html {
    font-size: clamp(12.5px, 0.45vw + 10.5px, 17px);
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-body);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

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

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

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Contact & Utility Header Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.top-utility-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #F8FAFC;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1002;
}

.top-utility-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.utility-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.utility-contact-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.utility-contact-item:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.utility-contact-item i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.hours-badge {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.utility-social-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.whatsapp-top-link {
    color: #25D366 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.whatsapp-top-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.utility-social-links a {
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.utility-social-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Navigation Header Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: transparent !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    box-shadow: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    transition: background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, backdrop-filter 0.35s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
}

.logo-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-logo {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.logo-text-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-subtext {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.85rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

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

.nav-cta-btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-menu-btn .bar {
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Headers & Common Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.full-viewport-section {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 110px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
}

.full-viewport-section>.container {
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #FAFCFE;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    min-height: calc(100vh - 110px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 7.5rem 0 6.5rem 0;
    margin-top: -72px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    opacity: 0.32;
    filter: contrast(1.10) brightness(1.08);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) 68%, #FAFCFE 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%, #FAFCFE 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.section-about {
    background-color: var(--bg-body);
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.section-services {
    background-color: var(--bg-body);
}

.section-calculator {
    background-color: #FAFAFC;
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.section-team {
    background-color: #FAFCFE;
}

.section-contact {
    background-color: #F4F7FA;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll Reveal Blur-In Animation System
   ========================================================================== */
.blur-in {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
    transform: none;
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        filter 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blur-in.visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    filter: blur(0) !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.36s;
}

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

.section-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.95rem;
    background-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-lead {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

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

/* Image Hover Zoom Utility Wrapper */
.img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.img-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Buttons System */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
}

.shimmer-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.shimmer-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.75s ease;
}

.shimmer-btn:hover::before {
    left: 140%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--bg-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #E2E8F0;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-whatsapp {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

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

.btn-whatsapp-large {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    width: 100%;
}

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

.btn-whatsapp-sm {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-whatsapp-sm:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline-navy i {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover i {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1: HERO (#home) - Pure White Canvas with Unified Stats Block
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-editorial-subtitle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    background-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-editorial-subtitle::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.pulse-badge i {
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.2);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    perspective: 800px;
}

.hero-title-line {
    display: block;
}

.hero-title-line.text-navy {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.falling-char {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, -32px, 0);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    animation: dropLetterIn 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--char-idx) * 0.016s + 0.08s);
}

.falling-char.char-space {
    width: 0.28em;
}

@keyframes dropLetterIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate3d(0, -32px, 0);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.consultancy-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-slider-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 400px;
    padding: 2.3rem 2.3rem 3.4rem 2.3rem;
}

.slides-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    flex: 1;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
    transform: translateY(12px);
}

.hero-slide.active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Kinetic Letter Incoming Typography */
.letter-char {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px) rotateX(-50deg) scale(0.88);
    filter: blur(4px);
    animation: letterIncoming 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.65, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--c-idx) * 0.022s);
    white-space: pre;
}

@keyframes letterIncoming {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px) rotateX(-50deg) scale(0.88);
        filter: blur(4px);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0deg) scale(1);
        filter: blur(0);
    }
}

/* Sequential Stagger Bullet Entrance */
.hero-slide.active .stagger-item {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: bulletSlideIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.65, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-slide.active .stagger-item:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.22s;
}

.hero-slide.active .stagger-item:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.36s;
}

.hero-slide.active .stagger-item:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.50s;
}

@keyframes bulletSlideIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-16px);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Center Bottom Slide Indicators */
.slider-dots-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.1rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--border-color);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.slider-dot:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    width: 26px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.glass-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85) !important;
}

.consultancy-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.card-header-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.consultancy-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.hero-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-checklist li {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.hero-checklist li i {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.card-footer-box {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 1.15rem;
}

.rating-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.stars {
    color: #F59E0B;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Centered Minimalist Layout (Light Theme, Zero Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-centered-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-centered-content .hero-editorial-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-centered-content .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-centered-content .hero-description {
    max-width: 720px;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.hero-actions-centered {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full-Bleed Executive Ribbon (Pure Cardless Editorial Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.full-bleed-executive-ribbon {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 9.5rem 0 10.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.cardless-editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.65fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Left Impact Column (No Card Box) */
.editorial-impact-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.editorial-impact-col .ribbon-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    display: block;
}

.editorial-impact-col .ribbon-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.7vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.editorial-main-metric {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.editorial-main-metric .stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.editorial-metric-label {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.editorial-sub-metric {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.editorial-sub-metric .stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.editorial-sub-label {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right Editorial Pillars (Cardless 2x2 Grid with Thin Hairline Rules) */
.editorial-pillars-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3.5rem 2.75rem;
}

.editorial-pillar-item {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.editorial-item-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.editorial-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.editorial-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.editorial-stat-inline {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.editorial-stat-inline .stat-number {
    display: inline;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.editorial-pillar-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.editorial-pillar-item p {
    font-size: 0.90rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .full-bleed-executive-ribbon {
        background: var(--bg-body);
        padding: 2.25rem 0;
        border-top: none;
    }

    .cardless-editorial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.25rem;
        background-color: var(--primary-navy);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border-top: 3.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 2.25rem 1.6rem;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    }

    .editorial-impact-col .ribbon-title {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .editorial-main-metric {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .editorial-sub-metric {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .editorial-impact-col .btn-gold-sm {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
        background: transparent;
        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.6);
        color: var(--accent-gold);
        font-weight: 700;
        border-radius: 8px;
        transition: all 0.25s ease;
        width: auto;
        align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .editorial-impact-col .btn-gold-sm:hover {
        background: var(--accent-gold);
        color: var(--primary-navy);
        border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .editorial-pillars-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }

    .cardless-editorial-grid {
        padding: 1.85rem 1.35rem;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: ABOUT US (#about) - Soft Slate Canvas (#F8FAFC)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Full-Bleed Human About Section Canvas */
.about-narrative-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.about-eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.badge-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.badge-status-dot {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16A34A;
}

.editorial-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Bespoke Asymmetric Human Editorial About Section Layout */
.about-editorial-asymmetric {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-editorial-media-asymmetric {
    position: relative;
}

.editorial-asymmetric-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.editorial-asymmetric-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0.97) contrast(1.03);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.editorial-asymmetric-frame:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.asymmetric-editorial-stamp {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.asymmetric-editorial-stamp .stamp-year {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.asymmetric-editorial-stamp .stamp-loc {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.about-editorial-story-asymmetric {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.founder-quote-editorial {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    margin: 0.25rem 0;
}

.founder-quote-editorial p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

.editorial-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Cardless Asymmetric Practice Index (Zero Pill Buttons) */
.asymmetric-practice-index {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.asymmetric-index-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.idx-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

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

.idx-text strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.idx-text span {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Bespoke Asymmetric Human Practice Stage - Maximized Whitespace */
.asymmetric-firm-stage {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 5.5rem;
    /* Expanded breathing room */
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.asymmetric-identity-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.asymmetric-firm-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin: 1rem 0 1.85rem 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.asymmetric-mission-quote {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.025) 0%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.06) 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.6rem 2rem 1.6rem 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.asymmetric-mission-quote::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    width: 3.5px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.asymmetric-mission-quote .quote-icon {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    display: block;
}

.asymmetric-mission-quote p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.asymmetric-identity-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.82;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.asymmetric-pillars-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.asymmetric-pillars-list .pillar-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.asymmetric-pillars-list .pillar-item i {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.asymmetric-values-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    /* Expanded card gaps */
    position: relative;
}

.asymmetric-value-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 1.85rem 2.15rem 1.85rem 2.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.asymmetric-value-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
    width: 3.5px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, width 0.3s ease;
}

.asymmetric-value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) translateX(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
}

.card-excellence {
    margin-left: -1.25rem;
    margin-right: 1.75rem;
}

.card-excellence::before {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.card-teamwork {
    margin-left: 2.5rem;
    margin-right: -1.5rem;
}

.card-teamwork::before {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.card-leadership {
    margin-left: 0.75rem;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.card-leadership::before {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.card-excellence:hover::before,
.card-leadership:hover::before {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    width: 4.5px;
}

.card-teamwork:hover::before {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    width: 4.5px;
}

.card-num-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    border-radius: 14px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-card-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.value-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .asymmetric-firm-stage {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .offset-card {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-narrative-container {
        padding-top: 2.25rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }

    .asymmetric-firm-stage {
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .asymmetric-firm-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin: 0.4rem 0 0.85rem 0;
    }

    .asymmetric-mission-quote {
        padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 1.15rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .asymmetric-mission-quote::before {
        top: 10px;
        bottom: 10px;
        width: 3px;
    }

    .asymmetric-mission-quote .quote-icon {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .asymmetric-mission-quote p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
    }

    .asymmetric-identity-text {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.55;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .asymmetric-values-right {
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .asymmetric-value-card {
        padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem 0.75rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 14px;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        align-items: center;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    }

    .asymmetric-value-card::before {
        top: 10px;
        bottom: 10px;
        width: 3px;
    }

    .card-num-badge {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .value-card-content h3 {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    }

    .value-card-content p {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .card-excellence,
    .card-teamwork,
    .card-leadership {
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
    }
}

.card-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.card-cat-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.card-stat-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.card-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-footer-metric {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.card-footer-metric strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.card-footer-metric span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.carousel-dots-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.carousel-dots-container .dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-dots-container .dot.active {
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .achievement-card-item {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full-Bleed Alternating Zigzag Storytelling Ribbons (Seamless Unified Canvas)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-interactive-ribbons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.zigzag-ribbon {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.zigzag-ribbon:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.ribbon-sky {
    background-color: #FAFCFE;
}

.ribbon-amber {
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.ribbon-slate {
    background-color: #F4F7FA;
}

.ribbon-emerald {
    background-color: #FAFCFE;
}

.zigzag-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.zigzag-grid.zigzag-reversed {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .zigzag-grid.zigzag-reversed .zigzag-media {
        order: -1;
    }
}

.editorial-illustration-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.zigzag-ribbon:hover .editorial-illustration-container {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.editorial-illustration-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 380px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.zigzag-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.zigzag-question {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.zigzag-answer {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.zigzag-answer strong {
    color: #1D4ED8;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.zigzag-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.zigzag-connect-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
    padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.zigzag-connect-btn i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.zigzag-connect-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
}

.zigzag-connect-btn:hover i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.zigzag-media {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.zigzag-card-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: 290px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.1);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.zigzag-ribbon:hover .zigzag-card-frame {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
}

.zigzag-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Executive Full-Size Corporate Photo Showcase System
   ========================================================================== */
.text-left {
    text-align: left !important;
}

.zigzag-photo-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.zigzag-ribbon:hover .zigzag-photo-frame {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--border-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.zigzag-photo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.zigzag-ribbon:hover .zigzag-photo-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.zigzag-photo-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.zigzag-photo-caption i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .zigzag-grid,
    .zigzag-grid.zigzag-reversed {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .card-excellence,
    .card-teamwork,
    .card-leadership {
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
    }
}

.pillar-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.pillar-tag i {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* 100% Full-Bleed Screen Width Ribbon */
.full-bleed-executive-ribbon {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.ribbon-inner-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.ribbon-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.ribbon-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.ribbon-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.btn-gold-sm {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-gold-sm:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Ribbon Breakpoints */

.about-full-stats-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ribbon-4grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .ribbon-pillar-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ribbon-4grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ribbon-header-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

.about-features-list li {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.about-features-list li i {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.about-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mission-quote {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-left: 3.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mission-pillars {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.pillar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.pillar-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    background-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.pillar h4 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.pillar p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.values-vertical-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.35rem;
}

.val-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.val-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.val-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.val-item p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: SERVICES (#services) - Interactive Click-to-Expand Accordion Matrix
   ========================================================================== */
.service-tabs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.tab-btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

/* Unified Executive Practice Studio Canvas */
.practice-studio-canvas {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 370px 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.studio-sidebar {
    background-color: #0F172A;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.65rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.studio-menu-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.studio-tabs-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.studio-tabs-list .tab-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    text-align: left;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.studio-tabs-list .tab-btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.studio-tabs-list .tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}

.tab-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.tab-text {
    flex: 1;
    white-space: normal;
    word-break: break-word;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.tab-arrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.studio-tabs-list .tab-btn.active .tab-arrow {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.studio-quick-cta {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.studio-quick-cta .cta-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.studio-quick-cta strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.studio-quick-cta span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Royal Interactive 3D Deck Stage */
.studio-display-stage {
    padding: 2.25rem;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

/* Royal Deck Lively 3D Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes royalDeckSlideIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(6deg) translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0deg) translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes deckItemPop {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(12px);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.deck-stage-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
}

.deck-counter-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background-color: var(--bg-alt);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.deck-counter-badge .badge-dot {
    color: #16A34A;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.deck-counter-badge strong {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.deck-nav-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.deck-arrow-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.deck-arrow-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.deck-progress-track {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.deck-autoplay-progress {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #F59E0B 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.services-deck-container {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 360px;
}

.deck-card {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
}

.deck-card.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    opacity: 1;
    animation: royalDeckSlideIn 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.deck-card.active .deck-card-header {
    animation: deckItemPop 0.4s ease 0.05s both;
}

.deck-card.active .deck-card-lead {
    animation: deckItemPop 0.4s ease 0.12s both;
}

.deck-card.active .acc-checklist li:nth-child(1) {
    animation: deckItemPop 0.35s ease 0.18s both;
}

.deck-card.active .acc-checklist li:nth-child(2) {
    animation: deckItemPop 0.35s ease 0.25s both;
}

.deck-card.active .acc-checklist li:nth-child(3) {
    animation: deckItemPop 0.35s ease 0.32s both;
}

.deck-card.active .acc-checklist li:nth-child(4) {
    animation: deckItemPop 0.35s ease 0.39s both;
}

.deck-card.active .acc-actions {
    animation: deckItemPop 0.4s ease 0.45s both;
}

.deck-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    position: relative;
}

.deck-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.deck-card-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.deck-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

.deck-card-header .turnaround-badge {
    margin-left: auto;
}

.deck-card-lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.deck-card-body h4 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .practice-studio-canvas {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .studio-sidebar {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }
}

.sticky-sidebar-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sticky-sidebar-inner .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.sticky-sidebar-inner .section-lead {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.service-tabs-vertical {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.service-tabs-vertical .tab-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
    text-align: left;
    background-color: var(--bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-tabs-vertical .tab-btn:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.service-tabs-vertical .tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.sticky-sidebar-cta {
    padding-top: 1.15rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sticky-sidebar-cta span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .services-sticky-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .services-sticky-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }
}

/* Services Accordion List Matrix */
.services-accordion-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.accordion-item {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.accordion-item.active {
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.accordion-item.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.accordion-header {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-header {
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03);
}

.header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.acc-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.accordion-item.active .acc-icon,
.accordion-item:hover .acc-icon {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.acc-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.acc-summary {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.header-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.turnaround-badge {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.acc-toggle-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .acc-toggle-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.accordion-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-body {
    max-height: 600px;
}

.acc-body-content {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.75rem 5.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.acc-body-content h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.acc-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.acc-checklist li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.acc-checklist li i {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.acc-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 1.15rem;
}

/* Asymmetric Bento Layout for About Section */
.about-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.bento-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.bento-card-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-navy);
}

.bento-card-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E3A8A 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-navy);
}

.bento-card-accent .card-icon {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.bento-card-accent h3 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.bento-card-accent .val-item h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.bento-card-accent .val-item p {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Executive Leadership Stage (#team) */
.executive-leadership-stage {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.leadership-editorial-story {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.leadership-commitments-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.leadership-commitments-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.leadership-commitments-list li i {
    color: #16A34A;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.executive-partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.executive-partner-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.executive-partner-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.partner-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #0F172A;
}

.partner-img-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.executive-partner-card:hover .partner-img-frame img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.partner-role-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    left: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.partner-role-badge.gold {
    background-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.9);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

.partner-role-badge.navy {
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.partner-card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.partner-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

.partner-designation {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin: 0;
}

.partner-bio {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

.partner-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.p-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.partner-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.partner-actions-row .btn {
    flex: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .executive-leadership-stage {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .executive-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.bento-card-accent .val-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: FULL-BLEED METALLIC EXECUTIVE ADVISORY HUB (#calculator)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-calculator-metallic {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B132B 0%, #1C2541 60%, #0F172A 100%);
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.calculator-metallic-wrapper {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-subtitle.gold-badge {
    background-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.metallic-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-top: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metallic-lead {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.calculator-metallic-stage {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.metallic-controls-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.metallic-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.calc-options {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.calc-btn {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.calc-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.calc-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
}

.metallic-glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.result-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.result-tag-gold {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.result-title-white {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}

.tier-pill {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16A34A;
    background-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.3);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.scope-heading {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.metallic-checklist {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.metallic-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.metallic-checklist li i {
    color: #16A34A;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.result-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.result-actions-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .calculator-metallic-stage {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .calc-options {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.result-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.result-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.result-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.result-tier-badge span {
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    background-color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.result-content h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.result-features {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.result-features li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.result-features li i {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.result-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: OUR TEAM & PARTNERSHIPS (#team) - Pure White Canvas (#FFFFFF)
   ========================================================================== */
.team-showcase-box {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.team-banner-img {
    height: 300px;
}

.team-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 2.25rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    z-index: 2;
}

.team-banner-overlay span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.team-banner-overlay h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.team-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.team-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 295px;
}

.team-role-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.15rem;
    left: 1.15rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.team-info {
    padding: 1.75rem;
}

.team-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.team-designation {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.team-bio {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.team-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.team-btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: var(--bg-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.team-btn.whatsapp {
    background-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    color: #15803D;
}

.team-btn.whatsapp:hover {
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Executive Soft Action Button for Partner Cards */
.btn-partner-email {
    width: 100%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.82rem 1.25rem;
    background-color: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: none;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-partner-email i.fa-arrow-right {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-partner-email:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.btn-partner-email:hover i.fa-arrow-right {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5.5: COLLABORATIVE ALLIANCE (#partnership-section) - Muted Midnight Charcoal Slate
   ========================================================================== */
.section-partnership-metallic {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.partnership-metallic-wrapper {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.partnership-metallic-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Shared Left Stage Wrapper for Editorial Content & Proposal Form */
.alliance-left-stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Prevents any content spilling onto screen or right column */
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* View A: Editorial Vision Content */
.alliance-editorial-col {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0px);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        opacity 0.35s ease-in-out,
        filter 0.35s ease-in-out,
        visibility 0.45s;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.alliance-editorial-col.swiped-out {
    transform: translateX(100%) scale(0.96);
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(6px);
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.alliance-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}

.alliance-lead {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.alliance-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.alliance-pillar-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.alliance-pillar-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.pillar-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alliance-pillar-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 0.15rem 0;
}

.alliance-pillar-card p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
}

/* View B: Left-Locked Proposal Form Box */
.alliance-glass-card.left-locked-form-card {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    transform: translateX(-100%) scale(0.96);
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(6px);
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        opacity 0.35s ease-in-out,
        filter 0.35s ease-in-out,
        visibility 0.45s;
    z-index: 10;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.alliance-glass-card.left-locked-form-card.active-in-left {
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0px);
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: all;
}

/* In-Section Right Column Interactive Stage */
.in-section-interactive-stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gold-chevron-flow-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.gold-chevron-flow-btn.hide-right-arrow {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.8);
}

.chevron-direction-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.chevron-direction-wrapper.flipped-left {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.triple-chevrons-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}

.single-chevron-group {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Default state: 3 chevrons active & glowing in wave sequence */
.g-c1,
.g-c2,
.g-c3 {
    font-size: 4.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    opacity: 0;
    margin: 0 -9px;
    will-change: opacity, text-shadow, transform;
    animation: tripleChevronGlowWave 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.g-c1 {
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.g-c2 {
    animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

.g-c3 {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

@keyframes tripleChevronGlowWave {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        text-shadow: 0 0 0px transparent;
        transform: scale(0.92);
    }

    25% {
        opacity: 1;
        text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.95), 0 0 50px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.8);
        transform: scale(1.06);
    }

    50%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        text-shadow: 0 0 0px transparent;
        transform: scale(0.92);
    }
}

/* Form phase: when flipped-left, hide 3 chevrons & show single arrow (static glow) */
.chevron-direction-wrapper.flipped-left .triple-chevrons-group {
    display: none;
}

.chevron-direction-wrapper.flipped-left .single-chevron-group {
    display: flex;
}

.g-single-arrow {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    opacity: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.95), 0 0 50px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.8);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gold-chevron-flow-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.gold-chevron-flow-btn:hover .g-c1,
.gold-chevron-flow-btn:hover .g-c2,
.gold-chevron-flow-btn:hover .g-c3,
.gold-chevron-flow-btn:hover .g-single-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    text-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(245, 158, 11, 1), 0 0 55px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.9);
}

/* In-Place Proposal Form Box (Appears smoothly when button clicked) */
.alliance-glass-card.in-place-form-card {
    background: #0F172A;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    pointer-events: none;
    display: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.alliance-glass-card.in-place-form-card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: all;
    display: flex;
}

.alliance-card-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.header-top-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.form-back-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.form-back-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.form-header-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-gold);
    animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(0.9);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.3);
    }
}

.blue-gradient-text {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-title-white {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

.form-desc-slate {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.metallic-alliance-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-row-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group-metallic {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group-metallic label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.label-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.metallic-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.05rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

textarea.metallic-input {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 95px;
}

.metallic-input::placeholder {
    color: #64748B;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
}

.metallic-input option {
    background-color: #0F172A;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.metallic-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.18), inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.alliance-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5A059 0%, #A68032 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(166, 128, 50, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.alliance-submit-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #C5A059 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.alliance-submit-btn .btn-arrow-icon {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.alliance-submit-btn:hover .btn-arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.form-trust-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: #64748B;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.form-trust-note i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .partnership-metallic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {

    .alliance-pillars-grid,
    .form-row-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.partnership-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3.25rem 2.5rem;
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Initial Question View State */
.partnership-question-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    max-height: 500px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.partnership-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    background-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.partnership-question-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.35;
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
}

.partnership-question-desc {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.25rem auto;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.btn-partnership-trigger {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem;
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-partnership-trigger:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
}

.btn-partnership-trigger .trigger-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-partnership-trigger:hover .trigger-arrow {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Expandable Form View State */
.partnership-form-wrapper {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: max-height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.45s ease 0.1s, transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s;
}

.partnership-form-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.btn-back-question {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-back-question:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-muted);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.form-panel-badge {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Expanded Card Mode */
.partnership-card.expanded .partnership-question-wrapper {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.partnership-card.expanded .partnership-form-wrapper {
    max-height: 1200px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.partnership-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.partnership-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.partnership-header p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.partnership-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1E293B;
    letter-spacing: 0.025em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: #0F172A;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.18);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: CONTACT & CONSULTATION - Task-Split Executive Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.section-contact-light {
    background-color: var(--bg-body);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

/* Horizontal Trust Anchor Bar */
.horizontal-trust-anchor-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.trust-anchor-inner {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.g-brand-badge-inline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.g-brand-badge-inline .score-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.stars-gold {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.15rem;
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.trust-anchor-divider {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.trust-meta-text {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #475569;
}

.trust-anchor-btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.trust-anchor-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* 2-Column Task-Split Grid */
.task-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .task-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

.task-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.task-card-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-title,
.info-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-desc,
.info-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
}

.native-light-contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

/* Dedicated Standalone Google Reviews Showcase Below Schedule Cards */
.reviews-standalone-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.reviews-standalone-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.g-rating-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.g-rating-score-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.g-stars-wrap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.g-reviews-total-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
}

.g-maps-external-btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.g-maps-external-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Subtle Single-Card Google Reviews Layout */
.uno-deck-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.uno-deck-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
}

.uno-deck-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #475569;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.uno-deck-hint {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

/* iOS Lockscreen-Style Notification Stack Deck */
.uno-review-deck {
    position: relative;
    height: 210px;
    width: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
    perspective: 1200px;
    user-select: none;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.google-maps-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform-origin: center top;
    transition: transform 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1), opacity 0.45s ease, visibility 0.45s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Card Front (Active Top Card) */
.google-maps-card.card-front {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 10;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

/* Card Behind 1 (Peeking at the bottom) */
.google-maps-card.card-behind-1 {
    opacity: 0.88;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 5;
    transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.97);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

/* Card Behind 2 (Peeking further at the bottom) */
.google-maps-card.card-behind-2 {
    opacity: 0.65;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translateY(42px) scale(0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

/* Card Hidden (Hidden behind third stack level) */
.google-maps-card.card-hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.9);
}

/* Exiting Card (Drops down simultaneously in parallel) */
.google-maps-card.card-exiting {
    z-index: 25 !important;
    transform: translateY(85px) scale(0.93) !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1), opacity 0.55s ease !important;
}

.gcard-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.gcard-user {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.gcard-avatar-img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.gcard-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.avatar-blue {
    background-color: #2563EB;
}

.avatar-gold {
    background-color: #D97706;
}

.avatar-navy {
    background-color: #0F172A;
}

.avatar-teal {
    background-color: #0D9488;
}

.avatar-indigo {
    background-color: #4F46E5;
}

.gcard-user-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.gcard-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 0.1rem 0;
}

.gcard-meta {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: #64748B;
}

.gcard-verified-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16A34A;
    background-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.08);
    padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.gcard-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.gcard-text {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Office Details Block inside Info Card */
.office-details-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.task-map-frame {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.custom-select-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.custom-select-trigger {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.custom-select-options {
    position: absolute;
    top: 105%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 50;
    display: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.custom-select-wrapper.open .custom-select-options {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease;
}

.custom-option {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.custom-option:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-muted);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.info-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.info-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-group h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.info-group p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.whatsapp-direct-banner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    background-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.whatsapp-direct-banner i {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: #25D366;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.whatsapp-direct-banner>div {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.whatsapp-direct-banner h4 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.whatsapp-direct-banner p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.map-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.map-external-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-top: 0.65rem;
}

.map-external-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Site Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #F8FAFC;
    padding-top: 4.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-mission {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

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

.footer-credentials-box {
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-credentials-box p {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-credentials-box p strong {
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Careers Modal Overlay
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-content {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
    max-width: 520px;
    width: 90%;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.15rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.modal-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin: 0 auto 1.15rem auto;
}

.modal-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.modal-content p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Fast 0.35s Blur-In Animation Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-centered-content,
.cardless-editorial-grid {
    opacity: 1;
}

.blur-in {
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(6px);
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        filter 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, filter, transform;
}

.blur-in.visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    filter: blur(0) !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.08s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.16s;
}

.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(8px);
    }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Layouts
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .main-nav {
        gap: 0.95rem;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.86rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .nav-cta-btn {
        padding: 0.5rem 1.05rem;
        font-size: 0.83rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hours-badge {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .top-utility-bar {
        padding: 0.45rem 0;
        font-size: 0.76rem;
    }

    .top-utility-inner {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 1.75rem);
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .header-inner {
        padding: 0.75rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 1.75rem);
    }

    .utility-contact-info {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.65rem;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        width: auto;
    }

    .utility-contact-item .contact-text {
        display: none;
    }

    .utility-contact-item i {
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: var(--accent-gold);
        padding: 0.2rem;
        transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .utility-contact-item:hover i {
        background: none;
        color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .utility-social-links {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        width: auto;
    }

    .hero-grid,
    .about-hero-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .google-reviews-showcase {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
    }

    .google-reviews-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .btn-google-review-link {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .acc-body-content {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .main-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: #FFFFFF;
        padding: 1.75rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .main-nav.mobile-active {
        display: flex;
    }

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

    .footer-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

/* Mobile Proportional Scaling & Margin Framing System */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 2.75rem 0;
    }

    .full-viewport-section {
        min-height: 100vh;
        min-height: 100dvh;
        min-height: -webkit-fill-available;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 4rem 0 3rem 0;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .partnership-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .btn-partnership-trigger {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .partnership-form-top {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .hero-section {
        min-height: 100vh;
        min-height: 100dvh;
        min-height: -webkit-fill-available;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        padding-top: 5rem;
        padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    /* Proportional Typography & Elements */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
        line-height: 1.22;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        line-height: 1.55;
        margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    }

    .hero-editorial-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .section-lead {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    /* Compact Proportional Buttons */
    .btn {
        padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }

    .btn-primary,
    .btn-secondary,
    .btn-whatsapp {
        padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .btn-whatsapp-large {
        padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        gap: 0.55rem;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
    }

    /* Proportional Compact Cards */
    .consultancy-card,
    .about-card,
    .team-card,
    .contact-card,
    .calculator-card,
    .partnership-card {
        padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }

    .consultancy-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .hero-checklist {
        gap: 0.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-checklist li {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Asymmetric Stats Grid on Mobile */
    .about-full-stats-container {
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .stat-hero-card {
        padding: 1.6rem 1.35rem;
    }

    .stat-sub-card {
        padding: 1.4rem 1.25rem;
    }

    /* Accordion Headers on Mobile */
    .accordion-header {
        padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .acc-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .acc-summary {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .acc-icon {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .turnaround-badge {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    }

    .header-right {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .acc-body-content {
        padding: 1.15rem;
    }

    .acc-checklist {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.55rem;
    }

    .acc-checklist li {
        font-size: 0.83rem;
    }

    /* Header Logo & Navigation on Mobile */
    .site-logo {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
    }

    .logo-text {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .logo-subtext {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
    }

    .header-inner {
        padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .footer-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .top-utility-inner,
    .header-inner {
        padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
        padding-right: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .whatsapp-direct-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .whatsapp-direct-banner .btn-whatsapp-sm {
        margin-left: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Soft Moving Background Blurred Blobs System
   ========================================================================== */
.ambient-blobs-container {
    display: none !important;
}

.ambient-blob {
    display: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
}

@keyframes floatBlob1 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(140px, 120px) scale(1.22);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-80px, 90px) scale(0.9);
    }
}

@keyframes floatBlob2 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-160px, -110px) scale(1.25);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(90px, 100px) scale(0.85);
    }
}

@keyframes floatBlob3 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(110px, -130px) scale(1.2);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-90px, 80px) scale(0.95);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Bottom-Right WhatsApp Conversion Widget
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-whatsapp-widget {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2.2rem;
    right: 2.2rem;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.88);
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.4s;
}

.floating-whatsapp-widget.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.wa-float-btn {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wa-float-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.wa-pulse-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    animation: waRingPulse 2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 3 forwards;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes waRingPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.55);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.wa-tooltip-pill {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    /* Tucked behind the WhatsApp button */
    transform: translateX(80px) scale(0.7);
    /* Outro transition: slides back behind the button to the right */
    transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.wa-tooltip-pill.active {
    opacity: 1;
    /* Emerges out from behind the button towards the left */
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    /* Lively springy slide-in from behind button */
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.64, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.64, 1);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.wa-tooltip-pill.dismissed {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: translateX(80px) scale(0.7) !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease !important;
}

.wa-online-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #25D366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.8);
    animation: pulseGreen 1.8s infinite;
}

.wa-tooltip-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.wa-tooltip-close:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .floating-whatsapp-widget {
        bottom: 1.25rem;
        right: 1.25rem;
    }

    .wa-float-btn {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .wa-tooltip-pill {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* High-End Editorial Come-In Scroll Entrance Animations */
.zigzag-ribbon .zigzag-content,
.zigzag-ribbon .zigzag-card-frame {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.zigzag-ribbon .zigzag-content {
    transform: translateY(60px);
}

.zigzag-ribbon .zigzag-card-frame {
    transform: scale(0.88) translateY(45px);
}

.zigzag-ribbon.visible .zigzag-content {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.zigzag-ribbon.visible .zigzag-card-frame {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

.asymmetric-value-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.asymmetric-firm-stage.visible .asymmetric-value-card:nth-child(1) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.asymmetric-firm-stage.visible .asymmetric-value-card:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

.asymmetric-firm-stage.visible .asymmetric-value-card:nth-child(3) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.55s;
}

.editorial-main-metric {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
}

.editorial-main-metric .stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    /* Pure Platinum White for Crisp High-End Contrast */
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.editorial-sub-metric {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
}

.editorial-sub-metric .stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    /* Rich Metallic Gold */
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.editorial-metric-label,
.editorial-sub-label {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 260px;
}

/* Sub-Service Asymmetric Accordion & Grid System */
.service-accordion-item {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-accordion-item.active {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.service-accordion-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.service-accordion-header:hover {
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.05);
}

.acc-title-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.acc-title-group .acc-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.acc-title-group h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin: 0;
}

.acc-arrow {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-accordion-item.active .acc-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.service-accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0 1.4rem;
}

.service-accordion-item.active .service-accordion-content {
    max-height: 800px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.4rem;
}

.sub-service-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

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

.sub-service-box {
    background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem 0.95rem 1.35rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.sub-service-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    width: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.sub-service-box:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08);
}

.sub-service-box strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sub-service-box p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Native Luxury Light Mode 3-Column Services Stage */
.native-light-services {
    background: #FAFAFC;
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.native-3col-editorial {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.72fr 0.92fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .native-3col-editorial {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.25rem;
    }
}

/* Column 1: Narrative */
.native-col-narrative {
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
}

.native-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.native-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.native-desc-p {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

/* Column 2: Vertical Practice Area Selector Menu */
.native-col-menu {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.native-menu-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.native-menu-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.native-menu-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #475569;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.native-menu-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.native-menu-btn.active {
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.native-menu-btn .menu-chevron {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.native-menu-btn:hover .menu-chevron,
.native-menu-btn.active .menu-chevron {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Column 3: Active Service Detail Canvas (Luxury Light Card) */
.native-col-detail {
    width: 100%;
}

.native-detail-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    min-height: 490px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.native-pane {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeInNativePane 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.native-pane.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

@keyframes fadeInNativePane {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

.pane-header-row {
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.pane-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    display: block;
}

.pane-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}

.pane-lead {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.pane-bullets {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.pane-bullet-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.pane-bullet-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.pane-bullet-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.pane-bullet-item .bullet-check {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pane-bullet-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.pane-bullet-item p {
    font-size: 0.90rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.btn-whatsapp-sm {
    background: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
}

.btn-whatsapp-sm:hover {
    background: #1EBE5D;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.pane-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.pane-actions .btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .pane-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

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

/* Section 4: Asymmetrical Dynamic Package Calculator (High-Hook International Studio) */
.section-calculator-native {
    background: #FAFAFC;
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

/* Hook Live Banner */
.calc-live-hook-banner {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
    padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.live-pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #10B981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    animation: livePulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

.calc-live-hook-banner .hook-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Asymmetrical 2-Column Stage */
.calc-asymmetrical-stage {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .calc-asymmetrical-stage {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* Left Column: Open Organic Parameter Control Studio (No Twin White Card Box) */
.calc-editorial-controls {
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.controls-studio-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.studio-mini-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.studio-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.studio-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.calc-step-block {
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.step-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.step-num-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.calc-step-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin: 0;
}

.calc-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.calc-options .calc-btn {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.05rem;
    color: #475569;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.calc-options .calc-btn .btn-icon {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.calc-options .calc-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.calc-options .calc-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.calc-options .calc-btn.active .btn-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.selector-footnote-asym {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.selector-footnote-asym i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.selector-footnote {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.45;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.06);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.selector-footnote i {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right Asymmetrical Recommendation Card (1.12fr - Elevated & Clean Executive Studio) */
.calc-result-asym-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    transform: none;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .calc-result-asym-card {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.result-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.result-gold-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.result-package-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}

.result-tier-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.result-body {
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.scope-heading {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.native-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.native-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1E293B;
    line-height: 1.4;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem 0.55rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.native-checklist li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    width: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.native-checklist li:hover {
    border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.native-checklist li i {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.result-guarantee-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.result-guarantee-note i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.result-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
    padding-top: 0.95rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-whatsapp-sm {
    background: #059669;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.72rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.22);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.btn-whatsapp-sm:hover {
    background: #047857;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Un-Cluster & Open Breathing Space for Mobile Calculator Stage */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-calculator-native {
        padding: 3.25rem 0 4rem 0;
    }

    .section-calculator-native .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }

    .controls-studio-header {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .calc-asymmetrical-stage {
        gap: 2.75rem;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .calc-step-block {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .step-badge-row {
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .calc-options {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .calc-options .calc-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem;
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .selector-footnote-asym {
        margin-top: 1.75rem;
        padding-top: 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.76rem;
    }

    .calc-result-asym-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.4rem;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .native-checklist {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .native-checklist li {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.86rem;
    }
}

/* Dynamic Responsive Scaling for High-Resolution & Large Viewports */
@media (min-height: 850px) and (min-width: 1280px) {
    .section-calculator-native {
        padding: 5.5rem 0 6.5rem 0;
    }

    .calc-asymmetrical-stage {
        gap: 3rem;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .calc-editorial-controls {
        padding-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .controls-studio-header {
        margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .studio-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .studio-desc {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .calc-step-block {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .calc-options .calc-btn {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .calc-result-asym-card {
        padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
        border-radius: 22px;
    }

    .result-package-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .result-header-row {
        margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
        padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
    }

    .native-checklist {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .native-checklist li {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .result-guarantee-note {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .result-actions {
        padding-top: 1.25rem;
    }

    .btn-whatsapp-sm {
        padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }
}

/* Section 5: OUR TEAM (International Asymmetrical Leadership Hub) */
.section-team-native {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 9.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.native-leadership-stage {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .native-leadership-stage {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
}

/* Left Narrative Column */
.leadership-narrative-col {
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
}

.status-pulse-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #10B981;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.pulse-emerald-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #10B981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    animation: livePulse 1.8s infinite;
}

.editorial-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-quote-card {
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.06);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-quote-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    width: 3.5px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.quote-icon-gold {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    display: block;
}

.quote-text {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.editorial-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.leadership-commitments-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.leadership-commitments-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.leadership-commitments-list li .check-gold {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right Asymmetrical Partner Showcase Cards (~65%) */
.native-partners-asym-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.75rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .native-partners-asym-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

.partner-asym-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.partner-asym-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

/* Featured Managing Partner Card Accent */
.featured-partner-card {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Practice Lead Card Asymmetrical Offset */
.practice-partner-card {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    /* Maximize Asymmetrical Vertical Offset */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .practice-partner-card {
        margin-top: 0;
    }
}

.partner-badge-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.badge-gold-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.badge-blue-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.partner-card-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.partner-header-info {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 0 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.partner-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 270px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #F1F5F9;
}

.partner-portrait {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.partner-asym-card:hover .partner-portrait {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .partner-card-header {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 0.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .partner-header-info {
        padding: 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .partner-card-header .partner-img-wrapper {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        overflow: hidden;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    }

    .partner-card-header .partner-portrait {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: top center;
    }

    .partner-card-body {
        padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .partner-name {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    }

    .partner-designation {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
}

.partner-card-body {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem 1.85rem 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.partner-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.partner-designation {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.partner-bio {
    font-size: 0.91rem;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.partner-skills-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.skill-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.partner-direct-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.btn-call-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-call-icon:hover {
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

/* Section 5.5: Organic Executive Dark Mode Partnership Hub (#0A1128) */
.section-partnership-native {
    background: #0A1128;
    /* Executive Deep Navy Dark Canvas */
    padding: 7rem 0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
}

.native-partnership-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .native-partnership-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
}

/* Left Editorial Narrative Column */
.partnership-editorial-col {
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
}

.partnership-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.partnership-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Organic Network Rows (No AI Card Boxes) */
.native-network-rows {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.35rem;
}

.network-row-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.network-row-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px) translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
    border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
}

.network-row-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.network-icon-bullet {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.network-row-item:hover .network-icon-bullet {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.network-row-content h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 0.3rem 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.network-row-content p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Right Open Executive Form (Direct Canvas Integration) */
.partnership-form-col {
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.open-form-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.executive-line-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.open-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.open-form-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.native-partnership-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.native-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
    .native-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.native-form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.native-form-group label {
    font-size: 0.81rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94A3B8;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.native-dark-input {
    background: #0F172A;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.native-dark-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: #141E36;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.18);
}

.native-dark-input::placeholder {
    color: #64748B;
}

select.native-dark-input option {
    background: #0A1128;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-gold-primary {
    background: #C5A059;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-gold-primary:hover {
    background: #D4AF66;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
    color: #0F172A !important;
}

.native-trust-footnote {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.native-trust-footnote i {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

/* Dual View Switcher Panels & Transitions */
.royal-alliance-left-stage {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 440px;
}

.alliance-view-panel {
    width: 100%;
}

.alliance-view-panel.active-panel {
    display: block;
    animation: slideFadeIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.alliance-view-panel.hidden-panel {
    display: none;
}

@keyframes slideFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-24px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

.header-top-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-return-overview {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-return-overview:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Right Stage: Interactive Action Trigger Column */
.partnership-action-col {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.native-action-stage-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 400px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.native-icon-halo {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.action-stage-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.action-stage-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Clean Professional Trigger Button (No Glassmorphism, No AI Glow) */
.btn-royal-chevron-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    background: #0F172A;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-royal-chevron-trigger:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #0F172A !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Active State Rules for Form Mode */
.partnership-trust-badge {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.95rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem 0.95rem 1.45rem;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.partnership-trust-badge::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    width: 3.5px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.badge-stat-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-big-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.badge-stat-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}

.badge-stat-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.badge-stat-sub {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.section-partnership-native.form-mode-active #btn-toggle-alliance-stage {
    display: none !important;
}

.section-partnership-native.form-mode-active .partnership-trust-badge {
    display: flex;
}

/* Active State Arrow Rotation */
.form-mode-active #alliance-arrow-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Universal Email Toast Notification */
.email-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2.2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(40px);
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.email-toast.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.toast-content {
    background: #0F172A;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
}

.toast-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.toast-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.toast-text strong {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.toast-text code {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.toast-gmail-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #0F172A;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.toast-gmail-btn:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0F172A;
}

.toast-close-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.toast-close-btn:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Compact Editorial Media & Illustration Sizing System
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-illustration-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.editorial-illustration-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    max-height: 300px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.editorial-illustration-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Full Viewport Mobile Screen Framing for Hero & Main Sections */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-inner {
        padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .editorial-illustration-container {
        max-width: 260px !important;
        margin: 0.85rem auto !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .editorial-illustration-img {
        max-width: 230px !important;
        max-height: 210px !important;
    }

    .team-img-wrapper {
        height: 260px !important;
    }

    .hero-section {
        background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
        background: #FFFFFF !important;
        min-height: calc(100vh - 106px) !important;
        min-height: calc(100dvh - 106px) !important;
        min-height: -webkit-fill-available !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding-top: 3.5rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
        padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
        padding-right: 1.25rem !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .hero-section .hero-bg-overlay {
        background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) 68%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 100%),
            linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 100%) !important;
    }

    .hero-section .hero-bg-img {
        opacity: 0.35 !important;
    }

    .hero-section>.container {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin: auto 0 !important;
    }

    .hero-centered-content {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }

    .hero-editorial-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.85rem !important;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 10.2vw, 3.25rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.18 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.85rem !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.025em !important;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1.12rem !important;
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        max-width: 480px !important;
        margin: 0 auto 2.75rem auto !important;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 1.25rem !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 380px !important;
        padding: 1.1rem 1.6rem !important;
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }

    .full-viewport-section {
        min-height: calc(100vh - 106px) !important;
        min-height: calc(100dvh - 106px) !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding-top: 3.5rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
}