/* ==========================================================================
   Advocate Nazeer Shaik - Premium Web Style Sheet
   ========================================================================== */

/* Design Tokens & Theme Variables */
:root {
    --primary: #0B1B3D;          /* Premium Navy Blue */
    --primary-light: #162E61;
    --accent: #C5A880;           /* Burnished Gold */
    --accent-dark: #A68A5E;
    --charcoal: #1C1E21;         /* Readable Dark Charcoal for Body Text */
    --text-muted: #5A606A;
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;         /* Dominant Clean White Background */
    --bg-light: #F8F9FA;         /* Soft Light Grey for Sectioning */
    --bg-light-accent: #F0F2F5;
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    --border-gold: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.4);
    
    /* Layout */
    --max-width: 1200px;
    
    /* System Transitions & Shadows */
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.1);
    --shadow-gold: 0 8px 20px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.2);

    /* Typography */
    --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
}

/* Base resets & styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 80px; /* Offset for sticky nav */
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Container Structure */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Typography Styles */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Helper Grids */
.grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
}

.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* Common Helper Classes */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-navy { color: var(--primary); }
.text-gold { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.font-gold { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.font-bold { font-weight: 700; }
.bg-light { background-color: var(--bg-light); }
.margin-top-15 { margin-top: 15px; }

/* Global Section Spacings */
section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.section-header {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-tag-gold {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.section-subtitle-dark {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Badges */
.badge-gold {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 16px 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

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

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

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

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-dark);
    border-color: var(--accent-dark);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
}

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

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-whatsapp {
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid #25D366;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background-color: #128C7E;
    border-color: #128C7E;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
}

.btn-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-text:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Icon Svg sizing */
.icon-svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 80px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.header.sticky {
    height: 70px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Logo brand styling */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.logo-img {
    height: 45px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.header.sticky .logo-img {
    height: 38px;
}

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

.logo-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

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

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

.header-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hamburger button for mobile */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 26px;
    height: 18px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger .bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Active Hamburger Drawer state */
.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

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

.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Nav menu */
.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    z-index: 999;
    padding: 100px 30px 40px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.4s;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
    right: 0;
}

.drawer-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.drawer-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.drawer-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.drawer-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--border-color);
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.drawer-btn {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--bg-light-accent) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.hero-content {
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Highlight tags under title */
.hero-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.highlight-check {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Right Column Hero Image Frame styling */
.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.image-border-decor {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    right: -15px;
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    height: calc(100% - 20px);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-image-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 2;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-image-frame:hover .hero-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.image-overlay-instruction {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background-color: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.9);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-image-frame:hover .image-overlay-instruction {
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.image-overlay-instruction span {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.image-overlay-instruction small {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Float google review stats badge on hero image */
.hero-rating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    animation: floating 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.badge-stars {
    color: #F4B400; /* Google yellow rating star color */
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.badge-count {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

@keyframes floating {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust Indicators
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-indicators-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border: none;
}

.indicators-grid {
    gap: 20px;
}

.indicator-card {
    padding: 15px;
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.indicator-val {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.indicator-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section
   ========================================================================== */
/* Homepage About Pitch Section Styles */
.about-pitch-image {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.pitch-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pitch-img-frame:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.pitch-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-image-frame:hover .about-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-image-frame:hover .image-overlay-instruction {
    opacity: 0.15;
}

/* Big years of practice float badge */
.experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: 20px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 3;
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-white);
}

.exp-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

.exp-lbl {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-content {
    padding-left: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Languages pills list */
.languages-pill-box {
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.lang-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.lang-pill {
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose Us
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.why-grid {
    gap: 24px;
}

.why-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.why-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.why-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.why-card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Practice Areas
   ========================================================================== */
.practice-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.practice-card,
a.practice-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.18);
    padding: 45px 35px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit !important;
}

a.practice-card * {
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.practice-card-decor {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-dark) 100%);
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.practice-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-decor {
    width: 100%;
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-icon,
.practice-card:hover .practice-icon-special {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.practice-card.highlight-border {
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-white) 0%, rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.02) 100%);
}

.practice-card.highlight-border::before {
    content: 'FEATURED';
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.1);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.practice-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: inline-block;
}

.practice-icon-special {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: rotateTech 8s linear infinite;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

@keyframes rotateTech {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.practice-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.practice-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Specialization (Cyber Crime)
   ========================================================================== */
.cyber-specialization-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.cyber-specialization-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cyber-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cyber-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cyber-features-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.cyber-feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.cyber-check {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.cyber-feature h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cyber-feature p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Right side Cyber Details card */
.cyber-visual-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cyber-graphic-card {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 45px 35px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    max-width: 460px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cyber-graphic-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.cyber-icon-large {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cyber-graphic-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cyber-notice {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
    padding-left: 12px;
}

.cyber-steps {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.cyber-steps li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

.cyber-steps span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consultation Process Timeline
   ========================================================================== */
.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Vertical line behind timeline */
.process-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 25px;
    width: 2px;
    height: calc(100% - 30px);
    background-color: var(--border-color);
}

.timeline-block {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 70px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.timeline-block:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 12px;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-content {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 24px 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-block:hover .timeline-content {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Client Reviews
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.reviews-rating-summary {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: -20px auto 45px auto;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.google-logo-wrapper {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Google-branded text colors */
.google-letter-g { color: #4285F4; }
.google-letter-o1 { color: #EA4335; }
.google-letter-o2 { color: #FBBC05; }
.google-letter-g2 { color: #4285F4; }
.google-letter-l { color: #34A853; }
.google-letter-e { color: #EA4335; }

.rating-stars-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.star-rating {
    color: #FBBC05;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.rating-number {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.total-reviews-count {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Slider containers */
.slider-outer-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.reviews-slider {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 250px;
}

.review-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 40px 45px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.review-slide.active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 5;
}

.review-quote-mark {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 0.5;
    height: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.review-rating-stars {
    color: #FBBC05;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.review-theme {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.review-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.review-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.author-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.author-verify {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #34A853;
}

/* Dots and arrow controls */
.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.slider-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--border-color);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background-color: var(--accent-dark);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Awards & Recognitions
   ========================================================================== */
.awards-grid {
    gap: 30px;
}

.award-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.award-image-frame {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.award-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 2;
}

.award-icon-placeholder {
    font-size: 3rem;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.award-card:hover .award-icon-placeholder {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.award-card:hover .image-overlay-instruction {
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.award-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Accordions
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg); /* morph + into x or turn */
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1); /* smooth accordion open */
}

.faq-answer p {
    padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Service Areas (Pills)
   ========================================================================== */
.areas-pills {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.area-pill {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.area-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.area-pill.font-gold {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: rgba(197,168,128,0.05);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Section
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-info {
    padding-right: 30px;
}

.contact-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-details-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.detail-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.detail-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.detail-text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.contact-quick-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-icon {
    padding: 14px 24px;
}

.map-container {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Secure contact form styling */
.contact-form-container {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 45px 35px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
}

.form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.inquiry-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-row {
    gap: 20px;
}

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

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

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.1);
}

.form-group select {
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath fill='%230B1B3D' d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 12px center;
    background-size: 20px;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.form-success-box {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px;
    z-index: 10;
    animation: fadeInForm 0.4s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInForm {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.98); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.success-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.15);
    color: #34A853;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-success-box h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.form-success-box p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 320px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Section
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: #050E21; /* Ultra deep dark navy for premium contrast footer */
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.footer h4 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

/* Brand col */
.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo .logo-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.footer-logo .logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Links lists */
.footer-links-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-col a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links-col a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Contact Details col */
.footer-address {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-address p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-phone {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    margin: 50px 0 30px 0;
}

.footer-copy {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Premium Scroll Animations & Parallax
   ========================================================================== */

.fade-in, .fade-up, .fade-left, .fade-right, .zoom-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.fade-in { transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-up { transform: translateY(40px); }
.fade-left { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.fade-right { transform: translateX(40px); }
.zoom-in { transform: scale(0.95); }

.fade-in.appear, 
.fade-up.appear, 
.fade-left.appear, 
.fade-right.appear, 
.zoom-in.appear {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
}

/* Delay Helpers */
.delay-100 { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.delay-200 { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.delay-300 { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.delay-400 { transition-delay: 400ms; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Media Queries & Responsiveness
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet viewports (992px and down) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    
    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    
    .hero-container {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        padding-right: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-highlights {
        justify-content: center;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-image-wrapper {
        max-width: 420px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .about-content {
        padding-left: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .languages-pill-box {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .contact-info {
        padding-right: 0;
    }
    
    /* Navigation changes */
    .nav {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .show-desktop-btn {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Smaller devices (768px and down) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .grid-3, .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .hero-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: left;
        max-width: 320px;
    }
    
    .review-slide {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    .form-row.grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .process-timeline::before {
        left: 15px;
    }
    
    .timeline-block {
        padding-left: 45px;
    }
    
    .timeline-dot {
        left: 2px;
    }
    
    .contact-form-container {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner Page Banners & Subpage Components
   ========================================================================== */
.page-banner {
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 70px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.banner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Adjustments for page banner titles on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-banner {
        padding-top: 130px;
        padding-bottom: 50px;
    }
    
    .banner-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .banner-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}