/* ==========================================================
   FinTax Consultant — style.css
   Color Scheme: Navy & Cyan — extracted from logo
   ========================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Raleway:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Open+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ── Variables — Scheme ① Navy & Cyan ─────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Primary palette — from logo */
  --navy:        #0B1F4A;   /* deep navy — logo dark bars */
  --navy-mid:    #1565C0;   /* mid blue — logo gradient */
  --cyan:        #0EA5E9;   /* bright cyan — logo swoosh */
  --cyan-light:  #38BDF8;   /* light cyan — hover/accent */
  --cyan-bg:     #E0F2FE;   /* very light cyan — section tint */

  /* Kept for backward compat — remapped to cyan */
  --gold:        #0EA5E9;
  --gold-dark:   #0284C7;
  --gold-bg:     #0EA5E9;

  /* Neutrals */
  --dark:        #0B1F4A;
  --dark2:       #1565C0;
  --gray:        #5a6a7a;
  --light-gray:  #F0F6FF;
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --border:      #dbe8ff;

  --font-head:   'Raleway', sans-serif;
  --font-body:   'Open Sans', sans-serif;
}

/* ── Reset ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--dark); background: #fff; line-height: 1.7; overflow-x: hidden; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* ── Accessibility ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.skip-link { position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 0; background: var(--gold); color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; z-index: 9999; font-weight: 700; transition: top .2s; }
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ── Section utility ───────────────────────────────────── */
.section       { padding: 70px 0; background: #fff; }
.section--gray { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--light-gray); }
.section--gold { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--cyan); }
.section--dark { padding: 70px 0; background: #2d2b2b; }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-title--white { color: #fff; }

.section-rule {
  display: block;
  width: 60px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.section-sub--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* ── Topbar ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.topbar {
  background: #000;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.topbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}
.topbar__left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.topbar__right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.topbar a { color: #fff; font-size: 0.78rem; font-family: var(--font-body); transition: color .2s; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.topbar__phone { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-weight: 600; }
.topbar__socials { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.topbar__socials a { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.topbar__divider { width: 1px; height: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.topbar__cta { font-weight: 600; }

/* ── Navbar ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.navbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 90px;
}
.navbar__brand img { height: 64px; width: auto; }
.navbar__nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
.navbar__nav > a,
.nav-drop > button {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  padding: 0 14px;
  height: 90px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  transition: color .2s;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.navbar__nav > a:hover,
.nav-drop > button:hover,
.navbar__nav > a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.navbar__nav > a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 3px; background: var(--gold);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-drop { position: relative; }
.nav-drop__menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 90px; left: 0;
  min-width: 200px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 200;
}
.nav-drop:hover .nav-drop__menu { display: block; }
.nav-drop__menu a {
  display: block; padding: 11px 18px;
  font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  transition: background .15s, color .15s;
  height: auto;
}
.nav-drop__menu a:hover { background: #EFF6FF; color: var(--gold); }

/* Book button */
.navbar__book {
  margin-left: 12px;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.83rem !important;
  transition: background .2s !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.navbar__book:hover { background: var(--gold-dark) !important; color: #fff !important; }
.navbar__book::after { display: none !important; }

/* Burger */
.navbar__burger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 6px; }
.navbar__burger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--dark); border-radius: 2px; transition: all .25s; }
.navbar__burger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.navbar__burger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.navbar__burger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
.mobile-nav { display: none; position: fixed; top: 90px; left: 0; width: 100%; background: #fff; z-index: 999; border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); max-height: calc(100vh - 90px); overflow-y: auto; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.15); }
.mobile-nav.open { display: block; }
.mobile-nav a { display: block; padding: 13px 24px; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; transition: color .2s, background .2s; }
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); background: #EFF6FF; }

/* ── HERO ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('background.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.50);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 24px;
}
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.hero__btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.hero-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }

/* ── TRUSTED BY BRANDS ─────────────────────────────────── */
.brands-section { padding: 50px 0; background: #fff; text-align: center; }
.brands-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.brands-rule { display: block; width: 50px; height: 4px; background: var(--gold); margin: 0 auto 32px; border-radius: 2px; }
.brands-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 18px 32px; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.brands-grid span {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #999;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── WHY CARDS (3 column) ──────────────────────────────── */
.why-section { padding: 60px 0; background: #fff; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.why-card { padding: 20px; }
.why-card__icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: rgba(14,165,233,.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.why-card__icon svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.why-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── FRANCHISE LOGOS ───────────────────────────────────── */
.franchise-section { padding: 50px 0; background: #fff; text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.franchise-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 16px 28px; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.franchise-grid span { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: #888; letter-spacing: .03em; padding: 6px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ── WHO WE ARE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.whoweare-section { padding: 80px 0; background: #fff; }
.whoweare-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.whoweare-img img { width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; }
.whoweare-content .eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.whoweare-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.whoweare-rule { width: 50px; height: 4px; background: var(--gold); margin: 10px 0 22px; border-radius: 2px; }
.whoweare-content p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.btn-gold { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 12px 28px; background: var(--gold); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 3px; border: 2px solid var(--gold); transition: background .2s, color .2s; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); border-color: var(--gold-dark); }
.btn-outline-gold { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 12px 28px; background: transparent; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 3px; border: 2px solid #fff; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.btn-outline-gold:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--dark); }

/* ── REVIEWS BAR ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.reviews-bar { padding: 40px 0; background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.reviews-bar__inner { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.review-item { text-align: center; }
.review-item__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.review-item__stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }

/* ── SERVICES (gold bg) ────────────────────────────────── */
.services-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--gold-bg); }
.services-section .section-title { color: #fff; }
.services-section .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.service-card {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.service-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: #fff; }
.service-card__icon { margin: 0 auto 16px; color: #fff; }
.service-card__icon svg { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
.service-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.service-card__btn { display: inline-flex; padding: 8px 22px; border: 1.5px solid #fff; border-radius: 3px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.service-card__btn:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--gold); }

/* ── SPLIT SECTION (Brooklyn Bridge bg) ───────────────── */
.split-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.split-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1534430480872-3498386e7856?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=70'); background-size: cover; background-position: center; z-index: 0; }
.split-bg::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.60); }
.split-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.split-card { padding: 60px 48px; }
.split-card h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.3; }
.split-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.split-divider { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }

/* ── GOLD CTA BAR ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-bar { background: var(--gold-bg); padding: 28px 0; text-align: center; }
.cta-bar p { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-bar .btn-outline-gold { border-color: #fff; color: #fff; padding: 10px 32px; }
.cta-bar .btn-outline-gold:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--gold); }

/* ── AREAS OF EXPERTISE ────────────────────────────────── */
.expertise-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.expertise-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s;
}
.expertise-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.10); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.expertise-card__icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  color: #fff;
}
.expertise-card__icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.expertise-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.4; }
.expertise-card p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── WHY US DARK ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.whyus-section { background: #0B1F4A; padding: 80px 0; }
.whyus-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.whyus-left .eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.whyus-left h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.2; }
.whyus-rule { width: 50px; height: 4px; background: var(--gold); margin: 12px 0 24px; border-radius: 2px; }
.whyus-left p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); line-height: 1.85; }
.whyus-right { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.whyus-item { text-align: center; }
.whyus-item__icon { color: #fff; margin: 0 auto 12px; }
.whyus-item__icon svg { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
.whyus-item h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.whyus-item p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.testi-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 28px 22px; transition: box-shadow .25s; }
.testi-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.09); }
.testi-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 18px; font-style: italic; }
.testi-card__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testi-card__author img { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.testi-card__author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.testi-card__author span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray); }
.testi-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* ── BLOG ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.blog-card { border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.blog-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(14,165,233,.85); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 22px; }
.blog-card__overlay h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card__overlay p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── FEATURED IN ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.featured-section { padding: 50px 0; background: #fff; text-align: center; }
.featured-grid { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.featured-grid span { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: #555; letter-spacing: .03em; }

/* ── FAQ ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.faq-btn { width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 18px 22px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); background: #fff; cursor: pointer; text-align: left; gap: 12px; transition: color .2s; }
.faq-btn:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-btn.open { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 20px; height: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); transition: transform .3s; }
.faq-btn.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-body { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.faq-body p { padding: 0 22px 18px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ── CERTIFICATIONS ────────────────────────────────────── */
.cert-section { padding: 40px 0; background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.cert-grid { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cert-item { text-align: center; }
.cert-item span { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ── BOOKING CTA BAND ──────────────────────────────────── */
.booking-band { background: var(--gold-bg); padding: 40px 0; text-align: center; }
.booking-band p { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* ── FOOTER ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer { background: #0B1F4A; padding: 60px 0 24px; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.footer__col-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer__col p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.footer__col a { font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); display: block; margin-bottom: 7px; transition: color .2s; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer__col a.gold { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.footer__divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer__bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.footer__copy { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.footer__socials { display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.footer__socials a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); display: flex; align-items: center; transition: color .2s; }
.footer__socials a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .navbar__nav { display: none; }
  .navbar__burger { display: flex; }
  .whoweare-grid, .whyus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .whyus-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .reviews-bar__inner { gap: 28px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INNER PAGE COMPONENTS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Page Hero (inner pages) ───────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F4A 0%, #1565C0 100%);
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, rgba(14,165,233,.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-hero__breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.page-hero__breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero__breadcrumb span { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.page-hero p { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-hero .section-eyebrow { justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.page-hero .section-eyebrow::before { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }

/* ── Section eyebrow label ─────────────────────────────── */
.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-eyebrow::before { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Gold rule ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gold-rule { display: inline-block; width: 54px; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--cyan-light)); border-radius: 2px; margin: 10px 0 20px; }

/* ── Section header block ──────────────────────────────── */
.section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem); }
.section-header--center { text-align: center; }
.section-header--center .section-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section-header--center .gold-rule { display: block; margin: 10px auto 20px; }
.section-header h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.section-header p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 8px; max-width: 580px; }
.section-header--center p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ── About grid ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.about-media { position: relative; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.about-media img { width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; object-fit: cover; }
.about-badge { position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px; background: var(--gold); color: #fff; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 3px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.about-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.about-content .lead { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.75; }
.about-content .more { color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.about-checks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 20px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.about-check { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.about-check svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.sig-block { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 8px; }
.sig-block img { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.sig-block strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dark); }
.sig-block span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray); }

/* ── Stats row ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
.stat-item { padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); background: #fff; transition: background .2s; }
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item:hover { background: #EFF6FF; }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.8rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.stat-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--gray); }

/* ── Values grid ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.value-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; padding: 2.5rem 2rem; text-align: center; transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s; }
.value-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.09); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.value-card__icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(14,165,233,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.2); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.value-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── Team grid ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.team-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s; }
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.10); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.team-card__img { aspect-ratio: 1/1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.team-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s; }
.team-card:hover .team-card__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-card__socials { position: absolute; bottom: 12px; right: 12px; display: flex; gap: 6px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; }
.team-card:hover .team-card__socials { opacity: 1; }
.team-card__socials a { width: 32px; height: 32px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--dark); transition: background .2s; }
.team-card__socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.team-card__body { padding: 1.4rem; text-align: center; }
.team-card__body h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card__body p { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }

/* ── Trust bar (credentials) ───────────────────────────── */
.trust-bar__grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--gray); transition: color .2s; }
.trust-item:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.trust-item svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── CTA band ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F4A 0%, #1565C0 100%); border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.3); border-radius: 12px; padding: 4.5rem 2rem; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-band::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(14,165,233,.08) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-band h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 28px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.cta-band .btn, .cta-band a { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── Buttons ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; padding: 11px 26px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.83rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 3px; border: 2px solid transparent; transition: all .22s; cursor: pointer; }
.btn--gold { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); border-color: var(--gold-dark); }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.btn--outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.btn--lg { padding: 14px 32px; font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* ── Service row (alternating 2-col) ───────────────────── */
.service-row { display: flex; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0; }
.service-row.reverse { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.service-row > * { flex: 1; min-width: 280px; }
.service-row h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.service-row p { color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.service-list { margin: 16px 0 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.service-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; color: var(--dark); font-size: 0.93rem; }
.service-list li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.service-img-box { border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.service-img-box img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* ── Process steps ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px,1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.process-step { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s; }
.process-step:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(14,165,233,.4); }
.process-step__num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(14,165,233,.3); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-step h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Accordion ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.acc-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .2s; }
.acc-item:hover, .acc-item.open { border-color: rgba(14,165,233,.5); }
.acc-btn { width: 100%; background: none; border: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 18px 22px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); cursor: pointer; text-align: left; gap: 12px; transition: color .2s; }
.acc-btn:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.acc-icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); transition: transform .3s; }
.acc-item.open .acc-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.acc-body { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.acc-content { padding: 0 22px 18px; color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.8; }

/* ── Portfolio cards ───────────────────────────────────── */
.portfolio-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px,1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.portfolio-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: box-shadow .3s, transform .3s; }
.portfolio-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.10); transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(14,165,233,.4); }
.portfolio-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.portfolio-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s; }
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-card__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.portfolio-card__body { padding: 1.75rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.portfolio-card__tag { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.portfolio-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.35; }
.portfolio-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.portfolio-card__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; color: var(--gold); transition: gap .2s; }
.portfolio-card__link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ── Testimonials slider ───────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; padding: 2.5rem; text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.testimonial__stars { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 3px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.testimonial__quote { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.35rem); color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial__author { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
.testimonial__avatar img { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.testimonial__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.testimonial__role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray); }
.slider-nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.slider-btn { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: #fff; color: var(--dark); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all .22s; }
.slider-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; border-color: var(--gold); }
.slider-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--border); cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s; }
.slider-dot.active { background: var(--gold); }

/* ── Contact form ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 3.5rem; align-items: start; }
.contact-form-wrap { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; padding: 2.5rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.contact-form-wrap h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-group label { display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; color: var(--gray); }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select { width: 100%; padding: 11px 16px; background: #f9f8f6; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; color: var(--dark); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.93rem; outline: none; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus, .form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: #fff; }
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: #bbb; }
.form-group select option { background: #fff; color: var(--dark); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.info-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 14px; transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s; }
.info-item:hover { border-color: rgba(14,165,233,.4); transform: translateX(4px); }
.info-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0; background: rgba(14,165,233,.1); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); }
.info-item h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.info-item p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0; }
.map-box { height: 340px; background: #f5f5f5; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 3rem; }

/* ── Section alt (light gray) ──────────────────────────── */
.section--alt { background: var(--light-gray) !important; }

/* ── Responsive inner pages ────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .service-row, .service-row.reverse { flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-row .stat-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
  .stats-row .stat-item:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-checks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRICING SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pricing-section { padding: 70px 0; background: #f9f9f9; }
.pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: start; }

.pricing-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px 28px 32px;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s;
}
.pricing-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.10); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* Featured / most popular card */
.pricing-card--featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(14,165,233,.18);
}
.pricing-card--featured:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(14,165,233,.25); transform: translateY(-5px); }

/* Badge */
.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Card name */
.pricing-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Card description */
.pricing-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Price */
.pricing-card__price {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.pricing-card__price sup {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  vertical-align: super;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.pricing-card__price span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray);
}
.pricing-card__custom {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Period */
.pricing-card__period {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Divider */
.pricing-card__divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid #efefef;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

/* Feature list */
.pricing-card__features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.pricing-card__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.pricing-card__features li svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* CTA buttons */
.pricing-card__btn {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid #ccc;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .22s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.pricing-card__btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.pricing-card__btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.pricing-card__btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold-dark);
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; }
  .pricing-card--featured { margin-top: 18px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATIONS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── 1. Scroll Reveal base states ──────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal.reveal--left  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.reveal.reveal--right { transform: translateX(40px); }
.reveal.reveal--scale { transform: scale(0.92); }
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1);
}

/* ── 2. Hero entrance ──────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes heroFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
.hero__title {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0.2s both;
}
.hero__sub {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0.45s both;
}
.hero__btns {
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0.65s both;
}
.hero__overlay {
  animation: heroFadeIn 1.2s ease 0s both;
}

/* ── 3. Navbar slide down ──────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes navSlideDown {
  from { transform: translateY(-100%); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateY(0);     opacity: 1; }
}
.navbar {
  animation: navSlideDown 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0s both;
}
.topbar {
  animation: navSlideDown 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0s both;
}

/* ── 4. Gold rule grow ─────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes ruleGrow {
  from { width: 0; opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
.gold-rule {
  animation: ruleGrow 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0.3s both;
}

/* ── 5. Card hover lift (enhanced) ────────────────────── */
.why-card,
.expertise-card,
.testi-card,
.portfolio-card,
.pricing-card,
.process-step,
.value-card,
.team-card,
.service-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1),
              box-shadow 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

/* ── 6. Button ripple & pulse ──────────────────────────── */
@keyframes btnPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(14,165,233,0.5); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(14,165,233,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(14,165,233,0); }
}
.hero-btn:hover,
.btn-gold:hover,
.navbar__book:hover {
  animation: btnPulse 0.7s ease;
}

/* ── 7. Stat counter number pop ───────────────────────── */
@keyframes numPop {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 0; }
  60%  { transform: scale(1.15); }
  100% { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
}
.stat-num.animated {
  animation: numPop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) both;
}

/* ── 8. Section title underline sweep ─────────────────── */
.section-title,
.section-header h2,
.whoweare-content h2,
.whyus-left h2 {
  position: relative;
}

/* ── 9. Marquee pause on hover ─────────────────────────── */
.marquee-wrap:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ── 10. Image zoom on card hover ──────────────────────── */
.portfolio-card__img img,
.blog-card__img img,
.team-card__img img {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) !important;
}
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-card__img img,
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img img,
.team-card:hover .team-card__img img {
  transform: scale(1.07) !important;
}

/* ── 11. Navbar link underline slide ───────────────────── */
.navbar__nav > a::after,
.nav-drop > button::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.navbar__nav > a:hover::after,
.nav-drop > button:hover::after,
.navbar__nav > a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ── 12. Page hero title shimmer ──────────────────────── */
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position:  200% center; }
}
.page-hero h1 {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 40%, var(--cyan-light) 50%, #fff 60%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: shimmer 3.5s linear infinite;
}

/* ── 13. Floating pulse on Tawk chat button ───────────── */
@keyframes tawkPing {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(14,165,233,0.5); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(14,165,233,0); }
}
#tawk-bubble-close {
  animation: tawkPing 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── 14. Info item slide-in on hover ──────────────────── */
.info-item {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1),
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}
.info-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(14,165,233,.12) !important;
}

/* ── 15. Stagger delay helpers ─────────────────────────── */
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: 0.1s !important; }
.reveal-d2 { transition-delay: 0.2s !important; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: 0.3s !important; }
.reveal-d4 { transition-delay: 0.4s !important; }
.reveal-d5 { transition-delay: 0.5s !important; }
.reveal-d6 { transition-delay: 0.6s !important; }

/* ── Respect reduced motion ────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BRAND LOGO ITEMS & MOBILE 2-PER-ROW FIX
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Brand logo wrapper ─────────────────────────────────── */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  min-width: 100px;
}
.brand-logo:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(14,165,233,.12);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.brand-logo svg { display: block; }
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* ── Brands grid updated ────────────────────────────────── */
.brands-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px 16px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Franchise grid updated ─────────────────────────────── */
.franchise-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px 16px;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Featured grid updated ──────────────────────────────── */
.featured-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── Review item with real logo ─────────────────────────── */
.review-item__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.review-item__logo svg { display: block; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE 2-PER-ROW FOR ALL CARD GRIDS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* 2 per row on mobile */
  .why-grid           { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px; }
  .expertise-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px; }
  .services-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px; }
  .testi-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px; }
  .blog-grid          { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px; }
  .portfolio-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px; }
  .values-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px; }
  .team-grid          { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px; }
  .process-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px; }
  .whyus-right        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 20px; }
  .pricing-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 14px; max-width: 100%; }
  .stats-row          { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }

  /* Pricing middle card still pops on mobile */
  .pricing-card--featured { margin-top: 0; }

  /* Reduce padding on mobile cards */
  .why-card,
  .expertise-card,
  .process-step,
  .value-card     { padding: 18px 14px; }

  .service-card   { padding: 20px 14px; }
  .pricing-card   { padding: 24px 16px 20px; }

  /* Blog card overlay text smaller */
  .blog-card__overlay h3 { font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .blog-card__overlay p  { display: none; }
}

/* Very small screens — keep 2 col but tighter */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .why-grid,
  .expertise-grid,
  .services-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 10px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOPBAR MOBILE OVERFLOW FIX
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Shrink topbar height slightly */
  .topbar { height: auto; min-height: 38px; padding: 5px 0; }

  .topbar__inner {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px 10px;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 2px 0;
  }

  /* Hide social icons on mobile — saves ~120px */
  .topbar__socials { display: none; }

  /* Hide the divider between phone and socials */
  .topbar__left .topbar__divider { display: none; }

  /* Shrink phone number text */
  .topbar__phone { font-size: 0.72rem; gap: 4px; }
  .topbar__phone svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; }

  /* Right side — keep Portal Login + Book a Call but smaller */
  .topbar__right { gap: 10px; }
  .topbar__right a { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .topbar__right .topbar__divider { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* On very small screens hide Portal Login too, keep only phone + Book a Call */
  .topbar__right a:not(.topbar__cta) { display: none; }

  /* Make phone + CTA fill the bar neatly */
  .topbar__inner { justify-content: space-between; }

  .topbar__cta {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    border-radius: 3px;
  }
}

.blog-public-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}.blog-card{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff}.blog-card img{width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover}.blog-card-body{padding:22px}.blog-card h2{font-size:22px}.article-public{padding:70px 0}.article-wrap{max-width:850px}.article-wrap h1{font-size:46px}.article-meta{color:#667085;margin:15px 0 30px}.article-hero{width:100%;max-height:480px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:16px;margin-bottom:30px}.article-body{font-size:18px;line-height:1.8}.article-body h2,.article-body h3{margin-top:32px}@media(max-width:900px){.blog-public-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-wrap h1{font-size:34px}}