/* ===================================================
   JACQUELINE BUSINESS CONSULTING — MASTER STYLESHEET
   =================================================== */

/* ─── 1. GOOGLE FONTS ─────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ─── 2. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ────────────────────── */
:root {
  --primary:      #0B2545;
  --primary-dark: #071930;
  --primary-light:#1a3d6e;
  --secondary:    #C89B3C;
  --secondary-light: #d4b060;
  --secondary-dark:  #a6801e;
  --accent:       #FFFFFF;
  --bg:           #F8F9FA;
  --bg-dark:      #0d0d0d;
  --text:         #222222;
  --text-muted:   #6c757d;
  --text-light:   #adb5bd;
  --border:       rgba(11,37,69,0.12);
  --shadow-sm:    0 2px 8px rgba(11,37,69,0.08);
  --shadow:       0 8px 32px rgba(11,37,69,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:    0 20px 60px rgba(11,37,69,0.16);
  --shadow-gold:  0 8px 32px rgba(200,155,60,0.25);
  --radius-sm:    8px;
  --radius:       16px;
  --radius-lg:    24px;
  --radius-xl:    40px;
  --transition:   all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Poppins', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --max-width:    1280px;
}

/* ─── 3. BASE RESET & DEFAULTS ────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ─── 4. PAGE LOADER ──────────────────────────────── */
#page-loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}
#page-loader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-inner {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
}
.loader-logo { width: 160px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); animation: pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.loader-bar {
  width: 200px; height: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;
}
.loader-bar::after {
  content: ''; display: block; height: 100%;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: loadBar 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes loadBar {
  0% { width: 0%; margin-left: 0; }
  50% { width: 80%; margin-left: 10%; }
  100% { width: 0%; margin-left: 100%; }
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity:1; } 50% { opacity: 0.6; } }

/* ─── 5. TYPOGRAPHY ───────────────────────────────── */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
p  { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.8; }
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-desc { font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 580px; }
.text-center .section-desc { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ─── 6. LAYOUT UTILITIES ─────────────────────────── */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section-pad { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 70px 0; }
.bg-navy { background: var(--primary); }
.bg-navy h1, .bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3, .bg-navy h4 { color: #fff; }
.bg-navy p, .bg-navy .section-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.bg-navy .section-label { color: var(--secondary); }
.bg-light { background: var(--bg); }
.gold-text { color: var(--secondary); }
.white-text { color: #fff !important; }
.divider-gold {
  width: 60px; height: 3px; background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 4px; margin: 20px 0 32px;
}
.text-center .divider-gold { margin: 20px auto 32px; }

/* ─── 7. BUTTONS ──────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--secondary);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(200,155,60,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-lg { padding: 17px 42px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-icon { font-size: 1rem; }

/* ─── 8. STICKY NAVIGATION ────────────────────────── */
#main-nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; z-index: 1050;
  padding: 20px 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
}
#main-nav.scrolled, #main-nav.nav-dark.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 8px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(11,37,69,0.1);
}
#main-nav.nav-dark {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 14px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-logo img {
  height: 95px;
  width: auto;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  filter: invert(1);
}
#main-nav.scrolled .nav-logo img, #main-nav.nav-dark.scrolled .nav-logo img {
  height: 65px;
  filter: none;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 36px;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  position: relative; transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--secondary); }
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }
#main-nav.scrolled .nav-links a, #main-nav.nav-dark.scrolled .nav-links a { color: var(--primary); }
#main-nav.scrolled .nav-links a:hover, #main-nav.nav-dark.scrolled .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
#main-nav.nav-dark .nav-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.nav-cta { margin-left: 8px; }
/* hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer; padding: 4px;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 26px; height: 2.5px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
#main-nav.scrolled .nav-hamburger span, #main-nav.nav-dark.scrolled .nav-hamburger span { background: var(--primary); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }
/* mobile menu */
.nav-mobile {
  display: none; flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(11,37,69,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 24px;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav-mobile.open { display: flex; }
.nav-mobile a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-weight: 500; font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-mobile a:hover { color: var(--secondary); padding-left: 8px; }
.nav-mobile .btn-gold { margin-top: 16px; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }

/* ─── 9. HERO SECTION ─────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0f3060 50%, #1a4580 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 140px;
}
.hero-bg-shapes {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-circle {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200,155,60,0.06);
  animation: floatCircle 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-circle-1 { width: 600px; height: 600px; top: -200px; right: -100px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero-circle-2 { width: 400px; height: 400px; bottom: -150px; left: -100px; animation-delay: 3s; background: rgba(200,155,60,0.04); }
.hero-circle-3 { width: 200px; height: 200px; top: 30%; right: 30%; animation-delay: 6s; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
@keyframes floatCircle {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(15px,-20px) scale(1.02); }
}
.hero-grid-line {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.hero-grid-line.h { width: 100%; height: 1px; }
.hero-grid-line.v { height: 100%; width: 1px; }
.hero-grid-line:nth-child(1) { top: 25%; }
.hero-grid-line:nth-child(2) { top: 50%; }
.hero-grid-line:nth-child(3) { top: 75%; }
.hero-grid-line:nth-child(4) { left: 33%; }
.hero-grid-line:nth-child(5) { left: 66%; }

.hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.hero-text { }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(200,155,60,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,60,0.3);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 8px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-badge span {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.hero-badge i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-title em { color: var(--secondary); font-style: italic; }
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 36px; line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.hero-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 24px; padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.hero-stat { text-align: center; }
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 4px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Hero image side */
.hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center;
}
.hero-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 460px; max-width: 100%;
}
.hero-img-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), transparent 60%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-img-frame img {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; height: 520px; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-float-card {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  animation: floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-float-card.card-1 { bottom: -20px; left: -30px; }
.hero-float-card.card-2 { top: 30px; right: -30px; animation-delay: 2s; }
@keyframes floatCard {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
.hero-float-card i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--secondary); }
.hfc-text strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; }
.hfc-text span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.75rem; }

/* ─── 10. SECTION HEADERS ─────────────────────────── */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 60px; }
.section-header.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ─── 11. ABOUT PREVIEW ───────────────────────────── */
.about-preview-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px; align-items: center;
}
.about-preview-img {
  position: relative;
}
.about-img-main {
  width: 100%; height: 540px; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -24px; right: -24px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.about-experience-badge strong {
  display: block; font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
}
.about-experience-badge span { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.about-tag-list {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 24px 0 32px;
}
.about-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(11,37,69,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,37,69,0.12);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--primary);
}
.about-tag i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 0.75rem; }

/* ─── 12. SERVICES CARDS ──────────────────────────── */
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,37,69,0.08), rgba(200,155,60,0.12));
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
}
.service-icon i { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--secondary); }
.service-card:hover .service-icon i { color: #fff; }
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.service-list {
  margin: 16px 0;
}
.service-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.service-list li::before {
  content: '✦'; color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.6rem; margin-top: 5px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 8px; transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.service-link:hover { color: var(--secondary); gap: 10px; }

/* ─── 13. WHY CHOOSE ──────────────────────────────── */
.why-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(200,155,60,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(200,155,60,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.why-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(200,155,60,0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.why-icon i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--secondary); }
.why-card h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* ─── 14. PROCESS TIMELINE ────────────────────────── */
.process-wrapper {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; gap: 0;
  max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.process-step {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  width: 100%; position: relative;
}
.process-step-content {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  text-align: center; width: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.process-step-content:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.process-step-num {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.process-step h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.process-arrow {
  color: var(--secondary); font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 8px 0; opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ─── 15. TESTIMONIAL CARDS ───────────────────────── */
.testimonial-swiper { padding-bottom: 50px !important; overflow: visible !important; }
.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testimonial-stars { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-text::before {
  content: '"'; font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4rem; color: var(--secondary); opacity: 0.2;
  position: absolute; top: -20px; left: -8px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-info strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.testimonial-info span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.swiper-pagination-bullet { background: var(--primary) !important; }
.swiper-pagination-bullet-active { background: var(--secondary) !important; }

/* ─── 16. REVIEWS GRID ────────────────────────────── */
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.review-industry-badge {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary); background: rgba(200,155,60,0.1);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 4px 12px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ─── 17. FAQ ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--secondary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  background: #fff;
  gap: 16px;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11,37,69,0.06);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; transition: var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--secondary); color: var(--primary); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(248,249,250,0.8);
}
.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; }

/* ─── 18. CONTACT FORM ────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  color: #fff; position: sticky; top: 100px;
}
.contact-info-card h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-info-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact-detail {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.contact-detail:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(200,155,60,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-detail-icon i { color: var(--secondary); }
.contact-detail-text strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-detail-text span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.contact-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.form-group label span { color: var(--secondary); }
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--secondary); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200,155,60,0.1); }
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--text-light); }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
select.form-control { appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%230B2545' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; padding-right: 40px; cursor: pointer; }
.honeypot-field { display: none !important; visibility: hidden; }
.form-notice { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 12px; }
.form-notice a { color: var(--secondary); }
.form-message {
  padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  display: none; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-message.success { background: #d4edda; color: #155724; border: 1px solid #c3e6cb; display: block; }
.form-message.error { background: #f8d7da; color: #721c24; border: 1px solid #f5c6cb; display: block; }
.form-submit-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.form-loading { display: none; }
.form-loading.show { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ─── 19. STATS STRIP ─────────────────────────────── */
.stats-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 0; text-align: center;
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 36px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary); line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* ─── 20. PAGE HERO BANNERS ───────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0f3060 100%);
  padding: 160px 0 90px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 80px;
  background: #fff; clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
}
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a, .page-hero .breadcrumb span {
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-weight: 500;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb i { font-size: 0.65rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ─── 21. SERVICE DETAIL SECTIONS ─────────────────── */
.service-detail {
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-detail:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.service-detail:nth-child(even) { background: var(--bg); }
.service-detail-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px; align-items: start;
}
.service-detail:nth-child(even) .service-detail-grid { direction: rtl; }
.service-detail:nth-child(even) .service-detail-grid > * { direction: ltr; }
.service-detail-meta { }
.service-detail-icon-large {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.service-detail-icon-large i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--secondary); }
.service-benefits {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px; margin: 24px 0;
}
.benefit-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500;
}
.benefit-item i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 0.8rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.service-outcome-box {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px; margin-top: 24px;
}
.service-outcome-box h4 { color: var(--secondary); margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.service-outcome-box ul li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.service-outcome-box ul li::before { content: '→'; color: var(--secondary); font-weight: bold; }
.service-for-box {
  background: rgba(200,155,60,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,60,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px; margin: 20px 0;
}
.service-for-box h4 { color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.service-for-box p { font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* ─── 22. ABOUT PAGE ──────────────────────────────── */
.about-bio-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 70px; align-items: start;
}
.about-img-sticky { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.about-img-large {
  width: 100%; height: 600px; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-credentials {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px; margin-top: 24px;
}
.credential-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.credential-card strong { display: block; font-size: 1.4rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); color: var(--primary); }
.credential-card span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.about-bio-text h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.about-bio-text p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.values-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.value-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--secondary); }
.value-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,37,69,0.07), rgba(200,155,60,0.12));
  border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.value-icon i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.value-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ─── 23. CAREER TIMELINE ─────────────────────────── */
.timeline {
  position: relative; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
}
.timeline-item {
  display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 48px;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content { text-align: right; }
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 20px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--secondary); border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(200,155,60,0.25);
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-content {
  flex: 1; max-width: calc(50% - 40px);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.timeline-content:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: scale(1.02); }
.timeline-year {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.timeline-content h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 1rem; }
.timeline-content p { font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ─── 24. TRUST BADGES ────────────────────────────── */
.trust-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.trust-card {
  text-align: center; padding: 28px 20px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: var(--transition);
}
.trust-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.trust-card i { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--secondary); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.trust-card strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.trust-card span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ─── 25. OVERALL RATING BANNER ───────────────────── */
.rating-banner {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.rating-big {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary); line-height: 1;
}
.rating-stars-large { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--secondary); letter-spacing: 4px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.rating-banner-text strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.rating-banner-text span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ─── 26. CTA SECTION ─────────────────────────────── */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #0f3060);
  text-align: center; padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(200,155,60,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-section h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-section p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); max-width: 550px; margin: 0 auto 36px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ─── 27. FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────── */
footer {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px; padding-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-brand img { height: 50px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-grid h5, .footer-col h5 {
  color: #fff !important; font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-grid ul li, .footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-grid ul li a, .footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-grid ul li a:hover, .footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--secondary); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--secondary); margin-top: 3px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.footer-contact-item span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.82rem; }
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--secondary); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: var(--transition-fast); }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }

/* ─── 28. STICKY MOBILE CTA ───────────────────────── */
.sticky-mobile-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1049;
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,155,60,0.3);
}
.sticky-mobile-cta .btn-gold { width: 100%; justify-content: center; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }

/* ─── 29. SCROLL TO TOP ───────────────────────────── */
#scroll-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 24px; z-index: 1000;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
#scroll-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
#scroll-top:hover { background: var(--secondary); color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ─── 30. UTILITY CLASSES ─────────────────────────── */
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.d-flex { display: flex; }
.gap-3 { gap: 16px; }
.align-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.text-gold { color: var(--secondary) !important; }
.text-primary { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.italic { font-style: italic; }
.fw-600 { font-weight: 600; }

/* ─── 31. ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}
.shimmer-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), #e8c56a, var(--secondary));
  background-size: 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

/* ─── 32. RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
  .hero-image-wrap { order: -1; }
  .hero-img-frame { width: 100%; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-img-frame img { height: 400px; }
  .hero-float-card.card-2 { right: 0; }
  .about-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .about-experience-badge { right: 0; bottom: -16px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-info-card { position: static; }
  .service-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; direction: ltr !important; }
  .about-bio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-img-sticky { position: static; }
  .about-img-large { height: 400px; }
  .timeline::before { left: 20px; transform: none; }
  .timeline-item { flex-direction: column !important; padding-left: 50px; }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content { text-align: left; }
  .timeline-dot { left: 20px; transform: none; }
  .timeline-content { max-width: 100%; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 70px 0; }
  h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-logo img { height: 70px; }
  #main-nav.scrolled .nav-logo img, #main-nav.nav-dark.scrolled .nav-logo img { height: 55px; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 120px 0 70px; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .sticky-mobile-cta { display: block; }
  body { padding-bottom: 80px; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .service-benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-credentials { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .rating-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 130px 0 70px; }
  .page-hero::after { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-credentials { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ─── 33. ULTRA-PREMIUM INTERACTIVE 3D PORTAL EFFECT ─────────────────── */
.image-3d-effect {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 2000px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.image-3d-effect::before {
  /* Dynamic 3D Floating Gold Border Frame */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 8px);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateZ(0px) scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.image-3d-effect::after {
  /* Dynamic Sweeping Shimmer Glare overlay */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transform: translateY(-100%) rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.image-3d-effect img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.6s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  display: block;
}

/* Hover States triggering layered 3D depth */
.image-3d-effect:hover {
  transform: rotateY(-12deg) rotateX(10deg);
}

.image-3d-effect:hover img {
  transform: translateZ(30px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 45px 90px rgba(11,37,69,0.35), 0 20px 40px rgba(200,155,60,0.2) !important;
}

/* The gold frame pops OUT of the screen (translateZ 60px) */
.image-3d-effect:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateZ(60px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--secondary-light);
}

/* The light reflection glare sweeps across the glass portal */
.image-3d-effect:hover::after {
  transform: translateY(100%) rotate(45deg);
}