/* ==========================================================================
   Base Styles & Design Tokens
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

:root {
  --color-primary: #c4924c;
  --color-primary-hover: #ad8042;
  --color-dark-bg: #14100d;
  --color-dark-card: #1c1714;
  --color-dark-surface: #221c18;
  --color-light-bg: #ffffff;
  --color-offwhite-bg: #faf7f2;
  --color-text-dark: #1d150b;
  --color-text-dark-muted: #59524c;
  --color-text-light: #ffffff;
  --color-text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  --color-border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  --color-border-light: #eae4db;
  --color-bg-overlay: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(15, 12, 10, 0.52) 0%,
    rgba(14, 11, 9, 0.72) 48%,
    rgba(10, 7, 5, 0.94) 86%,
    rgba(8, 6, 4, 0.98) 100%
  );
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --container-max: 1320px;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #1d150b;
}

h2 em,
h2 i {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: inherit;
  color: #1d150b;
}

h2:has(em),
h2:has(i),
.section-heading-dark:has(em),
.section-heading-dark:has(i),
.section-heading-light:has(em),
.section-heading-light:has(i),
.faq-heading:has(em),
.faq-heading:has(i),
.discuss-title:has(em),
.discuss-title:has(i),
.why-us-heading:has(em),
.why-us-heading:has(i),
.contact-main-heading:has(em),
.contact-main-heading:has(i),
.faq-category-title:has(em),
.faq-category-title:has(i) {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

h2 em,
h2 i,
.section-heading-dark em,
.section-heading-dark i,
.faq-heading em,
.faq-heading i,
.contact-main-heading em,
.contact-main-heading i,
.faq-category-title em,
.faq-category-title i {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: inherit;
  color: #1d150b;
}

.section-heading-light em,
.section-heading-light i,
.discuss-title em,
.discuss-title i,
.why-us-heading em,
.why-us-heading i {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: inherit;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reusable Utilities & Typography
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.tag-heading,
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-heading-dark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-heading-dark em,
.section-heading-dark i {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  padding: 0 0.04em;
  color: #1d150b;
}

.section-heading-light {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-heading-light em,
.section-heading-light i {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  padding: 0 0.04em;
}

.section-subtitle-light {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Primary Pill Button */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 1.125rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.35);
}

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

.btn-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION & HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-image: url('images/explaining-contract-points-to-colleague.webp');
  background-position: center 25%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-overlay);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.site-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 66px;
  width: 152px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

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

.nav-item.active .nav-link {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-item.active .nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 270px;
  width: max-content;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 1.6rem 2.2rem 1.7rem;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0;
  color: #1a1615;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover,
.dropdown-menu li a.active {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Hero Body */
.hero-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 980px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.8vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  padding: 0 0.04em;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.social-proof {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.avatar-img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-left: -14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, z-index 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.avatar-img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
  z-index: 3;
}

.avatar-img:nth-child(2) {
  z-index: 2;
}

.avatar-img:nth-child(3) {
  z-index: 1;
}

.avatar-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  z-index: 10;
}

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

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3px;
}

.stat-number .plus {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  top: 1px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Hero Bottom Features Bar */
.hero-features-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
}

.features-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.feature-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
}

.feature-col::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.feature-col:hover::before {
  background-color: var(--color-border-hover);
}

.feature-col.border-sides {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.feature-card {
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem 3.25rem 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-col:first-child .feature-card {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.feature-col:last-child .feature-card {
  padding-right: 0;
}

.feature-col:hover .feature-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   2. CLIENTS / PARTNERS LOGO STRIP
   ========================================================================= */
.partners-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 0 4.0625rem 0;
}

.partners-tagline {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.partners-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.partner-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.partner-item img {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3. ABOUT US SECTION ("Guidance You Can Trust")
   ========================================================================= */
.about-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 7.5rem 0;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5.5rem;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.08);
}

.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 26px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

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

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

.about-content > .section-heading-dark {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.about-cta {
  display: flex;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   4. SERVICES SECTION ("Business Tax & Compliance Services")
   ========================================================================= */
.services-section {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-bg);
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8rem 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: 381px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card-half {
  grid-column: span 3;
  min-height: 381px;
}

.service-card-third {
  grid-column: span 2;
  min-height: 381px;
}

.service-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 10%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%);
  border-radius: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background 0.4s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%);
}

.service-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.service-card-title,
.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 31.2px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.service-card-desc,
.service-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.services-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   5. PROCESS SECTION ("A Clear Legal Process")
   ========================================================================= */
.process-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.process-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-intro {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-right: 15px;
}

.process-eyebrow,
.process-intro .section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 22.4px;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-intro .section-heading-dark,
.process-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 67.6px;
  color: #1d150b !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.process-intro .section-heading-dark em,
.process-heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  font-weight: inherit;
  color: #1d150b !important;
}

.process-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.7);
  margin: 0 0 40px 0;
  max-width: 544px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

/* Bottom FAQ Text */
.process-faq-wrapper {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 140px;
}

.process-faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 27px;
  color: #181311;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.process-faq-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

.process-faq-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.process-faq-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

/* Backward-compatible aliases for any subpages using legacy classes */
.process-faq-box {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 140px !important;
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  max-width: none;
}

.faq-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 27px;
  color: #181311;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.faq-action {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

/* Feature List */
.feature-list-wrapper {
  --space-between: 20px;
  --icon-size: 72px;
  --connector-width: 1px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-between);
  padding-left: 15px;
}

.feature-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 103px;
}

.feature-list-item .connector {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: calc(var(--icon-size) / 2 - var(--connector-width) / 2);
  width: 0;
  height: calc(100% + var(--space-between));
  border-left: var(--connector-width) solid #eaeaeb;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.feature-list-item:last-child .connector {
  display: none;
}

.feature-list-item .icon-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: var(--icon-size);
  height: var(--icon-size);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.feature-list-item .icon {
  display: flex;
  width: var(--icon-size);
  height: var(--icon-size);
  border: 8.8px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-list-item:hover .icon {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

.feature-list-item .icon img {
  display: block;
  width: 16px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.feature-list-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.feature-list-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 31.2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.48px;
  color: #181311;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.feature-list-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 25.5px;
  color: rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Also support .timeline-step for subpages if they use it */
.process-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-left: 15px;
}

.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 103px;
}

.step-marker {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-num {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 8.8px solid #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.08);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-num {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

.connector-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 35.5px;
  width: 0;
  height: calc(100% + 20px);
  border-left: 1px solid #eaeaeb;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-step.last-step .connector-line,
.timeline-step:last-child .connector-line {
  display: none;
}

.step-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 31.2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.48px;
  color: #181311;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.step-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 25.5px;
  color: rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   6. MILESTONES / CASE VICTORIES SECTION
   ========================================================================= */
.milestones-section {
  background-color: var(--color-offwhite-bg);
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.milestones-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.milestone-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 240px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.03);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.milestone-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 35px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.12);
}

.milestone-year {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.milestone-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.milestone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.milestone-card:hover .milestone-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.milestone-card:hover .milestone-link i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   7. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-box-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 406px 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonials-image-col {
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonials-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 425px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.06);
}

.testimonials-card-col {
  background-color: #f7f7f7;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonials-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 22.4px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testimonials-slides-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.testimonial-quote,
.profile-comment {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 36px;
  color: #1d150b;
  margin: 20px 0 32px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.testimonial-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  gap: 20px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name,
.profile-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 25.2px;
  color: #1d150b;
  display: block;
}

.author-role,
.profile-des {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 19.2px;
  color: rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.7);
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.testimonial-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.2);
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #1d150b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-arrow-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonials-box-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .testimonials-image-wrap {
    min-height: 320px;
    height: 320px;
  }

  .testimonials-card-col {
    padding: 40px;
  }

  .testimonial-quote,
  .profile-comment {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .testimonials-image-wrap {
    min-height: 250px;
    height: 250px;
  }

  .testimonials-card-col {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .testimonial-quote,
  .profile-comment {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 28px;
    margin: 16px 0 24px 0;
  }

  .testimonial-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .testimonial-controls {
    align-self: flex-end;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   8. OUR TEAM SECTION
   ========================================================================= */
.team-section {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-bg);
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8.5rem 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.65fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5.5rem;
}

.team-intro .section-heading-dark {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.team-desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.team-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.team-card {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.team-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #1e1915;
}

.team-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.9) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.team-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.team-socials a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-socials a:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.team-info {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.team-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.team-role {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   9. FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================= */
.faq-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8.5rem 0;
}

.faq-container-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.75rem;
}

.faq-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.faq-heading em,
.faq-heading i {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  padding: 0 0.04em;
}

.accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid #eaeaeb;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.accordion-item.active {
  border-color: #eaeaeb;
}

.accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 30px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-radius 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-header {
  background-color: var(--color-primary); /* #c4924c Solid Gold */
  border-top-left-radius: 17px;
  border-top-right-radius: 17px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
}

.accordion-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #181311;
  line-height: 1.3em;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.accordion-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #181311;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 10px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-body {
  max-height: 800px;
}

.accordion-content {
  padding: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.5em;
  color: #1d150bb3;
}

.accordion-content p {
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .accordion-header {
    padding: 25px;
  }

  .accordion-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.25em;
  }

  .accordion-content {
    padding: 25px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   10. CTA BANNER ("Let's Discuss Your Case")
   ========================================================================= */
.discuss-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('images/confident-mature-male-judge-in-black-mantle-announce.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 8rem 0;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-align: center;
}

.discuss-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.82) 0%, rgba(10, 6, 4, 0.94) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.discuss-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.discuss-content {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.discuss-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.discuss-title em,
.discuss-title i {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.discuss-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   11. BLOG & NEWSLETTER SECTION
   ========================================================================= */
.blog-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8.5rem 0;
}

.blog-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.post-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.post-thumbnail {
  height: 240px;
  background-image: url('images/real-estate-agent-with-client-closing-a-deal.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.post-overlay-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.post-body {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.post-title a {
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.post-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.post-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-text-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.post-readmore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.post-readmore:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Newsletter Card */
.newsletter-card {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-bg);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.newsletter-icon {
  background: transparent;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.newsletter-icon i,
.newsletter-icon i.fa-solid.fa-envelope-open-text {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 45px;
  font-weight: 600;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  line-height: 45px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.newsletter-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   12. FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #0c0907;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.social-circle {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-circle:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.contact-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.contact-pill i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-quick-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-quick-nav a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-quick-nav a i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-quick-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Footer Middle */
.footer-middle {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
}

.footer-middle-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  max-width: 580px;
}

.footer-logo img {
  height: 78px;
  width: 175px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-bio {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.back-to-top-btn {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-bottom-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.copyright-brand {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.copyright-brand em {
  font-style: italic;
}

.copyright-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-body {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .features-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .feature-col.border-sides {
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .feature-col:first-child .feature-card,
  .feature-col:last-child .feature-card,
  .feature-card {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

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

  .service-card-half,
  .service-card-third {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .process-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .process-intro {
    position: static;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .process-faq-wrapper,
  .process-faq-box {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 2rem !important;
  }

  .feature-list-wrapper,
  .process-timeline {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

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

  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-menu.nav-open {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .nav-item.active .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-item.has-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0.6rem 0 0.4rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    min-width: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-item.has-dropdown .dropdown-menu li a {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 0.775rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .btn-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-title {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .partners-grid {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .partner-item img {
    height: 48px;
    max-width: 180px;
  }

  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-card-half,
  .service-card-third {
    grid-column: span 1;
    min-height: 360px;
  }

  .process-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .process-intro .section-heading-dark,
  .process-heading {
    font-size: 38px !important;
    line-height: 48px !important;
  }

  .feature-list-item,
  .timeline-step {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .feature-list-title,
  .step-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .milestones-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .team-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .team-img-wrap {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .blog-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-top-container,
  .footer-middle-container,
  .footer-bottom-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  background-image: url('images/biracial-group-of-attorneys-working-with-documents.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 0 6rem 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.about-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(12, 8, 6, 0.85) 50%,
    rgba(10, 6, 4, 0.96) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 1fr;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
}

.eyebrow-gold {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.2vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.about-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  padding: 0 0.04em;
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Our Story, Purpose & Stats */
.story-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.story-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

/* Part A: Our Story & Lead Quote */
.story-quote-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 248px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.story-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 22.4px;
  color: #c4924c;
  margin: 8px 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  text-transform: none;
}

.story-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 48px;
  color: #1d150b;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
}

/* Part B: Vision & Mission (Aligned under Lead Quote) */
.vision-mission-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 248px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.story-spacer-col {
  display: block;
}

.vision-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

.purpose-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.purpose-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  min-width: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #c4924c;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.purpose-card:hover .purpose-icon-wrap {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-color: #ad8042;
}

.purpose-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.purpose-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 31.2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #1d150b;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.purpose-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Part C: 4-Column Stats Box */
.home-stats-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0;
}

.home-stats-section .about-stats-box {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.about-stats-box {
  background-color: #f7f7f7;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 60px 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: none;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.stat-col {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stat-col:not(:first-child) {
  border-left: 1px solid #eaeaeb;
}

.stat-num-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-big-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #1d150b;
}

.stat-super {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #c4924c;
  position: relative;
  top: -14px;
  margin-left: 2px;
  vertical-align: baseline;
}

.stat-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-us-section {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-bg);
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8.5rem 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 5.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-us-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.why-us-heading em,
.why-us-heading i {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.why-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
}

.why-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.why-icon-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.3);
}

.why-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.why-feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.leader-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.leader-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 580px;
}

.leader-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}

.leader-quote-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 3rem 2.25rem 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%, rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.88) 55%, rgba(10, 6, 4, 0.98) 100%);
}

.leader-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.leader-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.leader-role {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-left: 0.4rem;
}

/* Light Team Section */
/* ==========================================================================
   Team Section
   ========================================================================== */
.team-section-grid {
  background-color: #f7f7f7;
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.team-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.team-section-grid .team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

.team-section-grid .team-intro {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.team-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 22.4px;
  color: #c4924c;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  text-transform: none;
}

.team-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 67.6px;
  color: #1d150b;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.team-heading em {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1d150b;
}

.team-section-grid .team-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.btn-team-link {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: #c4924c;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 13px 26px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-team-link:hover {
  background-color: #ad8042;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-team-link i {
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-team-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.team-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.team-profile-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 387px;
  background-color: #181311;
  cursor: crosshair;
}

.team-profile-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-profile-card:hover .team-profile-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.team-profile-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 12, 20, 0.7);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

.team-profile-card:hover .team-profile-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.team-profile-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.team-profile-card:hover .team-profile-content {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.team-profile-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.team-profile-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.team-profile-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.team-profile-socials a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #c4924c;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.team-profile-socials a:hover {
  background-color: #ad8042;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Footer Hero Strip */
.footer-hero-strip {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('images/close-up-lawyer-businessman-working-or-reading-law.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3.25rem 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.footer-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.82) 0%, rgba(10, 6, 4, 0.95) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-strip-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.footer-strip-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.footer-strip-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-strip-socials a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.footer-strip-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-strip-contacts {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-strip-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-strip-nav a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-strip-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* About Us Responsive Rules */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .story-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .story-quote-row {
    grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
  }

  .story-quote {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 42px;
  }

  .vision-mission-row {
    grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
  }

  .vision-mission-grid {
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .about-stats-box {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 36px 0;
    padding: 48px 0;
  }

  .stat-col:nth-child(odd) {
    border-left: none;
  }

  .stat-col:nth-child(even) {
    border-left: 1px solid #eaeaeb;
  }

  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .leader-img-wrap {
    height: 480px;
  }

  .team-section-grid {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .team-section-grid .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .team-section-grid .team-intro {
    max-width: 600px;
  }

  .team-cards-grid {
    max-width: 760px;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 0 0 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .about-hero-container {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .story-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .story-quote-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }

  .story-quote {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .vision-mission-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }

  .story-spacer-col {
    display: none;
  }

  .vision-mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .about-stats-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 36px 20px;
  }

  .stat-col {
    border-left: none !important;
  }

  .why-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .leader-img-wrap {
    height: 400px;
  }

  .team-section-grid {
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
  }

  .team-heading {
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 48px;
  }

  .team-heading em {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .team-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .footer-strip-top {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-strip-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-strip-contacts {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 680px;
  background-image: url('images/calm-woman-receptionist-talking-on-phone-and-typing.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 0 6.5rem 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.contact-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(12, 8, 6, 0.88) 50%,
    rgba(10, 6, 4, 0.98) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-hero-header {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.contact-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.75rem;
}

/* Contact Cards Grid */
.contact-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 2rem 2.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.18);
}

.contact-icon-wrapper {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #c4924c;
  border: 1.5px solid #c4924c;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-card:hover .contact-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.contact-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.contact-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-card:hover .contact-card-desc {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Map & Form Section */
.contact-main-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 7.5rem 0;
}

.contact-main-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1d150b;
  line-height: 68px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-main-heading em,
.contact-main-heading i {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1d150b;
}

.contact-map-card {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.contact-map-card iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background-color: #faf8f5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1c1714;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: #8c827a;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.18);
}

.form-control.error {
  border-color: #d9383a;
  background-color: #fff9f9;
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.field-error {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #d9383a;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

/* GDPR Checkbox */
.form-gdpr-row {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.custom-checkbox-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
}

.custom-checkbox-container input[type="checkbox"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 0;
  width: 0;
}

.custom-checkmark {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.custom-checkbox-container:hover .custom-checkmark {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.custom-checkbox-container input[type="checkbox"]:checked ~ .custom-checkmark {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.custom-checkbox-container input[type="checkbox"]:checked ~ .custom-checkmark::after {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 10px;
  border: solid #ffffff;
  border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.gdpr-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #59524c;
}

.btn-contact-submit {
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 1.15rem 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}

.form-status-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: #edf7ed;
  border: 1px solid #b7dfb9;
  color: #1e4620;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.form-status-alert i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #2e7d32;
}

/* Contact Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .contact-main-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .contact-map-card {
    height: 420px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-hero-section {
    padding: 0 0 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .contact-hero-content {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .contact-hero-lead {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .contact-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .contact-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  }

  .contact-main-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

  .contact-main-heading {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .contact-map-card {
    height: 350px;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .btn-contact-submit {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.services-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  background-image: url('images/discussion-of-main-points-of-document.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 0 6.5rem 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.services-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(12, 8, 6, 0.88) 50%,
    rgba(10, 6, 4, 0.98) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
}

.services-hero-header {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.services-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0.85rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.services-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.services-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 650px;
}

.services-showcase-section {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-bg);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

#services-grid,
.page-services .services-showcase-section {
  background-color: #f7f7f7;
}

.services-showcase-section .container {
  max-width: 1240px;
}

.services-showcase-section .services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-circle-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.service-card:hover .service-circle-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRICING SECTION STYLES (Light Modern Design System)
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8.5rem 0;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.pricing-section .section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pricing-section .section-heading-dark {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pricing-section .section-subtitle-dark,
.pricing-section .section-subtitle-light {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #6f6a64;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 3.75rem;
}

.pricing-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #ebe5df;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.pricing-card-popular {
  border-color: #ebe5df;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transform: none;
}

.pricing-card-popular:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.12);
}

.plan-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Inline Popular Badge */
.plan-badge-inline {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 2px 12px;
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.plan-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.plan-price {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.plan-cycle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #6f6a64;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.plan-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #6f6a64;
  min-height: 46px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.pricing-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #ebe5df;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
  border: none;
}

.plan-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 0;
}

.plan-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #59524c;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.plan-features li i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Pricing Buttons */
.pricing-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-plan-dark {
  background-color: #1d150b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.1);
}

.btn-plan-dark:hover {
  background-color: #332617;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.2);
}

.btn-plan-gold {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.25);
}

.btn-plan-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.4);
}

/* Fallback for previous button classes inside pricing-card */
.pricing-card .btn-primary {
  background-color: #1d150b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.1);
}

.pricing-card .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #332617;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pricing-card .btn-primary.btn-outline {
  background-color: #1d150b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
}

.pricing-card-popular .btn-primary,
.pricing-card-popular .btn-primary.btn-full {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.25);
}

.pricing-card-popular .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

/* Services & Pricing Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-hero-section {
    padding: 0 0 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .services-hero-content {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .pricing-section {
    padding: 5rem 0 6rem 0;
  }

  .pricing-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  }

  .plan-subtitle {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   404 ERROR PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.error-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-image: url('images/spacious-boardroom-for-working-meetings.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 0 3rem 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.error-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(12, 8, 6, 0.88) 50%,
    rgba(10, 6, 4, 0.98) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.error-content-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.error-card {
  max-width: 620px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.error-number {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 14vw, 10.625rem); /* Up to 170px */
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.85rem;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.error-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.error-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.error-cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE DETAIL: 01 — COMPANY REGISTRATION SERVICES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Section */
.service-detail-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-image: url('images/two-experienced-lawyers-in-formalwear-interacting.webp');
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.service-detail-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.72) 0%,
    rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.88) 55%,
    rgba(10, 7, 5, 0.98) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-detail-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-hero-header {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.service-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.service-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* 2. Service Overview & Sidebar */
.service-overview-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8rem 0;
}

.service-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 390px;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.service-overview-text .section-heading-dark {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.overview-paragraph {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #59524c;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.overview-paragraph strong {
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.overview-highlights-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--color-offwhite-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.highlight-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.highlight-content p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-dark-muted);
}

/* Sidebar Inquiry Card */
.service-sidebar-col {
  position: relative;
}

.service-inquiry-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  background-color: var(--color-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.28);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.inquiry-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.inquiry-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.inquiry-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 0;
}

.inquiry-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.inquiry-features li i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.inquiry-phone-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.inquiry-phone-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.35);
}


/* 3. Business Structures Section */
.structures-section {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-bg);
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.structures-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.structure-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.structure-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.structure-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.1) 0%, rgba(20, 16, 13, 0.96) 100%);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.structure-card.featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-8px);
}

.structure-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.4);
}

.structure-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.structure-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.structure-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.structure-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.12);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.structure-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 60px;
}

.structure-perks {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 0;
}

.structure-perks li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.structure-perks li i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* 4. Incorporation Process Roadmap */
.service-process-section {
  background-color: var(--color-offwhite-bg);
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.process-section-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-dark-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
}

.process-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.1);
}

.step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.2);
  line-height: 1;
}

.step-icon-wrap {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.step-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-dark-muted);
}


/* 5. Documents Required Section */
.docs-section {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-bg);
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8.5rem 0;
}

.docs-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.docs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.docs-card {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.25);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.docs-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.55);
}

.docs-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.docs-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.docs-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.docs-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0;
}

.docs-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.docs-list li i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.docs-list li strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* 6. Service Detail Responsive Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .service-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .service-sidebar-col {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

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

  .structure-card.featured {
    transform: none;
  }

  .structure-card.featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-detail-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }

  .service-detail-hero-content {
    padding-top: 2rem;
  }

  .service-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }

  .service-hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .service-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .service-hero-actions .btn-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .service-overview-section,
  .structures-section,
  .service-process-section,
  .docs-section {
    padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem 0;
  }

  .structures-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .process-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .docs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .docs-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ DEDICATED PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 52vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-image: url('images/spacious-boardroom-for-working-meetings.webp');
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.faq-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.72) 0%,
    rgba(14, 10, 8, 0.88) 55%,
    rgba(10, 7, 5, 0.98) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
}

.faq-hero-header {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.faq-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* FAQ Layout with Sticky Table of Contents */
.faq-page-main {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 120px 0;
}

.faq-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 372px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-toc-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  z-index: 10;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.faq-toc-card {
  background-color: #f7f7f7;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px 30px 40px 30px;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.faq-toc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 31.2px; /* 1.3em */
  letter-spacing: 0.48px; /* 0.02em */
  color: #1d150b;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-toc-item {
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq-toc-item:not(:first-child) {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.faq-toc-item a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.1em;
  color: #1d150b;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-toc-item a i {
  font-size: 8px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-toc-item a:hover,
.faq-toc-item a.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: transparent;
  transform: none;
}

.faq-toc-item a:hover i,
.faq-toc-item a.active i {
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* FAQ Content Categories */
.faq-content-col {
  padding-left: 80px;
}

.faq-category-block {
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 130px;
}

.faq-category-block:last-of-type {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-category-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3em;
  color: #1d150b;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  letter-spacing: normal;
}

.faq-category-title em,
.faq-category-title span.highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3em;
  color: #1d150b !important;
}

/* Have More Questions Block */
.faq-more-questions {
  padding-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.faq-more-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5em;
  color: #181311;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: normal;
}

.faq-more-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.5em;
  color: #1d150bb3;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-more-link a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-more-link a:hover {
  color: #181311;
}

/* FAQ 3-Column Blog Grid (2 Posts + 1 Newsletter) */
.faq-blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* FAQ Page Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .faq-page-main {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .faq-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .faq-toc-sidebar {
    position: static;
    top: auto;
    padding-right: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .faq-content-col {
    padding-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .faq-toc-card {
    padding: 25px 25px 30px;
  }

  .faq-toc-list {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .faq-toc-item {
    padding-bottom: 0;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .faq-category-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .faq-category-title em,
  .faq-category-title span.highlight {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .faq-category-block {
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .faq-blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-hero-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .faq-hero-content {
    padding-top: 2rem;
  }

  .faq-hero-title {
    font-size: 40px;
  }

  .faq-page-main {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .faq-category-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .faq-category-title em,
  .faq-category-title span.highlight {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .faq-more-questions {
    padding-top: 25px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Practice Areas Coverage Cards (About Us Section)
   Editorial Luxury Bento Style
   ========================================================================== */
.practices-coverage-section {
  background-color: #faf8f5;
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light, #eae4db);
}

.practices-coverage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.practice-coverage-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.05), 0 2px 6px -2px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.practice-coverage-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c4924c 0%, #e8be7d 50%, #c4924c 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.practice-coverage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.12), 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.35);
}

.practice-coverage-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.practice-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.practice-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.12) 0%, rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.24);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #c4924c;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.practice-coverage-card:hover .practice-card-icon-wrap {
  background: #c4924c;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #c4924c;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.3);
}

.practice-card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.28);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.practice-coverage-card:hover .practice-card-badge {
  color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.practice-card-body {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.practice-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1d150b;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.practice-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: #59524c;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.practice-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.practice-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #6a6157;
  background-color: #faf7f2;
  border: 1px solid #ebe4db;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.practice-coverage-card:hover .practice-chip {
  background-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.24);
  color: #1d150b;
}

.practice-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(29, 21, 11, 0.06);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.practice-action-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1d150b;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.practice-action-circle {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #c4924c;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.practice-coverage-card:hover .practice-action-text {
  color: #c4924c;
}

.practice-coverage-card:hover .practice-action-circle {
  background-color: #c4924c;
  border-color: #c4924c;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(196, 146, 76, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .practices-coverage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .practices-coverage-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .practices-coverage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .practice-coverage-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .practice-card-badge {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}