/* ==========================================================================
   GANNVERA GLOBAL ENTERPRISES - Components Stylesheet
   Reusable, Modular, CMS-Ready Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Premium Full-Width Multi-Slide Hero Carousel (Soft Light Blue Scheme) --- */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 590px;
  min-height: 570px;
  max-height: 620px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--light-blue);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-grey);
}

.hero-slider-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.85s ease;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Background Image with Ken Burns Subtle Zoom */
.hero-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.0);
  transition: transform 6.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Individual Slide Photographic Backgrounds */
.hero-slide-1 {
  background-image: url('../images/banners/slide-1-global-consulting.jpg');
}

.hero-slide-2 {
  background-image: url('../images/banners/slide-2-pharma-healthcare.jpg');
}

.hero-slide-3 {
  background-image: url('../images/banners/slide-3-corporate-business.jpg');
}

.hero-slide-4 {
  background-image: url('../images/banners/slide-4-education-coaching.jpg');
}

/* Balanced Black/Charcoal Overlay - Preserves Natural Photograph Visibility */
.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(10, 23, 38, 0.75) 0%,
    rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.52) 45%,
    rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.22) 80%,
    rgba(10, 23, 38, 0.12) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide-overlay::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.35), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Slide Content Container */
.hero-slide-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-slide-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Slide Typography & Spacing */
.hero-slide-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background-color: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.15) !important;
  color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold) !important;
}

.hero-slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.3vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-slide-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  max-width: 680px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Secondary Hero CTA: Transparent with White Border per Specification */
.hero-slide-actions .btn-outline,
.hero-slide-actions .btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.hero-slide-actions .btn-outline:hover,
.hero-slide-actions .btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-white) !important;
  color: var(--primary-black) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary-white) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Element Entrance Animations on Slide Activation */
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-eyebrow {
  animation: heroEyebrowIn 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.12s both;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-title {
  animation: heroTitleIn 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.26s both;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-desc {
  animation: heroDescIn 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.42s both;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-actions {
  animation: heroActionsIn 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.58s both;
}

@keyframes heroEyebrowIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroTitleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroDescIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroActionsIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.hero-slider-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--primary-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-slider-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35);
}

.hero-slider-nav-btn svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.hero-slider-prev {
  left: 28px;
}

.hero-slider-next {
  right: 28px;
}

/* Bottom Controls: Dots & Counter */
.hero-slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slider-controls-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-slider-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 32px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.hero-slider-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.hero-slider-dot.active {
  width: 56px;
  background: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.6) !important;
}

/* Active Slide Number Counter */
.hero-slide-counter {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.hero-slide-counter .current-num {
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-slide-counter .divider {
  color: rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.3);
}

.hero-slide-counter .total-num {
  color: var(--secondary-text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage "About Us" Section – Refined, Minimal Corporate Layout
   Balanced 50/50 Columns, Vertically Centered, Landscape 5:4 Presentation
   ========================================================================== */

.home-about-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 44px 0;
}

.home-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 52px;
}

/* Left Column: Refined Minimal Content (50%) */
.home-about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.home-about-content .section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.home-about-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.home-about-lead {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.home-about-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* CTA Button */
.home-about-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.home-about-cta .btn {
  padding: 13px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right Column: Landscape 5:4 Image Presentation (50%) */
.home-about-image-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.home-about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.08);
}

.home-about-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.home-about-image-wrap:hover .home-about-image {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 3: Six Practice Verticals
   Soft Premium Corporate Scheme: Alternating White and Light Blue Cards
   Clean Minimal Editorial Grid, 14px Radius, Subtle Grey Border (#D9E2EA), Gold Accents
   ========================================================================== */

.practice-verticals-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 46px 0;
}

.verticals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Practice Vertical Card Architecture (Original Checkerboard)
   ========================================================================== */
.vertical-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  outline: none !important;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 30px 26px 26px;
  min-height: 260px;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 250ms ease,
              box-shadow 250ms ease,
              border-color 250ms ease;
}

.vertical-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vertical-card-icon {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.vertical-card-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  display: block;
}

.vertical-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.vertical-card-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vertical-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.vertical-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin: 0;
}

.vertical-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: none !important;
}

.vertical-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.vertical-card-link .link-arrow {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke-width: 2.4;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vertical-card:hover .link-arrow {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

/* 1. DARK CARD STYLING (#10243A Navy Blue) */
.vertical-card-dark {
  background-color: #10243A !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.12) !important;
}

.vertical-card-dark .vertical-card-icon svg {
  stroke: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.vertical-card-dark .vertical-card-number {
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.vertical-card-dark .vertical-card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.vertical-card-dark .vertical-card-desc {
  color: #DCE3EC !important;
}

.vertical-card-dark .vertical-card-link {
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.vertical-card-dark:hover,
.vertical-card-dark:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background-color: #10243A !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.25) !important;
}

.vertical-card-dark:hover .vertical-card-link {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light) !important;
}

/* 2. LIGHT CARD STYLING (#F0F2F5 Light Grey) */
.vertical-card-light {
  background-color: #F0F2F5 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.04) !important;
}

.vertical-card-light .vertical-card-icon svg {
  stroke: #10243A !important;
  color: #10243A !important;
}

.vertical-card-light .vertical-card-number {
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.vertical-card-light .vertical-card-title {
  color: #10243A !important;
}

.vertical-card-light .vertical-card-desc {
  color: #536579 !important;
}

.vertical-card-light .vertical-card-link {
  color: #10243A !important;
}

.vertical-card-light:hover,
.vertical-card-light:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background-color: #F0F2F5 !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.08) !important;
}

.vertical-card-light:hover .vertical-card-link {
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: PREMIUM EDITORIAL TESTIMONIAL SLIDER
   Design: Luxury Editorial Two-Column, Layered 3D Card Deck, Custom Brand Palette
   Theme: #FAF8F4 Warm Ivory, #C5A46D Champagne Gold, #C62835 Accent Red
   ========================================================================== */

.editorial-testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FAF8F4 !important;
  padding: 88px 0 92px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editorial-testimonials-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* --- Left Column: Editorial Information & Controls --- */
.editorial-testimonials-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.editorial-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #C5A46D;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.editorial-eyebrow-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #C5A46D;
  margin-right: 12px;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.editorial-heading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #171717 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 12px 0 0 0;
}

.editorial-heading-divider {
  width: 46px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #C5A46D;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 22px 0 20px 0;
}

.editorial-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #626262 !important;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

/* 5 Gold Stars Rating */
.editorial-rating-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.editorial-star {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}

.editorial-star:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Slider Navigation & Counter Controls */
.editorial-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.editorial-nav-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.editorial-nav-btn.btn-prev {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DED2;
  color: #171717;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.editorial-nav-btn.btn-prev:hover,
.editorial-nav-btn.btn-prev:focus-visible {
  border-color: #C5A46D;
  color: #C5A46D;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.2);
}

.editorial-nav-btn.btn-next {
  background-color: #C62835;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(198, 40, 53, 0.35);
}

.editorial-nav-btn.btn-next:hover,
.editorial-nav-btn.btn-next:focus-visible {
  background-color: #AE222D;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(198, 40, 53, 0.45);
}

.editorial-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  user-select: none;
  min-width: 68px;
  text-align: center;
}

.counter-current {
  color: #C62835;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.counter-sep {
  color: #9E9E9E;
  margin: 0 5px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.counter-total {
  color: #9E9E9E;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* --- Right Column: Layered Editorial Cards Deck --- */
.editorial-testimonials-right {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-right: 76px;
}

.editorial-card-deck {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 535px;
}

/* Base Card Attributes */
.deck-card {
  border-radius: 24px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E5DED2;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Deep Background Card (Layer 3) */
.deck-card-back {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: translateX(72px) scale(0.92);
  transform-origin: center right;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.035);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 380ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.deck-card-back .deck-preview-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  right: 20px;
  opacity: 0.22;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Middle Background Card (Layer 2) */
.deck-card-middle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateX(36px) scale(0.96);
  transform-origin: center right;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.045);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 380ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.deck-card-middle .deck-preview-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  right: 28px;
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Active Main Card (Layer 1 - Front) */
.deck-card-front {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 44px 46px 38px 46px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(23, 23, 23, 0.08), 0 8px 24px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.07);
  transition: opacity 280ms ease, transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.deck-quote-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.deck-quote-icon svg {
  display: block;
  fill: #C5A46D;
}

.deck-quote-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #171717 !important;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  transition: opacity 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
}

.deck-card-divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid #E8E4DD;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Client Meta Row */
.deck-client-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: opacity 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
}

.deck-avatar-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #C5A46D;
  padding: 2.5px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.2);
}

.deck-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.deck-client-divider {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: #C5A46D;
  opacity: 0.55;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: 0 2px;
}

.deck-client-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.deck-client-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #171717 !important;
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.deck-client-role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #C5A46D !important;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.deck-client-category {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: rgba(198, 40, 53, 0.08);
  color: #C62835 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --- Responsive Media Queries --- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .editorial-testimonials-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .editorial-heading {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
  .editorial-testimonials-right {
    padding-right: 50px;
  }
  .deck-card-front {
    padding: 36px 36px 30px 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .editorial-testimonials-section {
    padding: 68px 0 72px;
  }
  .editorial-testimonials-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 46px;
  }
  .editorial-heading {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
  .editorial-testimonials-right {
    padding-right: 40px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .editorial-card-deck {
    max-width: 520px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .editorial-testimonials-section {
    padding: 56px 0 60px;
  }
  .editorial-heading {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .editorial-testimonials-right {
    padding-right: 24px;
  }
  .deck-card-front {
    padding: 30px 24px 26px 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .deck-card-back {
    transform: translateX(20px) scale(0.95);
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .deck-card-middle {
    transform: translateX(10px) scale(0.975);
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .deck-quote-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .deck-avatar-wrap {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
  }
  .deck-client-name {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }
  .deck-client-role {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .deck-client-category {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 3px 10px;
  }
}

/* --- Feature Cards (Why Choose Us - Institutional Value) --- */
#why-choose {
  background-color: var(--light-bg) !important;
  padding: 46px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

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

.feature-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.04);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.feature-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.3) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.feature-icon-wrap svg {
  stroke: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon-wrap {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon-wrap svg {
  stroke: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy) !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Process / Working Approach Steps --- */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.04);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent) !important;
}

.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.process-step-num span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.process-step-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- FAQ Section & Accordion --- */
.faq-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 56px 0 60px;
}

.faq-section .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.06);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--light-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--primary-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background-color: var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.faq-toggle-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --- Detailed Offerings (Vertical Pages) --- */
.offering-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.04);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}

.offering-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.offering-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--light-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.offering-card:hover .offering-icon {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.offering-icon svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.offering-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.offering-content p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.offering-deliverables {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.deliverable-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  background: var(--light-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

/* --- Blog Cards --- */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.04);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.1);
}

.blog-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 220px;
  background-color: var(--light-blue);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.blog-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--light-blue);
  color: var(--primary-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-meta-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.blog-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-title a {
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.blog-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-author {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.blog-read-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.blog-read-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* --- CTA Banner (Matching Index Page Deep Navy & Gold Architecture) --- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10243A 0%, #16385B 60%, #1C4770 100%) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 50px 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.25) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.18) 0%, rgba(28, 71, 112, 0.35) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px, 120px 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-text {
  max-width: 660px;
}

.cta-text .badge,
.cta-text .badge-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-text p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: #E2E8EF !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.cta-actions {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-actions .btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold) !important;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cta-actions .btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-light) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35) !important;
}

.cta-actions .btn-gold svg,
.cta-actions .btn-gold i {
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  stroke: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE FINAL CTA - MODERN CORPORATE CONSULTATION SECTION
   Original Deep Navy (#10243A) Design with Gold Accents
   ========================================================================== */

.cta-section-wrap {
  padding-top: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 46px;
}

.corporate-cta-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10243A 0%, #16385B 60%, #1C4770 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 50px 48px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.25);
}

/* Subtle background glow and geometric line pattern */
.cta-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.18) 0%, rgba(28, 71, 112, 0.35) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-card-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px, 120px 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: 1;
}

.corporate-cta-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}

/* Left Content Column */
.corporate-cta-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.corporate-cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.6);
}

.corporate-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.corporate-cta-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #E2E8EF !important;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Right CTA Action Column */
.corporate-cta-action {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-corporate-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-corporate-cta span,
.btn-corporate-cta .cta-btn-icon,
.btn-corporate-cta svg,
.btn-corporate-cta i {
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  stroke: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.btn-corporate-cta .cta-btn-icon {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.btn-corporate-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-light) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35) !important;
}

.btn-corporate-cta:hover span,
.btn-corporate-cta:hover .cta-btn-icon,
.btn-corporate-cta:hover svg {
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.btn-corporate-cta:hover .cta-btn-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-corporate-cta:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: CORPORATE IMAGE GALLERY & LIGHTBOX
   Original Corporate Navy & Light Accent Palette
   ========================================================================== */

.gallery-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--light-bg) !important;
  padding: 46px 0 48px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-section .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Gallery Grid */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, 
              opacity 250ms ease, 
              box-shadow 250ms ease,
              border-color 250ms ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent) !important;
}

.gallery-card {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
  outline: none;
}

.gallery-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--light-blue);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Elegant Image Overlay */
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.40) 0%,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(10, 23, 38, 0.92) 100%
  ) !important;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 250ms ease;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay,
.gallery-card:focus-visible .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay-top,
.gallery-card:focus-visible .gallery-overlay-top {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-category-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
  background: rgba(10, 23, 38, 0.85) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold) !important;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.gallery-zoom-badge {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
  color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.gallery-zoom-badge svg,
.gallery-zoom-badge i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-zoom-badge {
  background: var(--primary-gold) !important;
  color: var(--primary-white) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-overlay-bottom {
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay-bottom,
.gallery-card:focus-visible .gallery-overlay-bottom {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.gallery-item-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gallery Action (View More Button) */
.gallery-action-wrap {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.gallery-more-btn {
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-gold) !important;
  background-color: var(--primary-white) !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.gallery-more-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
  color: var(--primary-white) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CORPORATE GALLERY LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

.gallery-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  padding: 24px;
}

.gallery-lightbox.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 23, 38, 0.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.lightbox-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1040px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--primary-white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold) !important;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-lightbox.active .lightbox-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Lightbox Header */
.lightbox-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--soft-blue);
}

.lightbox-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--primary-text);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--light-blue);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--secondary-blue);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.lightbox-close-btn svg,
.lightbox-close-btn i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* Lightbox Stage */
.lightbox-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--soft-grey);
  min-height: 380px;
  max-height: 62vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lightbox-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 62vh;
  padding: 16px;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: calc(62vh - 32px);
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  user-select: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--primary-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--light-blue);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--secondary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.lightbox-nav-btn svg,
.lightbox-nav-btn i {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.lightbox-prev {
  left: 20px;
}

.lightbox-next {
  right: 20px;
}

/* Lightbox Caption Bar */
.lightbox-caption-bar {
  padding: 20px 28px;
  background: var(--soft-blue);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.lightbox-category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Contact Form Component --- */
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-label .req {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.2);
}

.form-control.error {
  border-color: #DC2626;
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
}

.form-error-msg {
  display: none;
  color: #DC2626;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.form-control.error + .form-error-msg {
  display: block;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-status-alert {
  display: none;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-status-alert.show-success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.form-status-alert.show-error {
  display: block;
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

.form-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- Contact Layout 50/50 Equal Width & Compact Height --- */
.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-layout-grid .form-card {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 30px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-layout-grid .form-card form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.contact-layout-grid .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.contact-layout-grid .form-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.contact-layout-grid .form-control {
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-layout-grid textarea.form-control {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.contact-layout-grid .btn-primary {
  padding: 11px 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-layout-grid .form-disclaimer {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-sidebar-wrap {
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

/* --- Contact Info Sidebar (Navy Blue Corporate Card) --- */
.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0A1726 0%, #10243A 60%, #16385B 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 36, 58, 0.18) !important;
}

.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-info-card .badge,
.contact-info-card .badge-gold {
  background: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.18) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  color: #DCE3EC !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-method-list {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.contact-method-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-method-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.35) !important;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.contact-method-icon svg {
  stroke: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.contact-method-item:hover .contact-method-icon {
  background: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.3);
}

.contact-method-item:hover .contact-method-icon svg {
  stroke: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.contact-method-text h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.contact-method-text span,
.contact-method-text a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #C8D3E0 !important;
}

.contact-method-text a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light) !important;
}

/* --- Related Verticals Strip --- */
.related-verticals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.related-v-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.04);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.related-v-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.related-v-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: var(--light-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.related-v-card:hover .related-v-icon {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.related-v-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.related-v-info span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Editorial / Blog Details Layout --- */
.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.article-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 104px;
}

.toc-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.04);
}

.toc-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.toc-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.toc-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.toc-link:hover,
.toc-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-body {
  max-width: 780px;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.article-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-top: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.article-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.article-body p {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
}

.article-callout {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-accent);
  background: var(--soft-blue);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 32px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.article-author-card {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding: 32px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--light-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--gold-accent-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-info h4 {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.author-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- Legal Content Layout --- */
.legal-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legal-section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.legal-section:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.legal-section p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.legal-section ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.legal-section li {
  list-style-type: disc;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Page: Institutional Narrative Section (#ethos)
   Equal-height Two-Column Layout (50% / 50%)
   ========================================================================== */

.about-narrative-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.about-narrative-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.about-narrative-content .section-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-narrative-content .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.6vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-narrative-content .lead-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-narrative-content p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-narrative-content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-narrative-image-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.about-narrative-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(52, 68, 84, 0.10);
  background-color: var(--platinum-grey);
}

.about-narrative-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-narrative-image-wrap:hover .about-narrative-image {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

/* Vision, Mission & Purpose 3-Card Grid */
.vision-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

/* --- Contact Page Google Map Section --- */
.contact-map-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background-color: var(--platinum-grey);
}

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

/* Original Theme Clean End */