/* ==========================================================================
   Ox Wealth Advisory LLP - Modern Design System (2026 Edition)
   Crafted for elite corporate, wealth advisory, and legal practice
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;1,600&display=swap');

:root {
  /* ==========================================================================
     Modern 60-30-10 Complementary Color Palette (Oxford Navy & Sapphire + Warm Amber)
     ========================================================================== */
  
  /* 30% Structural Brand: Oxford Navy & Sapphire Blue (Extracted directly from logo) */
  --color-primary: #163F67;        /* Core Oxford Navy */
  --color-primary-dark: #0F2D4A;   /* Deep Oxford Navy */
  --color-primary-light: #255F90;  /* Oxford Blue Mid */
  --color-secondary: #3B8CCA;      /* Sapphire / Cerulean Blue */
  --color-secondary-light: #6BA8DC;
  
  /* 10% Complementary Accent: Warm Amber & Gold (Opposite blue on color wheel) */
  --color-accent-gold: #C5A059;    /* Royal Warm Gold */
  --color-accent-gold-light: #E0C78B;
  --color-accent-gold-dark: #A37E36;
  --color-accent-amber: #D97706;   /* Radiant Amber Accent */
  --color-accent-amber-light: #F59E0B;
  
  /* 60% Dominant Canvas: Crisp White & Porcelain Slate */
  --color-bg-main: #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-subtle: #F8FAFC;
  --color-bg-muted: #F1F5F9;
  --color-bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-main: #0F172A;      /* Deep Slate for high-contrast legibility */
  --color-text-muted: #475569;     /* Slate Body Text */
  --color-text-subtle: #64748B;    /* Muted Labels */
  --color-border: #E2E8F0;
  --color-border-subtle: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  --color-border-brand: rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.3);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

  /* Shadows & Elevation */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 16px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 14px 32px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.10), 0 4px 12px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 48px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.14), 0 8px 20px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.06);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.25);

  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 400ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS & INTERACTIVE INDICATORS
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 50%, var(--color-accent-amber) 100%);
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: width 0.08s ease-out;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.6);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Base Resets */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Ensure images and SVGs scale correctly and never overflow */
img, svg {
  max-width: 100%;
}

img {
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Fail-safe SVG constraint: ensure any untargeted SVG cannot expand past standard icon bounds */
svg {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-icon-box svg,
.service-icon-box svg,
.check-icon svg,
.security-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  max-width: 28px;
  max-height: 28px;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

/* Container */
.ox-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.ox-container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP VERIFICATION & SECURITY NOTICE BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-notice-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #163F67 0%, #1D4D7A 100%);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1002;
}

.notice-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.notice-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

.notice-shield-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-size: 11px;
}

.notice-badge strong {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.notice-emails {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.verified-email-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  font-family: monospace;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.verified-email-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: #FFF;
}

.verified-email-pill svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06);
  padding-top: 2px;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.site-header .ox-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
}

.nav-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  height: 80px;
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 36px);
}

/* Brand Lockup: Words & Icon */
.brand-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  user-select: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-lockup:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-lockup:hover .brand-icon {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.28);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.brand-icon-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

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

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Dark variant (Footer, Admin, Dark Headers) */
.brand-lockup.is-dark .brand-title,
.site-footer .brand-lockup .brand-title,
.admin-navbar .brand-lockup .brand-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.brand-lockup.is-dark .brand-tagline,
.site-footer .brand-lockup .brand-tagline,
.admin-navbar .brand-lockup .brand-tagline {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
}

.brand-lockup.is-dark .brand-icon,
.site-footer .brand-lockup .brand-icon,
.admin-navbar .brand-lockup .brand-icon {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Admin specific brand size */
.admin-brand-lockup .brand-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
}
.admin-brand-lockup .brand-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.admin-brand-lockup .brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
}

.header-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}

.header-logo-link .brand-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
}

.header-logo-link .brand-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.header-logo-link .brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.60rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.header-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-logo-link:hover .header-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(12px, 1.4vw, 24px);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap; /* Prevents multi-line wrapping */
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

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

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

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

.header-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-staff-btn {
  color: #1E3A8A !important;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.22);
  padding: 5px 13px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.83rem !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-staff-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.4);
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.nav-staff-btn::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.btn-consultation {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #172A45 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.15);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-consultation:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #172A45 0%, #0A192F 100%);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-consultation svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--color-accent-gold);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-consultation:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 4px;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px);
}
.mobile-nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #163F67 0%, #255F90 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4D7A 0%, #3B8CCA 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #163F67 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-color: #3B8CCA;
  color: #255F90 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.12);
  color: #163F67;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.28);
}

.tag-badge-dark {
  background: rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.08);
  color: #163F67;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.3);
}

.tag-badge-gold {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
  color: #B45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO / BANNER SECTION (MODERN EXECUTIVE LIGHT THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.14) 0%, transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 85%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 50%, #EDF2F7 100%);
  color: #0F172A;
  padding: 105px 0 85px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-badge-row {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #163F67;
}

.hero-title .text-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D97706 0%, #C5A059 50%, #B45309 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Trust Stats Ribbon */
.hero-stats-ribbon {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #163F67;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-number span {
  color: var(--color-accent-amber);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.2);
}

.hero-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 700ms ease;
}

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

.hero-floating-glass-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.12);
}

.glass-badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #255F90;
}

.glass-badge-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.glass-badge-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #163F67;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.glass-badge-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO / BREADCRUMB HEADER (Subpages)
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #163F67 0%, #1D4D7A 60%, #255F90 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 70px 0 60px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.35);
}

.subpage-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.subpage-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.breadcrumb-nav span {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.subpage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.subpage-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS & TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */
.section-padding {
  padding: 96px 0;
}

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

.bg-subtle {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
}

.bg-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.section-subtitle-tag {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.bg-dark .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.bg-dark .section-description {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURE / VALUE PILLARS
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
}

.pillar-card:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-gold) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.pillar-icon-box svg,
.pillar-card svg {
  width: 26px !important;
  height: 26px !important;
  max-width: 26px !important;
  max-height: 26px !important;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRACTICE AREAS & SERVICES
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
}

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

.service-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-dark);
}

.service-icon-box svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.service-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-border);
}

.service-card:hover .service-number {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-dark);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  gap: 12px;
}

.service-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT STORY & VALUES (2-COLUMN)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

.about-images-stack {
  position: relative;
}

.about-main-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  right: -20px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  max-width: 280px;
}

.about-floating-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-floating-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-text-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-text-content p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-check-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 24px 0 32px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.about-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.check-icon svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ATTORNEY / LEADERSHIP PROFILES
   ========================================================================== */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ATTORNEY / LEADERSHIP PROFILES (EXECUTIVE CREST DESIGN - NO PHOTOS)
   ========================================================================== */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.attorney-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.attorney-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-gold) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
}

.attorney-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
}

.attorney-crest-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #172A45 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 36px 24px 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.attorney-monogram-seal {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.attorney-monogram-seal::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
}

.attorney-verified-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.attorney-info {
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.attorney-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.attorney-role {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.attorney-focus-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.attorney-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.attorney-channels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-pill-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-family: monospace;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-pill-link:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-pill-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

.contact-pill-link:hover svg {
  fill: var(--color-accent-gold-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DOCUMENT & COUNSEL VERIFICATION PORTAL (NEW SECURITY MEDIUM)
   ========================================================================== */
.doc-verify-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  color: #0F172A;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.doc-verify-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.doc-verify-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.doc-verify-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.doc-verify-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.doc-verify-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.doc-input-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
  position: relative;
}

.doc-verify-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.doc-verify-input:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #3B8CCA;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.2);
}

.doc-verify-input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.doc-verify-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #163F67 0%, #255F90 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.doc-verify-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4D7A 0%, #3B8CCA 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 26px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sample-ids-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sample-id-chip {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #163F67;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: monospace;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sample-id-chip:hover,
.sample-id-chip.is-active {
  background: #163F67;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #163F67;
}

/* Verification Result Card */
.doc-verify-result {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease forwards;
  color: #1E293B;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.doc-verify-result.is-verified {
  display: block;
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1.5px solid #059669;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.doc-verify-result.is-verified h3,
.doc-verify-result.is-verified .result-title {
  color: #163F67 !important;
}

.doc-verify-result.is-unverified {
  display: block;
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1.5px solid #DC2626;
  color: #7F1D1D;
}

.doc-verify-result.is-unverified h3,
.doc-verify-result.is-unverified .result-title {
  color: #991B1B !important;
}

.result-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.result-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.is-verified .result-status-badge {
  background: #059669;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.is-unverified .result-status-badge {
  background: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.result-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.result-detail-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.result-detail-item span {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Security Medium Pillars */
.security-medium-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.security-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.security-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #3B8CCA;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.security-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #255F90;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.security-card-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.security-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #163F67;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.security-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CASE STUDIES & STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
   ========================================================================== */
.case-study-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.case-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
}

.case-img-box {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.case-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 500ms ease;
}

.case-card:hover .case-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.case-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.case-content {
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.case-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

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

.case-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
}

.stars-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.stars-row svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.author-details h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-details p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL OFFICES & PRESENCE
   ========================================================================== */
.offices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.office-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.office-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.office-card.is-hq {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
}

.office-badge-flag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.office-country-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-dark);
}

.hq-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.office-city {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.office-address {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.office-contact-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.office-contact-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.office-contact-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--color-accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CALL TO ACTION BANNER (Dark Luxury)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #050C18 0%, #0A192F 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.cta-box-text {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.cta-box-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-box-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-box-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE & FORMS
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.modern-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

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

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
}

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

.form-feedback-alert {
  display: none;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.contact-sidebar-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.sidebar-info-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-info-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sidebar-info-box h3 svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.map-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  height: 320px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE FOOTER (COMPACT EXECUTIVE DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #050C18;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  max-height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  padding-left: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  fill: var(--color-accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-legal-bar {
  background: #02060D;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748B;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding: 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
}

.footer-bottom-bar a {
  color: #64748B;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom-bar a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Media Queries)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Mobile CTA inside menu drawer (hidden on desktop) */
.mobile-menu-cta {
  display: none;
}

/* 1. Large Laptops & Desktops (<= 1280px) */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.81rem;
    padding: 6px 2px;
  }
  .header-logo-img {
    height: 42px;
    max-width: 190px;
  }
  .btn-consultation {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.80rem;
  }
}

/* 2. Compact Laptops & Tablets Landscape (<= 1180px) - Seamless Mobile Drawer */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 24px 28px 32px 28px;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.14);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    padding: 10px 0;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-menu-cta {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  }

  .mobile-menu-cta .btn-consultation {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* 3. Tablets & iPad Portrait (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-image-wrapper img {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .pillars-grid,
  .offices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .services-grid,
  .team-grid,
  .case-study-grid,
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }
  .cta-box-actions {
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .about-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-floating-card {
    right: 20px;
    bottom: -15px;
  }
}

/* 4. Small Tablets (<= 860px) - Hide header consultation button to prevent overflow */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .header-cta-group .btn-consultation {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .header-cta-group {
    gap: 0;
  }
}

/* 5. Mobile Landscape & Standard Phones (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 70px;
  }
  .nav-wrapper {
    height: 70px;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    top: 70px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
  }
  .header-logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: 170px;
  }
  .top-notice-bar {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }
  .notice-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .notice-emails {
    width: 100%;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .hero-stats-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn-primary,
  .hero-actions .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .services-grid,
  .team-grid,
  .case-study-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .pillars-grid,
  .offices-grid,
  .security-medium-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-grid,
  .form-group-grid,
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .modern-form-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .result-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* 6. Mobile Portrait & Compact Screens (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 64px;
  }
  .nav-wrapper {
    height: 64px;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    top: 64px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 64px);
    padding: 20px 20px 28px 20px;
  }
  .header-logo-img {
    height: 34px;
    max-width: 150px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .subpage-title {
    font-size: 2.0rem;
  }
  .hero-stats-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .doc-verify-input-group {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .doc-verify-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .sample-ids-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CASE & DISPUTE TRACKER PORTAL STYLES (EXECUTIVE LIGHT COMPLEMENTARY THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.case-tracker-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F1F5F9 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.case-tracker-container {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.case-tracker-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.08);
  margin-top: 36px;
  position: relative;
}

.case-tracker-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.case-input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
}

.case-input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #255F90;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.case-tracker-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 58px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0 24px 0 52px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.case-tracker-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #3B8CCA;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.2);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.case-tracker-btn {
  height: 58px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #163F67 0%, #255F90 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.case-tracker-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4D7A 0%, #3B8CCA 100%);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.35);
}

/* Phase Stepper */
.phase-stepper-wrap {
  margin: 36px 0;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.phase-stepper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.phase-stepper-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.phase-stepper-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 40px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3B8CCA 0%, #059669 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.phase-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  width: 130px;
}

.phase-node {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.06);
}

.phase-step.is-complete .phase-node {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border-color: #059669;
  color: #059669;
}

.phase-step.is-current .phase-node {
  background: #163F67;
  border-color: #3B8CCA;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.5);
  animation: pulseNode 2.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.phase-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.phase-step.is-complete .phase-title {
  color: #059669;
}

.phase-step.is-current .phase-title {
  color: #163F67;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Case Detail Container */
.case-result-panel {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 32px;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.case-result-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.case-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.case-meta-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
}

.case-meta-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #163F67;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.case-meta-val {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

/* Timeline */
.case-timeline-wrap {
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.case-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  border-left: 2px solid #3B8CCA;
}

.case-timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-timeline-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  border-color: #3B8CCA;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.06);
}

.case-timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -35px;
  top: 22px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #3B8CCA;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.6);
}

.timeline-date-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B45309;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-headline {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #163F67;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.timeline-ref {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-family: monospace;
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.timeline-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B45309;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-phase-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #163F67;
  background: #E0F2FE;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .case-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .phase-title {
    font-size: 0.70rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .case-tracker-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .case-tracker-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .case-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .phase-stepper {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .phase-stepper-track,
  .phase-stepper-fill {
    display: none;
  }
  .phase-step {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .phase-node {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG & LEGAL INTELLIGENCE (MODERN EXECUTIVE PALETTE)
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.blog-featured-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.blog-featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.4);
}

.blog-featured-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.blog-featured-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.blog-featured-card:hover .blog-featured-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.blog-featured-body {
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.blog-category-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.15);
}

.blog-category-tag.is-gold {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
  color: #B45309;
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-featured-body .blog-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-meta-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

.blog-author-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(59, 140, 202, 0.35);
}

.blog-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

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

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

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.blog-sidebar-widget {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.03);
}

.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

.widget-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent-amber);
}

.blog-category-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.blog-category-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-category-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.blog-category-link span.count {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Policy Card */
.policy-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.policy-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 28px 0 14px 0;
}

.policy-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 22px 0 10px 0;
}

.policy-card p, .policy-card li {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.policy-card ul {
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .blog-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-featured-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}




/* ==========================================================================
   LAW FIRM CASE TRACKER — CLIENT DASHBOARD (14-STAGE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM)
   Matches official firm design system & client dashboard specification
   ========================================================================== */

.client-dash-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(22, 63, 103, 0.06);
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: #1E293B;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .client-dash-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

/* Header */
.client-dash-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.dash-ref-meta {
  flex: 1;
}

.dash-ref-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.dash-ref-code {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.dash-ref-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

/* Status Pill */
.dash-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.dash-status-pill.status-in-progress,
.dash-status-pill.status-in-progress-badge {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  color: #2563EB;
}

.dash-status-pill.status-completed {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  color: #059669;
}

.dash-status-pill.status-awaiting-client {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
  color: #D97706;
}

.dash-status-pill.status-awaiting-third-party {
  background: #FAF5FF;
  border: 1px solid #E9D5FF;
  color: #7E22CE;
}

.dash-status-pill.status-under-review {
  background: #F0FDFA;
  border: 1px solid #99F6E4;
  color: #0D9488;
}

.dash-status-pill.status-action-required {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  color: #DC2626;
}

.dash-status-pill.status-on-hold {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #475569;
}

.dash-status-pill.status-closed {
  background: #0F172A;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

/* Overall Progress Bar */
.client-dash-progress-wrap {
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.dash-progress-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.dash-progress-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.dash-progress-pct {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.dash-progress-bar-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 9px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.dash-progress-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB, #3B82F6);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: width 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.dash-progress-hint {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* 3 Core Steps */
.client-dash-steps-list {
  padding: 24px 0 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.dash-step-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.dash-step-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.step-icon-check {
  background: #10B981;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.step-icon-current {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 2px solid #2563EB;
  color: #2563EB;
  position: relative;
}

.pulsing-ring {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #2563EB;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-ring 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0); }
}

.step-icon-clock {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #64748B;
}

.dash-step-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.dash-step-heading {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.dash-step-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.dash-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Bottom Grid (Payment status, Documents) */
.client-dash-bottom-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px 0 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .client-dash-bottom-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

.dash-indicator-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
}

.dash-ind-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.dash-ind-value {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.client-dash-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Interactive Navigation Tabs below card */
.client-dash-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.client-dash-tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.client-dash-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #163F67;
}

.client-dash-tab-btn.is-active {
  color: #163F67;
  border-bottom-color: #B45309;
}

/* 14 Stages Timeline */
.stages-14-timeline {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.stage-14-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.stage-14-item.is-current {
  border-color: #3B82F6;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.stage-14-item.is-completed {
  border-color: #A7F3D0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.stage-14-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.stage-14-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.stage-14-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
}

.stage-14-item.is-completed .stage-14-num {
  background: #10B981;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.stage-14-item.is-current .stage-14-num {
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.stage-14-name {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.stage-14-badge {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.stage-14-body {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.stage-14-bullets {
  margin: 8px 0 0 18px;
  padding: 0;
}

.stage-14-bullets li {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stage-notes-box {
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-left: 3px solid #2563EB;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}