/* ============================================
   SBIG LEGALS — Base + Header + Nav + Hero
   ============================================ */
/* 
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@500;600;700&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');
 */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lato:ital,wght@0,100;0,300;0,400;0,700;0,900;1,100;1,300;1,400;1,700;1,900&display=swap');

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:ital,opsz,wght@0,14..32,100..900;1,14..32,100..900&family=Lato:ital,wght@0,100;0,300;0,400;0,700;0,900;1,100;1,300;1,400;1,700;1,900&display=swap');

:root {
  --color-dark: #0e1213;
  --color-dark-2: #4a4a4a;
  --color-maroon: #015253;
  --color-golden: #cfab27;
  --color-gold: #116363;
  --color-gold-light: #136c6d;
  --color-navy-overlay: rgba(30, 38, 55, 0.92);
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-off-white: #f4f4f2;
  --color-text-muted: #cfcfcf;
  --color-strip-bg-1: #031819;
  --color-strip-bg-2: #163330;
  --max-width: 1400px;
  --font-serif: 'Lato';
  --font-sans: 'Inter';
  --header-max-width: 1400px;
  --transition-fast: 0.25s ease;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.container {

  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}


/* ============================================
   TOP CONTACT STRIP (dark)
   ============================================ */

.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-strip-bg-1) 0%, var(--color-strip-bg-2) 100%);
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.top-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-bar__contacts {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.top-bar__contacts a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar__contacts a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.top-bar__contacts svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.top-bar__divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.top-bar__socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.top-bar__socials a {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar__socials a:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.top-bar__socials svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-bar {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   MAIN NAVIGATION (sticky, centered links)
   ============================================ */

.navbar {
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), padding var(--transition-fast);
}

.navbar.is-stuck {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.navbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 5px 0;
}

/* ---- Logo ---- */

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* .logo__badge-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-maroon);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: width var(--transition-fast), height var(--transition-fast);
} */

.logo__badge-icon img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.logo__text-main {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 21px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.logo__rule {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  margin: 5px 0 4px;
}

.logo__text-sub {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
}

/* ---- Nav links ---- */

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 34px;
  flex: 1;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nav-menu a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-menu a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 4px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a.is-active {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::after,
.nav-menu a.is-active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ---- CTA button ---- */

.btn-appointment {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-appointment:hover {
  background: var(--color-dark);
}

/* ---- Mobile toggle ---- */

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ---- Shrink effect once page is scrolled ---- */

.navbar.is-stuck .navbar__inner {
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.navbar.is-stuck .logo__badge-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
}

.navbar.is-stuck .btn-appointment {
  padding: 11px 26px;
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: max-height var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .nav-menu.is-open {
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .nav-menu a {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-menu a::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .top-bar__contacts,
  .top-bar__socials,
  .top-bar__divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .top-bar__inner {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .logo__text-sub {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width:540px) {
  .btn-appointment {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ============================================
   DROPDOWN MENU (simple list, staggered reveal, scrollable)
   ============================================ */

.nav-item--dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-item--dropdown>a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-item__chevron {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 18px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 8px 0;
  max-height: 570px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
  z-index: 150;

  scrollbar-width: none;
  /* Firefox */
  -ms-overflow-style: none
    /* IE / old Edge */

}


.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  /* Chrome, Safari, new Edge */
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}


/* Dropdown now opens on :hover (desktop convenience) OR .is-open (click, stays put) */
.nav-item--dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item--dropdown.is-open .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-item--dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu__list li a,
.nav-item--dropdown.is-open .dropdown-menu__list li a {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.nav-item--dropdown.is-open .nav-item__chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu__list li {
  list-style: none;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-align: center;
  /* ← add this to center the text */
  white-space: nowrap;

  /* staggered "one by one" entrance */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}


/* each item waits a little longer than the one before it */
.dropdown-menu__list li:nth-child(1) a {
  transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li:nth-child(2) a {
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li:nth-child(3) a {
  transition-delay: 0.20s;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li:nth-child(4) a {
  transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li:nth-child(5) a {
  transition-delay: 0.30s;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li:nth-child(6) a {
  transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li:nth-child(7) a {
  transition-delay: 0.40s;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li:nth-child(8) a {
  transition-delay: 0.45s;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li:nth-child(9) a {
  transition-delay: 0.50s;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li:nth-child(10) a {
  transition-delay: 0.65s;
}

.dropdown-menu__list li a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  padding-left: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    position: static;
    min-width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-height: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: #fdfdfd;
  }

  .nav-item--dropdown.is-open .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  /* Indent and align dropdown links nicely in mobile view */
  .dropdown-menu__list li a {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 12px 24px 12px 36px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

  
}

/* new css */
@media (max-width:992px){

.nav-item--dropdown{
    width:100%;
}

.nav-item--dropdown > a{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
}

}

@media (max-width:992px){

.nav-menu > li{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
}

}

@media (max-width:992px){

.nav-menu{
    display:block !important;
}

.nav-menu > li{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
}

}

/* ============================================
   HERO / CAROUSEL
   ============================================ */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 780px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #6b6b6b;
}

.hero__slides {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 780px;
}

.hero__slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero__slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  position: relative;
}

.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(60, 60, 60, 0.55) 0%, rgba(60, 60, 60, 0.15) 55%, rgba(30, 30, 30, 0.35) 100%);
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  min-height: 780px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 92px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero__cta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 36px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero__cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-2);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero__arrow:hover {
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-1);
}

.hero__arrow--prev {
  left: 32px;
}

.hero__arrow--next {
  right: 32px;
}

.hero__dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 190px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero__dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero__dot.is-active {
  background: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ---- Feature strip along hero bottom ---- */

.feature-strip {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  z-index: 4;
}

.feature-strip__item {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: #056060;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

/* .feature-strip__item:nth-child(2) {
  background: var(--color-navy-overlay);
} */

.feature-strip__item:hover {
  background: rgba(64, 77, 104, 0.92);
}

.feature-strip__icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  /* color: var(--color-gold); */
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-strip__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: max-height var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .nav-menu.is-open {
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .nav-menu a {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-menu a::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .btn-get-in-touch {
    padding: 16px 26px;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero__content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .feature-strip {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
  }

  .feature-strip__item {
    flex: 1 1 50%;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .top-bar__contacts {
    display: none;
  }

  .top-bar__inner {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: 640px;
  }

  .hero__content,
  .hero__slides {
    min-height: 640px;
  }

  .hero__arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .hero__dots {
    bottom: 240px;
  }

  .feature-strip__item {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}


/*==================================================
                MARQUEE SECTION
==================================================*/

.marquee-section {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-strip-bg-1) 0%, var(--color-strip-bg-2) 100%);
  padding: 34px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.marquee--row1 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* The track holds two identical groups back-to-back so the loop is seamless */
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.marquee__track--reverse {
  animation-name: marquee-scroll-reverse;
  animation-duration: 32s;
}

.marquee-section:hover .marquee__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee__group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee__group span:not(.marquee__dot) {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 30px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 22px;
}

.marquee__group--outline span:not(.marquee__dot) {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.marquee__dot {
  color: #ffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll-reverse {
  from {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .marquee-section {
    padding: 24px 0;
  }

  .marquee__group span:not(.marquee__dot) {
    font-size: 22px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* 
===========================================
   ABOUT US SECTION (home page)
   ============================================ */


.about {
  padding: 40px 0;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about *,
.about *::before,
.about *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Header */

.about__header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-strip-bg-1);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-1);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.about__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* Grid */

.about__content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .9fr 1fr .8fr;
  gap: 45px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Images */

.about__media {
  position: relative;
}

.about__media img {
  width: 100%;
  /* aspect-ratio: 4/5; */
  /* object-fit: cover; */
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: block;
}

/* Badge */

.about__badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: -18px;
  bottom: 25px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}

.about__badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.about__badge span {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Text */

.about__lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* Features */

.about__feature {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.about__feature-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: .3s;
}

.about__feature:hover .about__feature-icon {
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.about__feature-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.about__feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.about__feature-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
}

/* Buttons */

.about__cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.about__cta .btn-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: .3s;
}

.about__cta .btn-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-1);
}

.about__cta .btn-pill svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================
   LAPTOP
========================================== */

@media(max-width:1200px) {

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

  .about__media--secondary {
    display: none;
  }

}

/* ==========================================
   TABLET
========================================== */

@media(max-width:992px) {

  .about {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .about__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .about__media--primary {
    order: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: auto;
  }

  .about__text {
    order: 2;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about__media--secondary {
    order: 3;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: auto;
    display: block;
  }

  .about__feature {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .about__cta {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about__badge {
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
  }

}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE
========================================== */

@media(max-width:768px) {

  .about {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .about__header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .about__title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .about__lead {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .about__feature {
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .about__feature-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .about__feature-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }

  .about__feature-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .about__feature-text {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .about__media img {
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  }

  .about__badge {
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }

  .about__badge strong {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .about__cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .about__cta .btn-pill {
    width: 100%;
  }

}

/* ==========================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================== */

@media(max-width:576px) {

  .about {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .about__header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .section-eyebrow {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .about__title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .about__lead {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .about__feature-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .about__feature-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .about__feature-title {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .about__feature-text {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .about__badge {
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .about__badge strong {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .about__badge span {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .about__media img {
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  }

}

/* ==========================================
   EXTRA SMALL DEVICES
========================================== */

@media(max-width:360px) {

  .about__title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .about__cta .btn-pill {
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .about__feature-title {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .about__feature-text {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .about__badge {
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .about__badge strong {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .about__badge span {
    font-size: 9px;
  }

}

/*==================================================
                PRACTICE AREA SECTION
==================================================*/


.practice {
  padding: 20px 0;
  background: #f7f7f7;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.practice__header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 55px;
  text-align: center;
}

.practice__header .section-eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
}

.practice__title {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.practice__title span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.practice__subtitle {
  color: #6b6b6b;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* ---- Carousel viewport + track ---- */

.practice-carousel {
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 10px 5px 30px;
}

.practice-carousel.grabbing {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.practice-carousel__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.practice-carousel__track.is-dragging {
  transition: none;
}

/* Each card takes a fixed share of the row — controlled by JS via CSS variable */
.practice-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (var(--visible, 4) - 1) * 30px) / var(--visible, 4));
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 5px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s, box-shadow .4s;
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}

.practice-card__image {
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.practice-card__image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, .15));
}

.practice-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: .7s;
  display: block;
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.practice-card__content {
  padding: 30px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.practice-card__content h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: .3s;
}

.practice-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.practice-card__content p {
  color: #6c6c6c;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  flex: 1;
}

.practice-card__content a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: .3s;
}

.practice-card:hover a {
  gap: 18px;
}

.practice-card__content a svg {
  transition: .3s;
}

.practice-card:hover a svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ---- Bottom row: brand / line / nav buttons ---- */

.practice__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.practice__brand {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.practice__brand img {
  width: 98px;
}

.practice__line {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.practice__line span {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-gold), #ddd);
}

.practice__line p {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #6b6b6b;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin: 0;
}

.practice__nav {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.practice-prev,
.practice-next {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: .35s;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
}

.practice-prev:hover,
.practice-next:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.practice-prev:disabled,
.practice-next:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .practice {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .practice__title {
    font-size: 40px;
  }
}

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

  .practice__title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .practice-carousel__track {
    /* gap: 20px; */
  }

  .practice-card__image {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .practice-card__content {
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .practice__bottom {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .practice__line {
    order: 3;
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .practice__brand {
    order: 1;
  }

  .practice__nav {
    order: 2;
  }
}



/* ============================================
   CTA BANNER (experience + contact)
   ============================================ */

.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #33302b;
}

.cta-banner__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.cta-banner__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(20, 22, 28, 0.82) 0%, rgba(30, 33, 42, 0.55) 60%, rgba(20, 22, 28, 0.8) 100%);
}

.cta-banner__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 130px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-banner__title strong {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cta-banner__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.cta-banner__text {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 20px 34px;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-white svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-1);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-white:hover svg {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ---- Vertical "Request a Call Back" tab ---- */

.cta-banner__tab {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 18px 12px;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.cta-banner__tab svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.cta-banner__tab:hover {
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-1);
}

/* ============================================
   STATS BAR
   ============================================ */

.stats-bar {
  background: var(--color-dark);
}

.stats-bar__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 56px 20px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.stat-item:first-child {
  border-left: none;
}

.stat-item__icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.stat-item__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.stat-item__number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-item__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .stats-bar__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .stat-item:nth-child(3) {
    border-left: none;
  }

  .stat-item {
    padding: 40px 16px;
  }

  .cta-banner__content {
    padding: 100px 24px;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   ============================================ */

.why-choose {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---- Media column ---- */

.why-choose__media {
  position: relative;
}

.why-choose__media::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: -24px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-choose__media-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose__media-inner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.why-choose__play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-choose__play::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-ring 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}

.why-choose__play svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.why-choose__play:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.why-choose__badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: -24px;
  bottom: -24px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 26px 30px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.why-choose__badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.why-choose__badge-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.why-choose__badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.why-choose__badge span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* ---- Content column ---- */

.why-choose__content .section-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-choose__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.why-choose__title span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.why-choose__intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.why-choose__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.why-choose__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.why-choose__item-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-choose__item-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.why-choose__item:hover .why-choose__item-icon {
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-1);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.why-choose__item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-choose__item-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .why-choose__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .why-choose__media {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
  }
}

/* meet the expert */
.team {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
}

.team__header {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  text-align: center;
}

.team__header .section-eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
}

.team__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.team__title span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.team__divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.team__divider span {
  width: 46px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.team__divider i {
  font-style: normal;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
}

/* updated CSS */

/* .team__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 56px;
} */

.team__slider {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 60px; /* room for pagination dots */
  position: relative;
}

.team__slider .swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
}

.team-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  height: 100%;
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Navigation arrows */
.team__slider .swiper-button-prev,
.team__slider .swiper-button-next {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  top: 40%;
}

.team__slider .swiper-button-prev:after,
.team__slider .swiper-button-next:after {
  font-size: 22px;
}

/* Pagination dots */
.team__slider .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.team__slider .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .team {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .team__slider .swiper-button-prev,
  .team__slider .swiper-button-next {
    display: none; /* dots only on mobile */
  }
}

.team-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.team-card__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.team-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0) 40%, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.85) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.team-card__socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.team-card__socials a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.team-card:hover .team-card__socials a {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.team-card__socials a:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.team-card__socials a:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.team-card__socials a:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.team-card__socials svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.team-card__body {
  padding: 24px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.team-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-card__role {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .team__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .team {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

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


/* ========== TESTIMONIAL ========== */

/* Testimonial CSS */
.testimonial {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #f8f8f8
}

.testimonial__wrapper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center
}

.testimonial__left {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0
}

.testimonial__right {
  width: 420px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative
}

.testimonialSwiper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 45px
}

.testimonialSwiper .swiper-slide {
  height: auto
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 35px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--color-gold);
  height: 100%
}

.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px
}

.testimonial-card__user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px
}

.testimonial-card__user img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover
}

.testimonial__right img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px
}

.testimonial__badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #fff
}

.testimonial .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--color-gold)
}

@media(max-width:991px) {
  .testimonial__wrapper {
    flex-direction: column
  }

  .testimonial__left,
  .testimonial__right {
    width: 100%
  }

  .testimonial__right img {
    height: 420px
  }
}

@media(max-width:576px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 24px
  }

  .testimonial-card__author {
    flex-wrap: wrap
  }

  .testimonial__right img {
    height: 300px
  }

  .testimonial__badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 15px;
    display: inline-block
  }
}



/* ============================================
   NEWSLETTER STRIP (floats above footer)
   ============================================ */

.newsletter {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.newsletter__card {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, #a9793a 100%);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 46px 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(50%);
}

.newsletter__text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.newsletter__text p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.newsletter__form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px;
  min-width: 380px;
}

.newsletter__form input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter__form input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
}

.newsletter__form button {
  border: none;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter__form button:hover {
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-2);
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */

.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-strip-bg-1) 0%, var(--color-strip-bg-2) 100%);
  padding-top: 150px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: -120px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 134, 63, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr 1fr 1.1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer__brand .logo__text-main,
.footer__brand .logo__text-sub {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer__brand .logo {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer__about {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer__socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer__socials a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__socials a:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer__socials svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.footer__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer__heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
}

.footer__links a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__links a::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer__contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

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

.footer__contact-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer__contact-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.footer__contact-item a,
.footer__contact-item span {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* ---- Bottom bar ---- */

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 26px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer__copyright {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.footer__legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
}

.footer__legal a {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__legal a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* ---- Back-to-top button ---- */

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 28px;
  bottom: 28px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 200;
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-2);
}

.back-to-top svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .newsletter__card {
    transform: translateY(30%);
    padding: 36px 34px;
  }

  .footer {
    padding-top: 120px;
  }

  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    row-gap: 44px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .newsletter__card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: center;
    transform: translateY(20%);
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }

  .newsletter__form {
    min-width: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 16px;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .newsletter__form input {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer {
    padding-top: 90px;
  }

  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: 36px;
  }

  .footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    right: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
}

/* how we work */

.how-we-work {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.how-we-work__header {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.how-we-work__header .section-eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
}

.how-we-work__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.how-we-work__title span {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.how-we-work__divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 22px 0 60px;
}

.how-we-work__divider span {
  width: 46px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.how-we-work__divider i {
  font-style: normal;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.how-we-work__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.step-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 34px;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  border-top: 2px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  z-index: 0;
}

.step-card:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

.step-card__number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  right: 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.step-card__icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.step-card__icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.step-card:hover .step-card__icon {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--color-strip-bg-2);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.step-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-card__text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .how-we-work__steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    row-gap: 50px;
  }

  .step-card::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .how-we-work {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .how-we-work__steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* faq */

.faq {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
}

.faq__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

.faq__aside {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}

.faq__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.faq__title span {
  color: var(--color-gold)
}

.faq__intro {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.faq__aside .btn-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq__aside .btn-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.faq__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.faq-item__question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.faq-item__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item__icon svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-item__icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: rotate(135deg);
}

.faq-item__answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-item__answer {
  max-height: 260px;
}

.faq-item__answer p {
  padding: 0 28px 24px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .faq__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .faq__aside {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .faq {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .faq-item__question {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .faq-item__answer p {
    padding: 0 20px 18px;
  }
}

/* consultancy form */

.consultation {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.consultation__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.consultation__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgb(32 66 64 / 43%) 1%, rgb(13 37 34 / 67%) 1%);
}

.consultation__grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.section-eyebrow--light::before {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.consultation__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.consultation__title span {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.consultation__text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.consultation__points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.consultation__point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.consultation__point svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.consultation__call {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.consultation__call-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.consultation__call-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.consultation__call-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.consultation__call-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ---- Form card ---- */

.consultation__form {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-field {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.consultation__submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 17px 30px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.consultation__submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-strip-bg-2);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .consultation__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .consultation {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .consultation__form {
    padding: 28px;
  }

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

/* ============================================
   MODALS (Disclaimer / Enquiry)
   ============================================ */

.modal-overlay {
  display: flex;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 20, 18, 0.72);
  z-index: 9999;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;

  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-box {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 24px;
  max-width: 890px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);

  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-40px) scale(0.97);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-overlay.is-visible .modal-box {
  animation: modal-drop-in 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes modal-drop-in {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-40px) scale(0.97);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.modal-box__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-box__close:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.modal-box__close svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.modal-box__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-box__subtitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.modal-box--disclaimer {
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-box__icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-box__icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.modal-box__body {
  text-align: left;
  margin: 20px 0 30px;
}

.modal-box__body p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
}

.modal-box__body strong {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.modal-box__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.modal-box__actions .btn-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  /* width: 300px; */
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 16px 34px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-box__actions .btn-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.modal-box__disagree {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-dark-2);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.modal-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.modal-form .form-field {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.modal-form input,
.modal-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  outline: none;
  resize: vertical;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-form input:focus,
.modal-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.modal-form__submit {
  width: 50%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 19px;
  cursor: pointer;
  /* margin-top: 6px; */
  margin: 20px auto 0; /* Centers the button */
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-form__submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.modal-form__alert {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-form__alert.is-success {
  color: #1a7a3c;
}

.modal-form__alert.is-error {
  color: #b3261e;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 20px 14px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .modal-box {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 40px);
  }

  .modal-form .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* whatsapp  */

/* ============================================
   WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
   ============================================ */

.whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  left: 28px;
  bottom: 28px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 199;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.whatsapp-btn svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

/* Gentle pulse ring to draw the eye without being obnoxious */
.whatsapp-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #25D366;
  animation: whatsapp-pulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes whatsapp-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Push the back-to-top button up so it sits above WhatsApp, not overlapping it */
/* .back-to-top {
  bottom: 96px;
} */

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .whatsapp-btn {
    right: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .whatsapp-btn svg {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
  }

  /* .back-to-top {
    bottom: 80px;
  } */
}

/*==================================================
                BLOG SECTION
==================================================*/

.blog {
  padding: 50px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.blog__header {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 55px;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog__header .section-eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog__title {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog__title span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.blog__subtitle {
  color: #6b6b6b;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

.blog__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 5px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  transition: transform .4s, box-shadow .4s;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}

.blog-card__image {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card__image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, .15));
}

.blog-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: .7s;
  display: block;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-card__category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.blog-card__content {
  padding: 28px;
}

.blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #999;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.blog-card__content h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.blog-card__content h3 a {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: .3s;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__content h3 a {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.blog-card__content p {
  color: #6c6c6c;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

.blog-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  transition: .3s;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__link {
  gap: 18px;
}

.blog-card__link svg {
  transition: .3s;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__link svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.blog__footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.blog__view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.blog__view-all:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .blog__title {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

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

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

  .blog__title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

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

  .blog-card__content {
    padding: 22px;
  }
}

/*====================================
        OFFICE MAP
====================================*/

.office-map-section {

  padding: 60px 0 0;
  background: #fff;

}

.office-map-heading {

  max-width: 700px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;

}

.office-map-heading h2 {

  font-size: 46px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--color-dark);

}

.office-map-heading h2 span {

  color: var(--color-gold);

}

.office-map-heading p {

  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.8;

}

.office-map {

  width: 100%;

}

.office-map iframe {

  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

@media(max-width:768px) {
  .why-choose__list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    gap: 21px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .office-map-heading h2 {

    font-size: 34px;

  }

  .office-map iframe {

    height: 380px;

  }

}

@media(max-width:600px) {
  .why-choose__list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 21px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  /* .cta-banner__tab{

  } */
  .phoneicon{
    display: none;
  }
  .stat-item {
        padding: 13px 16px;
    }
   .stat-item__number{
    font-size: 22px;
   }
   .stat-item__label{
font-size: 10px;
   }
   .faq__aside .btn-pill {
    
   
   border-radius: 0% ;
    font-size: 16px;
  
    padding: 6px 25px;
   }
   .modal-box__actions .btn-pill {
        padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 9px;
   }
}


.modal-disclaimer-list {
    list-style: square !important;   /* or disc */
    list-style-position: outside;
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.modal-disclaimer-list li {
    display: list-item;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--color-dark-2);
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}





/*NEW CSS*/

/* ============================================
   MOBILE LOGO
============================================ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .navbar__inner {
    padding: 8px 0;
  }

  .logo {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* If your logo is an image */
  .logo img {
    max-width: 140px;   /* Adjust as needed: 120px–160px */
    height: auto;
  }

  /* If using logo text instead of image */
  .logo__text-main {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .logo__text-sub {
    display: none;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .logo img {
    max-width: 160px;
  }

  .logo__text-main {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

}

/* seo content */
/* best advocate firm in dwarka */
/* ==========================================
   FIRM INTRO SECTION
========================================== */
/* ==========================================================
   SBIG LEGAL - FIRM INTRO SECTION
========================================================== */

.firmseo{
    padding:30px 0;
    background:#f8f7f3;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.firmseo .container{
    max-width:1280px;
    margin:auto;
}

/* ==========================================================
   HEADING
========================================================== */

.firmseo__heading{
    max-width:760px;
    margin:0 auto 70px;
    text-align:center;
}

.firmseo__title{
    font-family:var(--font-serif);
    font-size:48px;
    line-height:1.25;
    margin:18px 0;
    color:var(--color-dark);
}

.firmseo__title span{
    color:var(--color-gold);
}

.firmseo__subtitle{
    color:#6d6d6d;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.9;
}

/* ==========================================================
   TOP GRID
========================================================== */

.firmseo__top{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:480px 1fr;
    gap:70px;
    align-items:center;
    margin-bottom:60px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   IMAGE
========================================================== */

.firmseo__image{
    position:relative;
}

.firmseo__image img{
    width:100%;
    aspect-ratio:4/5;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
    border-radius:10px;
    box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

.firmseo__image::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:92%;
    height:95%;
    border:2px solid var(--color-gold);
    top:30px;
    left:-25px;
    z-index:-1;
}

.firmseo__badge{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:25px;
    right:-25px;

    width:150px;
    height:150px;

    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--color-gold);
    color:#fff;

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;

    text-align:center;

    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.firmseo__badge strong{
    font-size:40px;
    font-family:var(--font-serif);
    line-height:1;
}

.firmseo__badge span{
    width:95px;
    margin-top:8px;
    font-size:13px;
    line-height:1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================
   CONTENT
========================================================== */

.firmseo__content{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
}

.firmseo__line{
    width:80px;
    height:4px;
    background:var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom:28px;
}

.firmseo__content h3{
    font-size:34px;
    font-family:var(--font-serif);
    line-height:1.35;
    color:var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.firmseo__content p{
    color:#666;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:2;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   BUTTON
========================================================== */

.firmseo__btn{

    align-self:flex-start;

    padding:15px 34px;

    border:none;

    border-radius:50px;

    background:var(--color-gold);

    color:#fff;

    cursor:pointer;

    font-size:15px;

    font-weight:600;

    transition:.35s;

}

.firmseo__btn:hover{

    background:var(--color-dark);

    transform:translateY(-3px);

}

/* ==========================================================
   HIDDEN CONTENT
========================================================== */

.firmseo__more{

    max-height:0;

    overflow:hidden;

    opacity:0;

    transition:max-height .8s ease,opacity .4s ease;

}

.firmseo__more.show{

    max-height:5000px;

    opacity:1;

    margin-top:10px;

}

.firmseo__text{

    column-count:2;

    column-gap:60px;

}

.firmseo__text p{

    color:#666;

    line-height:2;

    margin-bottom:22px;

    text-align:justify;

    break-inside:avoid;

}

.firmseo__bottom{

    text-align:center;

    margin-top:45px;

}

.firmseo__btn--less{

    display:inline-flex;

}

/* ==========================================================
   TABLET
========================================================== */

@media(max-width:1100px){

.firmseo__top{

    grid-template-columns:1fr;

    gap:45px;

}

.firmseo__image{

    max-width:650px;

    margin:auto;

}

.firmseo__content{

    text-align:center;

}

.firmseo__line{

    margin:auto auto 25px;

}

.firmseo__btn{

    align-self:center;

}

.firmseo__image::before{

    display:none;

}

.firmseo__text{

    column-count:1;

}

}

/* ==========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================== */

@media(max-width:768px){

.firmseo{

    padding:80px 0;

}

.firmseo__heading{

    margin-bottom:45px;

}

.firmseo__title{

    font-size:34px;

}

.firmseo__content h3{

    font-size:28px;

}

.firmseo__content p{

    font-size:15px;

}

.firmseo__badge{

    width:120px;

    height:120px;

    right:15px;

    bottom:15px;

}

.firmseo__badge strong{

    font-size:30px;

}

.firmseo__badge span{

    font-size:11px;

    width:70px;

}

}

/* ==========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================================== */

@media(max-width:480px){

.firmseo{

    padding:65px 0;

}

.firmseo__title{

    font-size:28px;

}

.firmseo__content h3{

    font-size:23px;

}

.firmseo__image img{

    aspect-ratio:4/5;

}

.firmseo__badge{

    width:90px;

    height:90px;

}

.firmseo__badge strong{

    font-size:22px;

}

.firmseo__badge span{

    display:none;

}

.firmseo__btn{

    width:100%;

    justify-content:center;

}

}