/* ==========================================================================
   Talluri Law Associates — Enhanced Stylesheet v2
   Design language references: Khaitan (disclaimer gold-standard),
   Trilegal (DPDP + modern partnership), Cyril Amarchand (thought leadership),
   Nishith Desai (knowledge-first), Freshfields ("fresh thinking").
   BCI Rule 36 compliant. DPDP Act 2023 ready.
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  --primary: #0a2540;
  --primary-dark: #051629;
  --primary-light: #14406b;
  --accent: #b8935a;
  --accent-dark: #9a7841;
  --accent-light: #d6b47f;
  --text: #1a1a1a;
  --text-light: #4a4a4a;
  --text-muted: #777;
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-alt: #f7f5f0;
  --bg-cream: #faf8f3;
  --bg-dark: #0a2540;
  --border: #e5e2d9;
  --border-dark: #c9c2b0;
  --success: #2e7d5c;
  --error: #c0392b;
  --shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.25);
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --t-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --t-base: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --t-slow: 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --radius: 4px;
  --radius-lg: 10px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

::selection { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-alt); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-alt);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }

p { margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--text-light); }

a { color: var(--accent-dark); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--t-base); }
a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* Better focus for buttons & form elements */
button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

section { padding: 5.5rem 0; position: relative; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-dark);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-glow);
}
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-light { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); border-color: var(--primary-dark); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   BCI Disclaimer Modal — Khaitan/Trilegal Gold-Standard Template
   ========================================================================== */
.disclaimer-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 22, 41, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.disclaimer-modal.hidden { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

.disclaimer-box {
  background: #fff;
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
  max-height: 92vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  animation: modalIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
@keyframes modalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
.disclaimer-box h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.disclaimer-box h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.disclaimer-box p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.disclaimer-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.disclaimer-check input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 4px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.disclaimer-check label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}
#agreeBtn {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
#agreeBtn.enabled { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
#agreeBtn:not(.enabled) { cursor: not-allowed; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Header / Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 0;
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-container { padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem; }

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.logo:hover { color: var(--primary); transform: scale(1.02); }
.logo-mark {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.logo:hover .logo-mark {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.logo-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.menu-toggle:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.menu-toggle:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 2px; }

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.nav-menu > li { position: relative; }
.nav-menu > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.nav-menu > li > a:hover,
.nav-menu > li > a.active {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}
.nav-menu .nav-cta {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.3rem !important;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}
.nav-menu .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  min-width: 320px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.dropdown-toggle::after {
  content: '▾';
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.dropdown.open .dropdown-toggle::after { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 22, 41, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.75) 60%, rgba(20, 64, 107, 0.7) 100%),
              url('../images/hero-justice.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  background-attachment: scroll;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.15), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.1), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(184,147,90,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184,147,90,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.4;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero-content { position: relative; max-width: 900px; z-index: 2; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.5);
  border-radius: 30px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s 0.1s both cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s 0.25s both cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.hero h1 span {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 750px;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s 0.4s both cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s 0.55s both cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}
@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px); }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.94); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sections — headings
   ========================================================================== */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.section-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-divider::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.6), transparent);
  animation: shimmer 3s infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  to { left: 100%; }
}

.practice-header { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.practice-header p { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section
   ========================================================================== */
.about { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: -15px;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: 15px;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  z-index: -1;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.about-image:hover::before {
  top: -10px;
  left: -10px;
  right: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  border-color: var(--accent-dark);
}
.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.about-image:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.about-content p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; }

.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-item { text-align: left; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Practice Areas Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.practice-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--t-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  color: var(--primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
}
.practice-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.practice-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.07), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.practice-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.practice-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.practice-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.practice-card:hover .practice-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.05);
}
.practice-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.practice-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.practice-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.practice-card:hover .practice-link { letter-spacing: 2.5px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Why-Us
   ========================================================================== */
.why-us {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-us::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.12), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.08), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-us .section-title,
.why-us h3 { color: #fff; }
.why-us .section-eyebrow { color: var(--accent-light); }
.why-us .practice-header p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-item {
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--t-base);
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,147,90,0.15), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.why-item:hover::before { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
.why-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.why-item:hover .why-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(360deg);
}
.why-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.why-item p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Team Section (People / Partners)
   ========================================================================== */
.team {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  position: relative;
}
.team-header { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; }
.team-header p { font-size: 1rem; }

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.team-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  position: relative;
  will-change: transform;
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
}
.team-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(184,147,90,0.1), transparent 70%);
}
.team-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.team-placeholder-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  z-index: 2;
}
.team-info { padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem; }
.team-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.team-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.team-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.team-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.team-meta span i { color: var(--accent); margin-right: 6px; width: 14px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Independent Directors Section
   ========================================================================== */
.directors {
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
.directors::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border), transparent);
}
.directors-intro {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.directors-intro p { font-size: 1rem; }

.directors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.director-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--bg-cream) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
  will-change: transform;
}
.director-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.director-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
}
.director-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

.director-logo {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.director-card:hover .director-logo {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-3deg);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.director-logo img {
  max-width: 70%;
  max-height: 70%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.director-company {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.director-position {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.director-sector {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.director-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.director-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.director-meta strong { color: var(--primary); }

.director-placeholder-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 50%, rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.15), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 50%, rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.1), transparent 40%);
}
.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,147,90,0.08), transparent 60%);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: ctaPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9); }
  50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); }
}
.cta-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Insights / Publications
   ========================================================================== */
.insights { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}
.insight-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--t-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  will-change: transform;
}
.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
}
.insight-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.insight-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.insight-body { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; flex-grow: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.insight-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.insight-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.insight-body p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.insight-more {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.insight-card:hover .insight-more { letter-spacing: 2.5px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials — as third-party client quotes (BCI-safe framing)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials {
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonials-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(310px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  left: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.3;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-author {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.testimonial-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}
.testimonial-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner Hero (sub-pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.inner-hero {
  padding: 9rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.inner-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 40%, rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.18), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 60%, rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.1), transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.inner-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(184,147,90,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184,147,90,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.4;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
.inner-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.inner-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s 0.2s both cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.5);
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Page Content
   ========================================================================== */
.page-content { padding: 4.5rem 0; }
.page-content h3 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.page-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.page-content ul li {
  padding: 0.75rem 0 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
}
.page-content ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1.15rem;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.page-content ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.highlight-box {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.highlight-box p { margin: 0; color: var(--text); }

/* Profile Card (Founder) */
.profile-card {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.profile-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.profile-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.profile-card .subtitle {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.profile-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}
.profile-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.profile-row .label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.profile-row .value { color: var(--text-light); }

.founder-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.founder-photo-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 4px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.founder-photo-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.25);
}
.founder-photo-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.founder-intro-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.founder-intro-content .founder-title {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--t-base);
  background: #fff;
  min-height: 44px;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; font-family: var(--font-sans); }
.form-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.form-consent input {
  margin-top: 4px;
  accent-color: var(--accent);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.form-status {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.form-status.success {
  background: rgba(46, 125, 92, 0.1);
  color: var(--success);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--success);
  display: block;
}
.form-status.error {
  background: rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.08);
  color: var(--error);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--error);
  display: block;
}

.contact-info {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.contact-info:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.contact-info h3 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-info ul li {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.contact-info ul li i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  width: 20px;
}
.contact-info ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-info strong { display: block; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #030c17 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-brand .logo-name { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .logo-tag { color: var(--accent-light); }
.footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.4);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
}
.footer-col h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  padding-left: 5px;
}
.footer-disclaimer {
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.footer-disclaimer strong { color: var(--accent-light); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-left: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Cookie Banner (DPDP)
   ========================================================================== */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
  z-index: 800;
  transform: translateY(150%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  width: calc(100% - 3rem);
  max-width: 400px;
}
.cookie-banner.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  animation: cookieSlideIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
@keyframes cookieSlideIn {
  from { transform: translateY(150%); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}
.cookie-banner h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.cookie-banner p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.cookie-buttons { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-buttons button {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  min-height: 40px;
}
.btn-accept { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }
.btn-accept:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); border-color: var(--accent-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-reject { background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--border-dark); }
.btn-reject:hover { border-color: var(--primary); background: var(--bg-alt); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Back to Top
   ========================================================================== */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  z-index: 750;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.8); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* When cookie banner is visible, push back-to-top up */
.cookie-banner.show ~ .back-to-top {
  bottom: 14rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reveal Animations — system-wide
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Animation variants */
.reveal-left  { transform: translateX(-30px); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(30px); }
.reveal-scale { transform: scale(0.94); opacity: 0; }

.reveal-left.visible,
.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.reveal-scale.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Staggered children via JS — added dynamically */
.reveal-stagger {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.reveal-stagger.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Counter / animated number on viewport */
.count-up {
  display: inline-block;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* Hover lift helper */
.lift { transition: var(--t-base); }
.lift:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Loading bar (top of page) — shows while whole page loads
   ========================================================================== */
.page-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive — Tablet
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-menu > li > a { padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem; font-size: 0.88rem; }
  section { padding: 4.5rem 0; }
  .about-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .founder-hero-grid { gap: 3rem; }
  .footer-grid { gap: 2.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .founder-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .about-image::before { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive — Mobile (large phones / small tablets)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #fff;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: var(--t-base);
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--accent);
    z-index: 899;
  }
  .nav-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav-menu > li > a {
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .nav-menu .nav-cta {
    margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
  }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    display: none;
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .dropdown.open .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .dropdown-menu a {
    padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .hero { min-height: 80vh; padding: 7rem 0 3rem; }
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; width: 100%; }
  .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; }

  .inner-hero { padding: 7rem 0 3rem; }

  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 2.2rem; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.25rem; text-align: left; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom a { margin: 0 0.5rem; }

  .disclaimer-box { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }

  .profile-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.25rem; }
  .profile-row .label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
  }
  .profile-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }

  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }

  .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .directors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive — Small phones
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  html { font-size: 15px; }
  section { padding: 3rem 0; }
  .container { padding: 0 1rem; }

  .nav-container { padding: 0.85rem 1rem; }
  .logo-mark { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .logo-name { font-size: 1rem; }
  .logo-tag { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }

  .hero { min-height: 75vh; }
  .hero-eyebrow { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
  .hero-scroll { font-size: 0.7rem; bottom: 1.25rem; }

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

  .about-image img { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 2rem; }

  .cookie-banner {
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    max-width: none;
    width: auto;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
    bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .cookie-banner p { font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .cookie-buttons button { flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem; font-size: 0.75rem; }

  .back-to-top {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
  }
  .cookie-banner.show ~ .back-to-top { bottom: 13rem; }

  .footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Print styles
   ========================================================================== */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .cookie-banner, .back-to-top,
  .disclaimer-modal, .page-progress, .hero-scroll,
  .cta-banner { display: none !important; }
  body { color: #000; background: #fff; }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
  .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-scale {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reduced motion support (accessibility)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .hero { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-scale, .reveal-stagger {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Safe-area insets for notched / edge-to-edge phones
   ========================================================================== */
@supports (padding: max(0px)) {
  .container { padding-left: max(1.5rem, env(safe-area-inset-left)); padding-right: max(1.5rem, env(safe-area-inset-right)); }
  .cookie-banner { left: max(1.5rem, env(safe-area-inset-left)); right: max(1.5rem, env(safe-area-inset-right)); bottom: max(1.5rem, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
  .back-to-top { right: max(1.5rem, env(safe-area-inset-right)); bottom: max(1.5rem, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Founder Page — v3 Components
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.25rem;
}
.founder-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.founder-badge:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.founder-badge i { font-size: 0.78rem; }

.founder-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 0 4rem;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 147, 90, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.fstat-item { text-align: center; padding: 0.5rem; }
.fstat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.fstat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.founder-expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.expertise-card {
  padding: 1.9rem 1.6rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--t-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.expertise-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
}
.expertise-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.expertise-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.expertise-card:hover .expertise-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.expertise-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.expertise-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

/* Career timeline */
.exp-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
}
.exp-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--border));
}
.exp-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 2rem 1.5rem;
}
.exp-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.exp-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -1.75rem;
  top: 6px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--bg-alt);
}
.exp-period {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.exp-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.exp-org {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.exp-body p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

/* Education & certifications two-column */
.founder-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.cred-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.cred-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-left-color: var(--accent-dark);
}
.cred-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.cred-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 0.25rem; }
.cred-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Responsiveness — v3 Enhancements
   ========================================================================== */

/* Prevent horizontal overflow everywhere */
img, video, table, pre { max-width: 100%; }
html, body { overflow-x: hidden; }

/* Comfortable tap targets on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  .btn { min-height: 48px; }
  .nav-menu > li > a { min-height: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
  .footer-social a { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .dropdown-menu a { min-height: 44px; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .founder-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-photo-wrap {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 4rem;
  }
  .founder-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .fstat-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .founder-expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-badges { gap: 0.4rem; }
  .founder-badge { font-size: 0.66rem; padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem; }
  .btn { padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .inner-hero h1 { word-break: break-word; }
  .contact-info { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
  .team-info { padding: 1.25rem 1.1rem 1.5rem; }
  .exp-timeline { padding-left: 1.4rem; }
  .exp-item { padding-left: 1.15rem; }
  .exp-item::before { left: -1.4rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .founder-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .fstat-num { font-size: 1.55rem; }
  .fstat-label { font-size: 0.62rem; }
  .cred-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .hero-cta .btn { max-width: 100%; }
  .profile-card h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
}

/* Body scroll lock while mobile menu is open */
body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  body.menu-open { overflow: auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Verticals Section (NEW — per Excel content)
   ========================================================================== */
.verticals {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--bg-cream) 100%);
  position: relative;
}
.verticals-intro {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.verticals-groups {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.vertical-group {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.vertical-group:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.vertical-group-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.vertical-group-items { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }

.verticals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.vertical-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.vertical-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.vertical-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
}
.vertical-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.vertical-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.vertical-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.vertical-card:hover .vertical-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
}
.vertical-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.vertical-tagline {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.vertical-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.vertical-meta {
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.vertical-meta:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.vertical-meta strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.vertical-card .btn { margin-top: 1rem; align-self: flex-start; }

/* Team expertise block inside team cards */
.team-expertise {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.team-expertise strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}
.team-expertise p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Working Principles grid (replaces testimonials on Home per Excel) */
.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.principle-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.principle-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.principle-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.principle-card h3 i { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.principle-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .verticals-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .verticals-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}