/* ============================================
   LIGHT HILL CAPITAL — ULTIMATE REDESIGN 2025
   Aesthetic: Premium Financial / Futuristic Elegance
   ============================================ */

/* ---------- Custom Properties ---------- */
:root {
  --navy: #0B1D3A;
  --navy-deep: #071428;
  --navy-mid: #132D54;
  --navy-light: #1a3a66;
  --slate: #3A4A5C;
  --gold: #B8965A;
  --gold-light: #D4B87A;
  --gold-pale: #F5EFE0;
  --gold-subtle: rgba(184, 150, 90, 0.08);
  --gold-glow: rgba(184, 150, 90, 0.4);
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #FAFAF8;
  --warm-gray: #F4F2EF;
  --text-primary: #1A1A2E;
  --text-secondary: #4A4A5A;
  --text-muted: #7A7A8A;
  --border: #E5E2DC;
  --border-light: #EDEBE6;
  --font-heading: 'DM Serif Display', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --container: 1140px;
  --section-gap: 7rem;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

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

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section--navy {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.section--navy .section__subtitle,
.section--navy p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.section--warm {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-gray) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
}

.section--gold-tint {
  background: var(--gold-subtle);
}

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.section--navy h1,
.section--navy h2,
.section--navy h3,
.section--navy h4 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.section__label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.section__label::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  animation: labelLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes labelLine {
  0%, 100% { width: 12px; opacity: 1; }
  50% { width: 20px; opacity: 0.7; }
}

.section__title {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.section__subtitle {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.section__subtitle--center {
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.gold-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gold-line::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 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  100% { left: 100%; }
}

.gold-line--center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

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

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-bounce);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.3);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.4);
}

.btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184, 150, 90, 0.4);
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(184, 150, 90, 0.5);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.btn--outline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease);
  z-index: -1;
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn--outline:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.section--navy .btn--outline {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.section--navy .btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.btn--arrow::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  display: inline-block;
}
.btn--arrow:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ---------- Navigation ---------- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.navbar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  z-index: -1;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 0;
}

.navbar.scrolled::before {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  height: 72px;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.nav-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.nav-logo-mark {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.2);
}

.nav-logo-mark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 50%, transparent 60%);
  animation: logoShine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes logoShine {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(45deg); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%) rotate(45deg); }
}

.nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-mark {
  transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.3);
}

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

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

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-links .nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links .nav-cta::after {
  display: none;
}
.nav-links .nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 29, 58, 0.35);
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--warm-gray) 100%);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.mobile-menu.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.mobile-menu.active a {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.mobile-menu.active a:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.mobile-menu.active a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.mobile-menu.active a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.mobile-menu.active a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.mobile-menu.active a:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.mobile-menu.active a:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

.mobile-menu a:hover,
.mobile-menu a.active {
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(10px);
}

/* ---------- Hero (Home) ---------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-gray) 0%, var(--white) 50%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(184,150,90,0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(11,29,58,0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(184,150,90,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: heroGradient 20s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes heroGradient {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(2%, 2%) rotate(1deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-1%, 3%) rotate(-1deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(1%, -2%) rotate(0.5deg); }
}

/* Animated geometric shapes */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 150, 90, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: rotateShape 30s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes rotateShape {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.hero-shapes {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-shape {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0.1;
}

.hero-shape--1 {
  top: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: floatShape 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-shape--2 {
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 10%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: floatShape 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.hero-shape--3 {
  top: 40%;
  right: 25%;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy);
  animation: floatShape 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatShape {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(10deg); }
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 720px;
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.hero__label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,150,90,0.35);
  position: relative;
  animation: slideInLeft 0.8s var(--ease) forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: slideInUp 0.8s var(--ease) 0.2s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes slideInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero__text {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  animation: slideInUp 0.8s var(--ease) 0.4s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: slideInUp 0.8s var(--ease) 0.6s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero .btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero .btn--primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
}

.hero .btn--outline {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.hero .btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Hero Stats Bar */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  animation: slideInUp 0.8s var(--ease) 0.8s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero-stat {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-stat::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  transition: width 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.hero-stat:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-stat__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.hero-stat:hover .hero-stat__number {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-stat__label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ---------- Page Hero (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-gray) 0%, var(--white) 50%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
  padding: 10rem 0 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 70%, rgba(184,150,90,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pageHeroPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pageHeroPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; }
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeIn 0.6s var(--ease) forwards;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  animation: slideInUp 0.8s var(--ease) 0.2s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.page-hero p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 560px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  animation: slideInUp 0.8s var(--ease) 0.4s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ---------- Stat Badges (Home) ---------- */
.stat-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.stat-strip__item {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-strip__item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-subtle) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.stat-strip__item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.stat-strip__item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.stat-strip__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-strip__label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- Services Grid (Home) ---------- */
.services-home {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light);
}

.service-home-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-home-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transition: height 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.service-home-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-subtle) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  transform: translate(30%, 30%);
}

.service-home-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.service-home-card:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.service-home-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-home-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-home-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.service-home-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.service-home-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-home-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-home-card__link::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.service-home-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.service-home-card__link:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- Founder Strip (Home) ---------- */
.founder-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-strip__photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(15%);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.founder-strip__photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-strip__photo-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  transform: translate(15px, 15px);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  z-index: -1;
}

.founder-strip__photo-wrapper:hover .founder-strip__photo {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.founder-strip__photo-wrapper:hover::before {
  transform: translate(8px, 8px);
}

.founder-strip__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.founder-strip__title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.founder-strip__bio {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.founder-strip__creds {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-cred {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.founder-cred:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--navy);
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.founder-cred strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- About Page — Leader Card ---------- */
.leader-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.leader-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(10%);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.leader-photo:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.leader-name {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.leader-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.leader-bio p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section--navy .leader-bio p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.creds-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.cred-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.cred-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.cred-item__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.cred-item h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.cred-item p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------- Philosophy / Value Cards ---------- */
.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.value-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
}

.value-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.value-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.value-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.value-card:hover .value-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(5deg);
}

.value-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- Client Segments ---------- */
.clients-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light);
}

.client-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.client-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.client-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
}

.client-card:hover::before {
  width: 60%;
}

.client-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.client-card:hover .client-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.client-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.client-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Engagement Models ---------- */
.engage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.engage-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
}

.engage-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-subtle) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.engage-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.engage-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.engage-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.engage-card:hover .engage-card__icon {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.engage-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.engage-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- Services Page — Detail Blocks ---------- */
.service-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.service-detail:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.service-detail--reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}
.service-detail--reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

.service-detail__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-pale) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-detail h3 {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-detail p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-detail__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.service-detail__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.service-detail__list li:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.service-detail__list li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Service sidebar / accent area */
.service-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-gray) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 280px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-accent::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 150, 90, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.service-accent__big {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.08;
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-accent__tagline {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Services Card Grid (supplementary services) */
.services-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light);
}

.services-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.services-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
}

.services-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.services-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services-card ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.services-card ul li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--gold-pale);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.services-card ul li:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- Process Steps ---------- */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.process-step {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold-subtle) 100%);
  transition: height 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.process-step:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.process-step:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.process-step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.process-step:hover .process-step__num {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.process-step h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- Industries Grid ---------- */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light);
}

.industry-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.industry-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transition: height 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.industry-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
}

.industry-card:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.industry-card__icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(5deg);
}

.industry-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--navy);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.industry-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Insights / Blog ---------- */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.insight-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.insight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.insight-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.insight-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.insight-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-gray) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.insight-card__img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 50%, transparent 60%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-card__img::before {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}

.insight-card__img span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.06;
}

.insight-card__body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.insight-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.insight-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.insight-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.insight-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.insight-card__date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-block {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.contact-info-block:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.contact-info-block h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-info-block p,
.contact-info-block a {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.contact-info-block a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.contact-form {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-gray) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 150, 90, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.contact-form h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-form .gold-line {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 150, 90, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-group select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 0l5 6 5-6z' fill='%237A7A8A'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

/* ---------- CTA Section ---------- */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm-gray) 0%, var(--gold-pale) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(184,150,90,0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(11,29,58,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
  animation: ctaPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; }
}

.cta-section h2 {
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-brand .nav-logo {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand .nav-logo-mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- Scroll Reveal ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.48s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.56s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.64s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.72s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 0.8s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(12) { transition-delay: 0.88s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(13) { transition-delay: 0.96s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(14) { transition-delay: 1.04s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(15) { transition-delay: 1.12s; }
.stagger.visible > *:nth-child(16) { transition-delay: 1.2s; }
.stagger.visible > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.stagger:not(.visible) > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

/* ---------- Confidentiality Box ---------- */
.conf-box {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.conf-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
}

.conf-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-subtle);
}

.conf-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.conf-box p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------- Floating Particles ---------- */
.particles-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: floatUp 15s infinite;
}

@keyframes floatUp {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(100vh) scale(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  90% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-100vh) scale(1);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------- Cursor Glow Effect ---------- */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 150, 90, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-home { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .value-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .leader-grid { grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .service-detail { gap: 3rem; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .clients-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-step { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-gap: 4.5rem; }

  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }

  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 8rem 0 4rem; }
  .hero__content { padding: 2rem 0; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }

  .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-strip__item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
  .stat-strip__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

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

  .founder-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .founder-strip__photo { max-width: 200px; }

  .leader-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .leader-photo { max-width: 240px; }
  .creds-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .value-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .clients-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .engage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .service-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .service-detail--reverse { direction: ltr; }

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

  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step { border-right: none; }

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

  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .contact-form { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; text-align: center; }

  .cta-section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }

  .page-hero { padding: 8rem 0 3rem; }
  
  .hero::after { display: none; }
  .hero-shapes { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-strip__creds { flex-direction: column; }
}