/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MEHTA & MEHTA ADVISORY — MAIN STYLESHEET  v2
   Palette:
     Navy      #0B1D40  deep royal navy
     Gold      #E09020  vivid warm amber/gold
     Gold-glow rgba(224,144,32,.28)
     Sapphire  #1A4FA0  medium blue accent
     Cream     #F9F6EF  warm off-white
     Slate     #475569  body text
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:root {
  --navy:          #123C8A;   /* Attractive royal sapphire blue */
  --navy-mid:      #1A4FA8;   /* Medium royal blue               */
  --navy-light:    #2260C8;   /* Bright blue for gradients       */
  --navy-dark:     #0B2660;   /* Deeper shade for hero/footer    */
  --gold:          #E09020;
  --gold-dark:     #C07818;
  --gold-light:    #F5C96A;
  --gold-glow:     rgba(224,144,32,.28);
  --gold-glow-sm:  rgba(224,144,32,.15);
  --cream:         #F9F6EF;
  --white:         #FFFFFF;
  --slate:         #475569;
  --slate-dark:    #1E293B;
  --border:        #E4DDD0;
  --border-light:  #EDE8DF;
  --shadow-sm:     0 2px 14px rgba(18,60,138,.08);
  --shadow-md:     0 8px 32px rgba(18,60,138,.13);
  --shadow-lg:     0 20px 60px rgba(18,60,138,.18);
  --glow-gold:     0 0 24px rgba(224,144,32,.35);
  --radius:        10px;
  --radius-lg:     16px;
  --radius-xl:     24px;
  --transition:    all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html  { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }
body  { overflow-x: hidden; }
body  {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--slate);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.22;
}
a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOP BAR
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.topbar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size: .78rem;
  padding: .42rem 0;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224,144,32,.25);
}
.topbar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.topbar-divider {
  display: inline-block; width: 1px; height: 13px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); vertical-align: middle;
}
.topbar-tag {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
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.main-nav {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: .8rem 0;
  transition: box-shadow .3s, background .3s;
}
.main-nav.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(11,29,64,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,1);
}

/* Brand emblem */
.brand-emblem {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px; flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,29,64,.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(224,144,32,.3);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
}
.brand-name .amp { color: var(--gold); }
.brand-sub {
  font-size: .63rem; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate);
  font-weight: 600; margin-top: .18rem;
}

/* Nav links */
.main-nav .nav-link {
  font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
  padding: .45rem .8rem;
  border-radius: 6px; letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.main-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: left .25s, right .25s;
}
.main-nav .nav-link:hover,
.main-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--navy); }
.main-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.main-nav .nav-link.active::after { left: .8rem; right: .8rem; }

.btn-consult {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: .5rem 1.3rem !important;
  font-size: .85rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(11,29,64,.25) !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
}
.btn-consult::after { display: none !important; }
.btn-consult:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.navbar-toggler { border: none; padding: .5rem; background: transparent; }
.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.toggler-icon { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.toggler-icon span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
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.btn-primary-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #C87C14 100%);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  padding: .72rem 1.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--gold-glow-sm);
}
.btn-primary-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0A030 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
}

.btn-outline-light-custom {
  background: transparent; color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  padding: .7rem 1.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-light-custom:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: var(--white); color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-dark-custom {
  background: transparent; color: var(--navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  padding: .7rem 1.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-dark-custom:hover {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11,29,64,.2);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent; color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 2px solid rgba(224,144,32,.6);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  padding: .7rem 1.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS
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.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .73rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .8rem;
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: inline-block;
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.section-eyebrow-light { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section-eyebrow-light::before { background: var(--gold-light); }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.section-text {
  color: var(--slate); font-size: .97rem;
  line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SPACING / BG
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.section-pad    { padding: 5rem 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 3rem 0; }
.bg-light-cream {
  background: var(--cream);
  background-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(224,144,32,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.bg-navy-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 60%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.bg-navy-dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(224,144,32,.09) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(34,96,200,.18) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.min-vh-85 { min-height: 85vh; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
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.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071A4A 0%, var(--navy-dark) 40%, var(--navy) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Animated radial glow */
.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%; left: -10%;
  width: 70%; height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(224,144,32,.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%; right: -5%;
  width: 55%; height: 70%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(26,79,160,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23E09020' fill-opacity='0.025'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  padding: .3rem .9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,144,32,.35);
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(224,144,32,.06);
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.9rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.hero-title-accent {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(224,144,32,.5);
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.82;
}

/* ── Hero Achievement Panel ── */
.hero-achieve-panel {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.hap-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hap-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.45);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.hap-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(224,144,32,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,144,32,.35);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(224,144,32,.2);
}
.hap-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2;
}
.hap-label {
  font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-weight: 400; margin-top: .2rem; line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Decorative geometric rings */
.hero-rings {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-ring {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,144,32,.12);
}
.hero-ring:nth-child(1) { inset: 0; }
.hero-ring:nth-child(2) { inset: 50px; border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.09); }
.hero-ring:nth-child(3) { inset: 100px; border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.06); }
.hero-ring::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: -4px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS BAR
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.stats-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.stat-item { padding: 1.8rem 1rem; text-align: center; }
.border-end-stat { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate); margin-top: .3rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PANEL (HOME + ABOUT PAGE)
   Replaces the empty dark box with a visual highlights panel
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.about-visual-panel {
  position: relative;
  height: 460px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Main navy card */
.avp-main {
  width: 88%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, #0F2D6A 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
/* gold glow top-left */
.avp-main::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: -60px; left: -60px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,144,32,.22) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* decorative ring */
.avp-main::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border: 40px solid rgba(224,144,32,.07);
  border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}

.avp-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 2.2rem;
}

/* Year badge */
.avp-year {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .3rem;
}
.avp-year-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(224,144,32,.5);
}
.avp-year-label {
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

/* Mini stat pills */
.avp-pills { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .8rem; }
.avp-pill {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: .75rem 1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.avp-pill:hover { background: rgba(224,144,32,.1); border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.25); }
.avp-pill-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1; min-width: 60px;
}
.avp-pill-text { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.avp-pill-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold); margin-left: auto; opacity: .7; }

/* Floating badge */
.avp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem; right: -1.5rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold), var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 3;
}
.avp-badge-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
.avp-badge-txt { font-size: .73rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; }

.about-pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .65rem .5rem; }
.pillar { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--slate-dark); }
.pillar i { color: var(--gold); margin-right: .4rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE CARDS
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.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .35s;
}
.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(11,29,64,.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(224,144,32,.15);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.svc-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224,144,32,.12) 0%, rgba(224,144,32,.06) 100%);
  color: var(--gold); border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(224,144,32,.2);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .svc-icon-wrap { box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--gold-glow-sm); }
.svc-title  { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.svc-text   { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.svc-link   { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); }
.svc-link i { transition: transform .25s; }
.svc-link:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.svc-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REASON CARDS
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.reason-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.reason-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.reason-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.reason-title { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.reason-text  { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--slate); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TEAM CARDS — HOMEPAGE FEATURED
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.team-card-featured {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,144,32,.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.team-card-featured::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%;
  width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(224,144,32,.06) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s;
}
.team-card-featured:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.team-card-featured:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.team-avatar-wrap { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.team-avatar-photo {
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(224,144,32,.4);
}
.team-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  background: rgba(224,144,32,.12);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(224,144,32,.35);
}
.team-name  { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.team-desig { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.team-qual  { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.team-qual i { color: var(--gold); }
.team-linkedin {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  padding: .3rem .7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.team-linkedin:hover { color: var(--gold-light); border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.4); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA BANNER
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 50%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(224,144,32,.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(26,79,160,.12) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-title  { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.cta-text   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071A4A 0%, var(--navy-dark) 35%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 4rem; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 60%, rgba(224,144,32,.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23E09020' fill-opacity='0.025'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.page-breadcrumb { margin: 0; }
.page-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.page-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

/* Decorative ring (top right) */
.page-hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  right: -80px; top: -80px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border: 50px solid rgba(224,144,32,.06);
  border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE — STORY IMAGE BLOCK
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.story-img-block { position: relative; height: 400px; }
.story-img-bg {
  width: 84%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #080F22 0%, var(--navy) 55%, #0F2D6A 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.story-img-bg::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 30%, rgba(224,144,32,.15) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.story-img-bg::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border: 35px solid rgba(224,144,32,.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.story-card-float {
  position: absolute; bottom: 2rem; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #C07818 100%);
  color: var(--navy); padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold), var(--shadow-md);
}
.story-card-icon { font-size: 2rem; }
.story-card-num  { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
.story-card-txt  { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VALUES
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem; height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11,29,64,.1);
  border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.value-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224,144,32,.14) 0%, rgba(224,144,32,.06) 100%);
  color: var(--gold); border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(224,144,32,.18);
}
.value-title { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.value-text  { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--slate); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TIMELINE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold) 0%, var(--border) 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.timeline-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; position: relative;
}
.timeline-left  { flex-direction: row; }
.timeline-right { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.timeline-left  .timeline-content { text-align: right; }
.timeline-right .timeline-content { text-align: left; }
.timeline-content {
  flex: 1; background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.timeline-content:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.25); }
.timeline-year {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #C07818 100%);
  color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem;
  padding: .2rem .75rem; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.timeline-title { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.timeline-text  { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--slate); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }
.timeline-dot {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--gold); border: 3px solid var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold), 0 0 12px rgba(224,144,32,.5);
  flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1.4rem; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTOR PILLS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.sector-pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,144,32,.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); border-radius: 8px;
  padding: .65rem 1rem; font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center; transition: var(--transition);
}
.sector-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(224,144,32,.1);
  border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(224,144,32,.15);
}
.sector-pill i { color: var(--gold); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES DETAIL PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.svc-detail-block { padding: 3rem 0; }
.svc-detail-visual {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 280px;
}
.svc-detail-icon-bg {
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224,144,32,.12) 0%, rgba(11,29,64,.06) 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(224,144,32,.22);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4.5rem; color: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(224,144,32,.04);
}
.svc-detail-block:hover .svc-detail-icon-bg {
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(224,144,32,.2), 0 0 0 12px rgba(224,144,32,.06);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.svc-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(224,144,32,.18); line-height: 1;
  display: block; margin-bottom: -.5rem;
}
.svc-detail-title { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.svc-detail-desc  { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.svc-detail-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .4rem .5rem;
}
.svc-detail-list li { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--slate-dark); font-weight: 500; }
.svc-detail-list li i { color: var(--gold); font-size: .7rem; }
.svc-divider { border-color: var(--border); margin: 1rem 0; }

.approach-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: center; height: 100%; transition: var(--transition);
}
.approach-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.approach-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .8rem;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(224,144,32,.3);
}
.approach-title { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.approach-text  { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--slate); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TEAM PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Founding / Senior partner cards */
.partner-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.8rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
}
.partner-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(11,29,64,.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(224,144,32,.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.partner-avatar-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; }
.partner-avatar {
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(224,144,32,.3);
}
.partner-avatar img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.partner-avatar-initials {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.partner-name   { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.partner-desig  { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.partner-qual   { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.partner-qual i { color: var(--gold); }
.partner-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.partner-read-more { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); }
.partner-read-more:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.btn-linkedin {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: #0077B5; background: rgba(0,119,181,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,119,181,.25);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: .3rem .75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-linkedin:hover { background: #0077B5; color: var(--white); border-color: #0077B5; }

/* Associate cards */
.associate-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center; height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.associate-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(11,29,64,.12);
  border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.assoc-avatar-wrap { margin-bottom: 1rem; position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.assoc-avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(224,144,32,.25);
}
.assoc-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.assoc-avatar-initials {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.associate-card:hover .assoc-avatar-initials { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.assoc-name  { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.assoc-desig { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.assoc-qual  { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.assoc-qual i { color: var(--gold); }
.assoc-linkedin {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0077B5;
  padding: .2rem .6rem; border: 1px solid rgba(0,119,181,.25);
  border-radius: 20px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.assoc-linkedin:hover { background: #0077B5; color: var(--white); border-color: #0077B5; }
.assoc-hover-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11,29,64,.88);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.associate-card:hover .assoc-hover-overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* Modal */
.team-modal .modal-content {
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(11,29,64,.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Custom close button */
.team-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; right: -14px;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .95rem; color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer; z-index: 1060;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,29,64,.15);
}
.team-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy); transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.modal-avatar {
  width: 110px; height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(224,144,32,.4);
}
.modal-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.modal-avatar-initials {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.modal-member-name  { font-size: 1.45rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.modal-member-desig { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.modal-member-qual  { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.modal-member-qual i { color: var(--gold); }
.modal-divider { border-color: var(--border); margin: 1rem 0; }
.modal-avatar-initials {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.modal-member-bio   { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.82; margin: 0; }

/* Join banner */
.join-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.join-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(224,144,32,.1) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.join-banner > .row { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.join-title { font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.join-text  { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); margin: 0; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-info-blocks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.4rem; }
.contact-info-item   { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224,144,32,.14) 0%, rgba(224,144,32,.06) 100%);
  color: var(--gold); border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(224,144,32,.2);
}
.contact-info-label { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.contact-info-text  { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate-dark); margin: 0; line-height: 1.75; }
.contact-info-text a { color: var(--slate-dark); }
.contact-info-text a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.office-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.office-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex; gap: .9rem; align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.office-card.primary-office { border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.3); }
.office-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: rgba(224,144,32,.35); }
.office-card-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .15rem; }
.office-card-city { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.office-card-addr { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; white-space: pre-line; }

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-form-title { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.contact-form-sub   { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--slate); }
.custom-input {
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: .68rem 1rem; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate-dark);
  background: var(--white); transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.custom-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224,144,32,.14); outline: none;
}
.form-label { font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate-dark); margin-bottom: .35rem; }

.map-section { height: 320px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.map-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EDE8DF 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative;
}
.map-placeholder::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(224,144,32,.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(224,144,32,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.map-overlay-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.map-pin-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .8rem; text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(224,144,32,.4); }
.map-overlay-card h5 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.map-overlay-card p  { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: .3rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #071A4A 0%, var(--navy-dark) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224,144,32,.15);
}
.footer-top { padding: 4.5rem 0 3rem; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); }

.footer-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.brand-emblem-sm { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: .75rem; }
.footer-desc { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; }

.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: var(--glow-gold); border-color: var(--gold); }

.footer-heading {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .55rem; }
.footer-links a { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.48); transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .75rem;
  font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
}
.footer-contact-list li i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: .2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-list a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.48); }
.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-disclaimer { font-size: .72rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .timeline::before { left: 16px; }
  .timeline-item { flex-direction: column !important; padding-left: 3rem; }
  .timeline-left .timeline-content,
  .timeline-right .timeline-content { text-align: left; }
  .timeline-dot { position: absolute; left: 8px; top: 1.4rem; }
  .partner-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .partner-avatar { margin: 0 auto; }
  .partner-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .svc-detail-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-visual-panel { height: auto; min-height: 340px; }
  .avp-main { width: 100%; height: 340px; }
  .avp-badge { right: 1rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .hero-rings { display: none; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .border-end-stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .stat-item { padding: 1.2rem; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .join-banner { padding: 1.8rem; }
  .story-img-block { height: 280px; }
}