/* ==========================================================
   ML MATEME ATTORNEYS — Premium One Page Website
   Design: Rich Charcoal-Navy & Gold — World-Class Premium
   ========================================================== */

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
---------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Lighter, richer background palette */
  --clr-dark:       #151c2e;
  --clr-dark-alt:   #1a2238;
  --clr-navy:       #1e2d4a;
  --clr-navy-light: #253860;
  --clr-gold:       #c9a84c;
  --clr-gold-light: #e4c97a;
  --clr-gold-dark:  #a8862e;
  --clr-gold-glow:  rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  --clr-white:      #ffffff;
  --clr-off-white:  #f5f5f0;
  --clr-text:       #dde6f0;
  --clr-text-muted: #8fa3bf;
  --clr-border:     rgba(201,168,76,0.20);
  --clr-card-bg:    rgba(255,255,255,0.055);
  --clr-card-hover: rgba(201,168,76,0.09);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-gap: 100px;
  --container:   1240px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  --shadow-md:  0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  --shadow-lg:  0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
  --shadow-gold:0 4px 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.28);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a  { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

address { font-style: normal; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

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

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--clr-dark); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--clr-gold-dark); border-radius: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   UTILITIES
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

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

.gold { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-tag.light { color: var(--clr-gold-light); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.14); }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section-title.light { color: var(--clr-white); }

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.section-subtitle.light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   BUTTONS
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold) 0%, var(--clr-gold-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.38);
}
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   LOGO IMAGE — shared styles
---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ---- NAVBAR logo ---- */
.nav-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 160px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: logoFadeIn 0.9s ease 0.2s forwards;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.nav-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.28);
}

/* Shrink logo when navbar is scrolled */
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

/* ---- HERO logo ---- */
.hero-logo-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-logo-img {
  width: clamp(160px, 22vw, 260px);
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 20px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: logoFadeIn 1s ease 0.1s forwards;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.18),
    0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
    0 0 60px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.hero-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.3),
    0 16px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
    0 0 80px rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
}

/* ---- ABOUT section logo ---- */
.about-logo-box {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-logo-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-logo-img {
  width: 85%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Triggered by AOS when section scrolls into view */
.aos-animate .about-logo-img,
.about-logo-img.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* ---- FOOTER logo ---- */
.footer-logo-img {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: logoFadeIn 0.9s ease 0.3s forwards;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.footer-logo-img:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* ---- Shared fade-in keyframe ---- */
@keyframes logoFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0)  scale(1); }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   NAVIGATION
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 22px 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(10,15,30,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-dark));
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.nav-link:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-dark));
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }

/* Hamburger */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   HERO
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 24px 80px;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Rich gradient background – no external image needed */
.hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,   rgba(201,168,76,0.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 100%,  rgba(26,42,74,0.9)   0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #0a0f1e 0%, #0e1628 40%, #111d35 100%);
}

/* Decorative grid lines */
.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at centre, transparent 30%, rgba(10,15,30,0.7) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  animation: fadeDown 0.8s ease both;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.1s both;
}

.hero-title .title-line { display: block; }
.hero-title .gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold-light), var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-dark));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.12rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.3s both;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.4s both;
}

.hero-contact-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.5s both;
}

.hero-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-contact-item i { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.hero-contact-item:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.hero-divider {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Hero scroll cue */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-scroll:hover { border-color: var(--clr-gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); }

/* Particles */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   STATS BAR
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-navy-light) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 48px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
  position: relative;
}
.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-suffix { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); color: var(--clr-gold); font-weight: 700; }
.stat-label { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-top: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.about { background: var(--clr-dark); }

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-visual { position: relative; }

.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-image-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-navy-light) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-image-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.about-image-placeholder i {
  font-size: 8rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold-light), var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-dark));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  opacity: 0.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  right: -24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-dark));
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  padding: 20px 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-badge-card i { font-size: 1.5rem; }

.about-content .section-tag { display: block; }

.about-text {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.about-pillars {
  margin: 28px 0 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-pillars li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.about-pillars li i { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   SERVICES
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.services {
  background: var(--clr-dark-alt);
  position: relative;
}

.services::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-gold), transparent);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--clr-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold-dark), var(--clr-gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  background: var(--clr-card-hover);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card:hover::after  { transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.15), rgba(201,168,76,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.28), rgba(201,168,76,0.12));
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.service-link i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; font-size: 0.75rem; }
.service-link:hover { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }
.service-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   WHY US
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-us {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-us-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-dark) 100%);
}

.why-us .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.why-card:hover::before { top: -40px; }

.why-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2), rgba(201,168,76,0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.35), rgba(201,168,76,0.15));
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   CONTACT
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact { background: var(--clr-dark); }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

/* Info Cards */
.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--clr-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  background: var(--clr-card-hover);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2), rgba(201,168,76,0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-card-body address,
.contact-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.contact-link:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* Form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--clr-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.form-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold), transparent);
  margin-top: 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.form-group label span { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.form-group select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23c9a84c' stroke-width='2' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.form-group select option {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}

.form-group input.invalid,
.form-group select.invalid,
.form-group textarea.invalid {
  border-color: #e53e3e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(229,62,62,0.12);
}

.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }

.form-notice {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
}
.form-notice.success { background: rgba(72,187,120,0.12); color: #48bb78; border: 1px solid rgba(72,187,120,0.3); }
.form-notice.error   { background: rgba(229,62,62,0.12);  color: #fc8181;  border: 1px solid rgba(229,62,62,0.3); }

/* Map Section */
.map-section {
  background: var(--clr-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.map-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 24px 32px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.map-title i { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.map-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  filter: grayscale(20%) invert(5%);
}
.map-wrapper iframe { display: block; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT — highlight items
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0 28px;
}

.about-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
}

.about-highlight-item > i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-highlight-item > div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.about-highlight-item strong {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.about-highlight-item span {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.about-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   HOURS + QUICK CONTACT BANNER
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hours-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-navy-light) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 64px 0;
}

.hours-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.hours-block {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hours-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2), rgba(201,168,76,0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hours-body h3 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hours-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.hours-list li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
}
.hours-list li span  { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.hours-list li strong{ color: var(--clr-white); font-weight: 600; }

.hours-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hours-link i { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.hours-link:hover { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }
.email-link { font-size: 0.82rem; word-break: break-word; }

.hours-address {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hours-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hours-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-cta  { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer { background: var(--clr-dark-alt); border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border); }

.footer-top { padding: 72px 0 56px; }

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
}
.footer-logo .footer-logo-img {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: logoFadeIn 0.9s ease 0.3s forwards;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.footer-logo .footer-logo-img:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-links a::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  padding-left: 2px;
}
.footer-links a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}
.footer-contact-list i {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-contact-list a { transition: var(--transition); word-break: break-word; }
.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 24px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}
.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  opacity: 0.55;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   BACK TO TOP
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-dark));
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  z-index: 500;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   ANIMATIONS
---------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes fadeDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

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

@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Intersection Observer Animations
   Content is VISIBLE by default.
   .aos-ready is added by JS instantly before observer kicks in,
   ensuring nothing is ever permanently hidden. */
[data-aos] {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

.aos-ready [data-aos] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
}

.aos-ready [data-aos="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-32px); }
.aos-ready [data-aos="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(32px); }

.aos-ready [data-aos].aos-animate {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-aos], .aos-ready [data-aos] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="50"]  { transition-delay: 50ms; }
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="100"] { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="150"] { transition-delay: 150ms; }
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="200"] { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="250"] { transition-delay: 250ms; }
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="300"] { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="350"] { transition-delay: 350ms; }
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="400"] { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="450"] { transition-delay: 450ms; }
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="500"] { transition-delay: 500ms; }
.aos-ready [data-aos][data-aos-delay="550"] { transition-delay: 550ms; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET  (≤ 1024px)
---------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --section-gap: 80px; }

  .about-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .about-visual       { order: -1; }
  .about-image-placeholder { height: 320px; }
  .about-badge-card   { bottom: -18px; right: 0; }

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

  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }

  .footer-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE  (≤ 768px)
---------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-gap: 64px; }

  /* Nav */
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; right: -100%;
    width: min(340px, 90vw);
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(10,15,30,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 80px 40px;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    z-index: 900;
  }
  .nav-menu.open { right: 0; }
  .nav-link { font-size: 1.1rem; padding: 12px 0; }
  .nav-cta  { margin-top: 12px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 14px 20px; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero-contact-strip { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-divider { display: none; }

  /* Services */
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Why Us */
  .why-us-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Form */
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 28px 20px; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }

  /* Back to top */
  .back-to-top { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE  (≤ 480px)
---------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item::after { display: none; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.6rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   WORLD-CLASS PREMIUM ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================== */

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   1. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold-dark), var(--clr-gold-light), var(--clr-gold));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  z-index: 2000;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  animation: shimmerBar 2.5s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--clr-gold-glow);
}

@keyframes shimmerBar {
  0%   { background-position: 200% center; }
  100% { background-position: -200% center; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   2. ANIMATED HERO BACKGROUND — flowing gradient
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-bg::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,   rgba(201,168,76,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 100%,  rgba(37,56,96,0.95)  0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #151c2e 0%, #1a2238 40%, #1e2d4a 100%);
  animation: heroGradientShift 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroGradientShift {
  0%   { filter: brightness(1)   hue-rotate(0deg); }
  50%  { filter: brightness(1.06) hue-rotate(4deg); }
  100% { filter: brightness(1)   hue-rotate(-2deg); }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   3. TYPEWRITER CURSOR on hero tagline
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-tagline .typewriter-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 2px;
  height: 1.1em;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-left: 4px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  animation: cursorBlink 0.8s step-end infinite;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

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

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   4. GOLD SHIMMER — on section titles
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.shimmer-text {
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    var(--clr-gold-dark)   0%,
    var(--clr-gold-light)  40%,
    var(--clr-gold)        50%,
    var(--clr-gold-light)  60%,
    var(--clr-gold-dark)   100%
  );
  background-size: 250% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: goldShimmer 3.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes goldShimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 200% center; }
  100% { background-position: -200% center; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   5. FLOATING GOLD ORBS — hero background
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(60px);
  animation: orbFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0.18;
}
.hero-orb:nth-child(1) {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--clr-gold) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -10%; left: -8%;
  animation-duration: 14s;
}
.hero-orb:nth-child(2) {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #4a7bc4 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 40%; right: -5%;
  animation-duration: 18s;
  animation-delay: -4s;
}
.hero-orb:nth-child(3) {
  width: 250px; height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--clr-gold-light) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 5%; left: 30%;
  animation-duration: 16s;
  animation-delay: -8s;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  25%       { transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.06); }
  50%       { transform: translate(-20px, -20px) scale(0.96); }
  75%       { transform: translate(20px, 30px) scale(1.03); }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   6. SERVICE CARD — MAGNETIC / TILT EFFECT (via JS)
      CSS handles perspective & smooth transition
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-grid { perspective: 1200px; }

.service-card {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color var(--transition),
              box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

/* Glow pulse on hover */
.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow:
    var(--shadow-md),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.2),
    0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   7. SECTION TITLE — WORD BY WORD REVEAL
      Each .word span set by JS
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.word-reveal .word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.word-reveal.revealed .word { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   8. STATS BAR — GLOWING NUMBERS
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.stat-number {
  text-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  transition: text-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.stat-item:hover .stat-number {
  text-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(201,168,76,0.7), 0 0 8px rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   9. BUTTON — RIPPLE EFFECT
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn { overflow: hidden; }
.btn .ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: rippleExpand 0.6s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes rippleExpand {
  to { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   10. CONTACT CARDS — SLIDE-IN GLOW BORDER
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.4), transparent 60%) border-box;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: destination-out;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.contact-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   11. HERO TITLE — CHARACTER FADE IN STAGGER
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-title .char {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) rotate(4deg);
  animation: charReveal 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes charReveal {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   12. PULSING CTA BUTTON RING
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ctaPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%   { inset: -4px; opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { inset: -14px; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   13. SECTION DIVIDERS — animated gold line
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  max-width: 320px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.section-divider::before,
.section-divider::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-gold), transparent);
  animation: dividerExpand 1.2s ease forwards;
  transform-origin: center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.section-divider.revealed::before,
.section-divider.revealed::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
@keyframes dividerExpand { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
.section-divider i { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: 1rem; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   14. MOBILE NAV MENU — lighter background to match theme
---------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu {
    background: rgba(21,28,46,0.98) !important;
  }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   15. LIGHTER SECTION BACKGROUNDS
---------------------------------------------------------- */
.about    { background: var(--clr-dark); }
.services { background: var(--clr-dark-alt); }
.contact  { background: var(--clr-dark); }
.stats-bar { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-navy-light) 100%); }
.footer   { background: var(--clr-dark-alt); }

/* ==========================================================
   PREMIUM ABOUT VISUAL PANEL
   ========================================================== */
.about-visual-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-dark) 60%, #1a2c50 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.22);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.10),
    0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

/* ---- Background grid ---- */
.avp-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  animation: gridDrift 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gridDrift {
  from { background-position: 0 0; }
  to   { background-position: 40px 40px; }
}

/* ---- Gold spotlight ---- */
.avp-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: spotlightPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes spotlightPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);    opacity: 0.8; }
  50%       { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.18); opacity: 1;   }
}

/* ---- Rotating rings ---- */
.avp-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.avp-ring--1 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border-style: dashed;
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  animation: ringRotate 18s linear infinite;
}
.avp-ring--2 {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.10);
  animation: ringRotate 30s linear infinite reverse;
}
.avp-ring--3 {
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-style: dashed;
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.22);
  animation: ringRotate 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ringRotate {
  from { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ---- Corner accent marks ---- */
.avp-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  border-style: solid;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.avp-corner--tl { top: 18px;    left: 18px;    border-width: 2px 0 0 2px; border-radius: 4px 0 0 0; }
.avp-corner--tr { top: 18px;    right: 18px;   border-width: 2px 2px 0 0; border-radius: 0 4px 0 0; }
.avp-corner--bl { bottom: 18px; left: 18px;    border-width: 0 0 2px 2px; border-radius: 0 0 0 4px; }
.avp-corner--br { bottom: 18px; right: 18px;   border-width: 0 2px 2px 0; border-radius: 0 0 4px 0; }

/* ---- Logo centrepiece ---- */
.avp-logo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21,28,46,0.9) 60%, transparent 100%);
  animation: logoFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes logoFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0);    }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

.avp-logo {
  width: 200px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 16px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.35));
  animation: logoPop 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1) 0.4s both;
}
@keyframes logoPop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.7) rotate(-6deg); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1)   rotate(0deg);  }
}

/* ---- Orbiting achievement chips ---- */
.avp-chip {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,45,74,0.97), rgba(21,28,46,0.97));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 8px 16px 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: chipPop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1) forwards;
}
.avp-chip i { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* Chip positions — each corner slot */
.avp-chip--1 { top: 12%;  left: -2%;   animation-delay: 0.8s;  }
.avp-chip--2 { top: 12%;  right: -2%;  animation-delay: 1.0s;  }
.avp-chip--3 { bottom: 18%; left: -2%;  animation-delay: 1.2s;  }
.avp-chip--4 { bottom: 18%; right: -2%; animation-delay: 1.4s;  }

/* Each chip gently floats */
.avp-chip--1 { animation: chipPop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1) 0.8s forwards,  chipFloat1 5s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite; }
.avp-chip--2 { animation: chipPop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1) 1.0s forwards,  chipFloat2 6s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite; }
.avp-chip--3 { animation: chipPop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1) 1.2s forwards,  chipFloat1 7s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite; }
.avp-chip--4 { animation: chipPop 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1) 1.4s forwards,  chipFloat2 5s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite; }

@keyframes chipPop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6) translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1)   translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes chipFloat1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0);   }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}
@keyframes chipFloat2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0);   }
  50%       { transform: translateY(7px); }
}

/* ---- Particles container ---- */
.avp-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-visual-panel { height: 360px; }
  .avp-ring--2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .avp-chip { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 7px 12px 7px 10px; }
  .avp-chip--1, .avp-chip--3 { left: 2px; }
  .avp-chip--2, .avp-chip--4 { right: 2px; }
  .avp-logo { width: 160px; }
  .avp-logo-wrap { width: 180px; height: 180px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   16. HERO MEDIA FLOAT — Floating image cards (desktop only)
============================================================ */
.hero-media-float {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 320px;
  height: 400px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1150px) {
  .hero-media-float { display: block; }
  .hero-content { max-width: 55%; }
}
.hero-img-card {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.hero-img-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.hero-img-card--back {
  width: 240px; height: 295px;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  filter: brightness(0.75);
  animation: imgCardFloat 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-img-card--front {
  width: 195px; height: 230px;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: imgCardFloat 5.5s ease-in-out 2.75s infinite;
}
.hero-img-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: #c9a84c;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 22px 12px 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
@keyframes imgCardFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0)   rotate(-1.5deg); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate( 1.5deg); }
}

/* ============================================================
   17. GALLERY MOSAIC BAND — Expandable 5-panel image strip
============================================================ */
.gallery-band {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0e1322;
  position: relative;
}
.gb-track {
  display: flex;
  height: 300px;
}
.gb-item {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: flex 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.gb-item:hover { flex: 2.2; }
.gb-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.5) saturate(0.65);
  transition: filter 0.45s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.gb-item:hover img {
  filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(1.1);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.gb-item--tall img { object-position: center 25%; }
.gb-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.92);
  color: #0a0f1e;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease 0.1s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.gb-item:hover .gb-caption { opacity: 1; }
/* Gold divider lines between panels */
.gb-item + .gb-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 8%; bottom: 8%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  z-index: 3;
}
/* Gold top bar accent */
.gallery-band::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #c9a84c 20%, #c9a84c 80%, transparent);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gb-track { height: 200px; }
  .gb-item:nth-child(n+4) { display: none; }
  .gb-item { flex: 1 !important; } /* no hover expand on mobile */
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .gb-track { height: 160px; }
  .gb-item:nth-child(n+3) { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   18. PARALLAX QUOTE BAND — Quote + stacked image duo
============================================================ */
.pqb {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589994965851-a8f479c573a9?w=1600&auto=format&fit=crop&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 40%;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Fallback for iOS (no fixed attachment) */
@supports (-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch) {
  .pqb { background-attachment: scroll; }
}
.pqb-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(10,15,30,0.90) 0%,
    rgba(30,45,74,0.84) 55%,
    rgba(15,22,40,0.90) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.pqb-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}
.pqb-open-quote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 7rem; line-height: 0.5;
  color: #c9a84c; opacity: 0.35;
  display: block; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pqb-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  color: #f0e8d0; line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pqb-attr {
  color: #c9a84c; font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.pqb-mini-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 32px;
}
.pqb-mstat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
  min-width: 80px;
}
.pqb-mstat strong {
  display: block; font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700; color: #c9a84c;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}
.pqb-mstat span {
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: #a0aec0;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}
/* Stacked image duo */
.pqb-image-stack {
  position: relative; width: 360px; height: 420px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pqb-img {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}
.pqb-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.pqb-img--back {
  width: 240px; height: 300px;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  filter: brightness(0.65);
}
.pqb-img--front {
  width: 210px; height: 250px;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; z-index: 2;
  animation: imgCardFloat 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pqb-img-seal {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px;
  background: #c9a84c; color: #0a0f1e;
  border-radius: 50%; width: 68px; height: 68px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.52rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center; line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase; gap: 2px;
}
.pqb-img-seal i { font-size: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .pqb-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .pqb-image-stack { display: none; }
  .pqb { padding: 70px 0; }
  .pqb-open-quote { font-size: 4.5rem; }
  .pqb-mini-stats { gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

/* ============================================================
   19. WHY-US IMAGE TRIO — 3-panel image strip above why-us cards
============================================================ */
.why-img-trio {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  height: 220px;
}
.wit-item {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
}
.wit-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.55) saturate(0.7);
  transition: transform 0.55s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}
.wit-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(1);
}
.wit-label {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: #c9a84c;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 22px 14px 10px; text-align: center;
}
.wit-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.wit-item:hover::after { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-img-trio { display: none; }
}