/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   styles.css — CHIVAM SERVICES
   All visual styles. Variables at the top.
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── VARIABLES ── */
:root {
  --gold:   #D4AF37;
  --gold-h: #B8860B;
  --black:  #0A0A0A;
  --dark:   #1A1A1A;
  --navy:   #1B1F2A;
  --cream:  #FAF9F6;
  --lgray:  #F5F7FA;
  --parch:  #F5F5F0;
  --border: #E5E1D8;
  --body:   #555555;
  --muted:  #888888;
  --white:  #ffffff;
  --fd: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --fb: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

/* ── RESET ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--fb);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--body);
  background: var(--cream);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
a   { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ── TICKER ── */
.ticker-bar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1100;
  background: var(--black);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  height: 32px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.ticker-bar.hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }
.ticker-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; height: 100%; }
.ticker-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0; height: 100%; padding: 0 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.ticker-scroll { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.ticker-track {
  display: flex; white-space: nowrap;
  animation: scroll-ticker 28s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.t-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0 20px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.t-item .t-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
@keyframes scroll-ticker {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── NAV ── */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 32px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  transition: top .3s ease, box-shadow .3s;
}
.nav.scrolled { top: 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px;
  height: 60px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.logo     { display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; }
.logo-img { height: 42px; width: 42px; object-fit: contain; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; gap: 5px; }
.logo-name { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.logo-name span { color: var(--gold); }
.logo-sub  { font-size: 9px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; }

/* Footer logo */
.foot-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.foot-logo-img { height: 38px; width: 38px; object-fit: contain; flex-shrink: 0; }
.foot-brand-name { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); white-space: nowrap; }
.foot-brand-name span { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); transition: color .2s; position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -3px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover         { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after  { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--black) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important; padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 3px; transition: background .2s !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover      { background: var(--gold-h) !important; }
.nav-cta::after     { display: none !important; }
.burger             { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; cursor: pointer; }
.burger span        { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ── MOBILE MENU ── */
.mmenu {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1050;
  background: var(--black); flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 28px;
}
.mmenu.open       { display: flex; }
.mmenu a          { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 26px; color: var(--white); transition: color .2s; }
.mmenu a:hover    { color: var(--gold); }
.mmenu-close      { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 28px; background: none; border: none; color: var(--white); font-size: 28px; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1; }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 560px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: var(--black);
  padding-top: 92px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: #0d1117;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 85% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}

/* Image — starts at ~42%, gradient begins early to eliminate dead zone */
.hero-img-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 38%;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center center;
  display: block;
}
.hero-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    #0d1117 0%,
    rgba(13,17,23,0.94) 18%,
    rgba(13,17,23,0.55) 40%,
    rgba(13,17,23,0.12) 65%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Text column — sits above image, max half the screen */
.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 100%; max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 28px;
}
.hero-text {
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ── HERO TEXT ANIMATIONS (left → right) ── */
@keyframes heroSlideIn {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-36px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.eyebrow     { animation: heroSlideIn 0.6s ease both; animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.hero h1     { animation: heroSlideIn 0.7s ease both; animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.hero-sub    { animation: heroSlideIn 0.7s ease both; animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.hero-btns   { animation: heroSlideIn 0.7s ease both; animation-delay: 0.72s; }
.hero-stats  { animation: heroSlideIn 0.7s ease both; animation-delay: 0.90s; }

.eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--fd); font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.hero h1 em  { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.hero-sub    { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 460px; }
.hero-btns   { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats  {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-stats > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; flex: 1; }
.stat-n { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; text-align: center; }
.stat-l { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); letter-spacing: 0.09em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px; text-align: center; }

/* hero-visual no longer needed */
.hero-visual { display: none; }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn         { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-family: var(--fb); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 3px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; border: none; }
.btn-gold    { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); padding: 12px 24px; }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-h); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.22); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--white); padding: 11px 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(212,175,55,0.07); }
.btn-outline-dark { background: var(--white); color: var(--black); padding: 11px 24px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.btn-outline-dark:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ── SECTION BASE ── */
.sec      { padding: 40px 28px; }
.wrap     { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.sec-eye  {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.sec-eye::before { display: none; }
.sec-hd.ctr .sec-eye,
.sec-hd.ctr h2,
.sec-hd.ctr p { text-align: center; }
.sec-hd { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.sec-title {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sec-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.sec-sub {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--body);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0; max-width: 620px;
}
.sec-hd.ctr .sec-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.wht { color: var(--white) !important; }
.lt  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important; }
.blog-thumb-photo { background-size: cover; background-position: center; }

/* ── ABOUT ── */
.intro-bg   { background: var(--cream); padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.intro-bg .sec-eye { font-size: 17px; }
.intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
.intro-body p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--body); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.intro-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.gold-bar   { width: 36px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 8px 0 14px; }
.feat-list  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.feat {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 11px 14px; background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 7px; transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.feat:hover   { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); transform: translateX(3px); }
.feat-ico     { width: 32px; height: 32px; background: rgba(212,175,55,0.09); border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.feat-txt h4  { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 1px; }
.feat-txt p   { font-size: 12px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── SERVICES ── */
.svc-bg   { background: var(--navy); padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.intro-bg .sec-eye,
.proc-bg .sec-eye,
.blog-bg .sec-eye,
.contact-bg .sec-eye { color: var(--gold-h); }
.svc-bg .sec-eye { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--gold); }
.svc-bg .sec-title { color: var(--white); }
.svc-bg .sec-sub   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.svc-bg .sec-hd { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.svc-bg .sec-hd p { text-align: center; }
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.svc-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 9px; padding: 22px 20px 10px; position: relative;
  overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.svc-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s;
}
.svc-card:hover        { box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.09); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: transparent; }
.svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-card-hd { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.svc-ico { width: 40px; height: 40px; background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.18); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.svc-card h3 { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 0; }
.svc-card p  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.svc-lnk     { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; transition: gap .2s; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-lnk { gap: 9px; }

/* ── WHY ── */
.why-bg    { background: var(--dark); padding-top: 20px; }
.why-bg .sec-hd { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.why-bg .sec-eye { font-size: 17px; }
.why-list  { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.why-item  { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-radius: 9px; }
.why-n     { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 32px; }
.why-txt h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.why-txt p  { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.6; }
.why-cards  { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
.why-card   { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1); border-radius: 9px; padding: 18px 16px; text-align: center; }
.why-card-n { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.why-card-l { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ── PROCESS ── */
.proc-bg    { background: var(--cream); padding-top: 20px; }
.proc-bg .sec-eye { font-size: 17px; }
.proc-bg .sec-hd { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.testi-bg .sec-eye { font-size: 17px; }
.proc-steps { position: relative; }
.proc-row   { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; }
.proc-row:first-child { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.proc-row::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 22px; left: 10%; right: 0;
  height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.35));
  z-index: 1;
}
.proc-row:first-child::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 22px; bottom: -62px;
  width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.35), var(--gold));
  z-index: 1;
}
.proc-step { padding: 0 12px 20px; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.proc-num {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--white); border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 12px; position: relative; z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.14);
}
.proc-step h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.proc-step p  { font-size: 12px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testi-bg   { background: var(--navy); padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.testi-bg .sec-hd { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.testi-ticker { overflow: hidden; }
.testi-track {
  display: flex; gap: 16px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: testiScroll 140s linear infinite;
}
.testi-ticker:hover .testi-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes testiScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.testi-card { width: 320px; flex-shrink: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1); border-radius: 9px; padding: 20px 18px; position: relative; }
.testi-card::before { content: '\201C'; font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 52px; color: rgba(212,175,55,0.1); position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 14px; line-height: 1; }
.testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.star        { color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; }
.testi-txt   { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.t-avatar    { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-h)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; color: var(--black); flex-shrink: 0; }
.t-name      { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.t-role      { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); margin-top: 1px; }

/* ── BLOG ── */
.blog-bg    { background: var(--lgray); }
.blog-grid  { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.blog-card  { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 9px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s; }
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.09); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.blog-thumb { height: 140px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--dark),var(--navy)); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-patt  { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 26px 26px; }
.blog-thumb-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 100%); }
.blog-thumb-photo .blog-tag,
.blog-thumb-photo .blog-featured-badge { z-index: 2; position: absolute; }
.blog-tag   { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 10px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 2px; }
.blog-body  { padding: 16px; }
.blog-meta  { display: flex; gap: 10px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.blog-card h3  { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.blog-card p   { font-size: 12px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-more     { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; transition: gap .2s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-more { gap: 9px; }

/* ── CTA BAND ── */
.cta-band    { background: var(--black); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-band-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 80% at 78% 50%, rgba(212,175,55,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.cta-inner   { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px 28px; position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 36px; }
.cta-inner h2 { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 34px); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; max-width: 440px; }
.cta-inner h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.cta-sub     { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 6px; max-width: 440px; }
.cta-btns    { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── CONTACT ── */
.contact-bg   { background: var(--cream); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 44px; }
.contact-info-heading { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); margin-top: -12px; margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center; }
.contact-info h3 { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-info p  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.contact-intro-bullets { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 16px 0 24px 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.contact-intro-bullets li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.7; }
.cib-icon {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(255,224,80,0.28) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.10) 60%, transparent 100%);
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,240,120,0.3);
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.cib-icon:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(212,175,55,0.55), 0 0 6px rgba(255,224,80,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,240,120,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
}
.cib-icon img { width: 22px; height: 22px; object-fit: contain; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255,200,0,0.6)); }
.cdet-list    { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.cdet         { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); }
.cdet-ico     { width: 32px; height: 32px; background: rgba(212,175,55,0.09); border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.18); border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cdet-body    { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.cdet-label   { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.cdet-value   { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--black); }
.form-wrap    { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px 24px; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: fit-content; }
.form-row     { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.fg           { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.fg label     { display: block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.fg input,
.fg select,
.fg textarea  { width: 100%; padding: 8px 11px; background: var(--parch); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 5px; font-family: var(--fb); font-size: 13px; color: var(--black); outline: none; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.fg input:focus,
.fg select:focus,
.fg textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.1); }
.fg textarea  { resize: vertical; min-height: 72px; }
/* Read-only auto-filled field */
.input-readonly { background: var(--lgray) !important; color: var(--muted) !important; cursor: default; font-style: italic; }
/* Validation states */
.fg input.field-invalid,
.fg select.field-invalid,
.fg textarea.field-invalid { border-color: #C0392B; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192,57,43,0.07); }
.fg input.field-valid,
.fg select.field-valid,
.fg textarea.field-valid   { border-color: #27AE60; }
/* Error message */
.field-error { font-size: 11px; color: #C0392B; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 3px; min-height: 0; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; transition: max-height .2s ease, opacity .2s ease; }
.field-error.visible { max-height: 36px; opacity: 1; }
/* Required mark */
.req-mark { color: #C0392B; font-weight: 700; }
/* Footer row: note left, button truly centred */
.form-footer-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: center; margin-top: 6px; }
.form-req-note   { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap; justify-self: start; }
/* Button: auto-fit, centred via grid col 2 */
.form-submit  { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; width: auto; background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 5px; border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s, transform .15s; white-space: nowrap; grid-column: 2; justify-self: center; }
.form-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-h); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.form-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.65; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }
/* Success state */
.form-success { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px; gap: 0; }
.success-ico  { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#27AE60,#2ECC71); color: #fff; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 16px; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39,174,96,0.25); animation: popIn .4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) both; }
.form-success h4 { font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.form-success p  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto 6px; }
@keyframes popIn { from { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0; } to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer       { background: var(--black); border-top: 3px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35); }
.foot-main   { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 36px 28px 24px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
.foot-main > div { padding: 0 32px; }
.foot-main > div:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.foot-main > div:last-child  { padding-right: 0; }
.foot-main > div + div { position: relative; }
.foot-main > div + div::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 1px; height: 55%; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 70%, transparent); }
.foot-desc   { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0 16px; max-width: 220px; }
.foot-brand-col               { text-align: center; }
.foot-brand-col .foot-brand   { justify-content: center; }
.foot-brand-col .foot-desc    { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.foot-brand-col .socials      { justify-content: center; }
.socials     { display: flex; gap: 7px; }
.soc         { width: 28px; height: 28px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-radius: 5px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); transition: all .2s; }
.soc:hover   { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.28); color: var(--gold); }
.foot-col    { text-align: center; }
.foot-col h5 { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 12px; position: relative; }
.foot-col h5::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 50%; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 70%, transparent); }
.foot-links.foot-svc-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: max-content max-content; gap: 8px 24px; justify-content: center; }
.foot-svc-list li     { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); white-space: nowrap; }
.foot-links  { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.foot-links li { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.foot-links a { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: color .2s; }
.foot-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.foot-bot    { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding: 14px 28px; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.foot-bot p  { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.foot-rights { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); flex: 1; text-align: center; }
.foot-bot-links     { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.foot-bot-links a   { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); transition: color .2s; }
.foot-bot-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .ticker-bar  { display: none; }
  .nav         { top: 0; }
  .nav-links   { display: none; }
  .burger      { display: flex; }
  .hero-inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .intro-grid,
  .why-grid,
  .contact-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .svc-grid,
  .blog-grid            { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .proc-row             { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .proc-row::before,
  .proc-row:first-child::after { display: none; }
  .proc-row:first-child { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .foot-main            { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cta-inner            { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .sec         { padding: 32px 16px; }
  .svc-grid,
  .blog-grid,
  .why-cards   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .proc-row    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .foot-main   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .foot-bot    { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .hero-stats  { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .form-wrap   { padding: 18px 14px; }
  .nav-inner   { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero-inner  { padding: 28px 16px 32px; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   MULTI-PAGE ADDITIONS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Active nav link ── */
.nav-links a.nav-active {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.nav-links a.nav-active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* ── Page Hero ── */
.page-hero {
  background: #0d1117;
  padding: 130px 0 64px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.page-hero-sm { padding-bottom: 48px; }
.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: #0d1117;
}
.page-hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}

/* Page hero image — bleeds right, fades from left */
.page-hero-img-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 30%;
  z-index: 1; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}
.page-hero-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    #0d1117 0%,
    rgba(13,17,23,0.94) 18%,
    rgba(13,17,23,0.55) 40%,
    rgba(13,17,23,0.12) 65%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  padding: 0 28px 0 72px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

/* Page hero text — constrain to left half */
.page-hero-text {
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ── PAGE HERO TEXT ANIMATIONS (left → right) ── */
@keyframes pageHeroSlideIn {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-36px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.page-hero-text .page-eyebrow  { animation: pageHeroSlideIn 0.6s ease both; animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.page-hero-text .page-hero-lead{ animation: pageHeroSlideIn 0.6s ease both; animation-delay: 0.28s; }
.page-hero-text h1             { animation: pageHeroSlideIn 0.7s ease both; animation-delay: 0.42s; }
.page-hero-text p              { animation: pageHeroSlideIn 0.7s ease both; animation-delay: 0.58s; }
.page-hero-text .breadcrumb    { animation: pageHeroSlideIn 0.7s ease both; animation-delay: 0.75s; }
.page-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-hero-lead,
.page-hero-inner p.page-hero-lead {
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.page-hero-inner h1 {
  font-family: var(--fd);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.page-hero-inner h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero-inner p {
  font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 520px;
}

/* ── Breadcrumb ── */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); transition: color .2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb span:last-child { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Values grid (about page) ── */
.values-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.value-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px 18px;
  transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s;
}
.value-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.value-ico { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.value-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.value-card p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Stats band (about page) ── */
.stats-band-bg { background: var(--navy); }
.stats-band {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat-block { text-align: center; padding: 16px 32px; }
.stat-band-n {
  font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 40px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
}
.stat-band-l {
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 5px;
}
.stat-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Services full grid ── */
.svc-grid-full { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); }

/* ── Blog filter bar ── */
.blog-filter-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: sticky; top: 60px; z-index: 90;
}
.filter-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.filter-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.filter-tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.filter-tag {
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--body); cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s; font-family: var(--fb);
}
.filter-tag:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.filter-tag.active {
  background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}
.blog-grid-full { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.blog-empty {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center;
  padding: 48px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px;
}

/* ── Featured badge (first post only) ── */
.blog-featured-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--black);
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Filter count badge ── */
.filter-count {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12); border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; padding: 1px 6px;
  min-width: 18px; margin-left: 2px;
}
.filter-tag.active .filter-count { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }

/* ── FAQ (contact page) ── */
.faq-bg { background: var(--navy); padding-top: 24px; }
.faq-bg .sec-eye { font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.faq-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px 20px;
  transition: box-shadow .25s;
}
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); }
.faq-item h4 {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3;
}
.faq-item p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Offices grid (contact page) ── */
.contact-offices { margin-top: 28px; }
.contact-offices h4 {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.offices-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px;
}
/* India-only layout: 2 columns of 2 */
.offices-grid-india { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.office-card {
  background: var(--parch);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.office-card:hover { border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.35); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
/* HQ card — same styling as regular office cards */
.office-card-hq {
  border-color: var(--border);
  background: var(--parch);
}
/* Initials badge (replaces flag) */
.office-initials {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--black); border-radius: 7px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--fb);
}
.office-card-hq .office-initials {
  background: var(--black); color: var(--gold);
}
.office-name   { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); }
.office-status { font-size: 10px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1px; }
/* HQ badge text */
.office-hq-badge { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; }

/* ── wht-eye helper ── */
.wht-eye { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important; }

/* ── Responsive additions ── */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-grid-full { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-band { gap: 0; }
  .stat-divider { display: none; }
  .stat-block { flex: 1 1 33%; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 100px 16px 40px; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid-full { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .offices-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-block { flex: 1 1 50%; }
  .blog-filter-bar { top: 60px; }
}

/* ── Back to Top button ── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 999;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--gold-h); }
.back-to-top svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; display: block; }

/* ── Article Modal ── */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1100;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.78);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.modal-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 12px;
  width: 100%; max-width: 740px; max-height: 88vh;
  overflow-y: auto; position: relative;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.modal-overlay.open .modal-card { transform: translateY(0); }
.modal-close {
  position: sticky; top: 16px; float: right; margin: 16px 16px 0 0;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); color: var(--white);
  border: none; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10; transition: background 0.2s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }
.modal-hero { position: relative; height: 260px; overflow: hidden; margin-top: -52px; }
.modal-hero-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.modal-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.modal-content { padding: 28px 36px 40px; }
.modal-meta-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.modal-tag-badge {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--black);
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 2px;
}
.modal-read-time, .modal-date { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.modal-body p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.modal-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black); margin: 28px 0 10px;
}
.modal-body ul { margin: 0 0 18px 20px; }
.modal-body ul li { font-size: 15px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.modal-body strong { color: var(--black); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .modal-content { padding: 20px 20px 32px; }
  .modal-title { font-size: 20px; }
  .modal-hero { height: 200px; margin-top: -44px; }
}

/* ── Legal Hero — full-bleed centred layout ── */
.legal-hero .page-hero-img-wrap {
  left: 0;
}
.legal-hero .page-hero-img-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(13,17,23,0.82) 0%,
    rgba(13,17,23,0.38) 48%,
    rgba(13,17,23,0.82) 100%
  );
}
.legal-hero .page-hero-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.legal-hero .page-hero-text {
  max-width: 700px;
  text-align: center;
}
.legal-hero .page-eyebrow {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
}
.legal-hero .breadcrumb {
  justify-content: center;
}
.legal-hero h1 em { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Legal Pages — content ── */
.legal-bg { background: var(--cream); }
.legal-wrap { max-width: 820px; }
.legal-intro {
  font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--body);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.legal-section { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.legal-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--fd); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black); margin: 0 0 12px;
  padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.legal-section p {
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--body);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.legal-section p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
#legalUpdated { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin: 8px 0 0; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }