/* ============================================================
   QSP LAW OFFICE — MAIN STYLESHEET
   Colors: Navy #0d1b3e | Gold/Copper #c5914e | White #fff
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --navy: #0d1b3e;
    --navy-mid: #1a2f5e;
    --navy-light: #1e3a6e;
    --gold: #c5914e;
    --gold-light: #d4a96a;
    --gold-dark: #a8743c;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --off-white: #f8f6f2;
    --light-gray: #f0ede8;
    --text-dark: #1a1a2e;
    --text-muted: #6c757d;
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13,27,62,0.10);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(13,27,62,0.16);
}

/* ── BASE ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 16px;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold) !important; }

/* ── TOP BAR ── */
.top-bar {
    background: #070f22;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 9px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.2);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.top-bar-left,
.top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}
.top-bar-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    padding: 2px 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.top-bar-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.72rem; }
.top-bar-item:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.top-bar-divider {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    margin: 0 2px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.top-bar-social-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-left: 6px;
}
.top-bar-social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ── NAVBAR ── */
.main-nav {
    background: var(--navy) !important;
    padding: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.35);
}

/* Brand */
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 14px 0;
}
.brand-logo-wrap { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-logo {
    height: 52px;
    width: 52px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.brand-monogram {
    width: 54px; height: 54px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-monogram::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(197,145,78,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.monogram-letters {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.4);
    padding-left: 14px;
}
.brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand-amp { color: var(--gold); }
.brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Nav links */
.main-nav .nav-link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.main-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 14px; right: 14px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}
.main-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.main-nav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.main-nav .nav-link:hover,
.main-nav .nav-link.active { color: #fff !important; }

/* CTA Button */
.btn-nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-nav-cta:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(197,145,78,0.3);
}

/* Custom hamburger */
.custom-toggler {
    border: none;
    background: none;
    padding: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
}
.custom-toggler span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px; height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.custom-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.custom-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.custom-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Scrolled state */
.main-nav.scrolled {
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.main-nav.scrolled .navbar-brand { padding: 10px 0; }
.main-nav.scrolled .brand-monogram { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.main-nav.scrolled .nav-logo { height: 44px; width: 44px; }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold-dark);
    border-color: var(--gold-dark);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197,145,78,0.35);
}
.btn-outline-navy {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--navy);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.btn-outline-navy:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── SECTION UTILITIES ── */
.section-pad { padding: 90px 0; }
.section-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.section-label.light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-text { color: #444; font-size: 1rem; }
.section-sub-text { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.bg-light-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.bg-dark-section { background: var(--navy); }
.text-white-75 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }

/* ── HERO CAROUSEL ── */
.hero-carousel { position: relative; }
.hero-slide {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Slide backgrounds — real photos */
.slide-1 {
    background: url('../images/slide-1.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.slide-2 {
    background: url('../images/slide-2.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.slide-3 {
    background: url('../images/slide-3.jpg') center 30% / cover no-repeat;
}
.slide-4 {
    background: url('../images/slide-4.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}

.hero-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(5,10,25,0.72) 0%,
        rgba(5,10,25,0.55) 50%,
        rgba(5,10,25,0.75) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Slow zoom-in on active slide photo */
.carousel-item .hero-slide {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    transition: transform 6s ease;
}
.carousel-item.active .hero-slide {
    transform: scale(1);
}
.hero-slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 15px;
}
.hero-slide-inner {
    padding: 140px 0 100px;
}

/* Text styles */
.hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.1s, transform 0.6s ease 0.1s;
}
.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.25s, transform 0.7s ease 0.25s;
}
.hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-style: italic;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.4s, transform 0.6s ease 0.4s;
}
.hero-sub {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.5s, transform 0.6s ease 0.5s;
}
.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.65s, transform 0.6s ease 0.65s;
}
.hero-slide-practices {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.55s, transform 0.6s ease 0.55s;
}
.hero-slide-practices span {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.5);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hero-contact-info {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.5s, transform 0.6s ease 0.5s;
}
.hero-contact-info a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-contact-info a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Activate animations on active slide */
.carousel-item.active .hero-eyebrow,
.carousel-item.active .hero-title,
.carousel-item.active .hero-tagline,
.carousel-item.active .hero-sub,
.carousel-item.active .hero-cta-group,
.carousel-item.active .hero-slide-practices,
.carousel-item.active .hero-contact-info {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Carousel controls */
.hero-carousel .carousel-control-prev,
.hero-carousel .carousel-control-next {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: rgba(197,145,78,0.25);
    border: 2px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin: 0 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-carousel .carousel-control-prev:hover,
.hero-carousel .carousel-control-next:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 1;
}
.hero-carousel .carousel-indicators {
    bottom: 70px;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 5;
}
.hero-carousel .carousel-indicators button {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin: 0 3px;
}
.hero-carousel .carousel-indicators button.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Scroll hint */
.hero-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
}
.hero-scroll span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px; height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    margin: auto;
}
.hero-scroll span::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px; height: 8px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scrollBounce 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollBounce {
    0%,100% { top: 6px; opacity: 1; }
    50% { top: 18px; opacity: 0.3; }
}

/* ── ADVANTAGE SECTION ── */
.advantage-section { background: #fff; }
.advantage-formula {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.advantage-box {
    flex: 1 1 180px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}
.advantage-box i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}
.advantage-box h5 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.advantage-box p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 0; }
.box-navy { background: var(--navy); }
.box-copper { background: var(--gold); }
.advantage-plus, .advantage-equals {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 8px;
}
.advantage-equals { color: var(--gold); }
.advantage-result {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.advantage-result h4 {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.advantage-result p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ── DUAL LENS ── */
.dual-lens-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
}
.dual-lens-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.challenge-card { border-top-color: #6c757d; }
.legal-card { border-top-color: var(--navy); }
.finance-card { border-top-color: var(--gold); }
.lens-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}
.legal-card .lens-icon { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.finance-card .lens-icon { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.dual-lens-card h5 { font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.dual-lens-card p { color: #555; font-size: 0.93rem; margin: 0; }
.lens-arrow { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold); }
.dual-lens-conclusion {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 28px 48px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    text-align: left;
}
.dual-lens-conclusion p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

/* ── PRACTICE CARDS ── */
.practice-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.practice-card:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.practice-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.practice-card h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.practice-card p { color: #555; font-size: 0.93rem; flex: 1; }
.practice-link {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-block;
}
.practice-link:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.practice-cta-card {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.practice-cta-card h5 { color: var(--gold); }
.practice-cta-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.practice-cta-card:hover { border-left-color: var(--gold); }

/* ── WHY SECTION ── */
.why-card {
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.why-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.why-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.why-card h6 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.why-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }

/* ── PARTNERS SECTION ── */
.partner-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.partner-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.partner-photo-wrap {
    background: var(--light-gray);
    padding: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.partner-photo-placeholder {
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.partner-photo-placeholder span {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.partner-photo-real {
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid var(--gold);
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.partner-info { padding: 24px; }
.partner-badges { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.badge-cpa, .badge-lawyer {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-right: 6px;
}
.badge-cpa { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.badge-lawyer { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.partner-info h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.partner-title {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.partner-desc { color: #555; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.partner-expertise {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}
.partner-expertise span {
    background: var(--off-white);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.12);
}

/* ── CTA SECTION ── */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px; right: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197,145,78,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-inner h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.cta-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.cta-contact-item {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.cta-contact-item:hover { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.cta-address { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* ── PAGE HERO ── */
.page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0a1428 100%);
    min-height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 60px, rgba(197,145,78,0.04) 60px, rgba(197,145,78,0.04) 61px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, transparent 60px, rgba(197,145,78,0.04) 60px, rgba(197,145,78,0.04) 61px);
}
.page-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(13,27,62,0.4);
}
.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; }
.page-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.breadcrumb { margin: 0; }
.breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ── ABOUT PAGE ── */
.about-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}
.about-stat {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height: 1.3; }
.brand-voice-seal {
    width: 160px; height: 160px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.brand-voice-seal i { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.brand-voice-seal p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.8rem; margin: 0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.value-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
}
.value-card:hover { border-top-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.value-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.value-card h6 { font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.value-card p { color: #555; font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }
.process-step {
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.process-step:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-color: var(--gold); }
.process-num {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.process-step h6 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-step p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }
.commitment-block { padding: 60px 0; }
.commitment-icon { font-size: 3.5rem; }
.commitment-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-style: italic;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    margin: 24px auto;
    max-width: 680px;
    text-align: left;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

/* ── PRACTICE AREAS PAGE ── */
.practice-detail-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 48px 40px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.practice-detail-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateX(4px); }
.practice-detail-icon {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.practice-detail-number {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.practice-detail-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.practice-detail-card p { color: #444; font-size: 0.97rem; }
.practice-detail-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.practice-detail-tags span {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.15);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ── TEAM PAGE ── */
.team-profile-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 48px 40px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.team-profile-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.team-photo-wrap { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.team-photo-placeholder.large {
    width: 160px; height: 160px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 5px solid var(--gold);
}
.team-photo-placeholder.large span {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.team-expertise-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.team-expertise-tags span {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.12);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}
.team-profile-number {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.team-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.team-designation {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--off-white);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
}
.team-bio p { color: #444; font-size: 0.97rem; }
.expertise-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.expertise-item {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── CONTACT PAGE ── */
.contact-info-block { padding-right: 20px; }
.contact-info-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-info-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-item strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-info-item p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.contact-info-item p a { color: #444; }
.contact-info-item p a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-form-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 48px 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.contact-form-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.form-control, .form-select {
    border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197,145,78,0.12);
    outline: none;
}
.form-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.required { color: var(--gold); }
.form-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── MAP SECTION ── */
.map-section { border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.map-header {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.map-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.map-address {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.map-embed iframe {
    filter: grayscale(15%) contrast(1.05);
}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
.main-footer { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.footer-top { padding: 70px 0 50px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.footer-firm-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.footer-tagline {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-description { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-logo {
    height: 72px;
    width: 72px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-link {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-link:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.footer-heading {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.footer-contact-list li i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 3px; font-size: 0.85rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-list a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom {
    padding: 20px 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.footer-disclaimer { font-style: italic; font-size: 0.78rem; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .brand-name { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .brand-text { padding-left: 10px; }
    #mainNav {
        background: #0a1428;
        margin-top: 8px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        padding: 12px 8px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.2);
    }
    #mainNav .nav-link { padding: 10px 16px !important; }
    #mainNav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
    .btn-nav-cta { margin: 8px 16px; display: block; text-align: center; }
    .section-pad { padding: 60px 0; }
    .advantage-formula { flex-direction: column; }
    .advantage-plus { transform: rotate(90deg); }
    .hero-cta-group { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .top-bar-contact { font-size: 0.75rem; }
    .contact-form-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .team-profile-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .practice-detail-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-section { min-height: 85vh; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .about-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .dual-lens-conclusion { padding: 20px 24px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .top-bar { display: none; }
    .page-hero { min-height: 260px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .about-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-info-block { padding-right: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   LEGAL HUB — Articles & Ask-a-Lawyer
   ============================================================ */

/* Page heroes for hub pages */
.page-hero--articles,
.page-hero--qanda {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 60%, #1a3a6e 100%);
    position: relative;
}
.page-hero--articles::before,
.page-hero--qanda::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23c5914e' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.4;
}
.page-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* ── Filter Bar ── */
.hub-filter-bar {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.25);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 72px;
    z-index: 100;
}
.hub-search-form { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.hub-search-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    flex: 1;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    max-width: 480px;
}
.hub-search-icon { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.hub-search-input {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex: 1;
}
.hub-search-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.hub-search-btn { padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem !important; font-size: 0.8rem !important; }

.hub-categories {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.hub-cat-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.2);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.hub-cat-pill:hover,
.hub-cat-pill.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ── Results Bar ── */
.hub-results-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hub-results-count { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.hub-clear-link { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }
.hub-clear-link:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }

/* ── Article Cards ── */
.article-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.07);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.article-card-cat {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.article-card-cat a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.article-card-cat a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.article-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.article-card-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.article-card-title a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.article-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.article-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.article-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.article-card-date {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-left: auto;
}
.article-card-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.article-card-link:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); gap: 0.6rem; }

/* ── Hub Empty State ── */
.hub-empty { padding: 4rem 0; }
.hub-empty-icon { font-size: 4rem; color: rgba(13,27,62,0.12); display: block; text-align: center; }

/* ── Pagination ── */
.hub-pagination .page-link {
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: rgba(13,27,62,0.15);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
}
.hub-pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
}
.hub-pagination .page-link:hover { background: var(--light-gray); }

/* ── Hub CTA Banner ── */
.hub-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4rem 0;
}
.hub-cta-banner h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.hub-cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

/* ── Article Breadcrumb Bar ── */
.article-breadcrumb-bar {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.2);
}
.article-breadcrumb-bar .breadcrumb { margin: 0; }
.article-breadcrumb-bar .breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none; }
.article-breadcrumb-bar .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.article-breadcrumb-bar .breadcrumb-item.active { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.article-breadcrumb-bar .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

/* ── Full Article ── */
.article-full {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.07);
}
.article-full-cat { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.article-full-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.article-full-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
}
.article-full-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    font-style: italic;
}
.article-full-body {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #333;
}
.article-full-body h3, .article-full-body h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.article-full-body p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.article-full-body ul, .article-full-body ol { padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.article-full-body em { color: var(--text-muted); }
.article-disclaimer {
    background: rgba(197,145,78,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.25);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #555;
}
.article-full-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

/* ── Related Articles ── */
.related-articles { border-top: 2px solid var(--light-gray); padding-top: 2rem; }
.section-title-sm {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
}
.related-article-card {
    display: block;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.07);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.related-article-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.related-article-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.related-article-date { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Sidebar ── */
.hub-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 170px; }
.sidebar-widget {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.07);
}
.sidebar-widget--cta,
.sidebar-widget--ask {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
}
.sidebar-widget--cta .sidebar-widget-title,
.sidebar-widget--ask .sidebar-widget-title { color: #fff; }
.sidebar-widget--cta p,
.sidebar-widget--ask p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.sidebar-widget--consult {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-color: rgba(197,145,78,0.2);
}
.sidebar-widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.sidebar-cat-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sidebar-cat-list li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.sidebar-cat-list li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-cat-list li a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.sidebar-cat-list li a i { color: var(--gold); min-width: 20px; }
.sidebar-recent-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sidebar-recent-list li { padding: 0.65rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray); }
.sidebar-recent-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-recent-list li a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.sidebar-recent-list li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.sidebar-recent-date { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── btn-outline-gold ── */
.btn-outline-gold {
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    background: transparent;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }

/* ── Q&A Cards ── */
.qa-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.qa-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.07);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--text-muted);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.qa-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.qa-card--answered { border-left-color: #198754; }
.qa-card--pending  { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.qa-card-status { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.qa-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.qa-badge--answered { background: rgba(25,135,84,0.1); color: #198754; }
.qa-badge--pending  { background: rgba(197,145,78,0.12); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.qa-cat-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: var(--light-gray);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.qa-cat-tag:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.qa-card-question {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.qa-card-question a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.qa-card-question a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.qa-card-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.qa-card-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.qa-card-link:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); gap: 0.6rem; }

/* ── Q&A Full View ── */
.qa-full-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.07);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
}
.qa-full-header { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.qa-full-status { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.qa-full-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.25rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.qa-full-question {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
.qa-quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: rgba(197,145,78,0.2);
}
.qa-full-question p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.qa-answers-section { }
.qa-answers-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.qa-answer-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(25,135,84,0.15);
    border-left: 4px solid #198754;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.qa-answer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}
.qa-answer-avatar {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.qa-answer-date { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.qa-answer-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #333;
}
.qa-pending-notice {
    background: rgba(197,145,78,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.25);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    color: #555;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ── Navbar Dropdown ── */
.main-nav-dropdown {
    background: var(--navy) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.25) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    min-width: 200px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.main-nav-dropdown .dropdown-item {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82) !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.main-nav-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(197,145,78,0.12) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hub-filter-bar { position: static; }
    .hub-sidebar { position: static; }
    .article-full { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .article-full-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .qa-full-question p { padding-left: 1rem; }
    .hub-search-wrap { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ── Team Real Photos ── */
.team-photo-real {
    width: 220px;
    height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(13,27,62,0.18);
    border: 3px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.35);
    background: var(--off-white);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .team-photo-real { width: 160px; height: 200px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONSULTATION BOOKING & VIDEO ROOM
   ============================================================ */

.page-hero--consult {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0a2550 60%, #1a3a6e 100%);
    position: relative;
}

/* ── Booking Steps ── */
.booking-steps {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}
.booking-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.booking-step.active { opacity: 1; }
.step-circle {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.booking-step.active .step-circle { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.booking-step span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.booking-step-line { flex: 1; height: 2px; background: rgba(197,145,78,0.2); margin: 0 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }

/* ── Booking Panel ── */
.booking-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.07);
}
.booking-panel-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ── Date Grid ── */
.booking-dates-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.date-tile {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.3rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}
.date-tile:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(197,145,78,0.06); }
.date-tile.selected { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.date-tile-day { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.7; }
.date-tile-num { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
.date-tile-mon { font-size: 0.65rem; opacity: 0.7; }
.date-tile.selected .date-tile-day,
.date-tile.selected .date-tile-mon { opacity: 0.85; }

/* ── Time Grid ── */
.booking-times-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.time-tile {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.time-tile:hover:not(:disabled) { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(197,145,78,0.06); }
.time-tile.selected { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.time-tile.taken, .time-tile:disabled { opacity: 0.35; cursor: not-allowed; background: #eee; }

/* ── Summary Bar ── */
.booking-summary-bar {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ── How it works ── */
.booking-how-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.bhow-num {
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Confirmed Card ── */
.confirmed-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.07);
    text-align: center;
}
.confirmed-icon {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13,27,62,0.2);
}
.confirmed-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.confirmed-details { text-align: left; background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 10px; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.confirmed-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; padding: 0.6rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.06); }
.confirmed-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.confirmed-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); min-width: 90px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.confirmed-value { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-dark); }
.confirmed-room-box { background: var(--navy); border-radius: 10px; padding: 1.25rem; }
.room-link-wrap {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.room-link-text { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.82rem; word-break: break-all; flex: 1; }

/* ── Bookings table ── */
.table thead.table-dark th { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .booking-dates-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .booking-times-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .booking-panel { padding: 1.25rem; }
    .confirmed-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .booking-dates-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .booking-steps { gap: 0.25rem; }
    .booking-step span { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PAYMENT CARD — Consultation Confirmed
   ============================================================ */
.payment-card {
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.08);
    height: 100%;
}
.payment-card-header {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.3);
}
.payment-card-body {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}
.payment-intro {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.payment-intro a { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.payment-intro a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }

/* Steps */
.payment-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; }
.payment-step-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #444;
}
.pstep-num {
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Account items */
.payment-accounts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.payment-account-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,27,62,0.07);
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.payment-account-item:hover { border-color: rgba(197,145,78,0.35); }
.payment-bank-logo {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.payment-bank-bdo   { background: #003087; }
.payment-bank-bpi   { background: #ce0000; }
.payment-bank-pnb   { background: #005a2b; }
.payment-bank-gcash { background: #0070ba; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.payment-account-details { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.payment-bank-name  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1px; }
.payment-acct-name  { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.payment-acct-num {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.payment-acct-num:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.payment-copy-icon { font-size: 0.72rem; opacity: 0.5; }

/* ── Pending Payment Page ── */
.pending-icon {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(197,145,78,0.12);
    border: 2px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.4);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    animation: pendingPulse 2.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes pendingPulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(197,145,78,0.25); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(197,145,78,0); }
}
.pending-checklist {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    text-align: left;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pending-check-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.pending-check-item i { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pending-check-item.done    { color: #198754; }
.pending-check-item.pending { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.pending-check-item.locked  { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Payment Acknowledgement ── */
.payment-ack-wrap {
    background: rgba(197,145,78,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197,145,78,0.3);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}
.payment-ack-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.payment-ack-checkbox {
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    accent-color: var(--gold);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* ── Proof of Payment Upload Drop Zone ── */
.proof-upload-wrap { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.proof-drop-zone {
    position: relative;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(197,145,78,0.45);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(197,145,78,0.04);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.proof-drop-zone:hover,
.proof-drop-zone.drag-over,
.proof-drop-zone.dragover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(197,145,78,0.09);
}
.proof-file-input {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
}
.proof-drop-content { pointer-events: none; }
.proof-drop-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
    display: block;
}
.proof-preview {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #198754;
}
.proof-remove-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #dc3545;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0 .25rem;
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 3;
    position: relative;
}
.proof-remove-btn:hover { color: #a71d2a; }