@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&family=Manrope:wght@600;700;800&display=swap");

:root {
  --brand-navy: #08142f;
  --brand-navy-2: #050b1c;
  --brand-gold: #d6ad4f;
  --brand-gold-light: #f3d982;
  --brand-gold-dark: #a87924;
  --text-dark: #0f172a;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --bg-light: #f7f5ef;
  --bg-soft: #fbfaf7;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --border: #e7dfcf;
  --navy: var(--brand-navy);
  --navy-mid: var(--brand-navy-2);
  --gold: var(--brand-gold);
  --gold-dark: var(--brand-gold-light);
  --gold-deep: var(--brand-gold-dark);
  --off-white: var(--bg-light);
  --slate: var(--text-muted);
  --slate-light: #d8d2c4;
  --text: var(--text-dark);
  --serif: "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --sans: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --max: 1200px;
  --radius: 2px;
  --radius-soft: 28px;
  --radius-cloud: 34px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 18px 48px rgba(8, 20, 47, .12);
  --shadow-lift: 0 24px 70px rgba(8, 20, 47, .18);
  --gold-glow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(8, 20, 47, .42), 0 22px 60px rgba(8, 20, 47, .16);
  --cloud-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(8, 20, 47, .13);
  --cloud-glow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(8, 20, 47, .34), 0 26px 80px rgba(8, 20, 47, .16);
  --card-radius: 20px;
  --card-surface: #fffdf9;
  --card-border: #e5dccb;
  --card-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(8, 20, 47, .055);
  --card-shadow-hover: 0 14px 32px rgba(8, 20, 47, .09);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; }
p { line-height: 1.8; }
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 12px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); padding: 10px 14px; z-index: 200; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 12px; }

.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before { display: none; }

.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 26px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .26s ease, background .26s ease, border-color .26s ease, color .26s ease, box-shadow .26s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn[hidden] { display: none; }
.btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.32) 42%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-130%);
  transition: transform .45s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8,20,47,.18); }
.btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(130%); }
.btn-primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-gold-light), var(--brand-gold) 48%, var(--brand-gold-dark)); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(168,121,36,.22); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe89a, var(--brand-gold) 54%, var(--brand-gold-dark)); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--brand-navy-2); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.btn-light-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); }
.btn-light-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.btn svg, .icon { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex: 0 0 auto; }

.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,47,.66), rgba(8,20,47,.32));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: background .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, backdrop-filter .28s ease;
}
.header.scrolled, .header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,20,47,.92);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(214,173,79,.22);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(3,8,23,.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}
.header-inner { height: 72px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.logo img {
  width: auto;
  height: 46px;
  max-width: 214px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.footer-logo img {
  height: 58px;
  max-width: 240px;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-gold-light), var(--brand-gold) 52%, var(--brand-gold-dark));
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.logo-placeholder {
  width: clamp(78px, 9vw, 118px);
  height: 32px;
  display: block;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.34);
  opacity: .72;
}
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.logo-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; }
.logo-sub { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(243,217,130,.68); }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; list-style: none; }
.nav a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 26px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  transition: color .24s ease;
}
.nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brand-gold-light), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .26s ease;
}
.nav a:hover, .nav a.active { color: var(--brand-gold-light); }
.nav a:hover::after, .nav a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.header-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.header-phone { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); transition: color .24s ease; }
.header-phone:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.hamburger { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.hamburger span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 72px 0 0;
  z-index: 99;
  background: rgba(8,20,47,.98);
  padding: 32px 28px 40px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.16);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(3,8,23,.28);
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: block; }
.mobile-nav ul { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.mobile-nav a:not(.btn) {
  display: block;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.mobile-actions { display: grid; gap: 12px; }

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
}
/* Replace external placeholder backgrounds with final approved Sombuluka imagery before launch. */
.hero-bg, .page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(8,20,47,.90), rgba(8,20,47,.93)), url("../images/hero/sombuluka-accounting-services-midrand-hero.webp") center/cover no-repeat;
}
.hero-accent { position: absolute; z-index: 1; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: 42%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 35%, rgba(214,173,79,.045)); pointer-events: none; }
.hero-line { position: absolute; z-index: 1; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100%; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent 60%); }
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; padding: 118px 0 135px; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 420px; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.hero-grid > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-tag-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.hero h1, .page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.06;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero h1 em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
.hero-sub, .page-hero p {
  max-width: 620px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.66);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 58px; }
.hero-actions-center { justify-content: center; margin-top: 24px; }
.hero-stats { position: relative; z-index: 3; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; padding-top: 34px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); isolation: isolate; }
.hero-stat {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 128px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-soft);
  background: rgba(8,20,47,.78);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 58px rgba(3,8,23,.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, background .28s ease;
}
.hero-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(8,20,47,.55); background: rgba(16,29,61,.88); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(8,20,47,.34), 0 28px 76px rgba(3,8,23,.3); }
.hero-stat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 46px); color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hero-stat span { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.45; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.hero-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.16); border-radius: var(--radius-soft); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
.hero-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.48); box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(3,8,23,.34); }
.hero-card-img { height: 260px; background: url("../images/about/sombuluka-advisory-session.webp") center/cover no-repeat; }
.hero-card-body { padding: 28px; }
.hero-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--white); font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hero-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.56); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.pill-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.pill { padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(214,173,79,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.25); color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .5px; }

.trust-bar { background: var(--gold); padding: 18px 0; }
.trust-bar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trust-item { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); }
.trust-sep { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(8,20,47,.25); }

.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 70px 0; }
.section-off { background: var(--off-white); }
.section-dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.section-head { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head.center { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.section-title, h2.section-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -.3px; }
.section-title.light, .section-dark .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.section-lead { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; font-weight: 300; }
.section-lead.light, .section-dark .section-lead { color: var(--slate-light); }

.mvv-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 10; margin-top: -60px; }
.mvv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; align-items: stretch; }
.three-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; align-items: stretch; }
.mvv-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: transform .24s ease, border-color .24s ease, background .24s ease;
}
.mvv-card::before { display: none; }
.mvv-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: #cbd5e1; }
.mvv-card.featured { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a); color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(212,160,23,.25); }
.mvv-number { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 42px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(15,23,42,.06); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mvv-card.featured .mvv-number { color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.mvv-card .accent-line { display: none; }
.accent-line { display: block; width: 34px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 4px 0 22px; }
.mvv-card h2, .mvv-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 23px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; color: inherit; }
.mvv-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.7; }
.mvv-card.featured p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); }
.panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 42px 34px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(8,20,47,.055);
  transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, background .28s ease;
}
.panel::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 auto auto 0; width: 4px; height: 100%; background: var(--gold); opacity: .65; transition: opacity .28s ease; }
.panel:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.55); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.panel:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.panel.dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy); }
.panel h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; color: inherit; }
.panel p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.72; }
.panel.dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }

.split-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
.media-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.media-main { grid-row: 1 / 3; height: 420px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 2px; }
.media-small { height: 200px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 2px; }
.about-media { width: 100%; }
.about-image-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.about-image-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(8,20,47,.94), rgba(16,29,61,.82));
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.16);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(8,20,47,.14);
}
.about-image-card img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.about-image-card--main { grid-row: 1 / span 2; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
.about-image-card--small { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
.about-image-card--stat {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  padding: 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,47,.96), rgba(8,20,47,.88)),
    radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(214,173,79,.14), transparent 60%);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}
.about-image-card--stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 54px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.about-image-card--stat span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.about-image-card--stat::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.16);
  border-radius: 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-box { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy), var(--brand-navy-2)); display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-cloud); border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.2); box-shadow: var(--cloud-shadow); transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
.stat-box:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.48); box-shadow: var(--cloud-glow); }
.stat-box strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 48px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.stat-box span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.check-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 12px; margin: 28px 0 36px; }
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.check-list li::before { content: ""; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 5px var(--gold); }

.team-intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
.team-group-photo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.16);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(8,20,47,.14);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,20,47,.92), rgba(16,29,61,.82)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(214,173,79,.14), transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 22%, rgba(214,173,79,.08), transparent 20%);
}
.team-group-photo::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
}
.team-group-photo__content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.team-group-photo__content strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.team-group-photo__content span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.team-group-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: inherit;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.team-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(8,20,47,.06);
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.team-card:hover,
.team-card:focus {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.48);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(8,20,47,.12);
}
.team-card:focus { outline: none; }
.team-photo {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,20,47,.96), rgba(16,29,61,.88)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 18%, rgba(214,173,79,.18), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 28%, rgba(214,173,79,.1), transparent 24%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.12);
}
.team-photo::before { display: none; }
.team-photo span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 108px;
  height: 108px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.22);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.team-card-content {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  padding: 24px 24px 26px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
}
.team-card-content h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.18; color: var(--text); margin: 0; }
.team-role { color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.4px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.team-summary { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 300; }
.team-linkedin {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  width: fit-content;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 34px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.36);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background .24s ease, color .24s ease, border-color .24s ease;
}
.team-linkedin:hover,
.team-linkedin:focus-visible {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.team-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 68px;
  padding: 16px 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(8,20,47,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.team-card:hover .team-overlay,
.team-card:focus .team-overlay,
.team-card:focus-within .team-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.team-card:hover .team-card-content,
.team-card:focus .team-card-content,
.team-card:focus-within .team-card-content { opacity: .96; }

.cards-head-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.service-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.service-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-soft); overflow: hidden; position: relative; box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(8,20,47,.06); transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease; }
.service-card.dark { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a); }
.service-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
.service-img { height: 200px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease, filter .28s ease; }
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); z-index: 2; }
.service-card:hover .service-img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: saturate(1.08) contrast(1.04); }
.icon-card-media,
.single-feature-image {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.16);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
}
.icon-card-media img,
.single-feature-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
.single-feature-image {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.service-body { padding: 28px 26px 30px; }
.service-body h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.service-card.dark h3 { color: var(--white); }
.service-card.dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.text-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: color .24s ease; }
.text-link::after { display: none; }
.text-link:hover { color: var(--brand-gold-dark); }
.text-link-inline { display: inline; font-size: inherit; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; }
.service-card.dark .text-link { color: var(--gold); }
.services-preview { padding: 78px 0; }
.services-preview .cards-head-row { gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.services-preview .cards-head-row > div { max-width: 680px; }
.services-intro { max-width: 660px; margin: 12px 0 0; color: var(--slate); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 300; }
.services-preview .service-grid { gap: 16px; }
.services-preview .service-img { height: 160px; }
.services-preview .service-body { padding: 24px 24px 26px; }
.services-preview .service-body h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.services-preview .service-body p { margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }

.proof { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.proof-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; min-height: 560px; }
.proof-left { padding: 80px 60px 80px 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.proof-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin: 36px 0 40px; }
.proof-feature, .dark-card { padding: 24px; background: rgba(214,173,79,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.16); border-radius: var(--radius-soft); transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, background .28s ease; }
.proof-feature:hover, .dark-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.44); box-shadow: 0 20px 54px rgba(3,8,23,.22); }
.proof-feature h3, .proof-feature h4, .dark-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 17px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.proof-feature p, .dark-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 300; }
.proof-right { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(rgba(8,20,47,.45), rgba(8,20,47,.45)), url("../images/hero/sombuluka-compliance-support-midrand.webp") center/cover no-repeat; }
.proof-stats { position: absolute; left: 32px; right: 32px; bottom: 32px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.proof-stat { padding: 26px 24px; background: rgba(8,20,47,.88); border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.15); border-radius: var(--radius-cloud); box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(3,8,23,.28); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
.proof-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(8,20,47,.5); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(8,20,47,.34), 0 28px 84px rgba(3,8,23,.34); }
.proof-stat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 42px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.proof-stat span { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.proof-stat small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); line-height: 1.6; }

.case-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.case-grid:has(.case-card:nth-child(4)) { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.case-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-soft); box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(8,20,47,.06); transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease; }
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.48); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.case-card img { height: 200px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease, filter .28s ease; }
.case-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: saturate(1.08) contrast(1.04); }
.case-pill { display: inline-block; margin: 0 24px; transform: translateY(-50%); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 2px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.case-pill.dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.case-body { padding: 0 24px 28px; margin-top: -8px; }
.case-body h2, .case-body h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 400; }
.case-body p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 20px; }

.reviews-section { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(rgba(8,20,47,.88), rgba(8,20,47,.88)), url("../images/hero/sombuluka-compliance-support-midrand.webp") center/cover no-repeat; }
.reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: stretch; }
.review-summary, .review-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-soft); transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
.review-summary:hover, .review-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.42); box-shadow: 0 20px 54px rgba(3,8,23,.22); }
.review-summary h3 { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.review-summary p, .review-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.review-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.review-card strong { color: var(--white); font-size: 13px; }
.review-card small { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 2px; }

.google-reviews-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 0%, rgba(214,173,79,.12), transparent 36%), linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-navy), #050b1c); color: var(--white); }
.google-review-summary { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; padding-bottom: 26px; margin-bottom: 26px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.google-label { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.46); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.8px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.google-review-summary strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 58px); line-height: 1; color: var(--brand-gold-light); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.google-review-summary small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 13px; }
.google-stars, .google-review-stars { color: var(--brand-gold-light); letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap; }
.google-stars { font-size: 28px; }
.google-review-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.google-review-card { min-height: 240px; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: var(--radius-soft); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, background .28s ease; }
.google-review-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.42); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); box-shadow: 0 22px 64px rgba(3,8,23,.26); }
.google-review-card-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.google-review-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--white); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.google-review-card small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.42); font-size: 12px; }
.google-review-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; font-weight: 300; }
.google-review-stars { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.google-review-message { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin: 0; padding: 26px; border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.2); border-radius: var(--radius-soft); background: rgba(214,173,79,.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); text-align: center; }
.google-review-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; }
.google-review-cta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 32px; align-items: center; padding: 34px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-cloud); background: rgba(255,255,255,.82); box-shadow: var(--cloud-shadow); }
.google-review-cta h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); line-height: 1.18; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--text); }
.google-review-cta p { color: var(--slate); max-width: 620px; }

.logo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.logo-cell { display: grid; place-items: center; min-height: 100px; padding: 28px 18px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--slate); text-align: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }
.logo-cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }

.client-logos-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft), var(--white));
}
.client-logos-section.compact { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.client-logo-marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.client-logo-track-wrap {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 18px;
  animation: clientLogoMarquee 34s linear infinite;
}
.client-logos-section.compact .client-logo-track-wrap { animation-duration: 38s; }
.client-logo-marquee:hover .client-logo-track-wrap,
.client-logo-marquee:focus-within .client-logo-track-wrap { animation-play-state: paused; }
.client-logo-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding-right: 18px;
}
.client-logo-card {
  width: clamp(160px, 19vw, 230px);
  height: 100px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  color: rgba(8,20,47,.44);
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: transform .28s ease;
}
.client-logo-card:hover,
.client-logo-card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  opacity: 1;
  filter: none;
}
.client-logo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.client-logo-card span {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@keyframes clientLogoMarquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.page-hero { position: relative; background: var(--navy); overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-top: 92px; padding-bottom: 96px; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.content-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.content-block { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.content-block h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px); line-height: 1.18; }
.content-block h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; margin-top: 10px; }
.content-block p { color: var(--slate); font-weight: 300; }
.number-list { counter-reset: steps; list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.number-list li { counter-increment: steps; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: start; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; }
.number-list li::before { content: counter(steps, decimal-leading-zero); display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; }
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.34); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.98), rgba(251,250,247,.94)); overflow: hidden; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(8,20,47,.045); transition: transform .26s ease, border-color .26s ease, box-shadow .26s ease, background .26s ease; }
.faq-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.72); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(8,20,47,.08); }
.faq-item:has(.faq-q.open) { border-color: var(--brand-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(214,173,79,.26), 0 20px 52px rgba(8,20,47,.11); }
.faq-q { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; padding: 25px 28px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; text-align: left; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text); }
.faq-q:hover { background: rgba(214,173,79,.06); }
.faq-q.open { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a); color: var(--white); }
.faq-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  flex: 0 0 36px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  border: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color .24s ease, border-color .24s ease, background .24s ease, transform .24s ease;
}
.faq-icon::before,
.faq-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 13px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.faq-icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); }
.faq-q.open .faq-icon { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(214,173,79,.08); }
.faq-q.open .faq-icon::after { opacity: 0; }
.faq-a { display: none; padding: 22px 28px 30px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.18); }
.faq-a.open { display: block; }

.cta-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.cta-section::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%; border: 60px solid rgba(214,173,79,.05); }
.cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 40px; align-items: center; padding: 80px 0; }
.cta-inner h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 42px); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-weight: 300; }
.cta-buttons { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; min-width: 210px; }

.single-page .page-hero .container { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 86px; }
.single-page .section { padding: 78px 0; }
.single-page .content-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .95fr) minmax(320px, .72fr);
  gap: 46px;
  align-items: start;
}
.single-page .content-block {
  position: relative;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 50px);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.96), rgba(247,245,239,.9));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 66px rgba(8,20,47,.08);
}
.single-page .content-block::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px auto 18px 0;
  width: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.single-page .content-block h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); line-height: 1.12; font-weight: 400; text-wrap: balance; }
.single-page .content-block p { line-height: 1.72; max-width: 66ch; }
.single-page .three-grid { gap: 18px; align-items: stretch; }
.single-page .panel {
  padding: 30px 26px;
  min-height: auto;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}
.single-page .panel.dark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-navy-2), var(--brand-navy));
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.25);
}
.single-page .panel:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(8,20,47,.1); }
.single-page .section-off .content-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
.single-page .section-off .panel {
  min-height: 100%;
}
.single-page .reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.24);
  color: var(--white);
}
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) h2,
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) h3 {
  color: var(--white);
}
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) p,
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) .check-list li::before {
  background: var(--gold);
}
.single-page .panel p { line-height: 1.65; }
.single-page .check-list { gap: 10px; margin: 18px 0 22px; }
.single-page .check-list li { line-height: 1.58; }
.single-page .number-list { gap: 10px; }
.single-page .number-list li { grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr; gap: 12px; line-height: 1.58; }
.single-page .number-list li::before { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 13px; }
.single-page .section-title,
.single-page h2.section-title { font-size: clamp(25px, 2.8vw, 36px); }
.single-page .section-lead { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; }
.single-page .faq-list { gap: 12px; }
.single-page .faq-item { border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(8,20,47,.045); }
.single-page .faq-item:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8,20,47,.07); }
.single-page .faq-q { padding: 19px 22px; gap: 14px; line-height: 1.42; }
.single-page .faq-a { padding: 15px 22px 21px; line-height: 1.65; }
.single-page + .footer,
.single-page ~ .footer { margin-top: 0; }
.single-page .cta-inner { gap: 28px; padding: 52px 0; }
.single-page .cta-inner h2 { font-size: clamp(25px, 2.8vw, 36px); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.single-page .cta-section::before { top: -80px; right: -80px; width: 240px; height: 240px; border-width: 48px; }

.footer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 72px 0 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(214, 173, 79, 0.18);
  border-radius: 0;
}
.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(214,173,79,.06), transparent 42%);
  opacity: .55;
}
.footer::after {
  display: none;
}
.footer .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 1.35fr) repeat(3, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 38px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
  align-items: start;
}
.premium-footer-grid {
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.footer-logo {
  width: fit-content;
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: inherit;
}
.footer-business-name { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--white) !important; font-size: 23px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6px !important; }
.footer-positioning { color: var(--brand-gold-light) !important; font-size: 12px !important; font-weight: 800 !important; letter-spacing: 1.4px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px !important; }
.footer-location { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72) !important; font-size: 13px !important; font-weight: 600 !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; }
.footer-established { display: inline-flex; width: fit-content; padding: 7px 13px; border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.28); border-radius: 999px; color: var(--brand-gold-light) !important; font-size: 11px !important; font-weight: 800 !important; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px !important; background: rgba(214,173,79,.06); }
.footer-service-area { max-width: 390px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52) !important; font-size: 14px !important; line-height: 1.85; }
.social-links { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.social-link { width: 42px; height: 42px; display: inline-grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.28); border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.045); color: var(--brand-gold-light); transition: transform .24s ease, background .24s ease, border-color .24s ease, color .24s ease; }
.social-link svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; fill: currentColor; display: block; }
.social-link:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--brand-gold); background: var(--brand-gold); color: var(--brand-navy); }
.social-link:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(243,217,130,.42); outline-offset: 3px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a { width: 36px; height: 36px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: rgba(255,255,255,.42); border-radius: 2px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; }
.footer-social a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: rgba(214,173,79,.05); }
.footer-col h2, .footer-col h3, .footer-col h4 { position: relative; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-gold-light); margin-bottom: 18px; font-family: var(--sans); }
.footer-col h2::after, .footer-col h3::after, .footer-col h4::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 30px; height: 1px; margin-top: 10px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-gold), transparent); }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.footer-col a, .footer-contact-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.62; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.footer-col a { display: inline-flex; transition: color .24s ease, transform .24s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--brand-gold-light); transform: translateX(3px); }
.footer-contact-item { margin-bottom: 13px; }
.footer-contact a.footer-contact-item { display: block; width: fit-content; transition: color .24s ease, transform .24s ease; }
.footer-contact a.footer-contact-item:hover { color: var(--brand-gold-light); transform: translateX(3px); }
.footer-contact address { font-style: normal; }
.footer-hours { margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.footer-hours .footer-contact-item { line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: calc(var(--max) - 56px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 4px;
}
.footer-bottom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.34); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 300; }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-weight: 600; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-note { color: rgba(255,255,255,.32); font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 16px; }
.placeholder-text { color: inherit; font-style: normal; }
.mobile-sticky-cta { display: none; position: fixed; z-index: 90; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; gap: 10px; padding: 12px 16px; background: var(--navy); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.mobile-sticky-cta a { flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 14px 8px; border-radius: 999px; color: var(--white); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mobile-sticky-cta .call { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.mobile-sticky-cta .enquire { background: rgba(214,173,79,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.28); color: var(--brand-gold-light); }
.mobile-sticky-cta .book { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

.ref-hero { position: relative; min-height: 520px; display: flex; align-items: center; background: var(--navy); overflow: hidden; }
.ref-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,20,47,.94), rgba(8,20,47,.86)), url("../images/hero/sombuluka-compliance-support-midrand.webp") center/cover no-repeat; }
.ref-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -160px; top: -140px; width: 480px; height: 480px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(214,173,79,.14), transparent 70%); }
.ref-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ref-hero-content { max-width: 820px; padding: 100px 0; }
.ref-hero.center .ref-hero-content { text-align: center; margin: 0 auto; }
.ref-hero h1 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(34px, 4.8vw, 56px); line-height: 1.06; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 24px; letter-spacing: -.5px; }
.ref-hero h1 span { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
.ref-hero p { max-width: 690px; color: var(--slate-light); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.ref-hero.center p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.hero-proof { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 30px; margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.hero-proof strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 30px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.hero-proof span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.3px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.page-hero .hero-proof { display: none; }
.ref-hero:not(.ref-hero--about) .hero-proof { display: none; }
.ref-hero--about .about-proof-grid { display: none; }

.icon-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.icon-card {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  min-height: 0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(8,20,47,.055);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, background .28s ease;
}
.icon-card:nth-child(4),
.icon-card:nth-child(5),
.icon-card:nth-child(6) { grid-column: span 2; }
.icon-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 auto auto 0; height: 3px; width: 100%; background: var(--navy); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s ease; }
.icon-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); border-color: rgba(8,20,47,.34); }
.icon-card:hover::before, .icon-card.featured::before, .icon-card.dark-navy::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.icon-card.featured,
.icon-card.dark-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.34);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 58px rgba(8,20,47,.18);
}
.service-icon, .topic-icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.3); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.service-icon svg, .topic-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; stroke-width: 1.6; }
.icon-card h2, .icon-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 23px; line-height: 1.18; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text); }
.icon-card.featured h2, .icon-card.featured h3, .icon-card.dark-navy h2, .icon-card.dark-navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
.icon-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 22px; font-weight: 300; }
.icon-card.featured p, .icon-card.dark-navy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); }
.icon-card .text-link { margin-top: auto; }
.icon-card.featured .text-link, .icon-card.dark-navy .text-link { color: var(--brand-gold-light); }
.service-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 9px; margin: 20px 0 24px; }
.service-list li { display: flex; gap: 8px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
.icon-card.featured .service-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.service-list li::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 7px; background: var(--gold); }

.detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .92fr 1.08fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
.detail-image { min-height: 520px; background: linear-gradient(rgba(8,20,47,.08), rgba(8,20,47,.08)), url("../images/hero/sombuluka-compliance-support-midrand.webp") center/cover no-repeat; position: relative; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; }
.detail-badge { position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 30px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 26px 28px; max-width: 270px; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.detail-badge strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--gold); font-size: 42px; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.detail-badge span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; }
.detail-content h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 46px); line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.detail-content p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 28px; font-weight: 300; }
.check-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.check-item { padding: 16px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--off-white); font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.check-item::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 7px; background: var(--gold); }
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.process-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding: 34px 28px; min-height: 250px; border-radius: var(--radius-soft); transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
.process-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.46); box-shadow: 0 20px 54px rgba(3,8,23,.24); }
.process-number { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 44px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1; }
.process-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--white); }
.process-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 300; }
.how-process {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 0%, rgba(214,173,79,.12), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-navy), var(--brand-navy-2));
}
.process-steps-line {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
}
.process-steps-line > span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16.666%;
  right: 16.666%;
  top: 50%;
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.process-step-markers {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
.process-step-markers div {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  justify-self: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.44);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-navy);
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(8,20,47,.92);
}
.how-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.how-process-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 390px;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  color: var(--white);
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.how-process-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto auto 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.how-process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.42);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}
.how-process-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.how-process-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.3);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.09);
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}
.how-process-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.how-process-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.how-process-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.66);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.how-process-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 13px;
}
.how-process-card li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.how-process-card li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  margin-top: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(214,173,79,.14);
}
.audience-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.audience-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 32px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-soft); box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(8,20,47,.055); transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease; }
.audience-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.46); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.audience-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.audience-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.75; font-weight: 300; }

.topic-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; align-items: stretch; }
.topic-card { position: relative; display: flex; min-height: 280px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.34); padding: 30px 28px; text-align: left; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(8,20,47,.06); transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.topic-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 28px; right: 28px; height: 3px; background: transparent; border-radius: 0 0 999px 999px; }
.topic-card:nth-child(even) { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.48); box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(8,20,47,.18); }
.topic-card:nth-child(even)::before { background: #D4AF37; }
.topic-card:nth-child(even) h2,
.topic-card:nth-child(even) h3 { color: var(--white); }
.topic-card:nth-child(even) p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.topic-card:nth-child(even) .topic-icon { color: #D4AF37; background: rgba(212,175,55,.1); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,.32); }
.topic-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,.78); box-shadow: 0 22px 58px rgba(8,20,47,.13); }
.topic-card .topic-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 0 22px; color: var(--gold-deep); background: rgba(212,175,55,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.2); border-radius: 16px; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.topic-card .topic-icon svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.topic-card:hover .topic-icon { transform: scale(1.03); }
.topic-card h2, .topic-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.22; color: var(--brand-navy); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.topic-card p { color: #64748b; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.72; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.topic-link { margin-top: auto; color: #D4AF37; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.faq-topic-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.faq-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a); color: var(--white); padding: 34px 30px; border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius-soft); box-shadow: var(--cloud-shadow); }
.faq-sidebar h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.faq-sidebar p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.sidebar-links { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.sidebar-links a { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size: 13px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s; }
.sidebar-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 6px; }
.faq-content { display: grid; gap: 44px; }
.faq-group { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.faq-group-title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.faq-group-title span { display: none; }
.faq-group-title h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 32px; color: var(--text); }

.contact-head { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 64px; }
.contact-head h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 46px); line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-head p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; font-weight: 300; }
.info-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 80px; }
.info-card { position: relative; padding: 40px 28px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); text-align: center; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-cloud); box-shadow: 0 18px 52px rgba(8,20,47,.07); transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, background .28s ease; }
.info-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 100%; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s ease; }
.info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.46); box-shadow: var(--cloud-glow); background: var(--white); }
.info-card:hover::before, .info-card.featured::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.info-card.featured { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.info-icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; margin: 0 auto 20px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gold); }
.info-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; stroke-width: 1.6; }
.info-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text); }
.info-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 300; }
.info-card.featured h3 { color: var(--white); }
.info-card.featured p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
.contact-grid-ref { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 380px; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.contact-form-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,.82); border: 1px solid rgba(231,223,207,.9); padding: 54px 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-cloud); box-shadow: var(--cloud-shadow); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
.form-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-sub { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 28px; font-weight: 300; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.form-group label { display: block; margin-bottom: 9px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text); }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea { width: 100%; padding: 16px 18px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; background: var(--white); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); outline: none; transition: border-color .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease, background .24s ease; }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold-deep); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(214,173,79,.18), 0 12px 30px rgba(8,20,47,.08); background: #fffdf7; }
.form-group textarea { min-height: 160px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.7; }
.form-note-box { border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.28); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(247,245,239,.82); padding: 16px 18px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 4px 0 26px; }
.form-submit { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 10px; }
.form-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--slate); }
.consultation-card { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.96), rgba(251,250,247,.92)); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.28); border-radius: 30px; }
.consultation-form-head { padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(231,223,207,.88); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-kicker { display: inline-flex; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.form-progress { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.form-progress-bar { height: 8px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(8,20,47,.1); }
.form-progress-bar span { display: block; width: 16.666%; height: 100%; border-radius: inherit; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-gold-light), var(--brand-gold), var(--brand-gold-dark)); transition: width .25s ease; }
.form-progress p { color: var(--brand-navy-2); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; }
.form-response { border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.34); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(214,173,79,.12); color: var(--brand-navy); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.6; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.form-response.is-error { border-color: rgba(157,43,34,.32); border-left-color: #9d2b22; background: rgba(157,43,34,.08); color: #7f241d; }
.form-status { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.consultation-form fieldset { border: 0; min-width: 0; }
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.form-step[hidden] { display: none; }
.form-step legend { display: block; width: 100%; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--brand-navy); font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-purpose { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.group-label { display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text); }
.choice-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.choice-grid.compact { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.choice-card { position: relative; display: flex; min-height: 64px; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 15px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; background: var(--white); color: var(--brand-navy-2); cursor: pointer; transition: border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, background .22s ease, transform .22s ease; }
.choice-card input { margin-top: 1px; }
.choice-card:hover { border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.58); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(8,20,47,.07); }
.choice-card input { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: 0 0 18px; accent-color: var(--gold-deep); }
.choice-card span { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; }
.choice-card:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--navy); background: rgba(8,20,47,.08); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(8,20,47,.12); }
.choice-card:focus-within { border-color: var(--gold-deep); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(214,173,79,.18), 0 12px 30px rgba(8,20,47,.08); background: #fffdf7; }
.field-help { color: var(--slate); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; margin-top: 9px; }
.field-error { min-height: 18px; color: #9d2b22; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 7px; }
.form-group.has-error input,
.form-group.has-error select,
.form-group.has-error textarea,
.option-group.has-error .choice-card { border-color: #b83a30; }
.form-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(231,223,207,.88); }
.form-actions .btn { flex-shrink: 0; }
.form-actions .btn:last-child { margin-left: auto; }
.form-actions [data-prev-step] { order: 1; }
.form-actions [data-next-step],
.form-actions [data-submit-step] { order: 2; }
.form-actions [data-turnstile-wrap] { order: 3; flex-basis: 100%; }
.contact-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.sidebar-card { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a); padding: 36px 32px; color: var(--white); overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-cloud); box-shadow: var(--cloud-shadow); }
.sidebar-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent 72%); }
.sidebar-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sidebar-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.sidebar-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.sidebar-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex: 0 0 38px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(214,173,79,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.22); color: var(--gold); border-radius: 14px; }
.sidebar-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.36); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sidebar-value { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; }
.contact-social-block { padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.contact-social-block .social-links { margin-top: 10px; }
.contact-social-block .social-link { background: rgba(214,173,79,.08); }
.hours-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-cloud); box-shadow: 0 18px 52px rgba(8,20,47,.07); }
.hours-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hours-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; padding: 11px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 13.5px; }
.hours-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.hours-day { font-weight: 700; }
.hours-time { color: var(--slate); }
.map-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.map-wrap { position: relative; height: 420px; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--border), var(--bg-soft)); }
.map-embed { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; filter: saturate(.9) contrast(.95); }
.map-card { position: absolute; top: 40px; left: 40px; max-width: 310px; padding: 30px 32px; background: var(--navy); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius-soft); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.24); }
.map-card h2, .map-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--white); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.map-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }

.about-proof-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.about-proof-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-soft); transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
.about-proof-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.42); box-shadow: 0 20px 54px rgba(3,8,23,.22); }
.about-proof-card strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 34px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.about-proof-card span { color: var(--slate-light); font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.about-service-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding: 34px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-soft); transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
.about-service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.42); box-shadow: 0 20px 54px rgba(3,8,23,.22); }
.about-service-card h3 { font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--white); font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.about-service-card p { color: var(--slate-light); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.testimonial-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--off-white); padding: 32px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-soft); box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(8,20,47,.055); transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.46); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.testimonial-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.9; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testimonial-card strong { color: var(--text); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.core-values { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 34px; }
.core-value { border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--off-white); text-align: center; padding: 20px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-navy-2); transition: transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
.core-value:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.46); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav, .header-phone { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .header-inner { height: 68px; }
  .mobile-nav { inset: 68px 0 0; }
  .hero-grid, .split-grid, .proof-grid, .content-grid, .team-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .single-page .content-grid { gap: 28px; }
  .hero-card { display: none; }
  .hero-inner { padding: 80px 0 100px; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; max-width: 760px; }
  .proof-left { padding: 60px 0; }
  .proof-right { min-height: 400px; }
  .mvv-wrap { margin-top: 0; }
  .review-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .google-review-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .google-review-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .team-group-photo { aspect-ratio: 16 / 8; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .footer-identity { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .case-grid:has(.case-card:nth-child(4)) { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .icon-card-grid, .audience-grid, .info-cards, .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .icon-card,
  .icon-card:nth-child(4),
  .icon-card:nth-child(5),
  .icon-card:nth-child(6) { grid-column: auto; }
  .detail-grid, .faq-topic-layout, .contact-grid-ref { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .how-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 680px; }
  .process-steps-line { display: none; }
  .topic-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .faq-sidebar { position: static; }
  .contact-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .section-sm { padding: 50px 0; }
  .header-inner { height: 64px; gap: 12px; }
  .logo-name { font-size: 16px; }
  .logo-sub { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 1.2px; }
  .mobile-nav { inset: 64px 0 0; padding: 28px 20px 104px; }
  .header .btn-primary { display: none; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; }
  .hero-inner { padding: 86px 0 72px; }
  .page-hero .container { padding-top: 70px; padding-bottom: 72px; }
  .hero h1, .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 8vw, 44px); }
  .hero-sub, .page-hero p { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .hero-actions, .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-actions .btn, .cta-buttons .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; padding-top: 28px; }
  .hero-stat { min-height: auto; padding: 22px 24px; border-radius: 20px; }
  .trust-bar { display: none; }
  .trust-bar-inner { justify-content: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
  .trust-sep { display: none; }
  .mvv-grid, .three-grid, .service-grid, .case-grid, .reviews-grid, .review-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-grid:has(.case-card:nth-child(4)) { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .google-review-summary { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
  .google-review-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .google-review-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .google-review-cta { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .media-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .media-main { grid-row: auto; height: 250px; }
  .media-small { height: 160px; }
  .about-image-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .about-image-card { border-radius: 24px; }
  .about-image-card--main { grid-row: 1 / span 2; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.05; }
  .about-image-card--stat { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
  .about-image-card--small { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
  .cards-head-row, .cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; display: grid; align-items: start; }
  .single-page .page-hero .container { padding-top: 58px; padding-bottom: 54px; }
  .single-page .section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .single-page .panel { padding: 22px 20px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .single-page .content-block { gap: 10px; }
  .single-page .content-block h2 { font-size: 25px; }
  .single-page .check-list { gap: 9px; margin: 16px 0 20px; }
  .single-page .cta-inner { gap: 22px; padding: 42px 0; }
  .services-preview { padding: 56px 0; }
  .services-preview .cards-head-row { gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .services-intro { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; }
  .services-preview .service-img { height: 170px; }
  .services-preview .service-body { padding: 22px; }
  .proof-features, .proof-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proof-stats { position: static; padding: 0 0 28px; }
  .logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .logo-cell { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); min-height: 82px; }
  .client-logo-track-wrap,
  .client-logo-track { gap: 14px; }
  .client-logo-card { width: 148px; height: 88px; border-radius: 20px; padding: 18px; }
  .footer { padding: 60px 0 28px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .premium-footer-grid { padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 34px; }
  .footer-business-name { font-size: 21px !important; }
  .footer-col h2, .footer-col h3, .footer-col h4 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .footer-col ul { gap: 12px; }
  .footer-col a, .footer-contact-item { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .social-links { gap: 9px; margin-top: 18px; }
  .footer-hours { margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 16px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
  .mobile-sticky-cta { display: flex; }
  body { padding-bottom: 72px; }
  .ref-hero { min-height: 520px; }
  .ref-hero-content { padding: 86px 0; }
  .ref-hero h1 { font-size: 34px; }
  .hero-proof, .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-proof { margin-top: 26px; padding-top: 22px; }
  .icon-card-grid, .audience-grid, .process-grid, .how-process-grid, .topic-grid, .info-cards, .testimonial-grid, .about-proof-grid, .core-values { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .how-process-card { min-height: auto; }
  .detail-image { min-height: 360px; }
  .check-grid, .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 36px 24px; border-radius: 26px; }
  .consultation-card { border-radius: 26px; }
  .choice-grid,
  .choice-grid.compact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .choice-card { min-height: 58px; }
  .form-actions { align-items: stretch; flex-direction: column-reverse; }
  .form-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .form-actions .btn:last-child { margin-left: 0; }
  .contact-sidebar { display: flex; }
  .form-submit .btn { width: 100%; }
  .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea { min-height: 52px; }
  .map-card { top: 22px; left: 20px; right: 20px; max-width: none; }
  .team-card { border-radius: 24px; }
  .team-card-content { padding: 20px 20px 22px; }
  .team-overlay {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    margin: 12px 16px 16px;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    color: var(--slate);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  }
  .team-card:hover,
  .team-card:focus,
  .team-card:focus-within { transform: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero h1, .page-hero h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .hero-tag { width: 100%; justify-content: center; text-align: center; line-height: 1.45; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 14px; }
  .hero-stat strong { font-size: 36px; }
  .hero-stat span { max-width: none; font-size: 11px; }
  .services-preview .service-img { height: 150px; }
  .about-image-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-image-card--main,
  .about-image-card--small,
  .about-image-card--stat { grid-row: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; }
  .about-image-card--stat strong { font-size: 42px; }
  .faq-q { padding: 23px 22px; gap: 14px; }
  .faq-icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; flex-basis: 34px; }
  .faq-a { padding: 22px 22px 28px; }
  .single-page .faq-q { padding: 17px 18px; }
  .single-page .faq-a { padding: 14px 18px 19px; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-group-photo { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; border-radius: 24px; }
  .team-group-photo__content { padding: 22px; }
  .team-group-photo__content strong { font-size: 24px; }
  .team-card { border-radius: 22px; }
  .team-photo span { width: 92px; height: 92px; font-size: 30px; }
  .team-overlay {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    margin: 12px 16px 16px;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    color: var(--slate);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  }
  .team-card:hover,
  .team-card:focus,
  .team-card:focus-within { transform: none; }
  .client-logo-marquee { mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent); }
  .client-logo-card { width: 136px; height: 82px; }
  .info-card, .contact-form-wrap, .sidebar-card, .hours-card { border-radius: 24px; }
  .footer { padding-top: 48px; }
  .footer-grid { gap: 26px; }
  .premium-footer-grid { padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .footer-service-area { font-size: 13.5px !important; line-height: 1.75; }
  .footer-col ul { gap: 10px; }
  .social-link { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .form-group label { line-height: 1.35; }
  .form-submit { gap: 12px; }
  .mobile-sticky-cta { padding: 10px 12px; gap: 8px; }
  .mobile-sticky-cta a { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .7px; padding: 13px 6px; }
  .btn { white-space: normal; text-align: center; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
  }
  .client-logo-marquee {
    overflow-x: auto;
    mask-image: none;
  }
  .client-logo-track-wrap {
    width: auto;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .client-logo-track[aria-hidden="true"] {
    display: none;
  }
  .reveal,
  .service-card:hover,
  .case-card:hover,
  .mvv-card:hover,
  .panel:hover,
  .icon-card:hover,
  .process-card:hover,
  .audience-card:hover,
  .topic-card:hover,
  .info-card:hover,
  .testimonial-card:hover,
  .review-card:hover,
  .review-summary:hover,
  .google-review-card:hover,
  .faq-item:hover,
  .hero-stat:hover,
  .stat-box:hover,
  .proof-stat:hover,
  .about-proof-card:hover,
  .about-service-card:hover,
  .core-value:hover,
  .btn:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* Final refinement: cleaner About image grids and lighter team placeholders */
.about-image-grid--clean {
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr .82fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 18px;
}
.about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card {
  min-height: 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--main {
  grid-row: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.65;
}
.about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--small {
  align-self: end;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.45;
  margin-top: 72px;
}
.about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.about-team-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft), var(--white));
}
.about-team-section .team-group-photo--about {
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  max-width: 1040px;
  min-height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 6.2;
}
.team-grid--about {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Team photo: keep dark navy professional look */
.team-group-photo {
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.22);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,20,47,.97), rgba(16,29,61,.92)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%, rgba(214,173,79,.18), transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%, rgba(214,173,79,.1), transparent 24%);
}
.team-group-photo::before {
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.16);
}
.team-group-photo__content strong {
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}
.team-group-photo__content span {
  color: rgba(214,173,79,.8);
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.08);
}
/* Team photo placeholders: dark navy with gold initials */
.team-photo {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,20,47,.97), rgba(16,29,61,.88)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 24% 18%, rgba(214,173,79,.18), transparent 28%);
}
.team-photo::before {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.team-photo span {
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.14);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.28);
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}
/* Team overlay: ensure it sits above card content */
.team-overlay {
  background: rgba(8,20,47,.94);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.team-card-content {
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Team card: ensure photo fills cleanly */
.team-card .team-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-image-grid--clean {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--main,
  .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--small {
    grid-row: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.02;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .about-team-section .team-group-photo--about {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-image-grid--clean {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--main,
  .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--small {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10.5;
  }
  .about-team-section .team-group-photo--about {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   UX/UI FIXES: Team, About & Section Improvements
   ========================================================= */

/* --- Team group photo: refined placeholder --- */
.team-group-photo {
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.22);
}
.team-group-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(214,173,79,.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.team-group-photo__content {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.team-group-photo__content strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}
.team-group-photo__content span {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(214,173,79,.7);
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.1);
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.18);
}

/* --- Team cards: fix aspect ratio and overlay behavior --- */
.team-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.1;
}
.team-card {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* --- About team section: tighter group photo on about page --- */
.about-team-section .team-group-photo--about {
  aspect-ratio: 24 / 17;
  max-width: 860px;
  min-height: 0;
  margin: 0 auto 42px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.about-team-section .team-group-photo--about img {
  border-radius: inherit;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}

/* --- Team page: intro group photo size --- */
.team-intro-grid .team-group-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  min-height: 320px;
}

/* --- About section on index: improve image grid proportions --- */
.about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--main {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.8;
}
.about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--small {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

/* --- Section check-list: tighten spacing --- */
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.check-list li {
  padding-left: 28px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.check-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 6px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='8' cy='8' r='7.5' stroke='%23d6ad4f' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M4.5 8.5l2 2 5-5' stroke='%23d6ad4f' stroke-width='1.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}

/* =========================================================
   Homepage polish: preserve structure, refine presentation
   ========================================================= */

.hero-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(360px, 440px);
  gap: clamp(42px, 5vw, 70px);
}
.hero-card {
  align-self: center;
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.24);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.075), rgba(255,255,255,.035)),
    rgba(8,20,47,.72);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 78px rgba(3,8,23,.32);
}
.hero-card-img {
  height: clamp(280px, 35vh, 360px);
  background-position: 54% 36%;
}
.hero-card-body {
  padding: 24px 26px 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.18);
}
.hero-card h2,
.hero-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero-card p {
  max-width: 32rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.hero-card .pill-row {
  gap: 7px;
}
.hero-card .pill {
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.12);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.32);
}
.hero-stats {
  gap: 14px;
}
.hero-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mvv-grid {
  gap: 18px;
}
.mvv-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 250px;
  padding: 38px 30px 34px;
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.2);
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(8,20,47,.075);
}
.mvv-card::after {
  display: none;
}
.mvv-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.42);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 62px rgba(8,20,47,.11);
}
.mvv-card.featured {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 12%, rgba(214,173,79,.16), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a);
}
.mvv-card h2,
.mvv-card h3 {
  margin-top: auto;
}
.mvv-card p {
  min-height: 78px;
}

#about .split-grid {
  gap: clamp(46px, 6vw, 76px);
}
#about .about-media {
  max-width: 560px;
}
#about .about-image-grid--clean {
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .82fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.18);
  border-radius: 32px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.78), rgba(247,245,239,.92)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 10%, rgba(214,173,79,.12), transparent 30%);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(8,20,47,.12);
}
#about .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card {
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: none;
}
#about .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--main {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.55;
}
#about .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--small {
  align-self: end;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.15;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
#about .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--main img {
  object-position: 48% 38%;
}
#about .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--small img {
  object-position: 50% 48%;
}

.services-preview .service-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}
.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.service-img-wrap {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.service-img {
  width: 100%;
}
.service-body {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.service-body p {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}
.services-preview .service-card {
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.16);
}
.services-preview .service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(8,20,47,.34), 0 22px 58px rgba(8,20,47,.13);
}

.proof-right {
  min-height: 560px;
  background-position: 48% 42%;
}
.proof-right::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,47,.14), rgba(8,20,47,.48));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.proof-stats {
  left: 38px;
  right: 38px;
  bottom: 38px;
  gap: 18px;
}
.proof-stat {
  padding: 28px 26px;
}

.client-logos-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft), #fff),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(214,173,79,.08), transparent 36%);
}
.client-logo-marquee {
  padding: 18px 0;
}
.client-logo-track-wrap,
.client-logo-track {
  gap: 22px;
}
.client-logo-card {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(170px, 18vw, 224px);
  height: 108px;
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.28);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, #fff, #fbfaf7),
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 18%, rgba(214,173,79,.1), transparent 30%);
  color: rgba(8,20,47,.58);
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
}
.client-logo-card::before {
  content: "";
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.34);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(214,173,79,.18), rgba(214,173,79,.04));
}
.client-logo-card span {
  display: block;
}

.google-review-summary {
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.google-review-summary strong {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px);
}
.google-review-list {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}
.google-review-message {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px 30px;
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.1);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.3);
}

.sector-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  border: 0;
}
.sector-grid .logo-cell {
  position: relative;
  justify-items: start;
  place-items: center start;
  min-height: 92px;
  padding: 22px 22px 22px 70px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.18);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8,20,47,.055);
  color: var(--brand-navy-2);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform .26s ease, border-color .26s ease, box-shadow .26s ease, background .26s ease;
}
.sector-grid .logo-cell::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.36);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(214,173,79,.2), rgba(214,173,79,.04)),
    var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.sector-grid .logo-cell::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 32px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
  transform: translateY(-56%) rotate(-45deg);
}
.sector-grid .logo-cell:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.5);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(8,20,47,.09);
}

#faq .faq-q {
  align-items: center;
}
#faq .faq-icon {
  align-self: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mvv-card {
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .mvv-card p {
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .proof-right {
    min-height: 420px;
  }
  .sector-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mvv-card {
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  #about .about-media {
    max-width: none;
  }
  #about .about-image-grid--clean {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    padding: 12px;
  }
  #about .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--main,
  #about .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--small {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .proof-right {
    min-height: 380px;
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
  .proof-stats {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .client-logo-card {
    width: 158px;
    height: 98px;
  }
  .sector-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sector-grid .logo-cell {
    min-height: 78px;
    padding: 20px 20px 20px 64px;
  }
  .google-review-summary {
    align-items: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  #about .about-image-grid--clean {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-radius: 26px;
  }
  #about .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--main,
  #about .about-image-grid--clean .about-image-card--small {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10.5;
  }
  .proof-right {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 22px 20px 26px;
  }
  .proof-stat {
    padding: 23px 22px;
  }
  .google-review-message {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .faq-q {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .faq-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    flex: 0 0 34px;
  }
}

/* --- Team card mobile: single column below 480px --- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-photo { aspect-ratio: 1 / 0.9; }
  .about-team-section .team-group-photo--about {
    aspect-ratio: 24 / 17;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .team-intro-grid .team-group-photo {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    min-height: 220px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   About image grid: wide image, trust stat, support image
   ========================================================= */

.about-media {
  width: 100%;
}
.about-image-grid,
#about .about-image-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.about-image-card,
#about .about-image-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 0;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.18);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(8,20,47,.1);
}
.about-image-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,47,0), rgba(8,20,47,.08));
}
.about-image-card img,
#about .about-image-card img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.about-image-card--wide,
#about .about-image-card--wide {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 8.2;
}
.about-image-card--support,
#about .about-image-card--support {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.35;
}
.about-image-card--wide img,
#about .about-image-card--wide img {
  object-position: 50% 42%;
}
.about-image-card--support img,
#about .about-image-card--support img {
  object-position: 50% 50%;
}
.about-stat-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 14%, rgba(214,173,79,.18), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #050b1c);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(8,20,47,.18);
}
.about-stat-card::before { display: none; }
.about-stat-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 76px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-gold), transparent);
}
.about-stat-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.32);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.08);
}
.about-stat-icon::before {
  content: "";
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-gold);
  border-top-color: transparent;
  border-left-color: transparent;
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-1px, -2px);
}
.about-stat-card strong {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 68px);
  line-height: .9;
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.about-stat-card span:not(.about-stat-icon) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.about-stat-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.64);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-image-grid,
  #about .about-image-grid {
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .about-image-card,
  #about .about-image-card,
  .about-stat-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
  }
  .about-image-card--wide,
  #about .about-image-card--wide {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 8.8;
  }
  .about-stat-card {
    min-height: 210px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .about-image-grid,
  #about .about-image-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .about-image-card--wide,
  #about .about-image-card--wide,
  .about-image-card--support,
  #about .about-image-card--support {
    grid-column: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10.2;
  }
  .about-image-card--wide,
  #about .about-image-card--wide {
    order: 1;
  }
  .about-image-card--support,
  #about .about-image-card--support {
    order: 2;
  }
  .about-stat-card {
    order: 3;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }
  .about-stat-card strong {
    font-size: 48px;
  }
}

/* About section containment fix */
.about-section-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .94fr) minmax(0, 1.06fr);
  gap: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-section-grid > .about-media,
.about-section-grid > .about-copy {
  min-width: 0;
}
.about-section-grid .about-media {
  max-width: 540px;
  justify-self: start;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-section-grid .about-copy {
  max-width: 610px;
  justify-self: end;
}
.about-section-grid .about-copy .section-title {
  max-width: 580px;
}
.about-section-grid .about-copy .section-lead {
  max-width: 590px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.about-section-grid .check-list {
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  gap: 14px;
}
.about-section-grid .check-list li {
  padding-left: 30px;
}
.about-section-grid .about-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}
.about-section-grid .btn-light-outline {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  border-color: rgba(8,20,47,.34);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.42);
}
.about-section-grid .btn-light-outline:hover {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  border-color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.08);
}
.about-section-grid .about-image-grid,
#about .about-section-grid .about-image-grid {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-section-grid .about-image-card,
#about .about-section-grid .about-image-card,
.about-section-grid .about-stat-card {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
}
.about-section-grid .about-image-card--wide,
#about .about-section-grid .about-image-card--wide {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 7.7;
}
.about-section-grid .about-image-card--support,
#about .about-section-grid .about-image-card--support {
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  min-height: 196px;
}
.about-section-grid .about-stat-card {
  min-height: 196px;
  padding: 24px 24px 22px;
}
.about-section-grid .about-stat-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border-radius: 13px;
}
.about-section-grid .about-stat-icon::before {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}
.about-section-grid .about-stat-card strong {
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5vw, 58px);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.about-section-grid .about-stat-card span:not(.about-stat-icon) {
  font-size: 11px;
}
.about-section-grid .about-stat-card p {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-section-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 42px;
  }
  .about-section-grid .about-media,
  .about-section-grid .about-copy {
    max-width: 760px;
    justify-self: stretch;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-section-grid {
    gap: 34px;
  }
  .about-section-grid .about-image-grid,
  #about .about-section-grid .about-image-grid {
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .about-section-grid .about-image-card--support,
  #about .about-section-grid .about-image-card--support,
  .about-section-grid .about-stat-card {
    min-height: 180px;
  }
  .about-section-grid .about-actions {
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .about-section-grid .about-image-grid,
  #about .about-section-grid .about-image-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .about-section-grid .about-image-card--wide,
  #about .about-section-grid .about-image-card--wide,
  .about-section-grid .about-image-card--support,
  #about .about-section-grid .about-image-card--support {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .about-section-grid .about-stat-card {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .about-section-grid .about-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .about-section-grid .about-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Real client logo carousel assets */
.client-logo-card--real {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: transparent;
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
}
.client-logo-card--real::before {
  display: none;
}
.client-logo-card--real img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  filter: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
}
.client-logo-card--real:hover,
.client-logo-card--real:focus-within {
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
}
.client-logos-section.compact .client-logo-card--real {
  width: 218px;
  height: 122px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
}
.client-logos-section.compact .client-logo-card--real img {
  height: 78px;
}
.client-logo-card img,
.client-logo-card--real img,
.client-logo-marquee img,
.client-logo-track img,
.client-logo-track-wrap img {
  filter: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo img {
    height: 40px;
    max-width: 168px;
  }
  .footer-logo img {
    height: 48px;
    max-width: 200px;
  }
  .icon-card-media img,
  .single-feature-image img {
    height: 170px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .client-logo-card--real {
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }
  .client-logos-section.compact .client-logo-card--real {
    width: 176px;
    height: 102px;
  }
  .client-logo-card--real img {
    height: 48px;
  }
  .client-logos-section.compact .client-logo-card--real img {
    height: 64px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .client-logo-card--real img {
    height: 44px;
  }
  .client-logos-section.compact .client-logo-card--real {
    width: 156px;
    height: 92px;
  }
  .client-logos-section.compact .client-logo-card--real img {
    height: 56px;
  }
}

/* About page hero - different background image */
.ref-hero--about::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8,20,47,.92), rgba(8,20,47,.82)), url("../images/about/sombuluka-business-services-team-meeting.webp") center/cover no-repeat;
}

/* MVV icon styles (replace old mvv-number) */
.mvv-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.22);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.mvv-icon svg {
  width: 27px;
  height: 27px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.mvv-card:hover .mvv-icon {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.mvv-card.featured .mvv-icon {
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.14);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.32);
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}

/* Testimonial role subtitle */
.testimonial-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}

/* Lower service card images to show faces better */
.service-img { object-position: center 35%; }

/* ====================================
   Scrolling Testimonials (3-column)
   ==================================== */
.testimonials-scroll-section { padding: 80px 0 0; }
.testimonials-review-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--off-white); }
.testimonial-review-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.testimonials-columns-outer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  max-height: 740px;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 12%, black 88%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 12%, black 88%, transparent);
}
.testimonials-col { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 300px; }
.testimonials-col--md { display: none; }
.testimonials-col--lg { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .testimonials-col--md { display: block; } }
@media (min-width: 1060px) { .testimonials-col--lg { display: block; } }
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}
@keyframes testimonialScroll {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to { transform: translateY(-50%); }
}
.testimonials-track--1 { animation: testimonialScroll 18s linear infinite; }
.testimonials-track--2 { animation: testimonialScroll 23s linear infinite; }
.testimonials-track--3 { animation: testimonialScroll 20s linear infinite; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .testimonials-track--1,
  .testimonials-track--2,
  .testimonials-track--3 { animation: none; }
}

.tcard {
  padding: 28px 26px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(8,20,47,.05);
  transition: box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
}
.tcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8,20,47,.1);
}
.tcard blockquote { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.tcard p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.78;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.tcard-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.tcard-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #f3f4f6;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.review-logo-avatar {
  width: 104px;
  height: 72px;
  flex: 0 0 104px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px;
}
.tcard-info cite {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.tcard-info span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.review-card {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 390px;
}
.review-card blockquote {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.review-card .tcard-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 8px;
}
.review-logo-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 88px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.tcard-logo {
  max-width: 172px;
  max-height: 72px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-review-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .review-card {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .google-review-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .google-review-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Phase 1: global typography and shared card foundation
   ========================================================= */

body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400;
}

body h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

body h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

body h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

body p {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

body p strong,
body p b,
body p em {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nav a,
.mobile-nav a,
.btn,
.faq-q,
.text-link,
.topic-link,
.mobile-sticky-cta a {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-group label,
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea,
.group-label,
.choice-card,
.form-note,
.field-help,
.field-error {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-group label,
.group-label,
.choice-card span,
.field-error {
  font-weight: 600;
}

:where(a, button, input, select, textarea, [tabindex]):focus-visible,
.team-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(214, 173, 79, .72);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.service-card,
.mvv-card,
.mvv-card.featured,
.panel,
.panel.dark,
.icon-card,
.audience-card,
.topic-card,
.info-card,
.info-card.featured,
.case-card,
.testimonial-card,
.tcard,
.core-value,
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  background: var(--card-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.service-card.dark,
.mvv-card.featured,
.panel.dark,
.info-card.featured,
.icon-card.featured,
.icon-card.dark-navy {
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--card-surface);
  border-color: var(--card-border);
}

.service-card.dark h2,
.service-card.dark h3,
.mvv-card.featured h2,
.mvv-card.featured h3,
.panel.dark h2,
.panel.dark h3,
.info-card.featured h2,
.info-card.featured h3,
.icon-card.featured h2,
.icon-card.featured h3,
.icon-card.dark-navy h2,
.icon-card.dark-navy h3,
.service-body h2,
.service-body h3,
.case-body h2,
.case-body h3,
.icon-card h2,
.icon-card h3,
.audience-card h2,
.audience-card h3,
.topic-card h2,
.topic-card h3,
.testimonial-card h2,
.testimonial-card h3,
.tcard h2,
.tcard h3 {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.service-card.dark p,
.mvv-card.featured p,
.panel.dark p,
.info-card.featured p,
.icon-card.featured p,
.icon-card.dark-navy p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.service-card.dark .text-link,
.panel.dark .text-link,
.icon-card.featured .text-link,
.icon-card.dark-navy .text-link {
  color: var(--brand-gold-dark);
}

.panel::before {
  display: none;
}

.single-page .content-block {
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  background: var(--card-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.single-page .content-block::before {
  display: none;
}

.single-page .panel,
.single-page .panel.dark,
.single-page .section-off .panel,
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) {
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  background: var(--card-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.single-page .panel.dark h2,
.single-page .panel.dark h3,
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) h2,
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) h3 {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.single-page .panel.dark p,
.single-page .panel.dark li,
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) p,
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd) li {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.single-page .panel:hover,
.single-page .section-off .panel:nth-child(odd):hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(214, 173, 79, .58);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}

.faq-item:has(.faq-q.open) {
  border-color: rgba(214, 173, 79, .62);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}

.faq-q.open {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  background: #f6efe1;
}

.faq-q.open .faq-icon {
  color: var(--brand-gold-dark);
  background: rgba(214, 173, 79, .12);
}

.topic-card:nth-child(even) {
  color: var(--text);
  border-color: var(--card-border);
  background: var(--card-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.topic-card:nth-child(even)::before {
  background: transparent;
}

.topic-card:nth-child(even) h2,
.topic-card:nth-child(even) h3 {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.topic-card:nth-child(even) p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.topic-card:nth-child(even) .topic-icon {
  color: var(--brand-gold-dark);
  border-color: rgba(214, 173, 79, .24);
  background: rgba(214, 173, 79, .1);
}

.single-page .pill-row {
  gap: 12px;
}

.single-page .pill {
  min-height: 54px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--card-surface);
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(8, 20, 47, .04);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  transition: transform .24s ease, border-color .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease, color .24s ease;
}

.single-page .pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(214, 173, 79, .7);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  color: var(--brand-gold-dark);
}

.service-card:hover,
.case-card:hover,
.mvv-card:hover,
.panel:hover,
.icon-card:hover,
.audience-card:hover,
.topic-card:hover,
.info-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover,
.tcard:hover,
.core-value:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(214, 173, 79, .58);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(214, 173, 79, .58);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}

.single-page .faq-item {
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
}

.about-service-card,
.about-proof-card,
.proof-feature,
.dark-card,
.process-card,
.review-summary,
.review-card,
.google-review-card {
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
}

.about-service-card:hover,
.about-proof-card:hover,
.proof-feature:hover,
.dark-card:hover,
.process-card:hover,
.review-summary:hover,
.review-card:hover,
.google-review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .tcard:hover,
  .single-page .pill:hover,
  .service-card:hover .service-img,
  .case-card:hover img {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Phase 2: shared header, navigation and footer
   ========================================================= */

.header-inner {
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.header nav[aria-label="Main navigation"] {
  min-width: 0;
}

.nav {
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.1vw, 30px);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav a:hover,
.nav a.active,
.nav a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}

.nav a:hover::after,
.nav a.active::after,
.nav a[aria-current="page"]::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.header-right,
.header-right .btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.hamburger {
  flex: 0 0 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.hamburger:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}

.mobile-nav {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.mobile-nav a:not(.btn) {
  min-height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.mobile-nav a.active,
.mobile-nav a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(214, 173, 79, .38);
}

.mobile-actions .btn {
  min-height: 48px;
}

.footer-summary {
  max-width: 38ch;
  margin: 0 0 18px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .58) !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.72;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.footer-positioning + .footer-summary + .footer-location {
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

@media (min-width: 961px) and (max-width: 1100px) {
  .header-inner {
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .logo img {
    max-width: 196px;
  }

  .nav {
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .nav a {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .header-right .btn {
    padding: 13px 18px;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 961px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-inner {
    height: 72px;
  }

  .mobile-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav,
  .header-phone {
    display: none;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .header-inner {
    height: 68px;
  }

  .mobile-nav {
    inset: 68px 0 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-inner {
    height: 64px;
  }

  .mobile-nav {
    inset: 64px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-summary {
    max-width: 34ch;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.68;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .single-page .content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Homepage vision card emphasis */
.mvv-wrap .mvv-card.featured {
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(214, 173, 79, .3);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 12%, rgba(214, 173, 79, .16), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(8, 20, 47, .14);
}

.mvv-wrap .mvv-card.featured h2,
.mvv-wrap .mvv-card.featured h3 {
  color: var(--white);
}

.mvv-wrap .mvv-card.featured p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
}

.mvv-wrap .mvv-card.featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(214, 173, 79, .48);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(8, 20, 47, .18);
}

/* =========================================================
   Phase 3: Sector experience cards
   ========================================================= */

.sector-grid {
  display: grid;
}

.sector-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 32px 34px;
  background: var(--card-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
}
.sector-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto auto 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-gold), rgba(214,173,79,0) 72%);
  opacity: .6;
  transition: opacity .28s ease;
}
.sector-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.58);
}
.sector-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.sector-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.28);
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--brand-gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sector-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.sector-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}
.sector-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* =========================================================
   Phase 3: Custom Google review section enhancements
   ========================================================= */

.google-rating-block {
  text-align: center;
}
.google-rating-block [data-google-rating] {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.google-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.google-badge svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sector-card {
    padding: 30px 26px 28px;
  }
  .google-rating-block {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .google-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .sector-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 4 — ABOUT & TEAM PAGE ADDITIONS
   ========================================================= */

/* Five Pillars — 6-col grid: 3×span-2 on row 1, 2 centred on row 2 */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.pillars-grid .pillar-card {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.pillars-grid .pillar-card:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: 2 / 4;
}
.pillars-grid .pillar-card:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: 4 / 6;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 30px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(8,20,47,.055);
  transition: transform .26s ease, border-color .26s ease, box-shadow .26s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.48);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(8,20,47,.09);
}
.pillar-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.07);
  color: var(--brand-gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pillar-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}
.pillar-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0;
}
.pillar-card p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .pillars-grid .pillar-card {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
  .pillars-grid .pillar-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    max-width: 480px;
    justify-self: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pillars-grid .pillar-card {
    grid-column: auto;
    max-width: none;
    justify-self: auto;
  }
}

/* Static testimonials grid */
.testimonials-static-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.tcard-static {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(8,20,47,.055);
  transition: transform .26s ease, border-color .26s ease, box-shadow .26s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.tcard-static:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.46);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(8,20,47,.09);
}
.tcard-static blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.tcard-static p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  flex: 1;
}
.tcard-static .tcard-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-static-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Team card biography button & panel */
.team-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.btn-bio {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8,20,47,.22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, color .22s ease;
}
.btn-bio:hover,
.btn-bio:focus-visible {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  outline: none;
}
.btn-bio:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(214,173,79,.5);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.btn-bio[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}
/* Override the CSS-hover-only overlay; use JS-controlled hidden attribute */
.team-overlay[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}
.team-overlay:not([hidden]) {
  display: block;
  position: static;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  margin: 0 16px 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(8,20,47,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.team-overlay:not([hidden]) p {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.btn-bio-close {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.36);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .22s ease, color .22s ease;
}
.btn-bio-close:hover,
.btn-bio-close:focus-visible {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  outline: none;
}
.btn-bio-close:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(243,217,130,.5);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.team-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }
/* On desktop, keep cards the same height in a row; overlay stays inside */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .team-card {
    /* Cards in a row already stretch to equal height via grid */
  }
  .team-overlay:not([hidden]) {
    margin: 0 16px 16px;
  }
}
/* Remove the old CSS-hover trigger for the overlay */
.team-card:hover .team-overlay,
.team-card:focus .team-overlay,
.team-card:focus-within .team-overlay {
  /* Overlay is now JS-controlled; suppress CSS-only behaviour */
  opacity: inherit;
  transform: inherit;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pillar-card:hover,
  .tcard-static:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 4 PATCH — bio-overlay, dark-link colour, pillar contrast
   ========================================================= */

/* 1. Bio overlay — revert to static inline panel (compact, not full-card cover).
      Remove height:100% constraint from the card so its flex height grows naturally
      when the overlay is shown; overflow:hidden then clips nothing extra. */
.team-card {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 0;
}
.team-overlay:not([hidden]) {
  display: block;
  position: static;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  margin: 0 16px 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(8,20,47,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.team-overlay:not([hidden]) p {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* 2. Gold text-links inside dark (navy) sections */
.section-dark .text-link {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.section-dark .text-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}

/* 4. Restore navy/blue background for featured dark cards.
      A Phase 2 reset block (line ~2960) overrides .service-card.dark and
      .mvv-card.featured to var(--card-surface) cream — these rules cascade on
      top to restore the intended blue-navy appearance. */
.service-card.dark {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.18);
}
.service-card.dark h2,
.service-card.dark h3 {
  color: var(--white);
}
.service-card.dark p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.service-card.dark .text-link {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.service-card.dark .text-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}
.mvv-card.featured {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 12%, rgba(214,173,79,.16), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand-navy), #10204a);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.25);
}
.mvv-card.featured h2,
.mvv-card.featured h3 {
  color: var(--white);
}
.mvv-card.featured p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
}
.mvv-card.featured .mvv-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.mvv-card.featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.46);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 62px rgba(8,20,47,.16);
}

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 5 — Services & FAQ refinements
   ========================================================= */

/* 1. Service icon-cards — suppress always-on navy top bar for featured/dark-navy
      variants; keep hover-only (defensive in case classes remain elsewhere). */
.icon-card.featured::before,
.icon-card.dark-navy::before {
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.icon-card.featured:hover::before,
.icon-card.dark-navy:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* 2. FAQ accordion — replace harsh dark-navy open state with warm gold-tinted highlight */
.faq-q.open {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(214,173,79,.11), rgba(214,173,79,.04));
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}
.faq-q.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--brand-navy);
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--brand-navy);
}

/* 3. Progressive enhancement — show FAQ answers when JS is unavailable */
body:not(.js) .faq-a {
  display: block;
}

/* 4. Services page — sector experience detail columns
      Three detailed columns; distinct from homepage sector icon-cards. */
.sectors-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.sector-detail-col {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.sector-detail-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sector-detail-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.22);
  color: var(--brand-gold-dark);
}
.sector-detail-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}
.sector-detail-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}
.sector-detail-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted, #6a7282);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.sector-detail-services {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: auto 0 0;
  padding: 20px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}
.sector-detail-services li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.sector-detail-services li::before {
  content: "";
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  margin-top: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-gold);
}
@media (max-width: 1059px) {
  .sectors-detail-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 6 — Service-detail page refinements
   ========================================================= */

/* Related service cards — 3-column grid */
.related-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}
.related-card {
  background: var(--card-surface, #fffdf9);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(214,173,79,.58);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(8,20,47,.1);
}
.related-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.2);
  color: var(--brand-gold-dark);
}
.related-card-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.related-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.related-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #6a7282);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.related-card .text-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: auto; }

/* Case study teaser — gold-tinted callout */
.case-teaser {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  background: rgba(214,173,79,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,173,79,.26);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius, 16px);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px 36px;
}
.case-teaser-body { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
.case-teaser-body .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.case-teaser h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.case-teaser p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin: 0;
}
.case-teaser > .text-link { flex-shrink: 0; font-weight: 600; }

/* FAQ section max-width for readability on service-detail pages */
.svc-faq-wrap .faq-list { max-width: 860px; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .related-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-teaser { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1059px) {
  .related-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 8 — Secure form styling
   ========================================================= */

/* Consent / privacy checkbox label */
.consent-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.consent-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--gold-deep, #a87924);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.consent-label a { color: var(--brand-gold-dark, #a87924); text-decoration: underline; }
.consent-label a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.consent-group { margin-top: 4px; }

/* Turnstile widget spacing */
.form-turnstile { margin: 16px 0 4px; }

/* Consultation form Turnstile: visibility-toggled by JS via aria-hidden */
.consultation-turnstile[aria-hidden="true"] {
  visibility: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0;
}
.consultation-turnstile[aria-hidden="false"] {
  visibility: visible;
  max-height: 160px;
  margin: 14px 0 4px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Submit button submitting state */
.btn[disabled] { opacity: .65; cursor: not-allowed; pointer-events: none; }

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 10 — Legal pages, cookie consent, map gating
   ========================================================= */

/* ── Legal page layout ──────────────────────────────────── */
.legal-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.legal-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
}
.legal-toc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep, #a87924);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.legal-toc ol {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.legal-toc li a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #6a7282);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 4px 0 4px 10px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.legal-toc li a:hover,
.legal-toc li a:focus-visible {
  color: var(--navy, #08142f);
  border-color: var(--gold-deep, #a87924);
}
.legal-content { max-width: 720px; }
.legal-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy, #08142f);
  margin: 2em 0 .6em;
  padding-top: .4em;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border, #e8e4db);
  scroll-margin-top: 88px;
}
.legal-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }
.legal-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 16px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy, #08142f);
  margin: 1.4em 0 .5em;
}
.legal-content p,
.legal-content li { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text, #1b2340); }
.legal-content p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
.legal-content ul,
.legal-content ol { margin: 0 0 1em; padding-left: 1.5em; }
.legal-content li { margin-bottom: .4em; }
.legal-content a { color: var(--gold-deep, #a87924); text-decoration: underline; }
.legal-content a:hover { color: var(--navy, #08142f); }
.legal-meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted, #6a7282);
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--cream-card, #f5f3ee);
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-deep, #a87924);
}
.legal-placeholder {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: .95em;
  background: #fff3cd;
  color: #6a4000;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid #f0c040;
}
.legal-note {
  background: var(--cream-card, #f5f3ee);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--navy, #08142f);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 1.5em 0;
}
.legal-note strong { color: var(--navy, #08142f); }
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .legal-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .legal-toc { position: static; }
  .legal-toc ol { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .legal-toc li a { border-left: none; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; padding: 4px 4px 4px 0; }
}

/* ── Cookie category table (Cookie Policy page) ─────────── */
.cookie-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0 1.5em; font-size: 14px; }
.cookie-table th { text-align: left; background: var(--navy, #08142f); color: #fff; padding: 9px 12px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .4px; }
.cookie-table td { padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border, #e8e4db); vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.55; }
.cookie-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.cookie-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f8f6f0; }
.cookie-status-active  { color: #2e7d32; font-weight: 600; }
.cookie-status-inactive { color: var(--text-muted, #6a7282); }

/* ── Footer legal nav ────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px 0;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
}
.footer-legal a,
.footer-cookie-btn {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(232,228,219,.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.footer-legal a:hover,
.footer-legal a:focus-visible,
.footer-cookie-btn:hover,
.footer-cookie-btn:focus-visible { color: #e8e4db; text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-cookie-btn:focus-visible,
.footer-legal a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold, #d6ad4f); outline-offset: 2px; }
.footer-legal-sep { color: rgba(232,228,219,.3); padding: 0 8px; font-size: 11px; }

/* ── Cookie banner ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 9000;
  background: var(--navy, #08142f);
  color: #e8e4db;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold, #d6ad4f);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.cookie-banner.is-hidden { transform: translateY(110%); }
.cookie-banner-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px 24px;
}
.cookie-banner-text {
  flex: 1 1 300px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(232,228,219,.85);
}
.cookie-banner-text a { color: var(--gold, #d6ad4f); text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-banner-text a:hover { color: #fff; }
.cookie-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}
.btn-cookie {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-head, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.btn-cookie:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold, #d6ad4f); outline-offset: 2px; }
.btn-cookie-reject {
  background: transparent;
  color: #e8e4db;
  border-color: rgba(232,228,219,.4);
}
.btn-cookie-reject:hover { background: rgba(232,228,219,.08); border-color: rgba(232,228,219,.7); }
.btn-cookie-manage {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(232,228,219,.7);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.btn-cookie-manage:hover { color: #e8e4db; }
.btn-cookie-accept {
  background: var(--gold, #d6ad4f);
  color: var(--navy, #08142f);
  border-color: var(--gold, #d6ad4f);
}
.btn-cookie-accept:hover { background: #c49c3a; border-color: #c49c3a; }
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .cookie-banner-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cookie-banner-actions { width: 100%; }
  .btn-cookie { flex: 1 1 auto; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cookie-banner { transition: none; }
}

/* ── Cookie preference modal ────────────────────────────── */
.cookie-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9001;
  background: rgba(8,20,47,.72);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
}
.cookie-modal-overlay[hidden] { display: none; }
body.cookie-modal-open { overflow: hidden; }
.cookie-modal {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 92vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.cookie-modal-header {
  padding: 24px 28px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border, #e8e4db);
}
.cookie-modal-header h2 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-head, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy, #08142f);
}
.cookie-modal-header p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted, #6a7282); line-height: 1.6; }
.cookie-modal-body { padding: 8px 28px 16px; }
.cookie-cat {
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border, #e8e4db);
}
.cookie-cat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cookie-cat-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}
.cookie-cat-head > div { flex: 1; }
.cookie-cat-head strong { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy, #08142f); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cookie-cat-head p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted, #6a7282); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }
.cookie-always-on { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #2e7d32; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; white-space: nowrap; padding-top: 4px; }
.cookie-inactive-label { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted, #6a7282); white-space: nowrap; padding-top: 4px; font-style: italic; }
.cookie-toggle {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 24px;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.cookie-toggle input { opacity: 0; width: 0; height: 0; position: absolute; }
.cookie-toggle-track {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: #d0cdc6;
  border-radius: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.cookie-toggle-track::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  left: 3px; top: 3px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.cookie-toggle input:checked ~ .cookie-toggle-track { background: var(--gold-deep, #a87924); }
.cookie-toggle input:checked ~ .cookie-toggle-track::after { transform: translateX(20px); }
.cookie-toggle input:focus-visible ~ .cookie-toggle-track { outline: 2px solid var(--gold, #d6ad4f); outline-offset: 2px; }
.cookie-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 16px 28px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border, #e8e4db);
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cookie-modal-footer { flex-direction: column-reverse; }
  .cookie-modal-footer .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cookie-toggle-track, .cookie-toggle-track::after { transition: none; }
}

/* ── Google Maps consent placeholder ────────────────────── */
.map-consent-wrap { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.map-consent-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--cream-card, #f5f3ee);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.map-consent-overlay[hidden] { display: none; }
.map-consent-inner {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  max-width: 360px;
}
.map-consent-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(8,20,47,.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  color: var(--navy, #08142f);
}
.map-consent-inner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy, #08142f);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.map-consent-inner p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted, #6a7282); margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6; }
.map-consent-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; }
.map-embed { display: block; }
.map-embed[data-src]:not([src]) { visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 7 — Case-study page refinements
   ========================================================= */

/* Confidentiality note inside case-study aside */
.case-anon-note {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted, #6a7282);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

/* =========================================================
   PHASE 14 — Animations, reveal polish and visual fixes
   ========================================================= */

/* ── Scope reveal animations to JS-enabled context ────────
   Without JS, .reveal elements must remain visible.
   The .js class is added to <body> as the very first JS line,
   so the animation only activates when JS is confirmed active. */
.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: none;
}
.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}
.js .reveal.visible,
.js .single-page .reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ── Additional stagger delay utilities ───────────────────── */
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: .24s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: .32s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: .40s; }

/* ── Reduced motion: show all reveals immediately ─────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js .reveal,
  .js .reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none !important;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
  }
}

/* ── FAQ answer: smooth entrance on open ─────────────────── */
@keyframes faqReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.faq-a.open {
  animation: faqReveal .24s ease forwards;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .faq-a.open { animation: none; }
}

/* ── Focus-visible: consistent keyboard indicator ─────────── */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.nav a:focus-visible {
  outline-color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  border-radius: 0;
  outline-offset: 6px;
}

/* ── Google review cards: equal height via flex column ────── */
.google-review-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.google-review-card p {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

/* ── Mobile sticky CTA: ensure it clears the footer legal nav */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body { padding-bottom: 76px; }
}

/* ── Cookie banner: prevent overflow on very narrow screens ── */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .cookie-banner { padding: 14px 14px; }
  .btn-cookie { font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 10px; }
  .cookie-banner-actions { gap: 8px; }
}

/* ── Hover lift: cap at 4px on cards for restraint ───────── */
.service-card:hover,
.case-card:hover,
.icon-card:hover,
.how-process-card:hover,
.topic-card:hover,
.audience-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover,
.core-value:hover,
.about-service-card:hover,
.about-proof-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.panel:hover,
.proof-feature:hover,
.hero-stat:hover,
.stat-box:hover,
.proof-stat:hover,
.google-review-card:hover,
.review-card:hover,
.review-summary:hover,
.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ── Service/case image: subtle zoom only (no filter flash) ── */
.service-card:hover .service-img { transform: scale(1.04); filter: none; }
.case-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); filter: none; }

/* ── Section head spacing consistency ─────────────────────── */
.section-head { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.section-head.center { margin-bottom: 48px; }

/* ── Footer legal nav: prevent wrapping at 320px ─────────── */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .footer-legal { gap: 4px 0; }
  .footer-legal-sep { padding: 0 5px; }
  .footer-bottom { gap: 8px; }
}