@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================================
   COLOMBO ASSOCIATES - DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   Brand Identity: Deep Imperial Navy, Electric Cerulean, Muted Warm Bronze
   Typography: 'Plus Jakarta Sans' & 'Outfit'
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --color-primary: #081a44;
  --color-primary-dark: #050f29;
  --color-primary-light: #0f2761;
  --color-accent: #0084ff;
  --color-accent-hover: #0070db;
  --color-accent-cyan: #00b4d8;
  --color-accent-light: rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.08);
  --color-bronze: #b8935c;
  --color-bronze-light: #f7f3ee;
  
  /* Neutrals */
  --color-bg: #f8fafc;
  --color-bg-alt: #f1f5f9;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-text-main: #0f172a;
  --color-text-muted: #475569;
  --color-text-light: #94a3b8;
  --color-border: #e2e8f0;
  --color-border-dark: #1e293b;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Elevation & Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.03);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.08), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.03);
  --shadow-lg: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.13), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 32px 65px -15px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.2);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.25);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --nav-height: 84px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* Reset & Box Sizing */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 24px);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

section[id], main[id], div[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 28px);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Custom Luxury Corporate Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #061330;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #1e3a8a;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 2px solid #061330;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #0084ff;
}
* {
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #1e3a8a #061330;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* Accessible reduced-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

/* Utility Badges */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.2);
  white-space: normal;
  max-width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.35;
  word-break: break-word;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.badge-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #38bdf8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px 8px;
  white-space: normal;
  max-width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.4;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent);
}

/* Section Header Styles */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Top Notification / Utility Bar */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.top-bar-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--color-accent-cyan);
}

.top-bar-item a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.status-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #34d399;
}

.status-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #34d399;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52, 211, 153, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR & RESPONSIVE DRAWER FIX (FROSTED ACRYLIC GLASSMORPHISM)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(190%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -10px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.08), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo img, .brand-logo svg {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: width var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-link.active::after, .nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Mobile Toggle Button */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.mobile-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.mobile-toggle svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

/* 
   CRITICAL NAVIGATION FIX:
   Mobile Drawer & Backdrop are strictly hidden on desktop!
   They NEVER appear in document flow above or beside the hero section.
*/
.mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2090;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: min(320px, 84vw);
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2100;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  padding-bottom: calc(24px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 24px));
  box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translate3d(100%, 0, 0);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-drawer-close:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mobile-nav-list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-list a:hover, .mobile-nav-list a.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* Desktop: enforce complete removal of mobile elements */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .mobile-drawer,
  .mobile-drawer-backdrop,
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .nav-link {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --nav-height: 74px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0084ff 0%, #0060df 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.42);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-primary:hover::after {
  left: 140%;
  transition: left 0.75s ease-in-out;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a8fff 0%, #006ee8 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.55);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.05);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.08);
}

.btn-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.25);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-light) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 32px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO SECTION (ATMOSPHERIC LIGHTING & KAREERVISTA-STYLE DEPTH)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(800px at 85% 20%, rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(800px at 15% 85%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(900px at 50% 50%, rgba(14, 45, 110, 0.45) 0%, transparent 80%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #030818 0%, #051336 45%, #071534 80%, #0c224f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 98px 0 116px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.24) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 85%, rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.15) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(7, 21, 52, 0.5) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 52px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-headline span.text-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #38bdf8 50%, #93c5fd 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.hero-visual-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 450px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.hero-visual-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  background: rgba(5, 15, 41, 0.84);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.floating-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.floating-text-primary {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.floating-text-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Trust Bar (Kareervista Atmospheric Blue Luxe) */
.trust-bar {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(650px at 85% 30%, rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(650px at 15% 70%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(800px, rgba(14, 45, 110, 0.45) 0%, transparent 80%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #030818 0%, #051336 45%, #061540 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 30px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(5, 19, 54, 0.4), 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.trust-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  color: #38bdf8;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-title {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.trust-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT (SECTION 5.B)
   ========================================================================== */
.intro-statement-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.statement-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #edf2f7 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px 60px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.statement-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
}

.statement-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.statement-copy {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.statement-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding-top: 36px;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.pillar-name {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRACTICE AREAS — 15 LAWZANA CATEGORIES GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.practice-areas-section {
  padding: 92px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.practice-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* 15 Categories Grid: 3 columns on desktop */
.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.practice-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.practice-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-cyan));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 45px -12px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.15);
}

.practice-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.practice-card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0084ff 0%, #0060df 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.38);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.practice-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.practice-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.89rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.practice-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.practice-card-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Practice taxonomy note banner */
.taxonomy-notice-banner {
  background: #eef2f6;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERNATIONAL DESK SPOTLIGHT (SECTION 7)
   ========================================================================== */
.international-spotlight-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(750px at 85% 25%, rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(750px at 15% 75%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(900px at 50% 50%, rgba(14, 45, 110, 0.45) 0%, transparent 80%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #030818 0%, #051336 45%, #071534 80%, #0c224f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.international-spotlight-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.desk-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.desk-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.desk-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.desk-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.desk-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.desk-checklist svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: #38bdf8;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4));
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* 4-Step Process Box */
.steps-container {
  background: rgba(7, 21, 52, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(3, 8, 24, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
}

.steps-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.step-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 17px;
  width: 2px;
  height: calc(100% - 20px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.step-num {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.step-content h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.step-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY COLOMBO ASSOCIATES (SECTION 5.D)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-us-section {
  padding: 92px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.why-card {
  padding: 30px 22px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -2px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.12);
}

.why-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0084ff 0%, #0060df 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.35);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.why-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS & UPDATES (SECTION 5.E & 9)
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-section {
  padding: 92px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

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

.insight-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -2px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 45px -12px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.35);
}

.insight-body {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.insight-tag {
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.insight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.insight-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.89rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.insight-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.insight-author {
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLOSING CALL TO ACTION & CONTACT FORM (SECTIONS 10 & 11 - KAREERVISTA ATMOSPHERE)
   ========================================================================== */
.closing-cta-section {
  padding: 100px 0 140px;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #edf2f7 50%, #e2e8f0 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.closing-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-info h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-info p,
.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Luxury Floating Contact Channel Cards */
.contact-channel-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-card-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-card-link {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-card-link:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-card-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.contact-card-link:hover .contact-card-icon {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.contact-card-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.contact-card-value {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.contact-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.contact-link-highlight {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-card-arrow {
  color: #94a3b8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-card-arrow svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.contact-card-link:hover .contact-card-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Fallback legacy list */
.contact-quick-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-quick-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.contact-quick-item strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-quick-item svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.25));
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Visible Confidentiality Notice (Strict Section 9 & 10 Compliance - Refined Executive Card) */
.confidentiality-notice-card {
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.04);
}

.notice-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.notice-badge-row svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.notice-badge-row strong {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.confidentiality-notice-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.confidentiality-notice-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.enquiry-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 42px 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.10), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.form-label span.req {
  color: #ef4444;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.15);
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: #ef4444;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
}

.form-error-msg {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}

.form-error-msg.active {
  display: block;
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 80px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 3px;
  accent-color: var(--color-accent);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (SECTIONS 12 & 13 - SIGNATURE KAREERVISTA WAVE & DEEP BLUE THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #040e2d;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 14, 45, 0.88) 0%, rgba(4, 14, 45, 0.96) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/footer-wave-bg.jpg');
  background-position: center bottom;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  color: #a3b3cc;
  padding: 86px 0 34px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), 0 -24px 60px rgba(4, 14, 45, 0.6);
}

.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7), rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.7), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1.1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 44px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-logo img, .footer-logo svg {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
  padding-left: 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #38bdf8;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4));
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

/* Mandatory Section 12 & 13 Legal Disclaimer */
.footer-disclaimer-box {
  padding: 28px 0;
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-disclaimer-box strong {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO COMPONENT (INNER PAGES - KAREERVISTA ATMOSPHERIC LIGHTING)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(750px at 85% 20%, rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(750px at 15% 80%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(900px at 50% 40%, rgba(14, 45, 110, 0.5) 0%, transparent 80%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #030818 0%, #051336 45%, #071534 80%, #0c224f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 86px 0 94px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(3, 8, 24, 0.5);
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5), rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.5), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #e2e8f0 70%, #93c5fd 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.page-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 760px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL WINDOWS & TOAST
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 15, 41, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.15);
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(14px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-left: 4px solid #34d399;
  z-index: 3500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transform: translateY(120px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  max-width: 440px;
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Base Grid Systems for Cross-Page Templates */
.commercial-callout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.commercial-callout-content {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 52px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.card-blue-luxe-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.desk-framework-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.desk-assist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
}
.desk-journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.people-leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 460px), 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE-SPECIFIC COMPONENT DEFAULTS (DESKTOP)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-content-area {
  padding: 76px 0;
}
.desk-section {
  padding: 88px 0;
}
.desk-framework-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.desk-scope-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.desk-step-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.desk-box-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0;
}
.commercial-callout-section {
  padding: 0 0 92px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
.commercial-callout-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  min-height: 340px;
  display: block;
}
.spotlight-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.callout-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.luxe-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.ethos-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.modal-dialog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.legal-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.team-card-lead-body {
  padding: 32px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM POLISH: SCROLL PROGRESS, BACK TO TOP & REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Scroll-driven Progress Indicator */
#scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0084ff 0%, #00d2ff 50%, #b8935c 100%);
  z-index: 99999;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.7);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: width 0.08s ease-out;
}

/* 2. Floating Glassmorphism Back-To-Top Button */
#back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.9);
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background-color 0.2s ease,
              border-color 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 990;
}

#back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

#back-to-top:hover {
  background: #0084ff;
  border-color: #00d2ff;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -5px rgba(0, 132, 255, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4);
}

#back-to-top:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #00d2ff;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

#back-to-top svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

#back-to-top:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* 3. Smooth IntersectionObserver Reveal Animations */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* 4. Instant Practice Search Box & Controls in services.html */
.practice-controls-container {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.practice-search-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.practice-search-input-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
  position: relative;
}

.practice-search-input-box svg.search-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--color-text-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.practice-search-input-box input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background: transparent;
}

.practice-search-input-box input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.search-clear-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 6px;
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-clear-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.practice-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 56px 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.practice-empty-state h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.practice-empty-state p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* 5. Quick Copy Notification Micro-Badge */
.quick-copy-badge {
  position: fixed;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: #081a44;
  color: #38bdf8;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.quick-copy-badge.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KAREERVISTA-INSPIRED LUXURY ATMOSPHERIC BLUE BANNERS & ACCENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.banner-blue-luxe {
  position: relative;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(750px at 85% 25%, rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(750px at 15% 75%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(900px at 50% 50%, rgba(14, 45, 110, 0.45) 0%, transparent 80%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #030818 0%, #051336 45%, #071534 80%, #0c224f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 86px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(3, 8, 24, 0.5);
}

.banner-blue-luxe::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.banner-blue-luxe::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6), rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.6), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-blue-luxe {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(650px at 85% 30%, rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(650px at 15% 70%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(800px, rgba(14, 45, 110, 0.45) 0%, transparent 80%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #030818 0%, #051336 45%, #061540 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 42px 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 65px -15px rgba(5, 19, 54, 0.5), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.card-blue-luxe::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Gold Pill Accent */
.badge-gold {
  background: rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 150, 62, 0.35);
  color: #e5b869;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: normal;
  max-width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.35;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Cyan Glowing Accent */
.badge-cyan {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: normal;
  max-width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.35;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & RESPONSIVE REFINEMENTS (320px, 375px, 390px, 430px, 768px, 1024px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .hero-visual-card img {
    height: 360px;
  }

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

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

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

  .cta-grid, .desk-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --nav-height: 64px;
  }

  /* Prevent iOS Safari auto-zoom on form controls */
  input, select, textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  .top-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Header & Navigation Bar Proportion */
  .site-header {
    height: 64px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .navbar {
    height: 64px !important;
  }
  .hero-section,
  .page-hero {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
  .brand-logo img, .brand-logo svg {
    height: 34px !important;
    max-width: 190px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 8px;
  }

  /* Container Spacing */
  .container {
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Harmonious Section Padding Across Entire Site */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 34px 0 42px !important;
  }
  .page-hero {
    padding: 36px 0 40px !important;
  }
  .about-section {
    padding: 36px 0 !important;
  }
  .intro-statement-section {
    padding: 36px 0 !important;
  }
  .practice-areas-section {
    padding: 36px 0 !important;
  }
  .why-us-section {
    padding: 36px 0 !important;
  }
  .international-spotlight-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }
  .insights-section {
    padding: 36px 0 !important;
  }
  .closing-cta-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }
  .site-footer {
    padding: 42px 0 24px !important;
  }

  /* Proportional Typography Scale */
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.6vw, 1.95rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.6vw, 1.95rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    margin-top: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4.8vw, 1.55rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }

  .section-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.70rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
  }

  .page-hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.90rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.89rem !important;
    line-height: 1.62 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  }

  .breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
  }
  .breadcrumbs a {
    color: #38bdf8 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }
  .breadcrumbs span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  }

  /* Badges: Sleek & Proportionate Micro-Pills (No Bloated Balloons) */
  .badge {
    font-size: 0.69rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .badge-dark {
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.16) !important;
    color: #38bdf8 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
  }

  .hero-pill-badge {
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.69rem !important;
  }
  .hero-pill-badge .badge-sub-clause {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Hero Section Components */
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 22px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-text-content {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn,
  .btn-lg {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.89rem !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }

  .hero-visual-card {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .hero-visual-card img {
    height: 210px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge {
    position: static !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
  }
  .floating-text-primary {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }
  .floating-text-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  /* Trust Bar: Single-Column Stack (Clean, One-Below-The-Other) */
  .trust-bar {
    padding: 22px 0 !important;
  }
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .trust-item {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(3, 8, 24, 0.25) !important;
  }
  .trust-icon {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  .trust-icon svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
  }
  .trust-title {
    font-size: 0.90rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }
  .trust-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
    display: block !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: none !important;
  }

  /* Introductory Statement Box */
  .statement-box {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .statement-headline {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .statement-copy {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }
  .statement-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding-top: 18px !important;
  }
  .pillar-num {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .pillar-name {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }
  .pillar-desc {
    font-size: 0.83rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }

  /* Practice & Insights Cards */
  .practice-grid, .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }
  .practice-card {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }
  .practice-card-icon {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    border-radius: 9px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .practice-card-icon svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
  }
  .practice-card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }
  .practice-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .practice-filter-bar {
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
  .filter-btn {
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }

  /* Why Us Cards */
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .why-card {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }
  .why-icon {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .why-icon svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
  }
  .why-card-title {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }
  .practice-card-desc,
  .why-card-desc {
    color: #334155 !important;
  }
  .why-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }

  /* Luxury Capsule & Banners */
  .card-blue-luxe {
    padding: 22px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .card-blue-luxe > div,
  .card-blue-luxe-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  .card-blue-luxe h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  .card-blue-luxe p {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  }
  .card-blue-luxe ul li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  }
  .card-blue-luxe div[style*="rgba(255,255,255"] {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  }
  .banner-blue-luxe p,
  .banner-luxe-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  }
  .card-blue-luxe .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 11px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  }

  .banner-blue-luxe {
    padding: 34px 0 !important;
  }

  /* Commercial Callout Grid */
  .commercial-callout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .commercial-callout-content,
  .commercial-callout-grid > div:first-child {
    padding: 22px 16px !important;
  }
  .commercial-callout-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  .commercial-callout-content p {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  }
  .commercial-callout-grid img {
    height: 190px !important;
    min-height: 190px !important;
    max-height: 190px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }

  /* International Desk Grids */
  .desk-framework-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
  .desk-assist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }
  .desk-journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  /* People Leadership Grid */
  .people-leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  .team-card-lead > div {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
  }

  /* Forms & Enquiries */
  .enquiry-form-card {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Site Footer */
  .site-footer {
    padding: 36px 0 20px !important;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 24px 16px !important;
    padding-bottom: 22px !important;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }
  .footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }
  .footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .footer-links li a {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    padding: 3px 0 !important;
  }
  .footer-top > .footer-col:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    margin-top: 8px !important;
    padding-top: 18px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding-top: 18px !important;
  }
  .footer-legal-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .footer-disclaimer-box {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }

  .modal-dialog {
    padding: 22px 16px !important;
  }

  #back-to-top {
    bottom: 18px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    z-index: 900 !important;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  #back-to-top svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
  }

  .toast-notice {
    left: 14px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    bottom: 14px !important;
  }


  /* Hero Pill Badge: Single-Line Micro-Pill */
  .hero-pill-badge {
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.70rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }
  .hero-pill-badge .hero-badge-divider,
  .hero-pill-badge .hero-badge-sub,
  .hero-pill-badge .badge-sub-clause {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Universal Responsive Main Area & Section Paddings */
  .main-content-area {
    padding: 34px 0 40px !important;
  }
  main,
  #main-content {
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .desk-section {
    padding: 36px 0 !important;
  }
  .commercial-callout-section {
    padding: 0 0 34px !important;
  }

  /* Component Cards & Boxes Mobile Scaling */
  .desk-scope-box {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .desk-step-box {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }
  .team-card-lead-body {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
  }
  .taxonomy-notice-banner {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }
  .urgent-instructions-card {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }
  .contact-channel-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .contact-card-item {
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }
  .vacancy-card {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  /* Typography Scales for Mobile */
  .desk-framework-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.2vw, 1.85rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  }
  .desk-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5vw, 1.65rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-top: 6px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .desk-lead {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
  }
  .desk-checklist {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
  }
  .desk-checklist li {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
  }
  .step-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) !important;
  }
  .desk-checklist svg {
    width: 17px !important;
    height: 17px !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
  }
  .spotlight-cta-group {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }
  .spotlight-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }
  .desk-box-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  .callout-heading {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .luxe-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .ethos-section-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .modal-dialog-title {
    font-size: 1.28rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }
  .legal-section-title {
    font-size: 1.22rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  /* Controls, Forms, Search */
  .practice-search-wrap {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
  .practice-search-input-box {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .practice-results-counter {
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }
  .form-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }
  .form-control {
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }

  /* Universal Fallback Overrides for Remaining Large Elements */
  [style*="padding:88px"],
  [style*="padding: 88px"],
  [style*="padding:80px"],
  [style*="padding: 80px"],
  [style*="padding:76px"],
  [style*="padding: 76px"],
  [style*="padding:92px"],
  [style*="padding: 92px"] {
    padding-top: 34px !important;
    padding-bottom: 38px !important;
  }
  [style*="padding:36px"],
  [style*="padding: 36px"],
  [style*="padding:32px"],
  [style*="padding: 32px"],
  [style*="padding:30px"],
  [style*="padding: 30px"] {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
  }
  [style*="font-size:2.35rem"],
  [style*="font-size: 2.35rem"],
  [style*="font-size:2.1rem"],
  [style*="font-size: 2.1rem"],
  [style*="font-size:1.95rem"],
  [style*="font-size: 1.95rem"],
  [style*="font-size:1.85rem"],
  [style*="font-size: 1.85rem"],
  [style*="font-size:1.75rem"],
  [style*="font-size: 1.75rem"] {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 430px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.62rem !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 12px !important;
    padding-right: 12px !important;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  }
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  }
  .brand-logo img, .brand-logo svg {
    height: 30px !important;
    max-width: 170px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICIAL TEAM & LEADERSHIP CARDS (SECTION 8 - REAL TEAM PROFILES)
   ========================================================================== */
.team-section-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 40px 0 24px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.team-section-heading h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0;
}
.team-section-heading .team-count-badge {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}
.team-profile-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.team-profile-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c5a059 0%, #d4af37 50%, #0d2242 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.team-profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}
.team-card-inner {
  padding: 28px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.team-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.team-avatar-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a059 0%, #0d2242 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.15);
}
.team-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  background: #f8fafc;
}
.team-meta-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.team-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.team-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #c5a059;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.team-credentials-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.team-cred-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.team-cred-gold {
  background: #fefce8;
  color: #854d0e;
  border-color: #fef08a;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.team-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.team-details-grid {
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}
.team-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.team-detail-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.team-detail-val {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-card-inner {
    padding: 20px 16px 18px;
  }
  .team-header-flex {
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .team-avatar-box {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
  }
  .team-name {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
  }
  .team-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-header-flex {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .team-avatar-box {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
  }
}

/* Team Filter Buttons */
.team-filter-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.team-filter-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.team-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.team-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(8, 26, 68, 0.2);
}
.team-item-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}