/* ================================================================
   NR PUROHIT & ASSOCIATES — Premium CA Firm Website
   Design System: Deep navy + Gold + Clean white space
   Fonts: Cormorant Garamond (display) + DM Sans (body)
================================================================ */

/* ================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
================================================================ */
:root {
  /* Colour palette */
  --clr-navy:       #050E1F;
  --clr-navy-mid:   #0B1930;
  --clr-navy-light: #132240;
  --clr-navy-card:  #0F1E38;
  --clr-blue:       #1B4FD8;
  --clr-blue-soft:  #2563EB;
  --clr-gold:       #C9A84C;
  --clr-gold-light: #E0C070;
  --clr-gold-dim:   rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  --clr-white:      #FFFFFF;
  --clr-off-white:  #F7F9FC;
  --clr-muted:      #6B7A99;
  --clr-border:     rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --clr-text:       #1A2340;
  --clr-text-light: #4A5568;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --sp-xs:  8px;
  --sp-sm:  16px;
  --sp-md:  24px;
  --sp-lg:  48px;
  --sp-xl:  80px;
  --sp-2xl: 120px;

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm:  8px;
  --r-md:  16px;
  --r-lg:  24px;
  --r-xl:  36px;
  --r-full: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 32px rgba(5,14,31,0.12);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 60px rgba(5,14,31,0.22);
  --shadow-gold:  0 8px 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.25);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

/* ================================================================
   3. UTILITY CLASSES
================================================================ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 5%, 60px);
}

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

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   Section headings pattern
---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

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

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-blue);
}

.section-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  max-width: 500px;
}

.section-head { margin-bottom: 60px; }

.section-head--center {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-head--center .section-sub { text-align: center; }

.section-head--split {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons
---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--gold {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  border-color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.btn--outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
   Scroll reveal
---------------------------------------------------------------- */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease), transform 0.65s var(--ease);
}

[data-reveal="left"]  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
[data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
[data-reveal="up"]    { transform: translateY(40px); }

[data-reveal].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0);
}

/* Staggered delay via data-delay */
[data-delay="0"] { transition-delay: 0ms; }
[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 100ms; }
[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 200ms; }
[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 300ms; }

/* ================================================================
   4. NAVBAR
================================================================ */
#site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), backdrop-filter 0.4s;
}

#site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5,14,31,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: #65b1f9;
  color: white;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Logo */
.logo-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-box img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.logo-box img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}


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

.logo-text:hover{
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.logo-name em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.logo-sub {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.789);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-links li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}

.nav-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

/* CTA button in nav */
.nav-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* ================================================================
   5. HERO
================================================================ */
.hero {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 80px 5%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8f9fc, #eef3ff);
  min-height: 90vh;
  padding-top: 130px;
}

.hero-left {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #e6edff;
  color: #0a2540;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #0a2540;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero h1 span {
  color: #007bff;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Hero Buttons */
.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: #0a2540;
  color: white;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #007bff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,123,255,0.3);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid #0a2540;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: #0a2540;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: #0a2540;
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Hero Stats */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.stat h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #0a2540;
  margin: 0;
}

.stat p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #777;
  margin: 0;
}

.stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.2);
}

/* Hero Right - Slider */
.hero-right {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 550px;
}

.slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border: 8px solid #ffffff;
}

.slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

.slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Floating Card */
.hero-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 210px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.hero-card h4 {
  color: #0a2540;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.hero-card p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #555;
  transition: 0.3s;
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-card:hover h4 { color: #007bff; }
.hero-card:hover p { color: #333; }


/* ================================================================
   6. SERVICES SECTION
================================================================ */
.services-section {
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gold top-border reveal on hover */
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-blue));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

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

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.service-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--clr-gold-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.service-card__icon i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__icon i {
  color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card > p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-card__expand {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.service-card__expand.open {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.service-card__expand ul {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.service-card__expand ul li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  padding: 5px 0 5px 18px;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.05);
}

.service-card__expand ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.service-card__expand ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
}

.learn-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-blue);
  padding: 0;
  transition: gap 0.25s;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.learn-btn i {
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.learn-btn:hover { gap: 10px; }
.learn-btn.is-open i { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ================================================================
   7. METHODOLOGY
================================================================ */
.methodology-section {
  background: var(--clr-white);
}

.methodology-sub {
  align-self: flex-end;
}

/* Golden thread timeline */
.methodology-timeline {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.timeline-track {
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px; /* center of node */
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-blue));
  height: 0;
  transition: height 1.5s ease;
}

.timeline-line.animated { height: 100%; }

.timeline-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0 80px;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 30px 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Right column steps get a different layout feel */
.timeline-step:nth-child(even) {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.timeline-node {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-node {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--clr-gold-dim);
}

.timeline-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-num { color: var(--clr-navy); }

.timeline-content { padding-top: 12px; }

.timeline-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

/* Vision / Mission / Values */
.vmv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.vmv-card {
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(213, 123, 71, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.vmv-card--accent {
  background: #F6F9FC;
}

.vmv-card--accent .vmv-icon,
.vmv-card--accent h4,
.vmv-card--accent p {
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.vmv-card--accent .vmv-icon { background: rgba(162, 13, 13, 0.1); }

.vmv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.vmv-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--clr-gold-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vmv-icon i { font-size: 18px; color: var(--clr-gold); }

.vmv-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vmv-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

.vmv-card--accent p { color:var(--clr-text-light) }

/* ================================================================
   8. ABOUT SECTION
================================================================ */
.about-section {
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
}

.about-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-intro__text p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-highlights {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.highlight-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.08);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

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

.highlight-pill:hover {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.about-intro__visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Quote block */
.about-quote-block {
  background: rgb(39, 56, 93);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  position: relative;
}

.about-quote-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.about-quote-block > p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-quote-block > p:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  color: #e8dc63;

}

.about-quote-attr {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.about-quote-attr strong {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.about-quote-attr strong:hover{
  transform: scale(1.01);

}

.about-quote-attr span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* Why grid */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.06);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgb(34, 37, 42);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.why-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.why-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.why-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(31, 92, 206, 0.177);
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: color 0.35s;
}

.why-card:hover .why-card__num { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.362); }

.why-card__icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
  transition: color 0.35s;
}

.why-card:hover .why-card__icon { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.why-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color 0.35s;
}

.why-card:hover h4 { color: var(--clr-white); }

.why-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  transition: color 0.35s;
}

.why-card:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* ================================================================
   9. FOUNDER SECTION
================================================================ */
.founder-section {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 45%;
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
  z-index: 0;
}

.founder-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-portrait { position: relative; }

.founder-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-img-wrap img {
  width: 72%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.founder-img-wrap:hover img { 
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateX(120px); }


.founder-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.founder-img-badge i { font-size: 14px; }

.founder-bio { 
  padding: 20px 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border: 2px solid #333ce43b; 
  background-color: F7F9FC;
  border-radius: 20px;

}

.founder-bio .section-eyebrow{
  padding-left:30px;


}

.founder-name {
  width: fit-content;
  font-family:serif;
  color: #749ac2;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.founder-role {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.founder-para {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  margin-left: 20px;
}

.founder-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.founder-quote:hover{
  transform: scale(1.01);
  background-color: #29323b;
  color: rgb(235, 248, 183);

}

.founder-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-meta__item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.06);
  transition: background 0.25s;
}

.founder-meta__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.founder-meta__item:hover { background: var(--clr-off-white); }

.meta-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-muted);
}

.meta-value {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
}

/* ================================================================
   10. CAREER SECTION
================================================================ */
.career-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}

.career-bg-orbs { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }

.career-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
}

.career-orb--1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,79,216,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -200px; right: -100px;
}

.career-orb--2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -150px; left: 0;
}

.career-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.career-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.career-heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.career-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.career-openings {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.career-openings li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: background 0.25s;
}

.career-openings li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.career-openings li:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }

.career-opening__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.career-openings li strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.career-openings li span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

/* Career right pillars */
.career-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.career-pillar {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.career-pillar--accent {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

.career-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.career-pillar i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.career-pillar strong {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.career-pillar span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* ================================================================
   11. RESOURCES SECTION
================================================================ */
.resources-section {
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
}

.resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.resource-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  group: true;
}

.resource-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy), var(--clr-navy-light));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.resource-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.resource-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.resource-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.resource-card__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-muted);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  z-index: 1;
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-card__arrow {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.resource-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--clr-gold-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background 0.35s;
}

.resource-card__icon i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: color 0.35s;
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-card__icon {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

.resource-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 0.35s;
}

.resource-card:hover h4 { color: var(--clr-white); }

.resource-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  transition: color 0.35s;
}

.resource-card:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* ================================================================
   12. FAQ SECTION
================================================================ */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--clr-white);
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(5,14,31,0.06);
}

.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.faq-q:hover { color: var(--clr-blue); }

/* Plus / minus icon */
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.faq-icon span {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s;
}

.faq-icon span:first-child { width: 12px; height: 1.5px; }
.faq-icon span:last-child  { width: 1.5px; height: 12px; }

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon span {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon span:last-child {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease), padding 0.4s;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-a {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.faq-a p {
  padding: 0 26px 22px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

/* ================================================================
   13. CONTACT SECTION
================================================================ */
.contact-section {
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 400px;
}

.contact-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.06);
  transition: background 0.25s;
}

.contact-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-item:hover { background: var(--clr-off-white); }

.contact-item__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--clr-gold-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item__icon i { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: 16px; }

.contact-item__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-item__body a {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.contact-item__body a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.contact-item__body p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

/* Social proof */
.contact-proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.proof-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

.proof-item i { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: 14px; }

/* Contact form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.06);
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-group--row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-field label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-muted);
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(5,14,31,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

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

.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--clr-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
}

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

/* ================================================================
   14. FOOTER
================================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vh, 100px) 0 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.footer-top__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-brand img {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand__name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.footer-brand__sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Newsletter */
.footer-newsletter__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-newsletter__form {
  display: flex;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.footer-newsletter__form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.footer-newsletter__form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
}

.footer-newsletter__form input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.footer-newsletter__form button {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border: none;
  padding: 0 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}

.footer-newsletter__form button:hover { background: var(--clr-gold-light); }

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: color 0.25s, padding-left 0.25s;
  display: block;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.footer-bottom__inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }

/* ================================================================
   15. FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS
================================================================ */
.fab {
  position: fixed;
  right: 22px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  z-index: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.fab:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.fab--top {
  bottom: 170px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.fab--top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.fab--whatsapp {
  bottom: 108px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #1da851);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.fab--whatsapp:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(37,211,102,0.4); }

.fab--call {
  bottom: 46px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-blue), var(--clr-blue-soft));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.fab--call:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(27,79,216,0.4); }

/* ================================================================
   16. RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤1024px)
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

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

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

  .vmv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .founder-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }

  .founder-section::before { display: none; }

  .founder-img-wrap img {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-position: center 20%;
    max-height: 420px;
    width: 100%;
  }

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

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

  .footer-top__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .footer-brand-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

  .timeline-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .career-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }

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

/* ================================================================
   17. RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤768px)
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Navbar */
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: var(--clr-navy);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 998;
  }

  .nav-links.is-open { display: flex; }

  .nav-links li a {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 14px 30px;
  }

  .nav-cta { display: none; }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
    z-index: 999;
    position: relative;
  }

  .hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

 
  /* Right Image Slider */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-right {
    display: none;
  }
}

  /* Hero */
  .hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-top: 50px;
  }

  .hero-right {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-float--top  { top: -15px;  right: 0; }
  .hero-float--bottom { bottom: -15px; left: 0; }

  .hero-stats-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .stats-sep { display: none; }
  .stats-item { width: 50%; min-width: auto; }

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

  /* Why / VMV */
  .why-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vmv-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Methodology */
  .section-head--split { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-top__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-brand-col  { grid-column: auto; }
  .footer-bottom__inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  /* Resources */
  .resources-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Contact form */
  .form-group--row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Career */
  .career-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Contact form wrap */
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 28px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   18. RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (≤480px)
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-heading { font-size: 40px; }

  .btn {
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }

  .hero-trust {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .trust-divider { display: none; }

  .trust-badge { padding: 0; }

  .stats-item { width: 100%; }

  .career-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ================================================================
   19. ACCESSIBILITY & REDUCED MOTION
================================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* Focus visible for keyboard nav */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}