/* ==========================================================================
   CA DHEERAJ BATRA & CO. | CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
   Theme: Warm Corporate Luxury Palette (Pure Light Mode)
   Typography: Cormorant Garamond & Plus Jakarta Sans
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Warm Corporate Luxury Color Palette (Light Mode Enforced) */
  --bg-main: #F9F8F6;          /* Soft Alabaster Neutral */
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;       /* Crisp White Card Surface */
  --bg-ivory: #FDFCF9;         /* Warm Ivory */
  --bg-warm-tint: #F4EFEB;     /* Muted Warm Accent Tint */
  --bg-cream-card: #FAF7F2;    /* Warm Cream Elevation */
  --bg-gold-light: #FAF5EB;    /* Subtle Gold Whisper */

  /* Text Colors (High Legibility Slate & Navy) */
  --text-primary: #1E2530;     /* Deep Slate Navy for Crisp Headings & Body */
  --text-secondary: #4A5568;   /* Refined Medium Slate */
  --text-muted: #718096;       /* Soft Slate Grey */
  --text-dark-navy: #111827;

  /* Gold & Brass Luxury Accents */
  --gold-500: #C5A869;         /* Champagne Gold / Antique Brass */
  --gold-600: #B39250;         /* Deep Rich Gold */
  --gold-700: #8C6D28;         /* Muted Burnished Gold */
  --gold-800: #654E1E;
  --gold-100: #FAF5EB;         /* Subtle Gold Whisper */
  --gold-200: #F3EAD4;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5A869 0%, #D97706 100%);
  --gold-light-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF6EE 0%, #F3EADB 100%);
  --gold-luxury-glow: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22) 0%, rgba(249, 248, 246, 0) 70%);

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: #EBE5DB;
  --border-medium: #DDD5C7;
  --border-gold: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  --border-gold-hover: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.95);

  /* Elevation & Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 38px -6px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.11);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.38);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 22px 45px -8px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Transitions */
  --container-max: 1260px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 26px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  padding-right: 1.75rem;
}

/* Section Common Spacing */
.section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-cream {
  background-color: var(--bg-warm-tint);
}

.section-white {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

/* Section Header Titles */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-800);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.gold-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  margin: 1.25rem auto 1.5rem auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.text-left .gold-divider {
  margin-left: 0;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 0.8125rem 1.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: var(--gold-600);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-600);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B39250 0%, #B45309 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-600);
  color: var(--gold-700);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-sm {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Top Utility Header (Light Mode)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background-color: #F4EFEB;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DFD4;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
}

.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.top-bar-item svg {
  color: var(--gold-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-item a {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.top-bar-item a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-700);
}

.top-bar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--gold-800);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.1);
}

.social-links {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2DCD1;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Main Navigation Header
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 40;
  background-color: rgba(253, 252, 249, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.07);
}

.header-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3.25rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Logo & Monogram */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.monogram-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1E2530 0%, #111822 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.monogram-badge::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-name span {
  color: var(--gold-700);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Nav Menu with Automatic Dynamic Spacing */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.65rem);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2.75rem);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.2rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 0.2rem;
  right: 0.2rem;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-600);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: calc(100% - 0.4rem);
}

.header-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-cta-group .btn-gold {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-warm-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF8F5 0%, #F4EFEB 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--gold-800);
}

.hero-badge-sparkle {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.hero-heading,
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  line-height: 1.18;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.hero-heading span.gold-highlight,
.hero-title span.gold-highlight {
  position: relative;
  color: #B38E46;
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Hero Executive Advisor Highlight Chip */
.hero-advisor-preview {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-advisor-preview:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22);
}

.advisor-preview-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.advisor-preview-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
  display: block;
}

.advisor-verified-check {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-600);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.advisor-preview-details {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.advisor-name-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.advisor-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.advisor-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-800);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.advisor-sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

.advisor-preview-rating {
  text-align: right;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-left: 0.85rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.rating-stars {
  color: #D97706;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.rating-score {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: block;
}

/* Hero Trust Strip */
.hero-trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.trust-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-700);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
}

.trust-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Quick Consultation Sidebar Card */
.consultation-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.consultation-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

.consultation-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Hero Image Banner in Consultation Card */
.hero-card-image-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 175px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-800);
}

.hero-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.consultation-card:hover .hero-banner-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hero-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.05) 0%, rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.72) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-banner-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.hero-banner-badge svg {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.hero-banner-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FAF7F2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.status-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
}

.consultation-card-body {
  padding: 1.65rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
}

.consultation-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.consultation-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.consultation-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--gold-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.2);
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%234A5568'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'%3E%3C/path%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  background-size: 1rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.card-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Professional Milestones & Impact Counters (Light Mode Enforced)
   ========================================================================== */
.milestones-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF8F4 100%);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 3.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.1);
}

.milestones-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.milestone-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.milestone-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.milestone-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-700);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15);
}

.milestone-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.milestone-number span.gold {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.milestone-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. About Us Section & Executive Visuals
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  position: relative;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.about-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.about-img-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-img-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-floating-experience {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: -1.75rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.exp-years {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-700);
  line-height: 1;
}

.exp-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.about-content {
  position: relative;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  color: var(--gold-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.ca-credentials-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.1);
}

.ca-cred-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-800);
}

/* Visual Advisory Showcase Banner */
.visual-advisory-banner {
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
}

.advisory-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 340px;
}

.advisory-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.advisory-img-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.advisory-banner-content {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF8F5 100%);
}

.advisory-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.advisory-banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Offices Presence Architecture Banner */
.offices-presence-banner {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  align-items: center;
}

.presence-img-wrap {
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.presence-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.presence-img-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.presence-content {
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF8F5 100%);
}

.presence-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.presence-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.presence-features {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.presence-feature-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.presence-feature-item svg {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Comprehensive Services Portfolio (Elevated Hover States)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F4EFEB 0%, #F9F8F6 100%);
  position: relative;
}

/* Interactive Filter Tabs */
.services-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-600);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.2);
}

/* Services Grid */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

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

.service-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
}

.service-badge {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-800);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-features-list {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.service-features-list li svg {
  color: var(--gold-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--bg-ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-action-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
}

.service-action-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-action-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Interactive Tax Calendar & Advisory Tools Widget
   ========================================================================== */
.tools-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.calendar-box {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.calendar-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cal-tab {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cal-tab.active {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.15);
}

.due-date-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.due-date-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-600);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15);
}

.due-date-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.due-day {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-800);
  line-height: 1;
}

.due-month {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-700);
}

.due-info-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.due-info-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.due-status-tag {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Quick Interactive Estimation Tool */
.estimator-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}

.estimator-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.estimator-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.entity-selector {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.entity-chip {
  padding: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-ivory);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.entity-chip.active {
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border-color: var(--gold-600);
  color: var(--gold-800);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15);
}

.estimator-output {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.estimator-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.estimator-package-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.estimator-package-details {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Client Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.quote-icon {
  color: var(--gold-500);
  opacity: 0.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-rating {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: #D97706;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.client-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.client-avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--gold-800);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.client-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.client-designation {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.client-industry {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-700);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Contact & Multiple Office Locations Section (Light Mode)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.offices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.office-card {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.office-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.office-card.featured {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-600);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.2);
}

.office-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.office-card.featured .office-badge {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.office-city {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.office-address {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.office-contact-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.office-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Main Contact Layout: Form + Information */
.contact-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-form-container {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  padding: 0;
}

/* Light Luxury Info Lead Box */
.info-lead-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold-600);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.info-lead-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.info-lead-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.direct-channels-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.direct-channel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.direct-channel:hover {
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border-color: var(--gold-600);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15);
}

.direct-channel-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
}

.direct-channel-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-800);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.direct-channel-val {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-box {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: left;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background: var(--bg-ivory);
}

.faq-icon {
  color: var(--gold-600);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Footer Section (Light Mode Corporate Luxury)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F9F8F6 0%, #F1ECE2 100%);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.footer-nav-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-700);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hours-list li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.hours-list li span.highlight {
  color: var(--gold-800);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-bottom .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.icai-disclaimer {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Interactive Consultation Modal & Service Details Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.25);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-content {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 1.25rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #FAF8F5;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border-color: var(--gold-600);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.service-modal-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--gold-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.scope-checklist {
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.scope-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.scope-checklist li svg {
  color: var(--gold-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Floating Quick Actions & Toast Notifications
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-actions-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 60;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.floating-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.floating-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
}

.floating-btn.whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.floating-btn.phone {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
}

.floating-btn.top {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-medium);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.12);
}

.floating-btn.top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.floating-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 60px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.floating-btn:hover .floating-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Toast Message */
.toast-notification {
  position: fixed;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 110;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-600);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-left-width: 4px;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  transform: translateX(120%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.toast-notification.show {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.toast-icon {
  color: #10B981;
}

.toast-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.toast-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations & Scroll Reveals
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.42s; }

/* Pulse Glow Animation */
@keyframes goldPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(197, 168, 105, 0); }
}

.pulse-badge {
  animation: goldPulse 2.5s infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1320px) and (min-width: 1181px) {
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 1.1rem;
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.15rem;
  }
  .header-cta-group .btn-gold {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    z-index: 50;
  }
  
  .nav-menu.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .visual-advisory-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .advisory-img-wrap {
    height: 260px;
  }
  
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .milestones-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .milestone-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .offices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .contact-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .header-container {
    height: 70px;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    top: 70px;
  }
  
  .hero-heading,
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
  
  .consultation-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .hero-trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .milestones-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .milestone-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .milestone-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  
  .about-floating-experience {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  
  .about-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .floating-actions-container {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
  }
}