/* ===================================================
   SADDAM LAWFINITY CHAMBERS (SLC) - PREMIUM STYLING
   =================================================== */

:root {
  --primary-navy: #07172F;
  --secondary-navy: #0B2246;
  --dark-navy: #040E1E;
  --gold-primary: #C99738;
  --gold-light: #E5B85E;
  --gold-dark: #A67822;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #C99738 50%, #AA7C1E 100%);
  --gold-btn: #C99738;
  --gold-btn-hover: #b88628;
  --text-light: #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted: #CBD5E1;
  --text-dark: #1E293B;
  --text-body: #475569;
  --bg-light: #F8F9FA;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --border-gold: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.3);
  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.14);
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-heading: 'Cinzel', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Montserrat', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ================= HEADER & NAV ================= */
.main-header {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 62px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

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

.logo-initials {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-fullname {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.logo-sub {
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.nav-link.active::after,
.nav-link:hover::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-btn {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #040E1E !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.nav-btn:hover {
  background: #E5B85E !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
}
.nav-btn::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ================= HERO SECTION ================= */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07172F 0%, #051329 50%, #040E1E 100%);
  padding: 85px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.15);
}

.hero-layout-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-layout-grid.no-slider .hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-layout-grid.has-slider .hero-content {
  flex: 1 1 45%;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-slider-wrap {
  flex: 1 1 55%;
  max-width: 740px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-slider-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6) 0%, rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.4) 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
}

.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 450px;
  background-color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.hero-slider-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slide-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.6) 60%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 30px 20px 18px;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.hero-slide-subtitle {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.hero-slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 13px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.hero-slider-arrow.prev {
  left: 12px;
}

.hero-slider-arrow.next {
  right: 12px;
}

.hero-slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-slider-dot.active {
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Floating Trust Badge (Positioned on the Right) */
.hero-slider-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  right: 24px;
  left: auto;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 12;
}

.hero-slider-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-slider-badge .badge-info strong {
  display: block;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-slider-badge .badge-info span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

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

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 46px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title .gold-text {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: block;
}

.hero-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-divider-line {
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--gold-btn);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-btn-hover);
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.5);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--dark-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: #0f274c;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ================= HERO SECTION RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-layout-grid.has-slider .hero-content {
    flex: 1 1 48%;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
  .hero-slider-wrap {
    flex: 1 1 52%;
    max-width: 620px;
  }
  .hero-slider-container {
    height: 390px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 38px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 50px 0 60px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-layout-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-layout-grid.no-slider .hero-content,
  .hero-layout-grid.has-slider .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
  .hero-divider {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-description {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    max-width: 620px;
  }
  .hero-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-slider-wrap {
    max-width: 650px;
    width: 100%;
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
  .hero-slider-container {
    height: 340px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 35px 0 50px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 1.22;
  }
  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .hero-slider-container {
    height: 270px;
  }
  .hero-slider-arrow {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .hero-slider-arrow.prev {
    left: 8px;
  }
  .hero-slider-arrow.next {
    right: 8px;
  }
  .hero-slider-badge {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    right: auto;
    left: auto;
    margin: 12px auto 0;
    width: fit-content;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }
  .hero-slider-badge .badge-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .hero-slider-badge .badge-info strong {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .hero-slider-badge .badge-info span {
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }
  .hero-slide-overlay {
    padding: 16px 12px 10px;
  }
  .hero-slide-title {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .hero-slide-subtitle {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .hero-slider-dots {
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 30px 0 40px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  }
  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .btn-gold,
  .btn-outline {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .hero-slider-container {
    height: 220px;
  }
  .hero-slider-frame {
    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .hero-slider-badge {
    padding: 5px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* ================= TOP HIGHLIGHTS STRIP ================= */
.top-highlights-strip {
  background-color: var(--dark-navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.3);
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
}

.highlight-icon {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ================= PRACTICE AREAS SECTION ================= */
.practice-section {
  background-color: #F6F7F9;
  padding: 70px 0 85px;
}

.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.section-title-navy {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.practice-lead-subtitle {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-ornament {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ornament-line {
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.ornament-diamond {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Practice Carousel Structure (4 Boxes Visible) */
.practice-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.practice-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 4px;
}

.practice-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.practice-carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (3 * 22px)) / 4);
  min-width: calc((100% - (3 * 22px)) / 4);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.practice-card-luxury {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 34px 22px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.practice-card-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.practice-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 30px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.practice-card-luxury:hover .practice-icon-wrap {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.practice-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  min-height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.practice-card-ornament {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  width: 100%;
}

.practice-card-ornament .ornament-line {
  width: 25px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
}

.practice-card-ornament .ornament-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.practice-card-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.practice-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  width: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.practice-card-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Practice Navigation Buttons */
.practice-carousel-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.practice-btn-prev {
  left: -20px;
}

.practice-btn-next {
  right: -20px;
}

.practice-carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

/* Practice Carousel Dots */
.practice-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.practice-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.practice-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  width: 26px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Practice Grid for static subpages */
.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.practice-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 36px 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.card-readmore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);

  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.card-readmore:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ================= ABOUT US SECTION ================= */
.about-section {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.8) 0%, rgba(7, 23, 47, 1) 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.15);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr 300px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.about-photo {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}

.about-info {
  padding-right: 15px;
}

.about-subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.founder-title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-bio {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.credentials-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
}

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

.credential-icon {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  width: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.credential-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.credential-subtitle {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ================= OUR TEAM EXECUTIVE SECTION ================= */
.team-section-luxury {
  background-color: #040D1D;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(16, 42, 82, 0.45) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(16, 42, 82, 0.4) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #06152B 0%, #030A17 100%);
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
  position: relative;
}

.team-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 55px;
}

.team-tagline-gold {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.team-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.team-heading-highlight {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.team-lead-subtitle {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Founder Executive Featured Box */
.founder-executive-box {
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  padding: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.founder-executive-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.15);
}

.founder-exec-photo-col {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
}

.founder-exec-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.founder-exec-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.exec-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.exec-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.exec-bio {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.exec-info-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  background: rgba(3, 13, 27, 0.6);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.exec-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
}

.exec-bullet-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}

.exec-bullet-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.exec-bullet-item i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.exec-contact-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.exec-touch-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.touch-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.touch-pill-fb {
  background: #1877F2;
}
.touch-pill-fb:hover {
  background: #1464cc;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.touch-pill-email {
  background: #EA4335;
}
.touch-pill-email:hover {
  background: #c5372c;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.touch-pill-wa {
  background: #25D366;
}
.touch-pill-wa:hover {
  background: #1eb855;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.touch-pill-call {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #040E1E;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.touch-pill-call:hover {
  background: #E5B85E;
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Sub-heading for Legal Team */
.legal-team-divider {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 50px 0 35px;
  position: relative;
}

.legal-team-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.legal-team-title::before,
.legal-team-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* 4-Column Legal Team Grid */
.team-grid-luxury {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.team-card-luxury {
  background: #07172F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.3);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-card-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.18);
}

.team-card-photo-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
  background: #040E1E;
}

.team-card-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.team-card-luxury:hover .team-card-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.team-card-role {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.team-card-ornament {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

.team-card-ornament-line {
  width: 25px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}

.team-card-ornament-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.team-card-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.btn-team-profile {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 30, 0.7);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-team-profile:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #040E1E;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .founder-executive-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .founder-exec-photo-col {
    max-height: 380px;
  }
  .team-grid-luxury {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-main-heading {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  .exec-info-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .team-grid-luxury {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .exec-contact-strip {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ================= NEWS & MEDIA COVERAGE CAROUSEL SECTION ================= */
.news-section-luxury {
  background-color: #F8F9FB;
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 45px;
}

.news-tagline-gold {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.news-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.news-lead-subtitle {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* Carousel Outer Wrapper */
.news-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.news-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.news-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.news-carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (3 * 20px)) / 4);
  min-width: calc((100% - (3 * 20px)) / 4);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.news-card-luxury {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.news-card-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.12);
}

.news-thumbnail-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #07172F;
}

.news-thumbnail {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-card-luxury:hover .news-thumbnail {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.news-source-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.92);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.news-card-body {
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.news-category-tag {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.news-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  min-height: 42px;
}

.news-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.news-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.news-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.news-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.news-read-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Carousel Navigation Controls */
.news-carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.news-carousel-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.news-carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #040E1E;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.35);
}

.news-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.news-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.news-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ===================================================
   NEWS & MEDIA GRID & SUBPAGE STYLING (PAGE LEVEL)
   =================================================== */

.news-page-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 55px 0 85px;
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.news-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.news-filter-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.news-filter-btn:hover,
.news-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.15);
}

/* Featured Hero News Banner */
.news-featured-banner {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.news-featured-banner:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.featured-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #07172F;
}

.featured-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.news-featured-banner:hover .featured-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.featured-content {
  padding: 38px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.featured-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #07172F;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.featured-title a {
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.featured-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.featured-excerpt {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.featured-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* 3-Column Luxury News Grid */
.news-grid-luxury {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .news-grid-luxury {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .news-featured-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .featured-img-wrap {
    min-height: 240px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .news-grid-luxury {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .featured-content {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .featured-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .news-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (2 * 20px)) / 3);
    min-width: calc((100% - (2 * 20px)) / 3);
  }
  .practice-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (2 * 20px)) / 3);
    min-width: calc((100% - (2 * 20px)) / 3);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .news-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (1 * 20px)) / 2);
    min-width: calc((100% - (1 * 20px)) / 2);
  }
  .practice-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (1 * 20px)) / 2);
    min-width: calc((100% - (1 * 20px)) / 2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .news-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
  }
  .practice-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
  }
  .practice-btn-prev {
    left: -8px;
  }
  .practice-btn-next {
    right: -8px;
  }
}

/* ================= CTA BANNER ================= */
.cta-banner {
  background-color: #D29B27;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37 0%, #C99738 50%, #B88628 100%);
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.cta-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.cta-icon-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.cta-subtext {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #1E293B;
}

.btn-cta-navy {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--dark-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-cta-navy:hover {
  background-color: #0A192F;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* ================= BOTTOM VALUES STRIP ================= */
.bottom-values-strip {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

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

.value-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.value-icon {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.value-title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ================= FOOTER ================= */
.main-footer {
  background-color: var(--dark-navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
  padding: 60px 0 24px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.footer-about-text {
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #040E1E;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* ================= MODAL & FORMS ================= */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 30, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  animation: modalFadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes modalFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.96); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.modal-header {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 24px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: inherit;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
}

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

.alert-box {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.alert-success {
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.alert-error {
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

/* ================= PAGE BANNER FOR SUBPAGES ================= */
.page-banner {
  background-color: var(--secondary-navy);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.96) 0%, rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.9) 100%), url('../images/hero-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 60px 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
}

.page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 36px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ================= SUBPAGE STYLES ================= */
.content-section {
  background-color: #F8F9FA;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.subpage-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .practice-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  }
  .credentials-list {
    grid-column: span 2;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--dark-navy);
    padding: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  }
  .main-nav.show {
    display: block;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .practice-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-photo {
    max-width: 220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .about-info {
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .credentials-list {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cta-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .cta-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===================================================
   LUXURY CONTACT US PAGE STYLING (MOCKUP ACCURATE)
   =================================================== */

.contact-hero-luxury {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 280px;
  padding: 65px 0 45px 0;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
}

.contact-hero-content {
  max-width: 620px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-hero-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 12px 0 16px 0;
}

.contact-hero-divider .line {
  width: 50px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
}

.contact-hero-divider .diamond {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.contact-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.contact-hero-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* /* ========================================================
   GET IN TOUCH LUXURY SPLIT-LAYOUT PAGE (MATCHING MOCKUP)
   ======================================================== */
.get-in-touch-page {
  background-color: #030B17;
  padding: 35px 20px 60px 20px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.git-main-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 440px;
  background: #061122;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.git-left-content {
  padding: 36px 32px 32px 36px;
}

.git-columns-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

/* Left Form Column */
.git-form-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.git-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E5B85E;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.git-title-ornament {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.git-title-ornament .git-line {
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.git-title-ornament .git-diamond {
  color: #E5B85E;
  font-size: 10px;
}

.git-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.git-description {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 22px 0;
}

.git-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

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

.git-input-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(8, 24, 48, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.git-input-box:focus-within {
  border-color: #E5B85E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(229, 184, 94, 0.3);
}

.git-input-box .git-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  color: #E5B85E;
  font-size: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.git-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 42px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0 12px 0 38px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.git-input::placeholder {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

.git-select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 42px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0 30px 0 38px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.git-select option {
  background: #061122;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.git-select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  color: #E5B85E;
  font-size: 11px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.git-textarea-box {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(8, 24, 48, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.git-textarea-box:focus-within {
  border-color: #E5B85E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(229, 184, 94, 0.3);
}

.git-icon-textarea {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 12px;
}

.git-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 95px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 10px 12px 10px 38px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  resize: vertical;
}

.git-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

.git-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.git-btn-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  background: #E5B85E;
  color: #061122;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.git-btn-text {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.git-btn-icon {
  background: #061122;
  color: #E5B85E;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.git-btn-submit:hover {
  background: #F3CA75;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(229, 184, 94, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.git-btn-submit:hover .git-btn-icon {
  background: #0A1E38;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.git-confidential-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.git-confidential-note i {
  color: #E5B85E;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Column 2: Contact Info */
.git-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.git-info-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  color: #E5B85E;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.git-info-divider {
  width: 45px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #E5B85E;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.git-info-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.git-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.git-circle-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #E5B85E;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #E5B85E;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
}

.git-item-text h6 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #E5B85E;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 3px 0;
}

.git-item-text p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.git-item-text a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.git-item-text a:hover {
  color: #E5B85E;
}

.git-map-btn-wrap {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.git-btn-map {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 200px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(6, 17, 34, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid #E5B85E;
  color: #E5B85E;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.git-btn-map:hover {
  background: #E5B85E;
  color: #061122;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(229, 184, 94, 0.3);
}

/* Right Side: Luxury Desk Photo Column */
.git-right-photo-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
}

.git-vertical-separator {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 1px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
}

.git-vertical-separator .sep-line {
  flex: 1;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.git-vertical-separator .sep-diamond {
  color: #E5B85E;
  font-size: 11px;
  background: #061122;
  padding: 4px 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.git-desk-photo-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #040B17;
}

.git-desk-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Bottom 4-Pill Highlights Strip */
.git-bottom-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: #040D1A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.git-highlight-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.git-highlight-card:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.git-hl-icon {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #E5B85E;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.git-hl-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E5B85E;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
}

.git-hl-content p {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .git-main-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .git-right-photo-col {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .git-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .git-bottom-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .git-highlight-card:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .git-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .git-bottom-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .git-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ========================================================
   CONTACT US 3-COLUMN LUXURY SECTION (MATCHING MOCKUP 2)
   ======================================================== */
.contact-section-luxury {
  padding: 40px 0 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.contact-unified-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  background: #07172F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.45);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-col {
  padding: 34px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-col:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
}

.contact-col-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-col-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-col-divider .line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.6);
}

.contact-col-divider .diamond {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 9px;
}

/* Form Styling */
.luxury-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.luxury-input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.luxury-input-wrapper:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.6);
}

.luxury-input-wrapper:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
  background: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.95);
}

.luxury-input-wrapper .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 15px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.luxury-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 46px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0 14px 0 42px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.luxury-input::placeholder {
  color: #8F9CAE;
}

.luxury-textarea-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.luxury-textarea-wrapper:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.6);
}

.luxury-textarea-wrapper:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
  background: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.95);
}

.luxury-textarea-wrapper .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 15px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.luxury-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 110px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 42px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.luxury-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #8F9CAE;
}

.luxury-select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 46px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0 34px 0 42px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.luxury-select option {
  background: #07172F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px;
}

.luxury-input-wrapper .select-chevron {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Action Buttons & Confidentiality Note */
.contact-form-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.luxury-btn-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  background: #E5B85E;
  color: #07172F;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.luxury-btn-submit .btn-text {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #07172F;
}

.luxury-btn-submit .btn-icon-box {
  background: #07172F;
  color: #E5B85E;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.luxury-btn-submit:hover {
  background: #F3CA75;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(229, 184, 94, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.luxury-btn-submit:hover .btn-icon-box {
  background: #0B2246;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.confidential-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.35;
  max-width: 200px;
}

.confidential-note i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Column 2: Contact Info List */
.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-gold-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-item:hover .contact-gold-circle {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #07172F;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.contact-info-text h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.contact-info-text p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-info-text a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-info-text a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Column 3: Visit Our Chambers */
.chambers-building-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: #0B2246;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.chambers-building-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 185px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.chambers-building-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.visit-chambers-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.btn-get-directions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  background: #E5B85E;
  color: #07172F;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.btn-get-directions i {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #07172F;
}

.btn-get-directions:hover {
  background: #F3CA75;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(229, 184, 94, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #07172F;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Contact Unified Panel */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .contact-unified-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-col:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
  }
  .contact-hero-luxury {
    background-position: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
  .luxury-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-form-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .confidential-note {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .contact-col {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

/* ===================================================
   CONSULTATION REQUESTS PAGE STYLING (MOCKUP ACCURATE)
   =================================================== */

.consultation-page-section {
  padding: 55px 0 85px 0;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
}

.consultation-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.28fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 55px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Form Column */
.consultation-form-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.consultation-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
}

.consultation-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.consultation-sub {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Form Elements */
.consult-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.consult-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.consult-input-wrap:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.6);
}

.consult-input-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
  background: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.95);
}

.consult-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 15px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.consult-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0 14px 0 42px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.consult-input::placeholder {
  color: #8F9CAE;
}

.consult-textarea-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.consult-textarea-wrap:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.6);
}

.consult-textarea-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
  background: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.95);
}

.consult-textarea-wrap .consult-icon {
  top: 14px;
}

.consult-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 42px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.consult-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #8F9CAE;
}

.consult-select-wrap .select-chevron {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.consult-select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0 34px 0 42px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.consult-select option {
  background: #07172F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px;
}

/* Submit Button & Security */
.consult-action-wrap {
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.btn-consult-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #E5B85E;
  color: #07172F;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-arrow-circle {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #07172F;
  color: #E5B85E;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-consult-submit:hover {
  background: #F3CA75;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(229, 184, 94, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-consult-submit:hover .btn-arrow-circle {
  background: #0B2246;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.consult-security-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.consult-security-note i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right Info Column */
.consult-desk-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.35);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0B2246;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.consult-desk-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.consult-desk-card:hover .consult-desk-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.consult-contact-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.consult-contact-title .title-line {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  flex-grow: 1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

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

.consult-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
}

.consult-gold-circle {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.consult-info-item:hover .consult-gold-circle {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #07172F;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.consult-info-text h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.consult-info-text p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.consult-info-text a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.consult-info-text a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.btn-whatsapp-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.05);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.btn-whatsapp-outline i {
  font-size: 17px;
}

.btn-whatsapp-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #07172F;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Rules for Consultation Page */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .consultation-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .consultation-heading {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  .consult-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .btn-consult-submit {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ===================================================
   PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES STYLING (WITH THUMBNAIL & SOCIAL SHARE)
   =================================================== */

.publications-page-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 55px 0 85px;
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.pub-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.pub-filter-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.pub-filter-btn:hover,
.pub-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.15);
}

/* 3-Column Luxury Publication Grid */
.publications-grid-luxury {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.pub-card-luxury {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pub-card-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.12);
}

/* Thumbnail Wrap */
.pub-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #07172F;
}

.pub-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.pub-card-luxury:hover .pub-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pub-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.92);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.pub-card-body {
  padding: 22px 20px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pub-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pub-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  min-height: 48px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pub-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.pub-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.pub-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pub-card-actions {
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}

.pub-read-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pub-read-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  gap: 9px;
}

/* Inline Social Share Icons on Cards */
.pub-share-inline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.pub-share-inline .share-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-right: 2px;
}

.share-icon-btn {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.share-icon-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.btn-fb { background: #1877F2; }
.btn-wa { background: #25D366; }
.btn-li { background: #0A66C2; }
.btn-tw { background: #000000; }
.btn-copy { background: #475569; }

/* ===================================================
   PUBLICATION DETAIL SINGLE PAGE STYLING
   =================================================== */

.pub-detail-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 55px 0 85px;
}

.pub-detail-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.pub-main-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.05);
}

.pub-detail-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pub-category-tag {
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pub-featured-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 420px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: #07172F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.3);
}

.pub-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Social Share Box */
.pub-social-share-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.share-box-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.share-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-social-share {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-social-share:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.share-fb { background: #1877F2; }
.share-wa { background: #25D366; }
.share-li { background: #0A66C2; }
.share-tw { background: #000000; }
.share-copy { background: #334155; }

.pub-excerpt-quote {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.05);
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}

.pub-article-body {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #334155;
}

.pub-article-body p {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pub-article-body h2,
.pub-article-body h3,
.pub-article-body h4 {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin: 28px 0 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.pub-bottom-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding-top: 24px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Sidebar Styles */
.pub-sidebar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.sidebar-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.recent-pubs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.recent-pub-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 75px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.recent-pub-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.recent-pub-thumb {
  width: 75px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #07172F;
}

.recent-pub-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.recent-pub-cat {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
}

.recent-pub-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 2px 0 4px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.recent-pub-item:hover .recent-pub-title {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.recent-pub-date {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.pub-sidebar-cta {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Copy Link Toast */
.copy-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 4px solid #22C55E;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 99999;
}

.copy-toast.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.copy-toast i {
  color: #22C55E;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Publications */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .publications-grid-luxury {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .pub-detail-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .publications-grid-luxury {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pub-main-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

/* ===================================================
   LUXURY GALLERY SECTION & LIGHTBOX STYLING
   =================================================== */
.gallery-page-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(18, 44, 84, 0.45) 0%, rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.98) 60%, #051020 100%), #07172F;
  padding: 85px 0 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-bg-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Utility */
.text-center {
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* Gallery Header */
.gallery-header-luxury {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.gallery-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0 auto 8px auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.gallery-eyebrow .eyebrow-line {
  width: 42px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.gallery-eyebrow .eyebrow-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gallery-title-luxury {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 8px auto 12px auto;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-align: center;
}

.gallery-subtitle-luxury {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Filter Bar */
.gallery-filter-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.gallery-filter-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.7);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.gallery-filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gallery-filter-btn i {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active {
  background: #0B192C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* 4-Column Luxury Grid */
.gallery-grid-luxury {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.gallery-card-luxury {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #07172F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.gallery-card-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.gallery-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 185px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #040E1E;
}

.gallery-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-card-luxury:hover .gallery-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-card-hover-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-card-luxury:hover .gallery-card-hover-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #07172F;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
}

.gallery-card-luxury:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Card Bottom Bar Overlay */
.gallery-card-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: #0B192C;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-card-luxury:hover .gallery-card-bottom-bar {
  background: #0F233D;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.gallery-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-bar-icon {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gallery-bar-cat {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.gallery-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gallery-bar-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-card-luxury:hover .gallery-bar-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Bottom VIEW MORE Action */
.gallery-footer-action {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.gallery-footer-divider {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.gallery-footer-divider .footer-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4), transparent);
}

.btn-gallery-view-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #0B192C;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-gallery-view-more:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #040E1E;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
}

.btn-gallery-view-more .btn-arrow {
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-gallery-view-more:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ===================================================
   LIGHTBOX MODAL
   =================================================== */
.gallery-lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-lightbox-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 30, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.lightbox-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 960px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  right: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.lightbox-prev {
  left: -65px;
}

.lightbox-next {
  right: -65px;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #040E1E;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.lightbox-media-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  background: #07172F;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.lightbox-image-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 58vh;
  max-height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #020710;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-image-box img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.lightbox-info-bar {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: #07172F;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.lightbox-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.lightbox-cat-badge {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.lightbox-counter {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.lightbox-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive Gallery Rules */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .gallery-grid-luxury {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery-grid-luxury {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .lightbox-prev {
    left: 10px;
  }
  .lightbox-next {
    right: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .gallery-grid-luxury {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gallery-title-luxury {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  .gallery-filter-btn {
    padding: 7px 14px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

/* ===================================================
   WORLD-CLASS LUXURY ABOUT US PAGE STYLING
   =================================================== */

/* 1. About Hero Banner */
.about-hero-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #040E1E 0%, #07172F 50%, #0B2246 100%);
  padding: 70px 0 55px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
}

.about-hero-content {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-hero-title .gold-text {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.about-hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.6);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-breadcrumb a {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.about-breadcrumb .sep {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.about-breadcrumb .current {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 2. Overview & Philosophy Section */
.about-overview-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 85px 0;
}

.about-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-badge-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.12);
  color: #9A6E1E;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.3);
}

.about-section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-section-heading .gold-highlight {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.about-ornament-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* 4 Metrics Counter Grid */
.about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-stat-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-left-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.stat-card-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07172F 0%, #0B2246 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.15);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-card-gold .stat-number {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.stat-plus {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 24px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.stat-card-gold .stat-label {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* Visual Chamber Card */
.about-visual-card {
  background: #07172F;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.18);
  position: relative;
}

.visual-card-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.visual-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.about-visual-card:hover .visual-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.visual-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.visual-card-body {
  padding: 30px 26px 28px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.visual-seal-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #040E1E;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
}

.visual-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.visual-card-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.visual-author strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.visual-author span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* 3. Founder & Leadership Section */
.about-founder-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #07172F 0%, #040E1E 100%);
  padding: 85px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
}

.about-founder-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  background: #0B2246;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  margin-top: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.founder-card-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.founder-photo-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.founder-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1.1;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.founder-seal-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.6);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.founder-fast-quals {
  background: #07172F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 18px;
}

.quals-box-header {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.quals-box-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.quals-box-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.quals-box-list li i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-card-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.founder-badge-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.founder-designation-badge {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #040E1E;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.founder-bar-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.3);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.founder-name-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.founder-subtitle-meta {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.founder-bio-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.bio-paragraph-lead {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.bio-paragraph-detail {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.founder-practice-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  background: rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.6);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.2);
}

.practice-heading-small {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.founder-practice-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.exec-practice-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #07172F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.35);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.exec-practice-pill i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.founder-contact-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.founder-direct-channels {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* 4. Credentials & Accreditations Section */
.about-credentials-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 85px 0;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.credentials-luxury-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.credential-card-luxury {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 30px 22px 24px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.credential-card-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.credential-icon-circle {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.credential-card-luxury:hover .credential-icon-circle {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #040E1E;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.credential-card-step {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.credential-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.credential-card-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 5. Core Pillars Section */
.about-pillars-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #040E1E 0%, #07172F 100%);
  padding: 85px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.pillar-luxury-card {
  background: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 34px 24px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-luxury-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.16);
  background: rgba(11, 34, 70, 0.95);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.pillar-luxury-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #040E1E;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.pillar-gold-corner {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, var(--gold-primary) 50%);
}

/* 6. Team & Associates Teaser */
.about-team-preview-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 85px 0;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.team-preview-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-navy);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

.team-preview-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 23, 47, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.team-preview-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #07172F;
}

.team-preview-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-preview-card:hover .team-preview-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.team-preview-info {
  padding: 20px 22px;
  text-align: center;
}

.team-preview-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-preview-role {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.team-preview-spec {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 7. About CTA Banner */
.about-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07172F 0%, #0B2246 100%);
  padding: 60px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.25);
}

.about-cta-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-cta-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.cta-seal-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #040E1E;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 151, 56, 0.4);
}

.about-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-cta-sub {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0;
}

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

/* Responsive Rules for About Us Page */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .about-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .about-founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .credentials-luxury-grid,
  .about-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
  .about-founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
  .founder-photo-box {
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .founder-badge-header,
  .founder-contact-actions,
  .founder-practice-pills {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .team-preview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-cta-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .about-cta-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-hero-banner {
    padding: 45px 0 35px;
  }
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .about-section-heading {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .about-stats-grid,
  .credentials-luxury-grid,
  .about-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-cta-buttons .btn-gold,
  .about-cta-buttons .btn-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}