/* ==========================================================================
   VII CAPITAL FUNDS LLC® - INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   Bespoke Editorial & Private Direct Lending Portal
   Typography: Playfair Display (Serif) + Poppins (Sans) + Space Mono (Monospace)
   Palette: Warm Alabaster, Bespoke Banker Slate & Burnished Antique Gold
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* LIGHT MODE (DEFAULT) PALETTE - WARM ARCHITECTURAL ALABASTER */
  --bg-darkest: #F0EDE6;
  --bg-main: #FAF9F5;
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-hover: #FDFCF9;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  --bg-accent-subtle: #F3EFE6;
  --bg-parchment: #F8F5EC;

  /* Gold & Metallic Accents (Multi-tonal Burnished Antique Gold) */
  --gold-light: #F9F3E3;
  --gold-primary: #8C6721;
  --gold-accent: #B38E46;
  --gold-deep: #6E4D15;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5A059 0%, #9E7422 50%, #78520F 100%);
  --gold-glow: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.16);

  /* Text Hierarchy */
  --text-pure: #0B1320;
  --text-main: #222D3E;
  --text-muted: #536277;
  --text-dim: #798A9F;
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;

  /* Architectural Hairlines & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: #E8E3D8;
  --border-hairline: #E8E3D8;
  --border-card: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.22);
  --border-gold-strong: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.45);

  /* Typography Pairing */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Space Mono', SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Architectural Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.09);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 30px rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.15);
  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* DARK MODE OVERRIDES - MIDNIGHT OBSIDIAN & LIQUID GOLD */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-darkest: #050A14;
  --bg-main: #090F1C;
  --bg-surface: #0E1627;
  --bg-card: rgba(14, 22, 39, 0.85);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(19, 30, 52, 0.95);
  --bg-glass: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.82);
  --bg-accent-subtle: #121D32;
  --bg-parchment: #121D32;

  --gold-light: #F6E9C4;
  --gold-primary: #E5C365;
  --gold-accent: #D4AF37;
  --gold-deep: #B38E46;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDE8B5 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #9F7928 100%);
  --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);

  --text-pure: #FFFFFF;
  --text-main: #EDF2F7;
  --text-muted: #9AA8BA;
  --text-dim: #6A798C;
  --text-inverse: #0B1320;

  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --border-hairline: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --border-card: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  --border-gold-strong: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);

  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.62;
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-main);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), color var(--transition-normal);
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL & BESPOKE TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .editorial-em {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.editorial-index, .editorial-index-center, .editorial-index-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.editorial-index-center {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

.editorial-index-tag {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.25);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-badge-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-badge-center span {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.25);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-headline-center {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.45rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-subtext-center {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin: 8px 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-subtext {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.gold-gradient-text {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.glass-panel {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR (ELEGANT TWO-LINE LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: #091322;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.3);
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
  text-align: center;
}

.banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.announcement-row-1 {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.announcement-text {
  color: #F1F5F9;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.announcement-row-2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  color: #FCEEC5;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.top-phone:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION HEADER (STRICT SINGLE-LINE MENU)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.03);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 74px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 1400px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
}

.footer-brand-logo-img {
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 54px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
}

.logo-crest {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091322 0%, #152740 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #F7E6B5;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.logo-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trademark {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Strictly Single-Line Nav */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.main-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  white-space: nowrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 1px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

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

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

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-actions .btn {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.theme-toggle-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
}

.btn-primary-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0B1320;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.25);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-primary-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.35);
  color: #000;
}

.btn-secondary-outline {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary-outline:hover {
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.btn-submit-form {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #08111E;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.28);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-submit-form:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.4);
  color: #000;
}

.btn-full-width {
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-pure);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION & EXECUTIVE UNDERWRITING DOSSIER
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 70px 0 85px;
  background-image: url('assets/images/hero-tower.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(250, 249, 245, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(250, 249, 245, 0.91) 50%,
    rgba(250, 249, 245, 0.96) 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-bg-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(9, 15, 28, 0.90) 50%,
    rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.95) 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}

.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.10;
}

.hero-glow-1 {
  top: -100px;
  left: 10%;
  background: var(--gold-accent);
}

.hero-glow-2 {
  bottom: 0;
  right: 5%;
  background: #3b82f6;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-strong);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  line-height: 1.16;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-title-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Bespoke Motto Callout Docket */
.motto-box {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-parchment);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  padding: 18px 22px 18px 46px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.motto-quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.motto-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.motto-highlight {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Metric Ledger */
.hero-metrics {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.metric-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--border-hairline);
}

/* Executive Underwriting Dossier (Right Side Form) */
.hero-form-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.dossier-panel {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-strong);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.1), var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* Corner Registration Crosshairs */
.dossier-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.corner-tl {
  top: -1px;
  left: -1px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.corner-tr {
  top: -1px;
  right: -1px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.corner-bl {
  bottom: -1px;
  left: -1px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.corner-br {
  bottom: -1px;
  right: -1px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.dossier-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dossier-ref {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.form-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* Form Controls */
.interactive-form .form-group-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.interactive-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.interactive-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.interactive-form label .req {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.input-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.interactive-form input[type="text"],
.interactive-form input[type="email"],
.interactive-form input[type="tel"],
.interactive-form select,
.interactive-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 12px 9px 36px;
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.interactive-form select {
  padding-left: 12px;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23B38E46' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 12px center;
  background-size: 14px;
}

.interactive-form select option {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.interactive-form textarea {
  padding-left: 12px;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 64px;
}

.interactive-form input:focus,
.interactive-form select:focus,
.interactive-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-glow);
}

.form-checkbox-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.custom-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  user-select: none;
}

.custom-checkbox input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 0;
  width: 0;
}

.checkmark {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  min-width: 17px;
  background-color: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.custom-checkbox input:checked ~ .checkmark {
  background-color: var(--gold-accent);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.custom-checkbox input:checked ~ .checkmark::after {
  content: "✔";
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.checkbox-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.form-footer-security {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.form-footer-security svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONSULTING SHOWCASE (CREATIVE STRUCTURES - AFTER HERO)
   ========================================================================== */
.consulting-showcase-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.showcase-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.showcase-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 490px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.showcase-image-wrap:hover .showcase-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.architectural-bracket-tl, .architectural-bracket-br {
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

.architectural-bracket-tl {
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.architectural-bracket-br {
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
}

.showcase-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-strong);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 6;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .showcase-badge-floating {
  background: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.88);
}

.showcase-badge-floating .badge-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.showcase-badge-floating .badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.showcase-badge-floating .badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.showcase-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin: 10px 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.editorial-pull-quote {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-parchment);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  padding: 14px 18px 14px 34px;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.editorial-pull-quote .quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px;
  left: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.editorial-pull-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.showcase-body-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.showcase-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.showcase-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.showcase-list li svg {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  min-width: 18px;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.showcase-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS SECTION (CAPITAL EXECUTION LEDGER)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-overview-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  position: relative;
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.process-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px 22px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.process-roman {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.14);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.2);
}

.process-step {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.process-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.32;
}

.process-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES SECTION (SWISS GRID)
   ========================================================================== */
.industries-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

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

.industry-card {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold-strong);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.industry-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.industry-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.industry-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.industry-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.24rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.32;
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.industry-capabilities {
  list-style: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.industry-capabilities li {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.industry-capabilities li::before {
  content: "▪";
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINANCING PARAMETERS & CAPITAL CRITERIA
   ========================================================================== */
.criteria-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.criteria-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.criteria-stat-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 26px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.criteria-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.criteria-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.criteria-sub-note {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: -4px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .criteria-sub-note {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.criteria-stat-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.criteria-stat-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.criteria-table-wrap {
  padding: 34px 30px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.criteria-table-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.criteria-table-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
}

.matrix-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.25);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.criteria-matrix-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}

.matrix-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.matrix-check {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.matrix-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.matrix-item p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTORS & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS DIRECTORY
   ========================================================================== */
.sectors-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.section-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sector-controls-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 380px;
}

.sector-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.sector-pill-btn {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sector-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.sector-pill-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #08111E;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.2);
}

.sector-search-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.sector-search-box .search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sector-search-field {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 36px;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sector-search-field:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-glow);
}

.sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.sector-card {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sector-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold-strong);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.sector-card-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.35);
}

.sector-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sector-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sector-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sector-card.highlight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #091322 0%, #152740 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.sector-card.highlight-card .sector-card-num {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.sector-card.highlight-card h4 {
  color: #F7E6B5;
}

.sector-card.highlight-card p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.sector-card.highlight-card .sector-card-icon {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: #F7E6B5;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTION ROADMAP
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

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

.roadmap-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

.roadmap-step-card.highlight-step {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #091322 0%, #152740 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.roadmap-step-card.highlight-step h4 {
  color: #F7E6B5;
}

.roadmap-step-card.highlight-step p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.roadmap-step-card.highlight-step .step-duration {
  color: #FCEEC5;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.step-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.3);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.roadmap-step-card.highlight-step .step-counter {
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.step-phase {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.roadmap-step-card.highlight-step .step-phase {
  color: #F7E6B5;
}

.roadmap-step-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.roadmap-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.step-duration {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BROKERS & INTERMEDIARIES DUAL PORTAL
   ========================================================================== */
.broker-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.dual-card-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

.broker-info-card {
  padding: 42px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.broker-info-card.highlight-border {
  border-color: var(--border-gold-strong);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-copy {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.card-copy strong {
  color: var(--text-pure);
}

.card-action-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.broker-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.feature-bullet {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.warning-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & LEGAL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.compliance-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.compliance-wrapper {
  padding: 46px 42px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.compliance-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.compliance-icon-shield {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.compliance-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.compliance-body-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.compliance-body-text p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.compliance-body-text strong {
  color: var(--text-pure);
}

.counsel-trademarks-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 26px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.counsel-label, .trademark-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.counsel-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.counsel-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.trademark-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Regulatory Disclaimer Box Inside Compliance Section */
.compliance-disclaimer-box {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.28);
  border-left: 4px solid #B91C1C;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.compliance-disclaimer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #B91C1C;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .compliance-disclaimer-heading {
  color: #F87171;
}

.compliance-disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Proprietary Structural Engineered AI Box */
.ai-governance-box {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
}

.ai-governance-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .ai-governance-icon {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.ai-governance-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ai-governance-text p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* SEC & Regulatory Resource Links Box */
.sec-resources-box {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.sec-resources-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sec-resources-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.sec-resource-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sec-resource-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Additional Statutory Registrations Sub-Grid */
.compliance-registrations-folio {
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.compliance-registrations-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .compliance-registrations-heading {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.compliance-reg-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

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

.compliance-reg-card {
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.reg-agency {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .reg-agency {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.compliance-reg-card h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.reg-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.compliance-reg-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   APPROVED SERVICE PROVIDERS & STRATEGIC COUNSEL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.providers-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  position: relative;
}

.providers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .providers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.provider-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.provider-badge-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.35);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .provider-badge-tag {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.provider-visual-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  min-height: 140px;
}

.provider-logo-img {
  max-height: 130px;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.provider-counsel-emblem {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.15) 0%, rgba(140, 103, 33, 0.3) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .provider-counsel-emblem {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.provider-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.provider-tagline {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .provider-tagline {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.provider-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

.provider-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  color: var(--text-pure);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.provider-link-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(140, 103, 33, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICIAL CREDENTIALS & LICENSES REGISTRY FOLIO
   ========================================================================== */
.credentials-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.cred-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
  max-width: 860px;
}

.cred-tab {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cred-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.cred-tab.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #0B1320;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.25);
}

.credentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.cred-card {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.cred-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold-strong);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.08);
}

.cred-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.cred-jurisdiction-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.federal-pill {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: #1D4ED8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.global-pill {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.state-pill {
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.25);
}

.designation-pill {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
  color: #6D28D9;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
}

.cred-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #15803D;
}

.status-indicator-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #22C55E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.6);
}

.cred-main-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cred-emblem-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.cred-text-block {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.cred-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.cred-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.cred-footer-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.cred-reg-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cred-reg-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.cred-standing-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-strong);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.standing-badge-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-accent);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.standing-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.standing-info p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.faq-accordion-container {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  background: var(--gold-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 22px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 3500px;
  padding: 0 26px 26px 26px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.faq-answer p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-answer strong {
  color: var(--text-pure);
}

.faq-rich-subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
  display: block;
}

.faq-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 10px 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.faq-bullet-list li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.faq-bullet-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.faq-stages-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.faq-stage-box {
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
}

.faq-stage-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.faq-stage-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.faq-punchline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.08);
  border: 1px dashed var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .faq-punchline {
  color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.faq-warning-alert {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid #B91C1C;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.faq-warning-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #B91C1C;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .faq-warning-title {
  color: #F87171;
}

.faq-commit-box {
  background: rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 142, 70, 0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.faq-commit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT OFFICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-offices-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.offices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.office-card {
  padding: 32px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.office-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.office-pin {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.office-pin.gold-pin {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.office-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.office-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.office-address {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.office-address strong {
  color: var(--text-pure);
}

.office-footer {
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.office-map-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.direct-phone-card {
  border-color: var(--border-gold-strong);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #091322 0%, #152740 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.direct-phone-card .office-card h3,
.direct-phone-card .office-sub {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.direct-phone-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.direct-phone-card .office-sub {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.phone-display-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 0 18px;
}

.phone-callout-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #F7E6B5;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.phone-number-large {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.phone-number-large:hover {
  color: #F7E6B5;
}

.phone-note {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATUTORY DISCLAIMERS
   ========================================================================== */
.disclaimers-section {
  padding: 55px 0;
  background: var(--bg-darkest);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.disclaimer-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.disclaimer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.disclaimer-paragraph {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: justify;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (INSTITUTIONAL NOIR)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  padding: 65px 0 28px;
  background: #08111F;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}

.footer-col-brand .logo-crest {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-affiliation {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #D4AF37;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-mission {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #F7E6B5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.footer-address {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.footer-phone-box {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-phone-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-phone-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4AF37;
}

.footer-legal-domain {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.footer-legal-notice {
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-legal-notice p {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-legal-notice a {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a, .footer-link-btn {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover, .footer-link-btn:hover {
  color: #D4AF37;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS (BROKER & SUCCESS)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.modal-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 38px 32px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-strong);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 18px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-pure);
}

.modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--text-pure);
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.success-card {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 480px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
}

.success-icon-wrap {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid #22C55E;
  color: #22C55E;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.application-ref-box {
  background: var(--bg-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-strong);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.application-ref-box span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.application-ref-box strong {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.success-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Toast */
.toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 1500;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-strong);
  color: var(--text-pure);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (TABLETS & PHONES)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .showcase-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .dual-card-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .counsel-trademarks-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 74px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold-strong);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }

  .main-nav.mobile-active {
    display: block;
  }

  .main-nav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .hero-title-sub {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .interactive-form .form-group-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

  .criteria-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .criteria-matrix-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

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

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-metrics {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .metric-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .sector-controls-wrap {
    min-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .counsel-trademarks-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}