/* ==========================================================================
   TaxFavour - Modern Warm Corporate Luxury Portal (Bright Light Mode First)
   Color Palette: Soft Ivory & Alabaster Neutrals (#F9F8F6, #F2EFE9),
   Deep Slate Navy (#1E2530) for readable text,
   Champagne Gold & Antique Brass (#C5A869, #B39352) for refined accents.
   Zero heavy dark blocks, zero pure blacks, zero neon brights.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Google Fonts & Resets --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Warm Corporate Luxury - Soft Ivory & Alabaster Neutrals (Default Bright Light View) */
  --bg-primary: #F9F8F6;
  --bg-secondary: #F2EFE9;
  --bg-tertiary: #EAE6DE;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-hover: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22);
  --border-medium: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.38);
  --border-focus: #C5A869;
  --border-glow: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);

  /* Refined Champagne Gold & Antique Brass Accents */
  --accent-gold: #C5A869;
  --accent-gold-light: #D8BE83;
  --accent-gold-lighter: #F3EBD8;
  --accent-gold-dark: #A68748;
  --accent-gold-darker: #876C32;

  /* Primary Theme Color from Attached Asset (Royal Indigo Navy) */
  --accent-navy: #252267;
  --accent-navy-light: #373296;
  --accent-navy-muted: #544E85;
  --accent-navy-soft: #7A74A8;
  --accent-navy-dark: #1B184E;
  --theme-pattern: url('../assets/theme-pattern.png');

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5A869 0%, #D8BE83 50%, #B39352 100%);
  --grad-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, #252267 0%, #373296 100%);
  --grad-gold-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15) 0%, rgba(216, 190, 131, 0.08) 100%);
  --grad-surface: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F9F8F6 100%);
  --grad-glow: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12) 0%, rgba(242, 239, 233, 0.4) 50%, transparent 75%);

  /* Typography / Text Colors */
  --text-main: #1E2530;
  --text-secondary: #4A5568;
  --text-muted: #718096;
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography Families */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* Shadows & Elevation */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.1);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 18px 38px -10px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.28), 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.04);
  --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 25px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 26px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Layout Dimensions */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --utility-height: 42px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-medium: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Companion Dark Theme (Rich Royal Indigo Navy Theme from Attached Asset) */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-primary: #151333;
  --bg-secondary: #1D1A45;
  --bg-tertiary: #27235A;
  --bg-card: #201C4C;
  --bg-card-hover: #292461;
  --bg-glass: rgba(32, 28, 76, 0.85);

  --border-subtle: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  --border-medium: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.42);
  --border-focus: #C5A869;
  --border-glow: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.55);

  --accent-navy: #252267;
  --accent-navy-light: #3D35B4;
  --accent-navy-muted: #9F9ABF;
  --accent-navy-soft: #C5C0E5;

  --text-main: #FFFFFF;
  --text-secondary: #D4D0ED;
  --text-muted: #9F9ABF;
  --text-inverse: #151333;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 8, 25, 0.4);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px -6px rgba(10, 8, 25, 0.6);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(10, 8, 25, 0.8);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 18px 38px -10px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35), 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 8, 25, 0.5);
  --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 30px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
}

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

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

[data-theme="dark"] html {
  color-scheme: dark;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Ambient Background Mesh - Warm Ivory & Soft Gold */
.ambient-mesh {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.mesh-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  will-change: transform;
}

.mesh-orb-1 {
  top: -10%;
  left: 15%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbFloat1 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.mesh-orb-2 {
  top: 40%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 230, 222, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbFloat2 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.mesh-orb-3 {
  bottom: 5%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbFloat1 32s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes orbFloat1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(50px, 70px) scale(1.06); }
  100% { transform: translate(-30px, 30px) scale(0.96); }
}

@keyframes orbFloat2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-70px, -50px) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: translate(30px, 40px) scale(0.94); }
}

/* Custom Interactive Spotlight / Pointer Glow */
.cursor-spotlight {
  position: fixed;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.07) 0%, rgba(242, 239, 233, 0.03) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  will-change: left, top;
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress-line {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.6);
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

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

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

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  outline: none;
}

input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-main);
  outline: none;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section {
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
}

.text-gradient {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.text-gradient-cyan {
  color: var(--accent-navy);
}

.text-gradient-amber {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

/* Badges & Section Headers */
.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.section-badge .badge-glow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-gold);
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. TOP UTILITY HEADER - Clean, Bright Soft Alabaster Bar (No Dark Blocks)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-utility-bar {
  background-color: rgba(242, 239, 233, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  height: var(--utility-height);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-utility-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-image: url('../assets/theme-pattern.png');
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
  background-size: auto 100%;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.utility-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.utility-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.utility-phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.utility-phone-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.utility-phone-link svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.utility-tagline-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.03);
}

.utility-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.social-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.social-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.04);
}

.social-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
}

.social-badge.facebook:hover {
  background: #1877F2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.social-badge.instagram:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.social-badge.twitter:hover {
  background: #1E2530;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.theme-toggle-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. MAIN NAVIGATION HEADER - Soft Alabaster with Refined Gold Accents
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  background: rgba(249, 248, 246, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  height: var(--header-height);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .main-header {
  background: rgba(20, 26, 35, 0.92);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-medium);
  height: 70px;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Official Vector Logo Representation */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: clamp(44px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 180px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), filter var(--transition-fast);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 5px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.08));
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35));
}

.main-header.scrolled .brand-logo-img {
  height: clamp(38px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: clamp(56px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  max-width: 220px;
}

.brand-symbol-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-symbol-circle {
  transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
}

.brand-symbol-circle svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
}

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

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-title span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-left: 1px;
}

.brand-tagline-sub {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  text-transform: capitalize;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-main);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

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

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

/* Buttons with Interactive Shimmer & Hover States */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Interactive subtle light sweep on button hover */
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -75%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: all 0.75s ease;
}

.btn:hover::before {
  left: 125%;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.55);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-navy);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 4px;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-main);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-toggle-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-toggle-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. HERO SECTION - Bright Soft Ivory & Staggered Smooth Entrance
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 90px;
  padding-bottom: 105px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: heroFadeIn 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes heroFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.hero-subheading {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-subheading::before {
  content: '“';
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.hero-subheading::after {
  content: '”';
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

/* Quick Portal Search Launchers - Royal Indigo Navy Pattern Hub */
.portal-launchers-card {
  background: #252267 url('../assets/theme-pattern.png') repeat-x top;
  background-size: 1024px auto;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.22);
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium), border-color var(--transition-medium);
}

.portal-launchers-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.32);
}

.portal-launchers-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.portal-launchers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.portal-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.portal-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.portal-btn-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.portal-btn-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.portal-btn:hover .portal-btn-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #171538;
}

.portal-btn svg.arrow {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.portal-btn:hover svg.arrow {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}


/* Hero Right Visual Showcase */
.hero-visual-container {
  position: relative;
  animation: heroFadeIn 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s forwards;
}

.hero-showcase-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.hero-showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.hero-showcase-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
}

.hero-consultation-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-showcase-card:hover .hero-consultation-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 30%, rgba(21, 19, 51, 0.75) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 14px 20px;
}

.hero-image-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.hero-interactive-dashboard {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 28px 30px;
}

.hero-dash-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.dash-user-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.dash-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.dash-user-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.dash-user-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-live-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-live-pill::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  animation: pulseGlow 1.5s infinite;
}

.dash-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.dash-stat-box {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dash-stat-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.dash-stat-box .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: block;
}

.dash-stat-box .stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.hero-timeline-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
}

.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.timeline-step:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 11px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--border-medium);
}

.timeline-dot {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.18);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .timeline-dot {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.timeline-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.timeline-text p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Floating interactive pill */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: floatBadge 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.floating-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
}

.floating-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.floating-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. METRICS / STATS COUNTERS SECTION - Royal Indigo Navy Pattern Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.metrics-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 58px 0;
  background: #252267 url('../assets/theme-pattern.png') repeat-x top;
  background-size: 1024px auto;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 10px 32px rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.2);
}

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

.metric-card {
  padding: 26px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.32);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium), border-color var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium), background var(--transition-medium);
}

.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), 0 0 20px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.2);
}

.metric-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.metric-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.metric-card:hover .metric-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #171538;
}

.metric-card:nth-child(2) .metric-icon-box,
.metric-card:nth-child(3) .metric-icon-box,
.metric-card:nth-child(4) .metric-icon-box {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.18);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
}

.metric-card .advantage-index {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.metric-number-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.metric-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #DCD8F4;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. ABOUT TAXFAVOUR SECTION - Soft Ivory
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-left-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-portrait-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.about-portrait-badge .badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.about-portrait-badge .badge-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.about-glow-box {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.about-glow-box:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.about-glow-box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4), rgba(216, 190, 131, 0.1), transparent);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.team-pill-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.team-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.team-pill:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .team-pill:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.team-pill svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.about-highlight-card {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-highlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-highlight-card .hl-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-highlight-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-content-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.about-heading-top {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-heading-main {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.about-paragraph {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.about-p-secondary {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES PORTFOLIO - Warm Luxury Alabaster (#F2EFE9)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.services-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.services-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.service-tab-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.service-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.services-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: 260px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.services-search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.2);
}

.services-search-box svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.services-search-box input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Services Architectural Interior Feature Banner */
.services-hero-banner {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.services-banner-image-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.services-hero-banner:hover .services-banner-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.services-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.94) 0%, rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.78) 55%, rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.3) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 48px;
}

.services-banner-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.services-banner-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.5);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.services-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.services-banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #E2DFFA;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.services-category-group {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.services-category-group:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.category-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.category-number-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
}

.category-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

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

.service-item-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.service-item-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.service-item-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.service-icon-wrapper {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-item-card:hover .service-icon-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.service-category-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.service-quote-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-quote-trigger:hover {
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. TAX FAVOUR ADVANTAGES - Soft Ivory
   ========================================================================== */
.advantages-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

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

.advantage-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.advantage-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 0 0 0 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.advantage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.advantage-index {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.advantage-icon-bubble {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.advantage-card:hover .advantage-icon-bubble {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
}

.advantage-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. CLIENT TESTIMONIALS - Warm Alabaster (#F2EFE9)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.testimonial-quote-glyph {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  font-family: serif;
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.author-avatar-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.author-location-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. LATEST BLOGS PREVIEW - Soft Ivory (No Dark Blocks)
   ========================================================================== */
.blogs-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.blog-featured-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

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

.blog-banner-visual {
  background: #252267 url('../assets/theme-pattern.png') repeat-x top;
  background-size: 1024px auto;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-banner-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.blog-scale-frame {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 16px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-featured-card:hover .blog-scale-frame {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 22px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
}

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

.blog-visual-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-details-pane {
  padding: 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.blog-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.blog-author-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-title-main {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.blog-description-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.blog-read-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-read-btn:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. REQUEST A CALLBACK / QUOTE FORM SECTION - Royal Indigo Navy Pattern
   ========================================================================== */
.callback-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #252267 url('../assets/theme-pattern.png') repeat-x top;
  background-size: 1024px auto;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.callback-section .section-badge {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
}

.callback-dual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.callback-info-pane {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.callback-title-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.callback-title-main {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.callback-perks-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.callback-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #E2DFFA;
}

.callback-perk-item svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.callback-direct-phone-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.callback-direct-phone-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.phone-box-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.phone-box-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.phone-box-number:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

/* Callback Form Card */
.callback-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.callback-form-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.callback-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.form-input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 44px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.2);
}

textarea.form-input {
  padding-left: 16px;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Form Toast Notification */
.form-toast-alert {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.3s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. OFFICES & LOCATIONS SECTION - Soft Ivory
   ========================================================================== */
.offices-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

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

.office-location-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.office-location-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.office-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.office-type-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
}

.office-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-navy);
}

.office-status-pill::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.office-city-name {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.office-full-address {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  min-height: 72px;
}

.office-actions-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.copy-address-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.copy-address-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.directions-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.directions-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Flagship Gurugram Head Office - Royal Indigo Navy Pattern Accent */
.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured {
  background: #252267 url('../assets/theme-pattern.png') repeat-x top;
  background-size: 1024px auto;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.28);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.42);
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .office-type-pill {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.5);
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .office-status-pill {
  color: #E2DFFA;
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .office-status-pill::before {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-gold);
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .office-city-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .office-full-address {
  color: #D6D2F0;
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .office-actions-footer {
  border-top-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .copy-address-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .copy-address-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #171538;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .directions-link {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .directions-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11b. CAREERS SECTION - Prestigious Professional Talent Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.careers-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.careers-showcase-wrapper {
  background: #252267 url('../assets/theme-pattern.png') repeat-x top;
  background-size: 1024px auto;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 56px 54px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(37, 34, 103, 0.3), 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.careers-showcase-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.careers-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.careers-header-content {
  max-width: 740px;
}

.careers-header-content .section-badge {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.2);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.careers-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.careers-main-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #DCD8F4;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.careers-email-highlight {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.careers-email-highlight:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.careers-action-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.careers-apply-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DFCA88 0%, #C5A869 100%);
  color: #171538;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.careers-apply-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #252267;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.careers-roles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.career-role-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium), background var(--transition-medium), border-color var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.career-role-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), 0 0 18px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
}

.role-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.role-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.career-role-card:hover .role-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #171538;
}

.role-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #E6E2FA;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.role-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.role-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #CBC7EC;
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.careers-footer-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.careers-perks-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.career-perk {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2DFFA;
}

.career-perk svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.careers-quick-apply {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.quick-apply-label {
  color: #C0BBEA;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.careers-direct-link {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.careers-direct-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. FOOTER SECTION - Warm Alabaster Light Mode (No Heavy Dark Blocks)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #EFECE6;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.footer-brand-info .brand-title {
  color: var(--accent-navy);
}

.footer-brand-info .brand-title span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-brand-info .brand-tagline-sub {
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
}

.footer-tagline-text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-hours-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 37, 48, 0.04);
}

.hours-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hours-schedule {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-column-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-column-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-item-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.contact-item-row svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.contact-item-row a {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-item-row a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

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

.footer-legal-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-darker);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS & MODALS
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-actions-dock {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 90;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fab-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--accent-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .fab-btn:not(.fab-call) {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.fab-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
}

.fab-call {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #151333;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.back-to-top-btn {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.scroll-ring-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.scroll-ring-circle {
  stroke-dasharray: 140;
  stroke-dashoffset: 140;
  stroke: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.1s;
}

/* Modals */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 8, 25, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

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

.modal-dialog {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 650px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

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

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.2);
  color: var(--text-main);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Animation utilities - Modern Scroll Reveal */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .callback-dual-grid,
  .blog-featured-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-banner-visual {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }

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

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

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

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

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

  .careers-showcase-wrapper {
    padding: 42px 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 18px;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .portal-launchers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .metrics-grid,
  .services-items-grid,
  .advantages-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .offices-grid,
  .footer-top-grid,
  .careers-roles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .careers-showcase-wrapper {
    padding: 30px 22px;
  }

  .careers-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .careers-footer-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .careers-perks-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .top-utility-bar {
    display: none;
  }

  .callback-form-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE DARK THEME VISIBILITY & HIGH-CONTRAST RULES
   Resolves all low-contrast/invisible text and integrates royal navy theme
   ========================================================================== */
[data-theme="dark"] body {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

/* Header & Top Utility Bar */
[data-theme="dark"] .top-utility-bar {
  background-color: rgba(21, 19, 51, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .utility-phone-link {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .utility-phone-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .utility-tagline-badge {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-badge {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-badge:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle-btn {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .main-header {
  background: rgba(21, 19, 51, 0.92);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .main-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(21, 19, 51, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 8, 25, 0.6);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nav-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nav-link:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Hero & Secondary Buttons */
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-subheading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-description {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

/* Hero Quick Portal Launchers */
[data-theme="dark"] .portal-launchers-card {
  background: #18153A url('../assets/theme-pattern.png') repeat-x top;
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .portal-launchers-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .portal-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .portal-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .portal-btn-icon {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

/* Hero Showcase Card */
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-showcase-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .showcase-badge-pill {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.16);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .dash-stat-box {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .dash-stat-box:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .dash-stat-box .stat-label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .dash-stat-box .stat-val {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-timeline-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .timeline-step h4 {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .timeline-step p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .floating-badge {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .floating-badge .badge-title {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .floating-badge .badge-sub {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Metrics Section */
[data-theme="dark"] .metrics-section {
  background: #18153A url('../assets/theme-pattern.png') repeat-x top;
  background-size: 1024px auto;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .metrics-section .metric-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .metrics-section .metric-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .metrics-section .metric-number {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .metrics-section .metric-label {
  color: #DCD8F4;
}

/* What is TaxFavour Section */
[data-theme="dark"] .about-glow-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

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

[data-theme="dark"] .about-heading-main {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .about-text-body {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .team-pill {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .team-pill:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .about-highlight-card {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .about-highlight-card p {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Comprehensive Services Portfolio */
[data-theme="dark"] .service-tab-btn {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #151333;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .services-search-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .services-search-box:focus-within {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .services-search-box input {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .services-search-box input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .category-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-item-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-item-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-item-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-category-tag {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.18);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-quote-trigger {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-quote-trigger:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Advantages Section */
[data-theme="dark"] .advantage-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .advantage-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .advantage-index {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .advantage-icon-bubble {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .advantage-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
[data-theme="dark"] .testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .testimonial-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .testimonial-quote-text {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .testimonial-avatar {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-location {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Blog Section */
[data-theme="dark"] .blog-featured-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .blog-featured-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .blog-banner-visual {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-right-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .blog-art-icon {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

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

[data-theme="dark"] .blog-featured-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .blog-featured-excerpt {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .blog-read-more-link {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .blog-meta-item {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Office Locations Section */
[data-theme="dark"] .office-location-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .office-location-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .office-location-card.head-office-card-featured {
  background: #18153A url('../assets/theme-pattern.png') repeat-x top !important;
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .office-city-name {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .office-location-card.head-office-card-featured .office-full-address {
  color: #D6D2F0 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .office-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .office-address-text {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .office-badge {
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.16);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .copy-address-btn {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .copy-address-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .view-map-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .view-map-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Site Footer in Dark Mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .site-footer {
  background: #110F29;
  border-top-color: var(--border-medium);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-footer .footer-brand-info .brand-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-footer .footer-tagline-text {
  color: #D4D0ED;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-hours-box {
  background: #1C1944;
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-hours-box .hours-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-hours-box .hours-schedule {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-column-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-links-list a {
  color: #D4D0ED;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-contact-items .contact-item-row {
  color: #D4D0ED;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-contact-items a {
  color: #D4D0ED;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-contact-items a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-copyright,
[data-theme="dark"] .footer-legal-tag {
  color: #9F9ABF;
}

/* Section Subtitles & Global Contrast */
[data-theme="dark"] .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .section-subtitle {
  color: #D4D0ED;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .modal-dialog {
  background: #1C1944;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .modal-dialog h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .modal-dialog p {
  color: #D4D0ED;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35));
}