/* ============================================================
   TheValuationDesk.com — Global Stylesheet
   Design: Editorial luxury · James Clear × Indian Finance
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts loaded via <link> in HTML <head> ───────── */
/* Do NOT use @import here — use <link rel="stylesheet"> in HTML */

/* ── CSS Custom Properties ───────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --color-bg:            #FAFAF7;
  --color-bg-alt:        #F3F3EE;
  --color-bg-dark:       #0F1923;
  --color-surface:       #FFFFFF;
  --color-border:        #E5E5DE;
  --color-border-strong: #C8C8BF;

  --color-text-primary:  #0D1117;
  --color-text-secondary: #4A5568;
  --color-text-muted:    #718096;
  --color-text-inverse:  #FFFFFF;

  --color-accent:        #1B3A5C;
  --color-accent-mid:    #2558A0;
  --color-accent-hover:  #142D47;
  --color-accent-light:  #EBF2FA;

  --color-gold:          #B8962E;
  --color-gold-light:    #FBF5E6;

  --color-cta:           #C0392B;
  --color-cta-hover:     #A93226;

  --color-whatsapp:      #25D366;
  --color-whatsapp-hover:#1EB556;

  --color-success:       #27AE60;
  --color-warning:       #E67E22;

  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body:    'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif;
  --font-ui:      'DM Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --text-xs:   0.75rem;
  --text-sm:   0.875rem;
  --text-base: 1rem;
  --text-lg:   1.125rem;
  --text-xl:   1.25rem;
  --text-2xl:  1.5rem;
  --text-3xl:  1.875rem;
  --text-4xl:  2.25rem;
  --text-5xl:  3rem;
  --text-6xl:  3.75rem;

  --leading-tight: 1.15;
  --leading-snug:  1.5;
  --leading-body:  1.85;
  --leading-loose: 2.0;

  --space-1:   0.25rem;
  --space-2:   0.5rem;
  --space-3:   0.75rem;
  --space-4:   1rem;
  --space-5:   1.25rem;
  --space-6:   1.5rem;
  --space-8:   2rem;
  --space-10:  2.5rem;
  --space-12:  3rem;
  --space-16:  4rem;
  --space-20:  5rem;
  --space-24:  6rem;
  --space-32:  8rem;

  --max-w-content: 720px;
  --max-w-site:    1120px;
  --max-w-narrow:  580px;

  --radius-sm:   4px;
  --radius-md:   8px;
  --radius-lg:   16px;
  --radius-xl:   24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --shadow-sm:    0 1px 3px rgba(26,26,46,.07);
  --shadow-md:    0 4px 16px rgba(26,26,46,.09);
  --shadow-lg:    0 12px 40px rgba(26,26,46,.11);
  --shadow-float: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,26,46,.20);
  --shadow-inset: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(26,26,46,.08);

  --transition-fast:   150ms ease;
  --transition-mid:    280ms ease;
  --transition-slow:   500ms ease;

  --nav-height: 68px;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: var(--leading-body);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a  { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }

/* ── Typography ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, var(--text-6xl)); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, var(--text-4xl)); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, var(--text-2xl)); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
h5 { font-size: var(--text-lg); font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: 600; }

p { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-primary); }

.ui { font-family: var(--font-ui); }

/* ── Layout Helpers ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-w-site);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.container--narrow {
  max-width: var(--max-w-content);
}

.section {
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
}
.section--alt {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}
.section--dark {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}
.section--dark h2,
.section--dark h3,
.section--dark h4 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}
.section--dark p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
}

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: block;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}
.section-header p {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  line-height: var(--leading-body);
}
.section-header--center {
  text-align: center;
}
.section-header--center p {
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.section-header--split {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.section-header--split > div { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

/* ── Navigation ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(250,250,247,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-mid), box-shadow var(--transition-mid);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav > .container { height: 100%; }
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.nav__logo-mark {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.nav__links a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  transition: color 200ms ease;
  position: relative;
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__links a.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.nav__links a:hover::after,
.nav__links a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.nav__cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.nav__hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: var(--space-2);
}
.nav__hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--transition-mid), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav__hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nav-height); left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 99;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.nav__mobile.open { display: flex; }
.nav__mobile a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: block;
}
.nav__mobile a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* ── Buttons ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.65em 1.4em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(27,58,92,.25);
}
.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-strong);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.btn--cta {
  background: var(--color-cta);
  color: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-cta);
}
.btn--cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-cta-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-cta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(192,57,43,.25);
}
.btn--lg {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  padding: 0.8em 2em;
}
.btn--sm {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  padding: 0.5em 1em;
}
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Badges / Tags ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3em 0.75em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.badge--accent   { background: var(--color-accent-light); color: var(--color-accent); }
.badge--gold     { background: var(--color-gold-light);   color: var(--color-gold); }
.badge--success  { background: #E8F8EE; color: var(--color-success); }
.badge--muted    { background: var(--color-bg-alt); color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* ── Credential Bar ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.cred-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.cred-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.cred-item::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cred-dot {
  color: var(--color-border-strong);
  margin-inline: var(--space-1);
}

/* ── Divider Line ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin-block: var(--space-8);
}

/* ── ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── HERO ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* ── ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-24));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-24);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; right: -200px;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,58,92,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px; left: -150px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,150,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-20);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.hero__eyebrow-line {
  width: 40px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero__title {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.hero__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-accent-mid);
}
.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  line-height: var(--leading-body);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  max-width: 540px;
}
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
.hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
}

/* Hero Visual */
.hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero__card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}
.hero__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) + 1px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27,58,92,0.15), rgba(184,150,46,0.08), transparent);
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero__stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.hero__stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.hero__stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, var(--text-4xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.hero__stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.hero__card-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.hero__delivery {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}
.hero__delivery-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease infinite;
}
.hero__delivery p {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

/* ── Services Grid ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  transition: all var(--transition-mid);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-mid));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-mid);
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card--featured {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: white;
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.service-card--featured h3,
.service-card--featured p,
.service-card--featured .service-card__icon { color: white; }
.service-card--featured::before { background: var(--color-gold); transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card--featured .service-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.service-card--featured .service-link:hover { color: white; }
.service-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.service-card--featured .service-card__num { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.service-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: block;
}
.service-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, var(--text-2xl));
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-body);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  flex: 1;
}
.service-card ul {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.service-card ul li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  padding: var(--space-1) 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
}
.service-card ul li::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}
.service-card--featured ul li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.service-card--featured ul li::before { color: var(--color-gold); }
.service-link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.service-link:hover { gap: var(--space-3); }

/* ── Stats Bar ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: white;
  padding-block: var(--space-12);
}
.stats-bar__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.stat-item__label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.stat-item__divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  align-self: stretch;
  margin-block: var(--space-4);
}

/* ── USP Grid (Why Us) ───────────────────────────────────── */
.usp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.usp-card {
  padding: var(--space-10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  transition: all var(--transition-mid);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.usp-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.usp-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: block;
}
.usp-card h4 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--text-xl); }
.usp-card p  { font-size: var(--text-base); margin: 0; flex: 1; line-height: var(--leading-body); }
.usp-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

/* ── Process Timeline ────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: calc(10% + 14px);
  right: calc(10% + 14px);
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-step__dot {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-mid);
}
.process-step:hover .process-step__dot {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--color-accent-light);
}
.process-step__day {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.process-step h5 { font-size: var(--text-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.process-step p  { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── Sectors Marquee ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.sectors-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}
.sectors-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}
.sectors-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.sector-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── Knowledge / Resources Cards ────────────────────────── */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.article-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-mid);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.article-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.article-card__header {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.article-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.article-card__body h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.article-card__body p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.article-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.article-card__meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-1); }

/* Download cards */
.download-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.download-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.download-card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.download-card__info h5 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.download-card__info p {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.download-card__arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.download-card:hover .download-card__arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── FAQ Accordion ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list {
  max-width: var(--max-w-content);
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-trigger:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.faq-trigger__icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-strong);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-mid);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-trigger__icon {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: white;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-body {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-slow);
}
.faq-body p {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-body);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-body { max-height: 500px; }

/* ── Testimonial / Quote ─────────────────────────────────── */
.quote-block {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}
.quote-block p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.quote-block cite {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ── Contact / CTA Section ───────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-8)); }
.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.contact-info p { font-size: var(--text-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }

.contact-method {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.contact-method:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.contact-method__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-method__label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.contact-method__value {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* Calendly embed wrapper */
.calendly-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  min-height: 700px;
}
.calendly-inline-widget {
  min-height: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ── Footer ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  padding-top: var(--space-16);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer__brand { }
.footer__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.footer__logo-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--color-accent-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
}
.footer__brand p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-body);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.footer__cred-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.footer__col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.footer__col a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer__col a:hover { color: white; }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer__bottom p {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin: 0;
}
.footer__offices {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.footer__offices span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-1); }
.footer__offices span + span::before {
  content: '·';
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

/* ── Floating CTA Buttons ────────────────────────────────── */
.floating-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-6);
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.floating-btn {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}
.floating-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.floating-btn--whatsapp {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp);
}
.floating-btn--whatsapp:hover { background: var(--color-whatsapp-hover); }
.floating-btn--call {
  background: var(--color-accent);
}
.floating-btn--call:hover { background: var(--color-accent-hover); }
.floating-btn svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.floating-btn__tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.floating-btn__tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -6px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border: 6px solid transparent;
  border-left-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border-right: none;
}
.floating-btn:hover .floating-btn__tooltip { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Scroll Reveal Animations ────────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ── Loading State ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.loading-spinner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-16);
}
.spinner {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-16);
}
.empty-state p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ── Page Hero (inner pages) ─────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-16));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero h1 { color: white; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.page-hero p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: var(--text-lg); max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ── Filters / Tabs ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.filter-tab {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.45em 1.1em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.filter-tab:hover { border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent); }
.filter-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: white;
}

/* ── Notification Toast ──────────────────────────────────── */
.toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: transform var(--transition-mid);
  pointer-events: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.toast.show { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); }
  .hero__visual { max-width: 500px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .usp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-bar__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .process-timeline::before { display: none; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-info { position: static; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .service-card--featured { grid-column: span 2; }
  .personas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 60px; }

  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__hamburger { display: flex; }

  h1 { font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 6vw, 2.5rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2rem); }

  .section { padding-block: var(--space-16); }

  .hero { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-16)); padding-bottom: var(--space-16); }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-card--featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  .usp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-bar__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  .floating-cta { bottom: var(--space-4); right: var(--space-4); }
  .floating-btn { width: 50px; height: 50px; }

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

  .stat-item__divider { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding-inline: var(--space-4); }
  .stats-bar__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ── Mobile Touch & Performance ─────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Minimum 44px touch targets */
  .btn, .filter-tab, .nav__hamburger, .faq-trigger,
  .cmethod, .floating-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
  }
  /* Faster tap response */
  a, button { touch-action: manipulation; }
  /* Prevent text size inflation */
  body { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; }
}

/* ── Print ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media print {
  .nav, .floating-cta, .footer { display: none; }
  .hero { padding-top: var(--space-8); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── NEW ADDITIONS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── content-visibility for performance ────────────────── */
/* Applied to sections below the fold for render performance */
/* Note: hero and stats-bar are kept visible as they are above the fold */
.section { content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: 0 500px; }
.hero { content-visibility: visible; }
.stats-bar { content-visibility: visible; }

/* ── Personas Grid ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.personas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.persona-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-mid);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.persona-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.persona-card__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}
.persona-card h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.persona-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex: 1;
}
.persona-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ── Testimonials ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-mid);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-8);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.testimonial-card__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.testimonial-card__text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
}
.testimonial-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: white;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  display: block;
}
.testimonial-card__role {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: block;
}
.testimonial-card__badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: none; /* badge is now in header */
}

/* ── Focus styles for accessibility ─────────────────────── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ── Skip navigation link ────────────────────────────────── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: var(--space-4); }

/* ── Newsletter section ──────────────────────────────────── */
.newsletter-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-block: var(--space-12);
}
.newsletter-section .section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 0.7em 1.2em;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ── Responsive additions ────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .personas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .personas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-form input[type="email"],
  .newsletter-form button { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .personas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
