/* ===================================================================
   Apply Austrac Licence – Main Stylesheet
   Version: 1.0.0
   =================================================================== */

/* ─── 1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens) ─────────────────── */
:root {
  --color-primary:    #0F3D3E;
  --color-secondary:  #0E7490;
  --color-accent:     #C89B3C;
  --color-accent-light: #E5B84A;
  --color-white:      #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-gray:    #F8FAFC;
  --color-bg-teal:    #F0F7F7;
  --color-text-dark:  #1E293B;
  --color-text-mid:   #64748B;
  --color-text-light: #94A3B8;
  --color-border:     #E2E8F0;

  --gradient-primary:  linear-gradient(135deg, #0F3D3E 0%, #0E7490 100%);
  --gradient-accent:   linear-gradient(135deg, #C89B3C 0%, #E5B84A 100%);
  --gradient-hero:     linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,61,62,0.96) 0%, rgba(14,116,144,0.90) 100%);
  --gradient-card:     linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 0%, rgba(240,247,247,0.8) 100%);

  --font-heading: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter',   -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  --header-h:     80px;
  --topbar-h:     40px;
  --container-w:  1280px;
  --gutter:       clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.5rem);

  --radius-sm:  4px;
  --radius-md:  8px;
  --radius-lg:  12px;
  --radius-xl:  16px;
  --radius-2xl: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-lg:   0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  --shadow-xl:   0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(15,61,62,.08);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 12px 40px rgba(15,61,62,.15);

  --ease-out:  cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in:   cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 1, 1);
  --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --transition: 250ms var(--ease-out);
}

/* ─── 2. RESET & BASE ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::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);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  background: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent); outline-offset: 3px; }
.screen-reader-text { position: absolute; clip: rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); overflow: hidden; height: 1px; width: 1px; }

/* ─── 3. TYPOGRAPHY ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.25rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; }
p  { margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-dark); }

/* ─── 4. LAYOUT UTILITIES ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}
.section-padding    { padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0; }
.section-padding-sm { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white  { color: var(--color-white) !important; }
.text-light  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80) !important; }
.bg-white   { background: var(--color-white); }
.bg-gray    { background: var(--color-bg-gray); }
.bg-teal    { background: var(--color-bg-teal); }
.bg-primary { background: var(--gradient-primary); }
.bg-teal-light { background: var(--color-bg-teal); }
.rounded { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.mt-sm { margin-top: .75rem; }

/* Section Header */
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem); }
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  background: rgba(14,116,144,.1);
  padding: .35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eyebrow-accent { color: var(--color-accent); background: rgba(200,155,60,.12); }
.eyebrow-light  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.section-title  { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-subtitle { max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.section-cta    { margin-top: 3rem; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 2rem; }

/* ─── 5. BUTTONS ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  padding: .7rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn svg   { flex-shrink: 0; }

.btn-primary        { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.btn-primary:hover  { background: #0a2d2e; border-color: #0a2d2e; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15,61,62,.35); }

.btn-accent         { background: var(--gradient-accent); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }
.btn-accent:hover   { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200,155,60,.40); filter: brightness(1.05); }

.btn-outline-primary { background: transparent; color: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.btn-outline-primary:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }

.btn-outline-light   { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color: #fff; }

.btn-sm  { padding: .5rem 1.1rem; font-size: .82rem; }
.btn-lg  { padding: .9rem 2rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ─── 6. TOPBAR ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.topbar {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: .82rem;
  height: var(--topbar-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.topbar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar-item  { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); transition: color var(--transition); }
.topbar-item:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.topbar-left, .topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
.topbar-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.topbar-social .social-icon { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); transition: color var(--transition); }
.topbar-social .social-icon:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ─── 7. HEADER ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), height var(--transition);
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.99);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo { flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-text { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; text-decoration: none; }
.logo-icon  { flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-name  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.logo-line1 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--color-primary); }
.logo-line2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-accent); }

/* Primary Nav */
.primary-nav { flex: 1; }
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.menu-item { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .3rem;
  padding: .5rem .8rem;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover, .menu-item.current-menu-item .nav-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg-teal);
}
.dropdown-arrow { transition: transform var(--transition); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + .5rem);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: .5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 100;
}
.menu-item:hover > .dropdown-menu,
.menu-item:focus-within > .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.menu-item:hover .dropdown-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.dropdown-menu .menu-item { display: block; }
.dropdown-menu .nav-link { display: flex; padding: .55rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: .85rem; }

/* Header CTA */
.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }
.header-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.header-phone:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); }

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: .5rem;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mobile-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  z-index: 999;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

/* ─── 8. HERO SECTION ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  /* Fallback gradient if no image */
  background-color: #0F3D3E;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0 5rem;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(200,155,60,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,60,.4);
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem 1.5rem; }
.hero-trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-weight: 500; }

/* Hero Form Card — Solid White Premium Card */
.hero-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.40), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
}
.hero-card-inner { padding: 2rem; }
.hero-card-inner h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.hero-card-inner > p {
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.hero-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero-form input,
.hero-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .8rem 1rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.hero-form input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.hero-form select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3e%3cpath stroke='%2364748B' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='1.5' d='M6 8l4 4 4-4'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right .75rem center;
  background-size: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}
.hero-form select:invalid,
.hero-form select option[value=""] {
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.hero-form select option {
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  background: #fff;
}
.hero-form input:focus,
.hero-form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,116,144,.15);
}
.form-privacy {
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: .75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Stats Bar */
.hero-stats-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}
.stat-item { padding: 1rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-accent-light); }
.stat-suffix { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-accent-light); }
.stat-label { display: block; font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-top: .25rem; }

/* ─── 9. SERVICES SECTION ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .75rem;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.service-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--color-bg-teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.service-card-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.service-card:hover .service-card-icon { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.service-card-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-dark); }
.service-card-desc  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); flex: 1; }
.service-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.service-card-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); gap: .6rem; }

/* Services Full (page) */
.services-grid-full { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr)); }
.service-card-large { flex-direction: column; }
.service-card-features { margin-top: .75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .3rem; }
.service-card-features li { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); }
.service-card-cta { display: flex; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ─── 10. WHY CHOOSE US ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 440px;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.why-feature { display: flex; gap: 1rem; }
.why-feature-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  background: rgba(14,116,144,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.why-feature-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.why-feature-text h4 { font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.why-feature-text p  { font-size: .82rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.why-image { position: relative; }
.why-image-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 400px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  position: relative;
}
.why-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 400px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.why-stat-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}
.why-stat-big { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-accent-light); line-height: 1; }
.why-stat-overlay p { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin: .25rem 0 0; }
.why-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  font-size: .82rem;
}
.why-badge svg { color: var(--color-accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.why-badge div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.why-badge strong { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--color-text-dark); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; }
.why-badge span { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); }
.why-badge-1 { top: 1.5rem; right: -1rem; }
.why-badge-2 { bottom: 4rem; right: -1.5rem; }

/* ─── 11. PROCESS TIMELINE ────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin: 3rem 0;
}
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 .75rem;
}
.process-step-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-secondary), var(--color-bg-teal));
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step:last-child .process-step-connector { display: none; }
.process-step-circle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,61,62,.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.process-step-content h3 { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.process-step-content p  { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); }
.process-cta { margin-top: 3rem; }

/* ─── 12. INDUSTRIES GRID ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.industry-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background: var(--color-bg-teal);
}
.industry-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-bg-teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.industry-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.industry-card:hover .industry-icon { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.industry-card h4 { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-dark); line-height: 1.3; }
.industry-arrow { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--color-secondary); transition: transform var(--transition); }
.industry-card:hover .industry-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ─── 13. TESTIMONIALS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  min-width: 320px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testimonial-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.testimonial-avatar { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }
.testimonial-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.testimonial-avatar-initial {
  background: rgba(200,155,60,.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
}
.testimonial-info strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: .95rem; }
.testimonial-info span  { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.slider-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.slider-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.slider-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.slider-dots { display: flex; gap: .5rem; }
.slider-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.slider-dot.active { background: var(--color-accent); width: 24px; border-radius: 4px; }
.reviews-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 3rem; }
.review-platform { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.review-platform > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.review-stars { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.review-platform span { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* ─── 14. FAQ SECTION ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow var(--transition); }
.faq-item:hover, .faq-item.open { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--color-bg-teal); color: var(--color-primary); }
.faq-item.open .faq-question { background: var(--color-bg-teal); color: var(--color-primary); }
.faq-icon { flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform var(--transition); color: var(--color-secondary); }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer { background: var(--color-white); }
.faq-answer-inner { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
.faq-answer-inner p { color: var(--color-text-mid); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.faq-cta, .faq-contact-cta { margin-top: 3rem; }
.faq-cta-card { background: var(--color-bg-teal); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); padding: 3rem; text-align: center; }
.faq-cta-card h3 { margin-bottom: .5rem; }

/* FAQ Tabs */
.faq-tabs { display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.faq-tab {
  padding: .55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  background: var(--color-bg-gray);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-tab:hover, .faq-tab.active { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.faq-panel { display: none; }
.faq-panel.active { display: block; }

/* ─── 15. CONSULTATION FORM SECTION ──────────────────────────── */
.consultation-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.consultation-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
}
.consultation-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 500px;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.consultation-benefits { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.consultation-benefit { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: .9rem; }
.consultation-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.consultation-contact-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.consultation-contact-link:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.consultation-contact-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.consultation-contact-link div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.consultation-contact-link strong { font-size: .9rem; }
.consultation-contact-link span  { font-size: .8rem; opacity: .8; }
.consultation-form-wrap { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--topbar-h) + 2rem); }
.form-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.form-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--color-text-dark); }

/* ─── 16. FORMS ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-form .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .45rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }

/* Labels — visible & bold */
.form-group label {
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.form-group label span { color: #e53e3e; }

/* All inputs / selects / textareas */
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .82rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #1e293b;
  background: #f8fafc;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Placeholder text — clearly visible */
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Select arrow + default option colour */
.form-group select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3e%3cpath stroke='%2364748B' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='1.5' d='M6 8l4 4 4-4'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right .85rem center;
  background-size: 1.2rem;
  padding-right: 2.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-group select option { color: #1e293b; background: #fff; }
.form-group select option[value=""] { color: #94a3b8; }

/* Focus state */
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,116,144,.14);
}

/* Hover state */
.form-group input:hover:not(:focus),
.form-group select:hover:not(:focus),
.form-group textarea:hover:not(:focus) {
  border-color: #94a3b8;
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Error state */
.form-group input.error,
.form-group select.error,
.form-group textarea.error {
  border-color: #ef4444;
  background: #fff5f5;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239,68,68,.10);
}

/* Checkbox */
.form-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  gap: .65rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  margin-top: .18rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  accent-color: var(--color-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-checkbox a { color: var(--color-secondary); font-weight: 500; }
.form-checkbox a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Privacy note & messages */
.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-message {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: .85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-message.success { background: #d1fae5; color: #065f46; border: 1px solid #a7f3d0; display: block; }
.form-message.error   { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; border: 1px solid #fca5a5; display: block; }

/* ─── 17. BLOG ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color: var(--color-secondary); }
.blog-card-image { display: block; overflow: hidden; height: 200px; }
.blog-card-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card-placeholder {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.blog-card-meta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.blog-card-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.blog-card-title a { color: var(--color-text-dark); transition: color var(--transition); }
.blog-card-title a:hover { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.blog-card-excerpt { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); flex: 1; }
.blog-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.blog-card-link:hover { gap: .6rem; color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Blog Single */
.blog-single .entry-content { max-width: 760px; }
.blog-featured-image { margin-bottom: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; }
.author-box { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; padding: 1.5rem; background: var(--color-bg-gray); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin: 2rem 0; }
.author-box h4 { margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.author-box p { margin: 0; font-size: .85rem; }
.post-nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.5rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.blog-card-read { background: var(--color-bg-teal); color: var(--color-secondary); padding: .1rem .5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }

/* ─── 18. SERVICE PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
}
.service-hero-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.service-hero-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--gradient-hero); }
.service-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 5rem 0; }
.service-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  background: rgba(200,155,60,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,60,.35);
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .35rem .9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.service-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.service-hero-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 560px; }
.service-hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.service-hero-trust { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-weight: 500; }

/* Service Layout */
.service-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem) 0;
}
.content-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.content-card.bg-teal-light { background: var(--color-bg-teal); }
.content-card.content-card-gradient { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%); color: #fff; }
.content-card.content-card-gradient h2,
.content-card.content-card-gradient h4 { color: #fff; }
.content-card.content-card-gradient p   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.content-card h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* Eligibility Grid */
.eligibility-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.eligibility-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .5rem; font-size: .875rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); }
.eligibility-item svg { color: var(--color-secondary); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .15rem; }

/* Benefits Grid */
.benefits-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.benefit-card { background: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.benefit-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.benefit-card h4 { font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.benefit-card p { font-size: .82rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Documents Checklist */
.documents-checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.document-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.document-item:hover { background: var(--color-bg-teal); }
.document-number { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.document-text { flex: 1; font-size: .875rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); }
.document-check { color: var(--color-secondary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.documents-note { display: flex; gap: .75rem; align-items: flex-start; background: rgba(14,116,144,.08); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1rem 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.documents-note svg { color: var(--color-secondary); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .1rem; }
.documents-note p  { font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Service Steps */
.service-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.service-step { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.service-step-num {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  min-width: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.service-step-content h4 { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.service-step-content p  { font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Experts Grid */
.experts-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.expert-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.25rem; }
.expert-icon { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.expert-card h4 { font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.expert-card p  { font-size: .78rem; opacity: .8; }

/* Related Services */
.related-services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.related-service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.related-service-card:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.related-service-card .related-service-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.related-service-card svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.related-service-card:hover .related-service-icon { color: #fff; }

/* Consultation Form Card (service) */
.consultation-form-card {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.consultation-form-header { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.consultation-form-header h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; font-weight: 700; }
.consultation-form-header p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-weight: 400; }

/* Labels on dark cards — bright white */
.consultation-form-card .form-group label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .84rem;
}

/* Inputs on dark cards — white solid background, dark text */
.consultation-form-card .form-group input,
.consultation-form-card .form-group select,
.consultation-form-card .form-group textarea {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  color: #1e293b;
}
.consultation-form-card .form-group input::placeholder,
.consultation-form-card .form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.consultation-form-card .form-group select option {
  color: #1e293b;
  background: #fff;
}
.consultation-form-card .form-group input:focus,
.consultation-form-card .form-group select:focus,
.consultation-form-card .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200,155,60,.30);
  background: #ffffff;
}
.consultation-form-card .form-privacy-note {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Sidebar */
.service-sidebar { position: relative; }
.sidebar-sticky { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.sidebar-card { background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 1.5rem; }
.sidebar-contact-card { background: var(--gradient-primary); border: none; color: #fff; }
.sidebar-contact-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.sidebar-contact-card > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: .88rem; }
.sidebar-trust { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .35rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.sidebar-trust span { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.sidebar-card h4 { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.sidebar-facts dl { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; }
.sidebar-fact { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: .82rem; padding-bottom: .6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.sidebar-fact:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.sidebar-fact dt { color: var(--color-text-mid); }
.sidebar-fact dd { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-dark); }
.sidebar-services-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .35rem; }
.sidebar-services-list li a { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: .82rem; padding: .4rem .5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); color: var(--color-text-mid); transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition); }
.sidebar-services-list li a:hover { background: var(--color-bg-teal); color: var(--color-primary); }
.sidebar-badge-card { text-align: center; }
.sidebar-award { display: flex; gap: .75rem; align-items: center; }
.sidebar-award-icon { font-size: 2rem; }
.sidebar-award strong { display: block; font-size: .9rem; }
.sidebar-award span   { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); }

/* ─── 19. PAGE HERO ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero-minimal { background: var(--color-bg-teal); padding: 3rem 0 2rem; }
.page-hero-gradient { background: var(--gradient-primary); padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
.page-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.page-hero-subtitle { font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 600px; margin-top: .75rem; }
.page-hero-minimal .page-title { color: var(--color-text-dark); }

/* ─── 20. BREADCRUMBS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.breadcrumb-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: .8rem; }
.breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); transition: color var(--transition); }
.breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.breadcrumb-item.active { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-weight: 500; }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.page-hero-minimal .breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--color-text-mid); }
.page-hero-minimal .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--color-text-dark); }
.page-hero-minimal .breadcrumb-sep { color: var(--color-text-light); }

/* ─── 21. CONTENT LAYOUT ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.content-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
.content-main .entry-content { max-width: 100%; }
.entry-content h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 2rem 0 1rem; }
.entry-content h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 1.5rem 0 .75rem; }
.entry-content p  { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { margin: 1rem 0 1rem 1.5rem; }
.entry-content li { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.entry-content a  { color: var(--color-secondary); }
.entry-content a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.entry-content img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.entry-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-teal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* ─── 22. ABOUT PAGE ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.about-values { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.value-tag { background: var(--color-bg-teal); color: var(--color-primary); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; padding: .4rem .9rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.about-image-card { border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); overflow: hidden; background: var(--gradient-primary); min-height: 400px; position: relative; }
.about-placeholder { min-height: 400px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.about-stats-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 3rem; }
.about-stat { text-align: center; color: #fff; }
.about-stat span { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-accent-light); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.about-stat small { display: block; font-size: .8rem; opacity: .8; }
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; }
.team-card { background: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding-bottom: 1.5rem; text-align: center; transition: all var(--transition); }
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); }
.team-photo { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; }
.team-photo-placeholder { height: 200px; background: var(--gradient-primary); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.team-photo-placeholder span { font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.team-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin: 1rem 1.25rem .25rem; }
.team-card span { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--color-secondary); display: block; margin: 0 1.25rem .5rem; font-weight: 500; }
.team-card p { font-size: .82rem; padding: 0 1.25rem; margin: 0; }
.commitment-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
.commitment-card { background: var(--color-bg-teal); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 1.75rem; transition: all var(--transition); }
.commitment-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.commitment-icon { font-size: 2.25rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.commitment-card h4 { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.commitment-card p  { font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ─── 23. CONTACT PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 480px; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
.contact-cards  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.contact-info-card { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1.25rem; background: var(--color-bg-gray); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); transition: background var(--transition); }
.contact-info-card:hover { background: var(--color-bg-teal); }
.contact-info-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-info-card h4 { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.contact-info-card a  { color: var(--color-secondary); font-size: .9rem; display: block; }
.contact-info-card small { display: block; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-top: .2rem; }
.contact-info-card address { font-style: normal; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--color-text-mid); }
.contact-social .social-links { display: flex; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.contact-social .social-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-bg-teal); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--color-primary); transition: all var(--transition); }
.contact-social .social-icon:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.contact-map { margin-top: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); }

/* ─── 24. FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pre-footer-cta {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}
.pre-footer-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pre-footer-content h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.pre-footer-content p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin: 0; }
.pre-footer-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.site-footer { background: #0a2728; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.footer-main { padding: 4rem 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.5fr; gap: 3rem; }
.footer-col-title { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; position: relative; }
.footer-col-title::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -.5rem; left: 0; width: 32px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-accent); }
.footer-logo { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-logo .logo-line1 { color: #fff; }
.footer-logo .logo-line2 { color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer-about-text { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: .75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-social .social-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); transition: all var(--transition); }
.footer-social .social-icon:hover { background: var(--color-accent); color: #fff; }
.footer-trust-badges { display: flex; gap: .75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.trust-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: .35rem .75rem; font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.trust-badge svg { color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer-nav-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.footer-nav-list li a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition); }
.footer-nav-list li a::before { content: '›'; color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer-nav-list li a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); padding-left: .4rem; }
.footer-contact-info { font-style: normal; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .6rem; font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.footer-contact-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .1rem; color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.footer-contact-item span { line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-hours { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.footer-hours h5 { font-size: .82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.footer-hours p { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.footer-newsletter { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.footer-newsletter h5 { font-size: .88rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.footer-newsletter > p { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.newsletter-input-group { display: flex; gap: .5rem; }
.newsletter-input-group input { flex: 1; padding: .65rem 1rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-radius: var(--radius-md); color: #fff; font-size: .85rem; min-width: 0; }
.newsletter-input-group input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.newsletter-input-group input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--color-accent); background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.footer-map { margin-top: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; }
.footer-bottom { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35); padding: 1.25rem 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.copyright { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-legal-nav { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-legal-nav a { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-legal-nav a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* Social icons generic */
.social-links { display: flex; gap: .75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ─── 25. FLOATING ELEMENTS ───────────────────────────────────── */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 100px;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 9000;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: .75rem 1.25rem .75rem .75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.floating-whatsapp:hover { transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(37,211,102,.4); }
.floating-whatsapp-text { white-space: nowrap; }
.sticky-mobile-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 8999;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.sticky-cta-btn {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #fff;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.sticky-call  { background: var(--color-primary); border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.sticky-call:hover  { background: #0a2d2e; }
.sticky-apply { background: var(--color-accent); }
.sticky-apply:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); }
.scroll-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 140px;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 9000;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}
.scroll-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ─── 26. PAGINATION ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 3rem; }
.pagination-list { display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.pagination-item a, .pagination-item span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-mid);
  background: var(--color-bg-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.pagination-item a:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.pagination-item .current { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ─── 27. ERROR 404 ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.error-number {
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 20vw, 10rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.no-results { text-align: center; padding: 4rem 2rem; }
.no-results h2 { margin-bottom: .75rem; }

/* ─── 28. ANIMATIONS / AOS FALLBACK ──────────────────────────── */
[data-aos] { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out); }
[data-aos="fade-up"]    { transform: translateY(32px); }
[data-aos="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-32px); }
[data-aos="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(32px); }
[data-aos="zoom-in"]    { transform: scale(0.92); }
[data-aos].aos-animate  { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0) scale(1); }

/* Counter */
.counter { display: inline-block; }

/* ─── 29. RESPONSIVE DESIGN ──────────────────────────────────── */

/* ── 1024px ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .hero-card  { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .why-inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-image  { order: -1; }
  .why-badge  { display: none; }
  .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .process-step-connector { display: none; }
  .consultation-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .consultation-form-wrap { position: static; max-width: 560px; }
  .about-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .service-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-sidebar { display: none; }
  .content-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── 768px ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --header-h: 70px; }

  .topbar { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
  .header-phone { display: none; }
  .primary-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: min(320px, 85vw);
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: right var(--transition);
    z-index: 1001;
    box-shadow: -4px 0 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  }
  .primary-nav.open { right: 0; }
  .mobile-overlay { display: block; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity var(--transition); }
  .mobile-overlay.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
  .nav-menu { flex-direction: column; gap: .25rem; }
  .dropdown-menu { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: none; background: var(--color-bg-gray); margin-top: .25rem; display: none; }
  .dropdown-menu.open { display: block; }

  .header-cta .btn { font-size: .78rem; padding: .5rem 1rem; }

  .hero-inner { padding: 3rem 0 2rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.25rem); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }

  .why-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .experts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .related-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .eligibility-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .pre-footer-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .pre-footer-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .floating-whatsapp-text { display: none; }
  .floating-whatsapp { padding: .75rem; border-radius: 50%; }
  .sticky-mobile-cta { display: flex; }
  body { padding-bottom: 72px; }
  .section-header .section-subtitle { font-size: .9rem; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

/* ── 480px ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .testimonial-card { min-width: 280px; }
  .experts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .service-hero-actions, .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .service-hero-actions .btn, .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .form-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-legal-nav { flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
}

/* ─── 30. PRINT ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media print {
  .site-header, .topbar, .site-footer, .floating-whatsapp,
  .sticky-mobile-cta, .scroll-to-top, .hero-section .hero-stats-bar { display: none; }
  .consultation-form-wrap, .contact-form-wrap { display: none; }
  body { padding: 0; font-size: 12pt; }
}

/* ─── 31. GLOBAL TEXT VISIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS ─────────────────── */

/* Body text — stronger contrast */
body {
  color: #1e293b;
}
p {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Section subtitles — darker & larger */
.section-subtitle {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Service card description */
.service-card-desc {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Process step text */
.process-step-content h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.process-step-content p {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Why feature text */
.why-feature-text h4 {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
}
.why-feature-text p {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Industry card labels */
.industry-card h4 {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Testimonial text — brighter */
.testimonial-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  font-size: .97rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* FAQ question — larger & bolder */
.faq-question {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
}
.faq-answer-inner p {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Service card title */
.service-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Hero stats text */
.stat-label {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}

/* Blog card text */
.blog-card-title a { font-weight: 700; }
.blog-card-excerpt {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.blog-card-meta { color: #64748b; font-size: .8rem; }

/* Sidebar text */
.sidebar-fact dt { color: #64748b; font-weight: 500; }
.sidebar-fact dd { color: #1e293b; font-weight: 700; }
.sidebar-services-list li a { color: #4a5568; font-weight: 500; }

/* Footer text — slightly brighter */
.footer-about-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: .88rem; }
.footer-contact-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: .88rem; }
.footer-hours p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: .85rem; }
.footer-nav-list li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: .88rem; }
.copyright { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* Content card text */
.content-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.content-card p { color: #4a5568; }

/* Benefit card text */
.benefit-card h4 { color: #1e293b; font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; }
.benefit-card p  { color: #4a5568; font-size: .85rem; }

/* Eligibility items */
.eligibility-item { font-size: .9rem; color: #4a5568; }
.eligibility-item svg { color: var(--color-secondary); }

/* Document item text */
.document-text { color: #4a5568; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; }

/* Service steps */
.service-step-content h4 { color: #1e293b; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; }
.service-step-content p  { color: #4a5568; font-size: .875rem; }

/* Why feature section bg – better contrast */
.bg-teal .section-title { color: #1e293b; }
.bg-teal .section-subtitle { color: #4a5568; }
.bg-teal h2 { color: #1e293b; }

/* About section */
.about-content p { color: #4a5568; line-height: 1.75; }
.commitment-card h4 { color: #1e293b; font-weight: 700; }
.commitment-card p  { color: #4a5568; font-size: .875rem; }
.team-card h4 { color: #1e293b; }
.team-card p  { color: #4a5568; }

/* Contact info */
.contact-info h2  { color: #1e293b; }
.contact-info p   { color: #4a5568; }
.contact-info-card h4 { color: #1e293b; font-weight: 700; }
.contact-info-card a  { color: var(--color-secondary); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; }

/* Form card heading */
.form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Topbar — slightly brighter text */
.topbar-item { font-size: .84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

/* Header phone */
.header-phone {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ─── 32. HERO SECTION – ENHANCED ────────────────────────────── */
.hero-title {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.hero-trust-item {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-badge {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f6d787;
  background: rgba(200,155,60,.25);
  border-color: rgba(200,155,60,.5);
}

/* Stats bar numbers */
.stat-number, .stat-suffix {
  color: #fde68a;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* ─── 33. FORM CARD HEADER STYLE ─────────────────────────────── */
.form-card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
}

/* ─── 34. SECTION EYEBROW — MORE VISIBLE ─────────────────────── */
.section-eyebrow {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  background: rgba(14,116,144,.12);
  color: #0a6180;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14,116,144,.2);
}
.eyebrow-accent {
  color: #9a6f1e;
  background: rgba(200,155,60,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,60,.3);
}
.eyebrow-light {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}

/* ─── 35. SEARCH FORM ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.search-input-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.search-field {
  flex: 1;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  background: #f8fafc;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.search-field::placeholder { color: #94a3b8; }
.search-field:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,116,144,.12);
}